This report shows the performance of composite biodegradable film from chitosan, starch and sawdust fiber. The main objectives of this research are to fabricate and characterize composite biodegradable film in terms of morphology and physical properties. The film was prepared by casting method. Sawdust fiber was used as reinforcing agent and starch as polymer matrix in the casting solution. The...

In the recent years, the use of biodegradable and renewable materials as filler of polymer-based composites has received more attention because of preferences for environmental favorable materials [1]. Therefore, the composites composed of biodegradable polymers and filler as renewable fibers can be considered a good substitute of petroleum products. For example, biodegradable products can solv...

Recently, interest in composite manufacturing has shifted towards the use of natural fibres as reinforcement because of their environmental benefits. The use of a biodegradable matrix is worth considering since this would result in a completely biodegradable composite. In order to assess the most suitable matrix polymer, one must know the properties of the available polymers. Since data tend to...