Evaluation of Fishmeal as Starting Material for Producing Biodegradable Protein-Based Thermoplastic Polymers

Casein and soybean protein-based thermop

Casein and soybean protein-based thermoplastics and composites as alternative biodegradable polymers for biomedical applications

✍ Vaz, C. M. ;Fossen, M. ;van Tuil, R. F. ;de Graaf, L. A. ;Reis, R. L. ;Cunha, A. 📂 Article 📅 2003 🏛 John Wiley and Sons 🌐 English ⚖ 748 KB

## Abstract This work reports on the development and characterization of novel meltable polymers and composites based on casein and soybean proteins. The effects of inert (Al~2~O~3~) and bioactive (tricalcium phosphate) ceramic reinforcements over the mechanical performance, water absorption, and b