Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10604316 | Carbohydrate Polymers | 2011 | 8 Pages |
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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Authors
G. Canché-Escamilla, M. Canché-Canché, S. Duarte-Aranda, M. Cáceres-Farfán, R. Borges-Argáez,