Utilization of hydroxyl-compatible fillers in citric acid-crosslinked thermoplastic starch foam: Communication of strengths and limitations

Benjatham Sukkaneewat, Annop Janhom, Apikom Boonkitkoson, Chana Prapruddivongs, Division of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Udon Thani Rajabhat University, Udon Thani, Faculty of Science, Energy and Environment, King Mongkut, s University of Technology North Bangkok

Journal of Cellular Plastics

Published online on April 14, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Cellular Plastics, Volume 62, Issue 3, Page 227-246, May 2026.
This work aims to disclose the strengths and limitations of utilizing hydroxyl-compatible fillers, rice husks and silica (SiO2), in citric acid-crosslinked thermoplastic starch foams. FTIR characterization demonstrated that citric acid could establish ...