Degradation Features Of Polyethylene And Gelatin Compositions

In this work, biodegradable properties of gelatin and polyethylene compositions, in addition to, influence of ultra violet radiation and peroxide groups were studied. In order to obtain thermoplastic gelatin water and glycerin were used as a plasticizer. For polyethylene/gelatin blends, to provide compatibility polyethylene functionalized with maleic anhydride. It was found that as gelatin content increases, biodegradation also grows while mechanical properties (elastic module and yield strength) decrease.