Thermomorphological and mechanical properties of vulcanized octenyl succinate/terpenoid-derivatized corn starch composites
Moira K. Lauer, Andrew G. Tennyson, Rhett C. Smith
Abstract
Successive modification of starch with octenyl succinic anhydride (OSA) and plant-derived geraniol allows for a largely bio-derived starch derivative that can undergo facile reaction with elemental sulfur to generate sustainable composite materials.
Topics & Concepts
Succinic anhydrideStarchVulcanizationTerpenoidComposite numberSulfurMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryGeraniolModified starchChemical modificationComposite materialChemical engineeringChemistryPolymer chemistryNatural rubberFood scienceBiochemistryEssential oilEngineeringSynthesis and properties of polymersbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesPolymer composites and self-healing