A New Approach to Environmentally Friendly Protein Plastics and Foams
New formaldehyde-free and isocyanate-free bioplastics and biofoams were prepared by reacting ovoalbumin and dimethyl carbonate (DMC) at a moderate temperature. Analysis by 13C NMR revealed a reaction between dimethyl carbonate and the amino and/or hydroxyl groups of the side chain of amino acids. Th...
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North Carolina State University
2015-10-01
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| Series: | BioResources |
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| Online Access: | http://ojs.cnr.ncsu.edu/index.php/BioRes/article/view/BioRes_10_4_8014_Basso_Environmentally_Friendly_Protein_Plastics_Foams |