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Properties of Starch Blends with Biodegradable Polymers
Xiu-Li Wang,Ke-Ke Yang,Yu-Zhong Wang +2 more
- Vol. 43, Iss: 3, pp 385-409
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In this article, the literatures concerning the properties of various blends of starch and aliphatic polyesters have been summarized and the biodegradable rates of blends can be controlled to a certain extent depending on the constitutions of blends, and the mechanical properties of blends are close to those of traditional plastics such as polyethylene and polystyrene.Abstract:
Starch, one of the most inexpensive and most readily available of all natural polymers, can be processed into thermoplastic materials only in the presence of plasticizers and under the action of heat and shear. Poor water resistance and low strength are limiting factors for the use of materials manufactured only from starch, and hence the modification of starch is often achieved by blending aliphatic polyesters. In this review, the literatures concerning the properties of various blends of starch and aliphatic polyesters have been summarized. The biodegradable rates of blends can be controlled to a certain extent depending on the constitutions of blends, and the mechanical properties of blends are close to those of traditional plastics such as polyethylene and polystyrene. The reduction of their sensitivity to humidity makes these materials suitable for the production of biodegradable films, injection-molded items, and foams.read more
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A review of biodegradable polymers: uses, current developments in the synthesis and characterization of biodegradable polyesters, blends of biodegradable polymers and recent advances in biodegradation studies
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Molecules to Granules: A Comprehensive Starch Review
TL;DR: The molecular composition and physical aspects of starch structure are examined in relation to starch properties and utility in this paper, and the structures and molecular properties of amylose and amylopectin are further considered for their effects on properties of starch granules and pastes, and whether or not they act independently or in concert with one another.
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A.M. Reed,D.K. Gilding +1 more
TL;DR: The degradation mechanism of polyglycolic/polylactic acid (PGA/PLA), homo and copolymers synthesized as in Part 11, has been studied in vitro as mentioned in this paper.