Is my Science Fair Project OK?

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Hello, my science fair project is about bioplastics, specifically starched-based bioplastics. I will investigate how does the type of starch (e.g. cornstarch, potato starch) affects the quality (mechanical properties: tensile strength, elongation, tear resistance) of bioplastic. I will be making samples of bioplastic from different starches and testing their mechanical properties. But I am not sure if the type of starch actually has an effect to the mechanical properties of bioplastic. I have a very limited knowledge of bioplastics and polymers. What concepts should I learn to have enough knowledge about bioplastics? Is my science fair project OK? Please help me! Thank you!

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Your science fair project sounds great! Here are some links that can teach you more about what you want to know:

http://www.sustainableplastics.org/about
http://worldcentric.org/biocompostables/bioplastics
http://www.explainthatstuff.com/bioplastics.html

Thanks!