Some studies on the physical properties and degradability of tapioca and corn starch low density polyethylene blends / K.NgaJib … [et al.]

• Main Authors: NgaJib, K., Said, C.M.S., Tahir, H., Din, M.R.M.
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2004
• Subjects: Environmental pollution; Plastics; Polyethylene
• Online Access: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/52804/1/52804.PDF; https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/52804/
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Mara

Starch based plastics materials have potential to be used in various applications to reduce the use of nonrenewable and nondegradable petroleum based materials. In the present study the compatibility of starch as fillers in low density polyethylene plastic films was evaluated for the purpose of prod...