Vigilancia Tecnológica

The present invention provides biodegradable composite materials comprising: a) a polymeric matrix comprising about 50-80% by weight of a cellulose alkanoate; about 0.1 to 10% by weight of a polyester, wherein the polyester is an aliphatic-aromatic copolyester, an aliphatic polyester, or a mixture of an aliphatic polyester and thermoplastic starch; about 10 to 20 % by weight of a plasticizer; about 10 to 20 % by weight of a flame-retardant component; optionally an inorganic filler; and b) a fibrous reinforcement material.