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Biodegradable starch-based polymeric materials

A. I. Suvorova, I. S. Tyukova, E. I. Trufanova

Ural State University, Ekaterinburg

Abstract: The effects of low-molecular-weight additives, temperature and mechanical action on the structure and properties of starch are discussed. Special attention is given to mixtures of starch with synthetic polymers, e.g., co-polymers of ethylene with vinyl acetate, vinyl alcohol, acrylic acid, cellulose derivatives and other natural polymers. These mixtures can be used in the development of novel environmentally safe materials (films, coatings, packaging materials) and various articles for short-term use. The bibliography includes 105 references.

UDC: 541.64:(547.458.61+678.19)

Received: 20.12.1999

DOI: 10.1070/RC2000v069n05ABEH000505

 English version: Russian Chemical Reviews, 2000, 69:5, 451–459

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