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  • Polymer Science
  • Sustainable Materials

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  • Poly(lactic acid) (PLA)/starch composites are eco-friendly materials derived from renewable resources.
  • These composites offer synergistic benefits, including reduced cost, enhanced biodegradability, and lower moisture sensitivity.
  • Their phase-separated structures and differential degradation behaviors make them suitable for controlled-release applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the fundamental aspects of PLA/starch composites, focusing on microstructure, interfacial compatibility, and biodegradability.
  • To explore the design and performance of these composites as controlled-release systems.
  • To discuss current advantages, limitations, and future research directions for sustainable, multifunctional PLA/starch materials.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on PLA/starch composites.
  • Analysis of fabrication strategies for controlled-release systems.
  • Evaluation of structure-property relationships and performance metrics.

Main Results:

  • PLA/starch composites exhibit tunable controlled-release capabilities by adjusting starch content and dispersion.
  • Starch-rich domains act as water-responsive pathways within the PLA matrix.
  • Successful demonstrations in antimicrobial food packaging and slow-release fertilizer coatings.

Conclusions:

  • PLA/starch composites are promising for developing sustainable, multifunctional materials.
  • Tailoring composite design is key to achieving desired controlled-release performance.
  • Further research is needed to optimize these materials for food packaging and agricultural applications.