Majalah Kulit, Karet, dan Plastik
Vol 28, No 1 (2012): Majalah Kulit, Karet, dan Plastik

Biodegradable and water-soluble polycarboxylates derived from starch

Winursito, Isananto (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Jun 2012

Abstract

abstractThis research present electrical and thermal properties of the Nano composite high density poly Utilizationof natural resources, like polysaccharide, as a raw material for the preparation of biodegradable andfunctional polymer was studied. Partially dicarboxylated polysaccharides were prepared using starch fromcorn, sago and tapioca, and comparison was made of their biodegradability, hydrolytic degradability andcalcium ion sequestration capacity. The biodegradability of dicarboxylated starch sodium salt (DC-starch)depended on the dicarboxylation degree. DC-starch containing more than 75-85 mol% of unreactedglucopyranose groups in the polymer chain showed excellent biodegradation. DC-starch with highdicarboxylation degree was resistant to biodegradation but showed good calcium ion sequestration.Among DC-starches from corn, sago and tapioca starches, hydrolytic degradability and calcium ionsequestration performance were essentially the same.Keywords: biodegradation, dicarboxylated starch, polycarboxylate, water-soluble polymer.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

MKKP

Publisher

Subject

Engineering

Description

Majalah Kulit, Karet, dan Plastik (Journal of Leather, Rubber, and Plastics) publishes original research focused on materials, processes, and waste management in the field of leather, rubber, and plastics. ...