Biodegradable films and starch compositions with other materials

Abstract

Due to growing concern about the environment, the use of biodegradable polymeric materials has been studied in order to minimize the environmental impact caused by synthetic polymers. Among these materials can be detached polymeric films containing corn starch, with low cost and available worldwide. This paper exhibits some characteristics of the starch and summarizes studies in which the authors present some properties of polymeric materials containing starch, especially mechanical and barrier properties, permeability to water vapor and the use of plasticizers.