Preparation and Characterization of Biodegradable Films From Sago Starch and Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) Blends
Biodegradable films of sago starch and poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) blends (SP) have been prepared by solution casting method. Glycerol was used as a plasticizer. Sodium borate (borax) and glutaraldehyde were used to increase the compatibility of sago starch and PVA. The optimum amount of glycerol is 2...
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Format: | Thesis |
| Language: | English English |
| Published: |
2004
|
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/418/1/549714_FS_2004_5.pdf |