Association between plasticized starch and polyesters: Processing and performances of injected biodegradable systems

By L. Avérous, C. Fringant. 2001

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Natural Biopolymer-Based Nanocomposite Films for Packaging Applications (2007, background): “…improve the mechanical properties and water resistance, starch has been modified (Fringant et al., 1996; Wurzburg, 1986) by blending with synthetic (Avérous and Fringant, 2001; Avérous et al., 2000; Arvanitoyannis et al., 1998a) or natural polymers (Anglès and Dufresne, 2000, 2001; Curvelo et…”
Biodegradable Multiphase Systems Based on Plasticized Starch: A Review (2004, methodology): “Water sensitivity, determined by contact angle measurements with water drops deposit decreases drastically for contents lower than 10wt% of polyesters in the blend.([132]) Biodegradability of such blends is modified, degradation occurs from the starchy core toward the skin.”
Crystalline structure of annealed polylactic acid and its relation to processing (2010, background): “TPS can be further processed with slightly modified equipment like ordinary plastics, however, its drawbacks like low mechanical properties, quick ageing feature, and low water resistant properties made it only adequate for blends mostly in combination with another biodegradable polymer [9–12].”