Physical and chemical investigations of starch based bio-plastics

Starch is one of the most common and easily obtained natural polymers, making it attractive as a potential bio-based alternative to synthetic polymers. The plasticisation of starch is complex due to the extensive hydrogen bonding between chains. This study shows that a simple quaternary ammonium sal...

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Main Author: Abolibda, Tariq Ziyad Y.
Other Authors: Abbott, Andy; Hillman, Rob
Published: University of Leicester 2015
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.666656