A novel method to produce sustainable biocomposites based on thermoplastic corn-starch reinforced by polyvinyl alcohol fibers
Peng Yin, Xin Dong, Wen Zhou, Dongdong Zha, Jie Xu, Bin Guo, Panxin Li
Abstract
during the dynamic mechanic process. The contact angle attained a maximum of 66.25°. Compared with TPS, the pre-soaked PVAF-reinforced PVAF/TPS composites had better mechanical properties, good processability through traditional extrusion and injection molding, reduced water wettability, and potential applications for packaging and catering.
Topics & Concepts
Materials scienceComposite materialPolyvinyl alcoholUltimate tensile strengthThermoplasticContact angleStarchComposite numberExtrusionDynamic mechanical analysisPolymerChemistryOrganic chemistrybiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesNanocomposite Films for Food PackagingElectrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications