Determination of the tensile properties and biodegradability of cornstarch-based biopolymers plasticized with sorbitol and glycerol

• Main Authors: Moklis, Muhammad Harussani, Salit, Mohd Sapuan, A. H. M., Firdaus, El-Badry, Yaser A., Hussein, Enas E., El-Bahy, Zeinhom M.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2021
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/96667/1/ABSTRACT.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/96667/; https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/21/3709
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

In this study, the effects of various quantities of sorbitol and glycerol plasticizers (0%, 30%, 45%, and 60%) on cornstarch-based film were examined to develop a novel polymer for usage with biodegradable materials. The film was prepared using the casting process. According to the test findings, th...