Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10604316 Carbohydrate Polymers 2011 8 Pages PDF
Abstract

- Grafted starches were used to obtain thermoplastic starch (TPS).
- The type of polymer or copolymer grafted modified the mechanical properties of TPS.
- Using soft/rigid polymer-g-starch, TPS with tailor-made properties can be obtained.
- The grafted polymer limits the fungus growth.
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Mechanical properties and biodegradation of thermoplastic starches obtained from grafted starches with acrylics
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