This research was aimed at studying the preparation of thermoplastic starch (TPS) from
cornstarch flour using twin screw extrusion. Also, the effects of the addition of cellulose …

Thermoplastic starch (TPS) polymers were reviewed in this article. This review was
categorized into the following studies: the role of starch as a thermoplastic polymer …

The development of bio-based materials has been a consequence of the environmental
awareness generated over time. The versatility of native starch is a promising starting point …

The development of materials based on thermoplastic starch (TPS) is an excellent
alternative to replace or reduce the use of petroleum-derived polymers. The abundance …

This work considered the utilisation of environmentally friendly biodegradable materials
instead of conventional polymeric materials, in order to prevent further environmental …

Increasing concerns about exhausting the natural resources and growing global
environmental issues caused by petro-based materials have resulted in the emergence of …

The paper is focusses on the study of the thermal and mechanical behaviour of reinforced
agro-materials. Various formulations based on plasticized starch matrix have been carried …

Thermoplastic starch composites have attracted significant attention due to the rise of
environmental pollutions induced by the use of synthetic petroleum-based polymer …

Fully bio-based materials based on thermoplastic starch (TPS) were developed starting from
corn starch plasticized with glycerol. The obtained TPS was further blended with five pine …

Grain polysaccharides represent potential valuable raw materials for next-generation
advanced and environmentally friendly plastics. Thermoplastic starch (TPS) is processed …