Thermoplastic Starch (TPS) Films Added with Mucilage from <i>Opuntia Ficus Indica</i>: Mechanical, Microstructural and Thermal Characterization

Thermoplastic Starch (TPS) Films Added with Mucilage from <i>Opuntia Ficus Indica</i>: Mechanical, Microstructural and Thermal Characterization

Opuntia cladodes are a typical vegetable waste, from which mucilage in gel form can be extracted. This work proposes blending it with a self-produced thermoplastic starch (TPS), originating from potato starch with a high content in glycerol (ca. 30%). Three methods were compared for extraction, bare...

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Main Authors: Fabrizio Scognamiglio, Daniele Mirabile Gattia, Graziella Roselli, Franca Persia, Ugo De Angelis, Carlo Santulli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:Materials
Subjects:
cactus mucilage
thermoplastic starch
bioplastics
extraction process
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/13/4/1000

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