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Preparation and properties of starch-based biopolymers modified with difunctional isocyanates

The present work reports on the preparation of thermoplastic starch (TPS) modified in situ with a diisocyanate derivative. Evidence of the condensation reaction between the hydroxyl groups of starch and glycerol with the isocyanate function (NCO) was confirmed by FTIR analysis. The evolution of the properties of the ensuing TPS, in term of mechanical properties, microstructure, and water sensitivity, was investigated using tensile mechanical, dynamic mechanical thermal analysis (DMTA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and water uptake. The results showed that the addition of isocyanate did not affect the crystallinity of the TPS and slightly reduced the water uptake of the material. The evolution of the mechanical properties with ageing became less pronounced by the addition of the isocyanate as their amount exceeded 4 to 6wt%.

© BioResources, 2011, vol. 6, núm. 1, p. 81-102

North Carolina State University

Autor: Belhassen, Ramzi
Vilaseca Morera, Fabiola
Mutjé Pujol, Pere
Boufi, Sami
Data: 2011
Resum: The present work reports on the preparation of thermoplastic starch (TPS) modified in situ with a diisocyanate derivative. Evidence of the condensation reaction between the hydroxyl groups of starch and glycerol with the isocyanate function (NCO) was confirmed by FTIR analysis. The evolution of the properties of the ensuing TPS, in term of mechanical properties, microstructure, and water sensitivity, was investigated using tensile mechanical, dynamic mechanical thermal analysis (DMTA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and water uptake. The results showed that the addition of isocyanate did not affect the crystallinity of the TPS and slightly reduced the water uptake of the material. The evolution of the mechanical properties with ageing became less pronounced by the addition of the isocyanate as their amount exceeded 4 to 6wt%.
Format: application/pdf
ISSN: 1930-2126
Accés al document: http://hdl.handle.net/10256/7677
Llenguatge: eng
Editor: North Carolina State University
Col·lecció: Articles publicats (D-EQATA)
És part de: © BioResources, 2011, vol. 6, núm. 1, p. 81-102
Drets: Tots els drets reservats
Matèria: Biopolímers
Biopolymers
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Starch
Títol: Preparation and properties of starch-based biopolymers modified with difunctional isocyanates
Tipus: info:eu-repo/semantics/article
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