Thermoplastic Starch collates all the information hitherto scattered in journal articles and on websites, thus meeting the application-oriented needs of the reader.
The contents stretch between many important areas, such as production and applications of biopolymeric material, fundamental knowledge and practical applications, and includes valuable experimental case studies, which can be directly used in industrial practice.
All the data satisfies EU environmental regulations, which are the most stringent worldwide.
Contents
Biodegradable Polymers and Their Practice Utility
- Natural Polymers
- Polymers with Hydrolyzable Backbones
- Polymers with Carbon Backbones
- Practical Applications of Biodegradable Polymers
Blends of Natural and Synthetic Polymers
- Starch in Blends with Polymers
- Mechanical Properties of Starch/Polymer Blends
- Compatibilizers
Biodegradability and Compostability of Biopolymers
- Definitions and Norms
- Biodegradability of Starch-Based Products
- Biodegradability of Polyesters
- Photo-Biodegradable Plastics
- Controlled Degradation Additive Masterbatches
- Methods of Biodegradability Measurement
- Environmental Aspects of Biopolymers
TPS and Its Nature
- Structure and Properties
- Glass Transition Temperature
- Mechanical Properties of Granulates
The Melting Process in Thermoplastic Starches
- Melting Process
- Influence of Plasticizers on Melting Behavior of Starch
Extruders
- Single-Screw Extruders
- Pin Extruders
- Closely Intermeshing Twin-Screw Extruders
- Self-Wiping Twin-Screw Extruders
- Non-Intermeshing Twin-Screw Extruders
- Influence of Low-Viscosity Monomeric Feed
- The Mathematic of Extrusion
Extrusion-Cooking of TPS
- Process Stability
- Specific Mechanical Energy
Influence of Process Conditions on the Physical Properties of TPS
- Plasticizers
- Extrusion of Thermoplastic Starch
- Test Methods
- Glass Transition Temperature
- Tensile Strength
- Impact Strength
- Shrinkage
TPS Film-Blowing
- Mechanical Properties of Films
Injection-Molding
- Screw Injection Molding
- Injection-Molding Parameters
- Injection Technology Use and Development Trends
- Reinforced Injection-Molding
- Application of Natural Fibers in Processing of Biopolymers
- Chemical Modification of Fibers
Influence of Addition of Fiber on the Mechanical Properties of TPS Moldings
- Theory of Reinforcements
- Experimental Data on Fiber-Reinforced TPS
- Critical Fiber Length
- Mechanical Properties
Storage and Biodegradability of TPS Moldings
- The Influence of Low Temperatures on the Mechanical Properties of TPS Moldings
- Evaluation of Biodegradability of TPS Moldings
Scaling-Up of Thermoplastic Starch Extrusion
- Basic Analysis
- Summary of Equations Used
- Kinematic Similarity
- Geometrical Similarity
- Motor Power and Torque
- Equal Average End Temperature
- Similar Temperature Profiles
- Similarity in Residence Times
- Guidelines for Scaling
Index
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