Paper Title
Thermal Stability of Starch�Polyurethane Nanocomposites

Abstract
Starch�polyurethane nanocomposites (Starch�PU) were prepared by incorporating starch into a polyurethane matrix by a casting method. Thermal stability and dynamic mechanical properties of the Starch�PU nanocomposites were characterized. Thermal stability and crystallization temperature of the Starch�PU nanocomposites were enhanced compared with that of the pure polyurethane. The storage modulus incremented with starch composition, while the damping factor (tanδ) decreased. Keywords- Nanocomposite, Starch, Thermal Analysis, Mechanical Property, Morphology, Interface, Dispersion