Developing starch-based polymer composites
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2015
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This project aim was to replace petroleum-based plastic packaging materials that pollute the environment, with biodegradable starch-based polymer composites. It was demonstrated that untreated sugar cane bagasse microfibres and unbleached nanofibres significantly improved the physical, mechanical and chemical properties of starch films, while thermal extrusion of starch with alcohol improved the stiffness and the addition of aconitic acid cross-linked the film making it moisture resistant and extensible. |
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Queensland University of Technology |
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http://eprints.qut.edu.au/86612/6/William_Gilfillan_Thesis.pdf Gilfillan, William N. (2015) Developing starch-based polymer composites. PhD thesis, Queensland University of Technology. |
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School of Chemistry, Physics & Mechanical Engineering; Science & Engineering Faculty |
Palavras-Chave | #biodegradable #bioplastic #sustainable #thermoplastic #sugarcane bagasse #nanofibre #microfibre #composite #starch #cast film |
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