Mechanical Reinforcement by Microalgal Biofiller in Novel Thermoplastic Biocompounds from Plasticized Gluten

The aim of this work was to develop new bioplastic compounds from wheat gluten, biobased plasticizers (glycerol, octanoic acid and 1,4-butanediol), and microalgal biomass as a filler. The effects of the composition on tensile properties, thermal stability, and water sensitivity were investigated. Mi...

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Main Authors: Riccardo Ciapponi, Stefano Turri, Marinella Levi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/12/9/1476