Effect of glycerol and sorbitol plasticizers on physical and thermal properties of sugar palm starch based films

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Sanyang, Muhammed Lamin and Salit, Mohd Sapuan and Jawaid, Mohammad and Ishak, Mohamad Ridzwan and Japar, Sahari (2015) Effect of glycerol and sorbitol plasticizers on physical and thermal properties of sugar palm starch based films. In: 13th International Conference on Environment, Ecosystems and Development (EED '15), 23-25 Apr. 2015, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (pp. 157-162).

Abstract

The aim of this study was to characterize and compare the effect of glycerol and sorbitol plasticizers on physical and thermal properties of sugar palm starch (SPS) films. Film samples were prepared using conventional casting technique. Sorbitol plasticized SPS films (S-SPS) have higher thickness and density. Whereas, the moisture content and solubility of SPS films containing glycerol (G-SPS) were higher than those of S-SPS. The addition of sorbitol to SPS films elevated the thermal degradation temperature to higher values and thus, increased the thermal stability of S-SPS than G-SPS.

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Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering Institute of Advanced Technology Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products
Publisher:	WSEAS Press
Keywords:	Sugar palm; Starch; Glycerol; Sorbitol; Biodegradable films
Depositing User:	Nabilah Mustapa
Date Deposited:	05 Jul 2018 09:35
Last Modified:	05 Jul 2018 09:35
URI:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/64462
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