Effect of magnesium chloride hexahydrate on thermal and mechanical properties of starch/PVA films

Abstract

Starch/poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) blend films were prepared from the aqueous solutions containing starch, PVA and magnesium chloride hexahydrate (MgCl₂.6H₂O). The interaction between MgCl₂.6H₂O and starch/PVA was studied by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The plasticising effect of MgCl₂.6H₂O on starch/PVA film was studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, dynamic mechanical analysis and tensile testing respectively. The water content of starch/PVA films increased with the content of MgCl₂.6H₂O. The absorbed water can act as the plasticiser for starch/PVA film. The crystals of starch and PVA were destroyed, and the crystallinity of starch/PVA film decreased with the plasticising effect of MgCl₂.6H₂O and water. SEM micrographs showed that the compatibility between starch and PVA improved with the addition of MgCl₂.6H₂O. The toughness of starch/PVA film increased with the content of MgCl₂.6H₂O.

Keywords

Starch Poly(vinyl alcohol)Plasticiser Magnesium chloride hexahydrate Mechanical properties

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