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Biodegradable plastics from cassava starch in Thailand

The paper reviews the role of starch and biodegradable plastics production in Thailand, emphasizing the potential contribution of cassava starch in these products. Types of biodegradable plastics and their manufacturing processes are described. The major types of biodegradable plastics discussed are...

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Main Authors: Sriroth, Klanarong, Chollakup, Rungsima, Piyachomkwan, Kuakoon, Oates, Christopher G.
Format: Book Chapter
Language:Inglés
Published: International Center for Tropical Agriculture 2001
Subjects:
manihot esculenta
byproducts
plastics
starch
biodegradation
polymers
processed products
subproductos
plásticos
almidón
biodegradación
polímeros
productos procesados
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/82450
Summary:The paper reviews the role of starch and biodegradable plastics production in Thailand, emphasizing the potential contribution of cassava starch in these products. Types of biodegradable plastics and their manufacturing processes are described. The major types of biodegradable plastics discussed are directly-expanded starch products and various starch-polymer blends (PCL, PLA, PVA and PHA). Research focusing on cassava starch incorporation into biodegradable plastics is summarized.

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