Table 1.
Thermoplastic cassava starch composite.
| Type of Starch | Type of Filler/Polymer | Potential Application | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cassava | Kraft | Biodegradable tray with chitosan coating | [6] |
| Cassava | Orange, sugarcane, malt bagasse | Biodegradable tray, packaging material | [3] |
| Cassava | Cogon grass | Biodegradable material | [7,25] |
| Tapioca | Bamboo | Biodegradable ‘green’ plastic | [17] |
| Cassava | Sugar palm | Biodegradable polymer | [6] |
| Cassava | Grape stalks | Food packaging plastic | [20] |
| Cassava | Cassava bagasse | Food packaging plastic | [18] |