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Starch is a biopolymer that is widely available from agriculture/nature and thus is renewable and cheap. In addition, starch-based materials are biodegradable, offering a great advantage over traditional nonbiodegradable synthetic polymers. However, the poor processibility and product performance of starch have greatly impeded the wide application of starch in real applications. This paper reviews the current developments of the production of thermoplastic starch as a commodity renewable material. The biological origins of the feedstock, formulation development, processing requirements, as well as the important aspects that need to be addressed when designing a product from starch are discussed. It is hoped that this paper will provide insights into thermoplastic starch-based materials trends and and inspiration for future research.
Author(s): Xie F, Luckman P, Milne J, McDonald L, Young C, Tu CY, Pasquale TD, Faveere R, Halley PJ
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Journal of Renewable Materials
Year: 2014
Volume: 2
Issue: 2
Pages: 95-106
Print publication date: 01/05/2014
Acceptance date: 28/03/2014
Date deposited: 10/10/2023
ISSN (print): 2164-6325
ISSN (electronic): 2164-6341
Publisher: Tech Science Press
URL: https://doi.org/10.7569/JRM.2014.634104
DOI: 10.7569/JRM.2014.634104
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