Formulation and biodegradation of  polymer blend based  on low density polyethylene with starch and compatibilizers

Yomen  Atassi; Nariman  Aldawood

Article Details

Formulation and biodegradation of polymer blend based on low density polyethylene with starch and compatibilizers

Authors:

Yomen Atassi | Nariman Aldawood

Publisher:

Latakia University, Syria

Journal:

Latakia University Journal -Basic Sciences Series Vol.40 Issue 5, pp.0-0

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

11/2018

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001524914

pISSN:

2663-4252

Abstract:

 The aim of this work is the preparation of a biodegradable polymeric blend (LDPE/AD+S) to be used for eco-friendly packaging purposes. The polymer matrix consists mainly of low density  polyethylene( LDPE), starch (S), and low quantities of additives (AD) as compatibilizers. The additives are: maleic acid, acetic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and zinc stearate. The polymer blend LDPE/AD+S was prepared by extrusion, in three compositions according to the percentage of starch (15,20,40%). Then, films were prepared from the blend by thermal hydraulic compression to study their microstructure by optical microscopic at magnification of 500 The results showed that the starch granules were homogeneously distributed within the polymer matrix, and the compatibility additives played an important role in enhancing the microstructure of the prepared blends. The results also indicate that the starch promotes the onset of the bioegradation process.

Article Details

Formulation and biodegradation of polymer blend based on low density polyethylene with starch and compatibilizers

Authors: Yomen Atassi | Nariman Aldawood

Publisher: Latakia University, Syria

Journal: Latakia University Journal -Basic Sciences Series Vol.40 Issue 5, pp.0-0

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 11/2018

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001524914

pISSN: 2663-4252

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Authors:

Yomen Atassi | Nariman Aldawood

Publisher:

Latakia University, Syria

Journal:

Latakia University Journal -Basic Sciences Series Vol.40 Issue 5, pp.0-0

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

11/2018

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001524914

pISSN:

2663-4252