Characterization of layered silicate-reinforced blends of thermoplastic starch (TPS) and poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate). A two-step melt blending procedure was used to produce binary systems composed of thermoplastic starch (TPS) and poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT).  Mechanical and thermal properties were determined.  Thermal, and thermooxidative properties were not significantly affected by the presence of layered silicates.
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