Sarita,G Bhat; Zeena, Hamza P; Anna Dilfi, K F; Thomas, Kurian(Taylor & Francis, November 24, 2008)
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Abstract:
Low-density polyethylene, (LDPE) was mixed with two grades of tapioca starch–lowgrade
and high-grade. Various compositions were prepared and mechanical and
thermal studies performed. The biodegradability of these samples was checked
using a culture medium containing Vibrios (an amylase-producing bacteria), which
was isolated from a marine benthic environment. The soil burial test and reprocessability
of these samples were checked. The studies on biodegradability show that
these blends are partially biodegradable. These low-density polyethylene-starch
blends are reprocessable without sacrificing much of their mechanical properties
Description:
International Journal of Polymeric Materials, 58:257–266, 2009