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  • Title: Thermoplastic cassava starch blend with polyethylene-grafted-maleic anhydride and gelatin core-shell structure compatibilizer.
    Author: Wangtueai S, Chaiyaso T, Rachtanapun P, Jantrawut P, Ruksiriwanich W, Seesuriyachan P, Leksawasdi N, Phimolsiripol Y, Techapun C, Phongthai S, Sommano SR, Ougizawa T, Regenstein JM, Jantanasakulwong K.
    Journal: Int J Biol Macromol; 2022 Feb 01; 197():49-54. PubMed ID: 34921892.
    Abstract:
    Thermoplastic starch (TPS) was prepared from cassava starch blended with glycerol (70:30 w/w). Gelatin (Gel) was incorporated into the TPS in water. The TPS/Gel was melt-blended with polyethylene-grafted-maleic anhydride (PEMAH). Maximum tensile strength of the TPS/PEMAH/Gel10 (29.3 MPa) increased significantly compared to the TPS/PEMAH blend (6.3 MPa), while elongation at break was 70%. The morphology of the TPS/PEMAH showed co-continuous morphology, while phase inversion occurred with the addition of Gel. The Gel was dispersed in the TPS matrix and covered the PEMAH. The TPS/PEMAH/Gel was nanoparticles (200 nm) in the TPS matrix. It showed two melting temperatures for PEMAH due to two structures with different crystal sizes. Melt viscosity of the TPS/PEMAH was enhanced with increasing Gel as the reaction induced chain extension. FTIR and rheology measurements confirmed the reaction between -NH groups of Gel and MAH groups of PEMAH. This reaction improved interfacial adhesion, morphology, and the mechanical properties of the blends.
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