Paper Title
Thermal Stability Of Starch–Polyurethane Nanocomposites
Abstract
Starch–polyurethane nanocomposites (Starch–PU) were prepared by incorporating starch into a polyurethane
matrix by a casting method. Thermal stability and dynamic mechanical properties of the Starch–PU nanocomposites were
characterized. Thermal stability and crystallization temperature of the Starch–PU nanocomposites were enhanced compared
with that of the pure polyurethane. The storage modulus incremented with starch composition, while the damping factor (tanδ)
decreased.
Keywords- Nanocomposite, Starch, Thermal Analysis, Mechanical Property, Morphology, Interface, Dispersion