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Glycol based plasticisers for salt modified starch

Davis, S., Abbott, A. P., Abolibda, T., Emmerling, F., Wise, W., Lourdin, D. and Leroy, E. (2014) Glycol based plasticisers for salt modified starch. RSC Advances. 4, pp. 40421-40427. 2046-2069.

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Abstract:
Starch is one of the most common and easily obtained natural polymers, making it attractive as a potential bio-based alternative to synthetic polymers. This study shows that a simple quaternary ammonium salt combined with urea or glycols forms effective modifiers that produce flexible plastics with good mechanical properties that are comparable to some polyolefin plastics. The processing conditions are shown to significantly affect the structure of the polymer which has a concomitant effect upon the mechanical and physical properties of the resulting plastic. Using a glycerol based modifier results in a totally sustainable and biodegradable material which can be injection moulded.
Creators:
Davis, S., Abbott, A. P., Abolibda, T., Emmerling, F., Wise, W., Lourdin, D. and Leroy, E.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Research Institutes > Institute for Creative Leather Technologies
Date:
21 August 2014
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 40421-40427
Journal or Publication Title:
RSC Advances
Volume:
4
Number of Pages:
7
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1039/C4RA06220E
ISSN:
2046-2069
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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