Screening and Relative Quantification of Migration from Novel Thermoplastic Starch and PBAT Blend Packaging [PDF]
FoodsA novel biodegradable food packaging material based on cassava thermoplastic starch (TPS) and polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT) blends containing food preservatives was successfully developed using blown-film extrusion.
Phanwipa Wongphan +5 more
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Fungal degradation of reprocessed PP/PBAT/thermoplastic starch blends
Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 2020 It is well known that the inadequate disposal of polymeric materials causes significant environmental problems. Recycling and the use of biodegradable polymers are among the methods used to minimize these problems. However, the low mechanical performance
Thainá Araújo de Oliveira +5 more
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Biodegradable Nanocomposites Based on Blends of Poly(Butylene Adipate-Co-Terephthalate) (PBAT) and Thermoplastic Starch Filled with Montmorillonite (MMT): Physico-Mechanical Properties. [PDF]
Materials (Basel)Poly(butylene adipate–co–terephthalate) (PBAT) is widely used for production of biodegradable films due to its high elongation, excellent flexibility, and good processability properties.
Peidayesh H +5 more
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PBAT/TPS Composite Films Reinforced with Starch Nanoparticles Produced by Ultrasound [PDF]
International Journal of Polymer Science, 2017 The objective of the present work was to study the incorporation of starch nanoparticles (SNP) produced by ultrasound in blends of poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) and thermoplastic starch (TPS).
Normane Mirele Chaves da Silva +5 more
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Materials Research Express, 2021 This research aims to evaluate the application of babassu mesocarp starch in the development of polymeric films compared to corn starch widely exploited due to its abundance and worldwide availability.
Samara C S Rodrigues +7 more
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Effects of Gamma Radiation on the Properties of the Thermoplastic Starch/Poly (Butylene Adipate-co-Terephthalate) Blends [PDF]
Materials Research, 2019 The development of blends made from matrices of synthetic biodegradable polymers, and natural additives, are considered less environmentally aggressive materials.
Dione Pereira de Castro +2 more
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Formulations, Processing, and Application of Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)/Thermoplastic Starch Blends: A Review. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)The concern for the environment and sustainability has intensified the search for alternative materials to replace non-degradable plastics. Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) is a bioplastic that has been extensively studied due to its ...
Küster AN +4 more
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STUDY OF THE EFFICIENCY OF THE USES OF POLYVINYL ALCOHOL AND GLYCEROL AS PLASTIFIERS IN POLYMERIC BLENDS CONTAINING PBAT AND STARCH [PDF]
Blucher Engineering Proceedings, 2023 Luis Victor Rocha dos Santos +5 more
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UV-C and UV-C/H₂O-Induced Abiotic Degradation of Films of Commercial PBAT/TPS Blends. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)The environmental impact of conventional plastics has spurred interest in biopolymers as sustainable alternatives, yet their performance under abiotic degradation conditions still remain unclear. This study investigated the effects of ultraviolet C (UV-C)
Gutiérrez-Silva K +3 more
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Enhancing Thermal Insulation Property and Flexibility of Starch/Poly(butylene adipate terephthalate) (PBAT) Blend Foam by Improving Rheological Properties. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Hong J +5 more
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