Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry ›› 1997, Vol. 0 ›› Issue (3): 12-15.

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The Starch Grafted with Ethyl Acrylate and Its Compatibility for the Blend System of Starch and Polyethylene

Yu Jiugao, Li Xinrui   

  1. Department of Chemistry, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072
  • Received:1996-10-08 Revised:1997-01-04 Published:1997-06-10 Online:1997-06-10

Abstract: Using the high temperature and shearing stress of the extruder, we synthesized the graft copolymer of starch with ethyl acrylate by a simple dry method. The effects of reaction conditions on graft copolymerization were discussed. Grafted starch used as a compatibilizer for the blend system of starch and polyethylene was further investigated. The results indicated that grafted starch as a compatibilizer can improve the mechanical properties of the blend of starch and polyethylene.

Key words: starch, ethyl acrylate, graft copolymerization, compatibility