Manisara Phiriyawirut*, Pukrapee Rodprasert, Peerapat Kulvorakulpitak, Ratiwan Cothsila, Nattarat Kengkla
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.13, No.1, pp. 101-114, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.056830
- 20 January 2025
Abstract This work explores the development of biodegradable laminar composite foams for cushioning applications. The focus lies on overcoming the inherent brittleness of starch foams by incorporating various paper types as reinforcement. Tapioca starch and glutinous starch were blended in varying ratios (100:0–0:100) to optimize the base material’s properties. The morphology, density, flexural strength, and impact strength of these starch blends were evaluated. The results revealed a trade-off between impact strength and density, with increasing glutinous starch content favoring impact resistance but also leading to higher density. The optimal ratio of tapioca to glutinous starch for… More >
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