Pea thermoplastic starch nanocomposite films reinforced with nanocellulose

• Published in: Nanocellulose-Reinforced Thermoplastic Starch Composites: Sustainable Materials for Packaging
• Main Author: Nordin A.H.; Ilyas R.A.; Ngadi N.; Baharuddin N.H.
• Format: Book chapter
• Language: English
• Published: De Gruyter 2023
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85175121508&doi=10.1515%2f9783110773606-016&partnerID=40&md5=9587a3c8d02bcc16cba73b6837c708f0

Interest in nanocellulose has lately increased as a result of its benefits, such as renewable, biodegradable, high mechanical strength and valuable economically. In this regard, nanocellulose has been frequently employed as reinforcement for the enhancement of mechanical, thermal and biodegradation qualities of nanocomposite materials, such as thermoplastic starch. An overview of the use of pea starch that has been reinforced with nanocellulose for packaging and storage applications is given in this chapter. In comparison to standard sources of starch like maize, wheat and potatoes, it is consequently seen as a comparatively affordable source of starch. These composite polysaccharides (pea thermoplastic starch/nanocellulose) have the potential to replace traditional packaging composed of polymers derived from petroleum. © 2023 Walter de Gruyter GmbH, Berlin/Boston. All rights reserved.