A review of biodegradable thermoplastic starches, their blends and composites: recent developments and opportunities for single-use plastic packaging alternatives
Aarsha Surendren, Amar K. Mohanty, Qiang Liu, Manjusri Misra
Abstract
This review article effectively analyses the effect of multiple plasticizers, compatibilizers, and essential oils on plasticized starch in the preparation of thermoplastic starch-based biodegradable blends and composites.
Topics & Concepts
PlasticizerThermoplasticStarchMaterials scienceComposite materialPlastic wastePolymer scienceBiodegradable plasticFood scienceChemistryWaste managementEngineeringNanocomposite Films for Food Packagingbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesMicroplastics and Plastic Pollution