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Functional Properties of Extruded Starch Acetate Blends

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Starch acetate, with degree of substitution of 2, was blended with 0, 7.5 and 15% polylactic acid (PLA), Eastar Bio Copolyester 14766 (EBC) or Mater-Bi ZF03U (MBI) and 10%, 13%, or 16% (d.b.) ethanol and twin-screw extruded at 160°C barrel temperature. Physical characteristics of the extrudates, such as radial expansion ratio, unit and bulk densities, and of the mechanical properties, including unit spring index and bulk spring index, were measured. Type of polymer, polymer content, and ethanol content significantly affected the physical characteristics and mechanical properties. The sample extruded with 7.5% PLA and 13% ethanol had the highest expansion ratio and bulk spring index. The sample with 15% MBI and 16% ethanol had the lowest unit density, while the sample with 7.5% PLA and 16% ethanol had lowest bulk denisty. The highest unit spring index was expressed in the sample containing 7.5% PLA and 10% ethanol.

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  2. Banner Pharmacaps, Inc., High Point, North Carolina

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Guan, J., Fang, Q. & Hanna, M.A. Functional Properties of Extruded Starch Acetate Blends. Journal of Polymers and the Environment 12, 57–63 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:JOOE.0000010051.46648.0e

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