Bioplastics
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1. A bioplastic comprising an oligosaccharide, a plasticizer, and an additive, wherein, the additive is selected from the group consisting of powered clamshell, powdered eggshell, powdered coconut shell, gelatin, saw dust, and combinations thereof.
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Abstract
Bioplastics including an oligosaccharide, a plasticizer, and an additive are described. Such bioplastics display advantageous attributes including tensile strength that can be tailored for particular uses. Processes for obtaining such bioplastics are also described.
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- 1. A bioplastic comprising an oligosaccharide, a plasticizer, and an additive, wherein, the additive is selected from the group consisting of powered clamshell, powdered eggshell, powdered coconut shell, gelatin, saw dust, and combinations thereof.
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15. A process for making a bioplastic, the method comprising:
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heating a mixture comprising a polysaccharide obtained from a renewable source, water, a plasticizer, and an additive; applying the hot mixture to a mold of desired structure; cooling the mixture in the mold to provide a molded structure; and
,removing the molded structure. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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