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A comparative study on characteristics of nanocellulose reinforced thermoplastic starch biofilms prepared with different techniques

Samaneh Karimi, Paridah Md. Tahir, Alain Dufresne, Ali Karimi, Ali Abdulkhani

Nordic Pulp & Paper Research Journal· Volume 29· Issue 1
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Abstract

Thermoplastic starch (TPS) and cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) obtained from kenaf bast were used to produce biofilms. CNFs were isolated by mechanical defibrillation of purified fibers. Three different casting techniques were chosen for material processing while material ratio, processing time and temperature were kept constant. The effects of casting technique on the morphology, mechanical properties and water sensitivity of the films were investigated by means of field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), tensile and water uptake experiments. Obtained results indicated interesting differences in properties of biofilms and highlighted the importance of casting technique on the final performance of materials.
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NanomaterialsComposites

OpenAlex topics: biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties · Advanced Cellulose Research Studies · Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging

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Affiliations

Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), University Putra Malaysia , Selangor , Malaysia

Grenoble Institute of Technology, The International School of Paper, Print Media and Biomaterials (PAGORA) , Saint-Martin d'Hères Cedex - France

Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), University Putra Malaysia. Department of Wood and Paper Science and Technology, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Tehran , Tehran , Iran

Department of Wood and Paper Science and Technology, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Tehran , Tehran , Iran

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