Browsing School of Materials Engineering (Theses) by Subject "Starch"
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Effects of cellulose, bentonite and hybrid cellulose/bentonite fillers on morphology, ambient and low temperature tensile properties of thermoplastic starch composites for refrigerated food packaging application
Thermoplastic starch (TPS) is a biodegradable and renewable bio-based plastic which has great potential for the fabrication of edible and biodegradable film for refrigerated food packaging application. In this study, ... -
Study on thermoplastic cassava starch modifications via chemical, photo and irradiation induced crosslinking
The characterization of modified thermoplastic starch (TPS) was investigated by means of mechanical properties, thermal properties, scanning electron microscope (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, high ...