@inproceedings{a80359a825dd413eaec34a93485944ac,
title = "Synergistic biodegradable and bio-based blends and nanocomposites created using pulverization",
abstract = "Well-dispersed biodegradable and bio-based blends and nanocomposites have been successfully created by solid-state shear pulverization. Pulverization of granular starch and polyethylene (PE) resulted in damaged starch granules. This altered granule morphology led to improved oxygen barrier properties and tensile modulus in PE/starch blends. High levels of dispersion were also achieved in polymer/clay nanocomposites using poly(caprolactone) as the matrix. Varying levels of clay exfoliation were achieved by altering processing conditions during pulverization. These materials also had improved barrier properties.",
author = "Walker, {Amanda M.} and Ying Tao and Torkelson, {John M.}",
year = "2007",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "1604232145",
series = "Annual Technical Conference - ANTEC, Conference Proceedings",
pages = "1712--1716",
booktitle = "Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference",
note = "Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference: Plastics Encounter at ANTEC 2007 ; Conference date: 06-05-2007 Through 11-05-2007",
}