Biodegradable Polymers Based on Selected Polyolefins and Potato Starch

Abstract

This work deals with the biodegradable polymers, more particularly polyolefins, which contain different amounts of starch. The tested materials were the most frequently used blends of polyolefins (PE a PP) containing 2, 5 and 10 wt.% of starch in the blend. Testing plates and bodies were prepared from the blend and were subjected to simulated weathering. The rate of degradation for both types of blends was measured and evaluated by standard analyzes and mechanical tests.