COPOLYMERS OF STARCH AND CELLULOSE

摘要

Copolymers comprising cellulose and starch connected by at least one cross-linker, methods of producing the copolymers, and formed articles comprising the copolymers are described herein. The copolymers may be biodegradable and may have improved physical properties when compared to the homopolymers and other biodegradable polymers. In some embodiments, the copolymer may be more flexible than unmodified cellulose may have better structural integrity than unmodified starch.

主权项

1. A copolymer comprising cellulose and starch, wherein the cellulose and the starch are connected by at least one cross-linker, and wherein the starch has an amylose content of about 50 percent to about 80 percent.