What biobased filler can I add to thermoplastic starch matrix to improve its elongation viscosity?

23 January 2024 0 6K Report

I have read a few papers that are exploring the use of PBAT, PCL or PVA to improve the elongation of thermoplastic starch for film blowing applications (plastic bags, mulch films, etc.). But none of them is biobased.

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