Chemical modification of starch based biodegradable polymeric blends: effects on water uptake, degradation behaviour and mechanical properties

By D. Demirgöz, C. Elvira, J. Mano, A. M. Cunha, E. Pişkin, Rui Luís Reis. 2000

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Development of Edible Films and Coatings with Antimicrobial Activity (2011, background): “In order to decrease the effect of water on film structure, Demirgöz et al. (2000) elaborated films based on the material obtained from the crosslinking of corn starch and cellulose acetate.”
Thermoplastic starches: Properties, challenges, and prospects (2013, background): “[158] Demirgoz, D.”
PVA, PVA Blends, and Their Nanocomposites for Biodegradable Packaging Application (2017, background): “polymer blends or nanocomposites are alternative material systems used to overcome these drawbacks[27-29].”
Bioplastics and food packaging: A review (2015, methodology): “Starch is modified by either plasticization, blending with other materials, genetic or chemical modification or combinations of different approaches (Demirgöz et al., 2000).”
The effect of citric acid on the structural properties and cytotoxicity of the polyvinyl alcohol/starch films when molding at high temperature (2008, methodology): “The strength, flexibility, and water resistance of starch productions improved when PVA aqueous solution was added ( Cinelli, Chiellini, Lawton, & Imam, 2006 ).”