Physical Properties of Thermoplastic Starch Derived from Natural Resources and Its Blends: A Review

Z. N. Diyana and R. Jumaidin and Mohd Zulkefli Selamat and Ihwan Ghazali and Norliza Julmohammad and Nurul Huda and R. A. Ilyas (2021) Physical Properties of Thermoplastic Starch Derived from Natural Resources and Its Blends: A Review. Polymers, 13. pp. 1-20. ISSN 2073-4360

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Abstract

Thermoplastic starch composites have attracted significant attention due to the rise of environmental pollutions induced by the use of synthetic petroleum-based polymer materials. The degradation of traditional plastics requires an unusually long time, which may lead to high cost and secondary pollution. To solve these difficulties, more petroleum-based plastics should be substituted with sustainable bio-based plastics. Renewable and natural materials that are abundant in nature are potential candidates for a wide range of polymers, which can be used to replace their synthetic counterparts. This paper focuses on some aspects of biopolymers and their classes, providing a description of starch as a main component of biopolymers, composites, and potential applications of thermoplastics starch-based in packaging application. Currently, biopolymer composites blended with other components have exhibited several enhanced qualities. The same behavior is also observed when natural fibre is incorporated with biopolymers. However, it should be noted that the degree of compatibility between starch and other biopolymers extensively varies depending on the specific biopolymer. Although their efficacy is yet to reach the level of their fossil fuel counterparts, biopolymers have made a distinguishing mark, which will continue to inspire the creation of novel substances for many years to come.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Thermoplastic starch , Biopolymer , Composite , Food packaging
Subjects:	T Technology > TX Home economics > TX1-1110 Home economics > TX341-641 Nutrition. Foods and food supply
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	31 Oct 2022 09:38
Last Modified:	31 Oct 2022 09:38
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/34650

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