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Polímeros, 2012 Biodegradable films of thermoplastic starch and poly (butylene adipate co-terephthalate) (PBAT) containing fatty acids were characterized thermally and with infrared and Raman spectroscopies. The symmetrical character of the benzene ring in PBAT provided
Marcelo M. Nobrega +3 more
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Study of the compatibilizer effect in the properties of starch/polyester blends [PDF]
Polímeros, 2013 The mechanical, viscoelastic and structural properties of starch/ poly (butylene adipate co-terephthalate) (PBAT) blown films produced by reactive extrusion were evaluated using citric acid (CA) and maleic anhydride (MA) as compatibilizers.
Juliana Bonametti Olivato +4 more
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Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and ApplicationsThis work aims to develop and characterize blends of thermoplastic starch (TPS) modified with citric acid and poly(butylene-adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT), using sweet potato (SP) and cassava (C) as starch sources.
Ingrid A. dos S. Matusinho +5 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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Applied SciencesThe study investigated the effect of Vinnex® (vinyl acetate polymer) and Joncryl® (epoxy-based copolymer) as compatibilizers on the mechanical properties of thermoplastic starch (TPS) and polybutylene adipate-co-terephthalate (PBAT) and polybutylene ...
Cristina Martín-Poyo +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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Frontiers in Marine Science, 2022 IntroductionBiobased polymer blends have been recommended as an eco-friendly solution to abate plastic pollution in the environment. However, the formation of microplastics (MPs) by photodegradation of biobased polymer blends in the marine environment is
Shasha Zhao +14 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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Tensile properties of PLA/PBAT blends and PLA fibre-reinforced PBAT composite [PDF]
, 2018 The tensile properties of PLA/PBAT blends, PLA fibre reinforced PBAT composite (PLAF) at room temperature and -18°C were investigated. The concentrations of PLA in the blends were 10%, 20%, 30% and 40% (by volume).
Jedsada Chaishome +2 more
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Rheological Characteristics of Starch-Based Biodegradable Blends
, 2023 Thermoplastic starch was blended with commercially available biodegradable polyesters of poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) and poly(lactic acid) (PLA) for its improved performance and processability.
Yuzhen Dong +4 more
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