Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry ›› 1998, Vol. 0 ›› Issue (6): 86-88.

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On the Degradation of Starch/Polyethylene Blends

Yu Jiugao, Li Hansheng, Gao Jianping, Lin Tong   

  1. Department of Chemistry, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072
  • Received:1998-03-25 Revised:1998-09-02 Published:1998-12-10 Online:1998-12-10

Abstract: The influences of environmental temperature, humidity and oxygen concentration on the mechanical properties, viscosity-average molecular weight, hydroperoxide concentration and micrograph of starch/polyethylene blends have been investigated. The results revealed an acceleration effect of starch on the degradation of polyethylene.

Key words: starch, polyethylene, blend, degradation