Studies on biodegradability, morphology and mechanical properties of low density polyehtylene/sago based blends

• Main Authors: Wan Abdul Rahman, Wan Aizan, Rasit Ali, Roshafima, Zakaria, Naterah
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2006
• Subjects: TP Chemical technology
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/351/1/WanAizanWan2006_Studiesonbiodegradabilitymorphologyand.pdf; http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/351/
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

In this study, sago starch was physically blended with LDPE via two-roll mill to produces LDPE/sago starch (SS) bidegradable films. Glycerol was added to the blends as a plasticizer to increase the compatibility of sago starch and LDPE, which also subsequently reduced the brittleness of the film. Me...