Epoxidized Safflower Oil, Glycerol, and Polyethylene Glycol-Modified Tapioca Starch and Poly(butylene adipate- co -terephthalate)-Based Blown Films: A Comparative Study on Its Preparation and Applications

Natanahally Rajegowda, Amrutha; Preethi, Rokalla; Pavagada Siddappa, Keshava Murthy; Reddy, Jeevan Prasad

doi:10.1021/acs.iecr.5c04823

Epoxidized Safflower Oil, Glycerol, and Polyethylene Glycol-Modified Tapioca Starch and Poly(butylene adipate- co -terephthalate)-Based Blown Films: A Comparative Study on Its Preparation and Applications

Biodegradable poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT)/starch blends are promising alternatives to conventional plastics, although poor interfacial compatibility limits their applications. In this study, PBAT/starch and PBAT/thermoplastic starch (TPS) films containing glycerol, polyethylene…