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A brief review of polymeric blends based on natural polymers and synthetic thermoplastics polymers

Rushik Patel, Rudresh Trivedi, Mahendrasinh Raj, and Lata Raj

Department of Polymer Chemistry, Institute of Science and Technology for Advanced Studies and Research (ISTAR), CVM University Vallabh Vidyanagar, Anand, India

E-mail: mahendramraj@yahoo.com

Abstract:

Synthetic polymers have established the market due to their low cost and simplicity of production, despite the fact that society now requires a more environment friendly alternative to non-biodegradable polymers. To overcome this problem, natural polymers produced from renewable resources, including starch, cellulose, chitin, pectin, and chitosan, are presently being as an alternative to plastics due to their biodegradability, benign properties, widespread availability, and biocompatibility. According to the current environmental conditions, the creation of bio-based products is crucial. The potential of blending natural biopolymers is effective in addressing the problem of shortening the lifespan of degradation of these polymers, as well as demonstrating the efficiency of biodegradation of polymer blends between synthetic polymers and biopolymers. This article discusses the compatibilizer-based blending of natural and synthetic thermoplastic polymers. The graft copolymerization of natural polymers with monomers utilizing various initiation systems is also highlighted in this article.

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DOI: 10.1007/s11696-023-03139-x

Chemical Papers 78 (2) 665–697 (2024)