Aline Nort Küster

Mrs. Aline Nort Küster


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

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23 May 2025 in Polymers
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AKAline Nort Küster
Aline Nort Küster
CTCidália Paula Cidália Paula Teixeira
Cidália Paula Cidália Paula Teixeira
JAJuliana Vanessa Cardoso Azevedo
Juliana Vanessa Cardoso Azevedo
ASArmenio Serra
Armenio Serra
JCJorge Coelho
Jorge Coelho
The concern for the environment and sustainability has intensified the search for alternative materials to replace non-degradable plastics. Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) is a bioplastic that has been extensively studied due to its excellent mechanical properties, which are similar to those of low-density poly(ethylene) (LDPE). However, the high cost of this polymer still hinders its wider application. Among the different approaches that have been studied, blending PBAT with thermoplastic starch (TPS) could be an interesting solution to reduce the cost of the material and increase the degradability of the blends. This review covers most of the work reported in recent years on PBAT/TPS blends, including the effects of starch plasticizers, starch modifications, processing methods, use of chain extenders, various compatibilizers, and additives used for different applications.