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Performance of thermoplastic sugar palm starch biopolymers


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Japar, Sahari and Maleque, M. A. and Salit, Mohd Sapuan and Ishak, Mohamad Ridzwan and Jumaidin, Ridhwan (2019) Performance of thermoplastic sugar palm starch biopolymers. In: Sugar Palm Biofibers, Biopolymers and Biocomposites. CRC Press, London, 57 - 70. ISBN 9781498753029: EISBN 9780429443923

Abstract

The aim of Chapter 4 is to review the recent developments regarding thermoplastic starch derived from the sugar palm tree. Starch has been considered the most promising candidate to substitute for petroleum-based plastic because it is lower in cost, easily available, highly renewable, and environmentally friendly. The presence of heat and plasticizer can transform sugar palm starch into a bioplastic which possesses thermoplastic characteristics. Therefore, this material can be utilized as an alternative for packaging, agricultural, and other short-life products. In order to understand the characteristics of thermoplastic sugar palm starch, testing has been carried out by researchers; including mechanical testing, thermal degradation analysis, physical properties, moisture absorption, and biodegradation behavior. Additionally, the characteristics of thermoplastic sugar palm starch modified by various plasticizers are discussed in this chapter.


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Item Type: Book Section
Divisions: Faculty of Engineering
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.1201/9780429443923-4
Publisher: CRC Press
Keywords: Thermoplastic starch; Sugar palm tree; Biopolymer
Depositing User: Azhar Abdul Rahman
Date Deposited: 14 Jul 2021 01:18
Last Modified: 14 Jul 2021 01:18
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URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/78904
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