Thermoplastic Starch and its Applications

Authors

  • S. Krejčíková Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague
  • A. Ostafinska Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague
  • M. Šlouf Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague

Keywords:

starch, thermoplasticization, gelatinization, applications, controlled drug release

Abstract

Starch is the most widely used bio-based biodegradable polymer. This contribution briefly reviews basic information about natural starch and focuses on preparation, properties and applications of thermoplasticized starch (TPS). We present a literature review and, in addition, we show our recent results: the reliable and reproducible prepa­ration method yielding highly homogeneous TPS and the TPS-based blends for local controlled release of antibio­tics.

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Published

2018-08-15

How to Cite

Krejčíková, S., Ostafinska, A., & Šlouf, M. (2018). Thermoplastic Starch and its Applications. Chemické Listy, 112(8), 531–537. Retrieved from http://www-.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/3153

Issue

Vol. 112 No. 8 (2018)

Section

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