LDPE/plasticized starch blends containing PE-g-MA copolymer as compatibilizer

In the present study a series of polyethylene/plasticized starch blends were prepared using a poly(ethylene-g-maleic anhydride) copolymer as a reactive compatibilizer. Uncompatibilized blends were also prepared for comparison purposes. The prepared blends were studied using mechanical properties mea...

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Published inPolymer degradation and stability Vol. 59; no. 1; pp. 287 - 291
Main Authors Bikiaris, D., Prinos, J., Koutsopoulos, K., Vouroutzis, N., Pavlidou, E., Frangis, N., Panayiotou, C.
Format Journal Article Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published Oxford Elsevier Ltd 1998
Elsevier Science
Subjects
Applied sciences
Exact sciences and technology
Mechanical properties
Organic polymers
Physicochemistry of polymers
Properties and characterization
Biological properties
Graft copolymer
Biodegradability
Mechanical properties
Tensile property
Experimental study
Corn starch
Compatibilizer
Heterogeneous mixture
Low density ethylene polymer
Morphology
Concentration effect
Ethylene copolymer
Oside polymer
Maleic anhydride copolymer
Compatibility
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Summary:In the present study a series of polyethylene/plasticized starch blends were prepared using a poly(ethylene-g-maleic anhydride) copolymer as a reactive compatibilizer. Uncompatibilized blends were also prepared for comparison purposes. The prepared blends were studied using mechanical properties measurements and SEM microscopy to determine their morphology. The blends were also exposed to activated sludge to determine their biodegradability.
ISSN:0141-3910
1873-2321
DOI:10.1016/S0141-3910(97)00126-2