Properties of baked foams from oca (Oxalis tuberosa) starch reinforced with sugarcane bagasse and asparagus peel fiber

J. P. Cruz-Tirado, Raúl Siche, Arnold Cabanillas, Leo Díaz-Sánchez, R. Vejarano, Delia R. Tapia-Blácido

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Abstract

The aim of this work was evaluate the effect of the addition of sugarcane bagasse and asparagus peel fiber on the physical and mechanical properties of baked foams based on oca starch. Low concentrations of fiber reduce the density of the foams and the addition of fiber does not improve the flexural strength of the foams, but generates harder and deformable trays. High concentrations of sugarcane bagasse fiber generate more compact trays with a lower water absorption capacity than the control. Foams with asparagus peel fiber showed higher rates of thermal degradation than the control but not so extensive as to affect their applicability.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication3rd International Conference on Natural Fibers
Subtitle of host publicationAdvanced Materials for a Greener World, ICNF 2017
EditorsRaul Fangueiro
PublisherElsevier Ltd
Pages178-185
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9781510849884
DOIs
StatePublished - 2017
Event3rd International Conference on Natural Fibers: Advanced Materials for a Greener World, ICNF 2017 - Braga, Portugal
Duration: 21 Jun 201723 Jun 2017

Publication series

NameProcedia Engineering
Volume200
ISSN (Electronic)1877-7058

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Natural Fibers: Advanced Materials for a Greener World, ICNF 2017
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityBraga
Period21/06/1723/06/17

Keywords

  • Oca starch
  • asparagus peel
  • baked foam
  • new material

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