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Thermoplastic starch–polyethylene blends homogenised using deep eutectic solvents

Andrew P. AbbottDepartment of ChemistryTariq Z. AbolibdaDepartment of ChemistryWanwan QuDepartment of ChemistryWilliam R. WiseInstitute for Creative Leather TechnologiesLuka A. WrightDepartment of Chemistry
2017en
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Abstract

Deep eutectic solvents are shown to be effective modifiers to enable polyethylene to be blended with starch to make a plastic with which can be more easily degraded.

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