Abstract Starches polymeric films offer several advantages for the replacement of synthetic polymers due to their biodegradability, non-toxicity, availability and low cost. However, the high biodegradation potential can cause fragility, considering some fundamental mechanical properties. Therefore, starch based polymeric films were reinforced incorporating lignocellulosic waste from coffee grounds post-consume. The effect of incorporation of coffee ground in cornstarch matrix and polymer interaction on morphology, thermal and mechanical properties were investigated. The characterization analyzes were based on Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis (DMTA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Scanning Eletronic Microscopy (SEM). The coffee ground behaved as reinforcement agent according tensile values. Thermochemical conversion showed that polymeric films molding did not change his thermal stability. In temperature range was possible to observe the devolatilization, organic and inorganic compounds decomposition. SEM images showed the coffee ground adhesion in the polymer matrix promoting a better mechanical tensile strength.

RESUMO Estudo realizado no período de fevereiro de 2010 a janeiro de 2011, no Baixo São José dos Dourados (BSJD), inserido na Unidade de Gerenciamento de Recursos Hídricos 18 (UGRHI), com o intuito de determinar o grau de trofia da água por meio do cálculo do índice de estado trófico (IET). Os pontos de coletas contemplavam as entradas diretas e difusas no trecho represado do curso d'água (pontos 1 e 2), intermediário (3) e próximo de sua confluência com o Rio Paraná (ponto 4). As amostras coletadas foram superficiais, de meio e de aproximadamente 1 m acima do leito. Em laboratório, foram determinados a clorofila-a, o fósforo total e o ortofosfato; a transparência da água foi determinada no local da coleta. Após determinados os parâmetros necessários foi possível classificar as águas como sendo oligotróficas e ultraoligotróficas.

ABSTRACT This Study conducted from February 2010 to January 2011, in the Baixo São José dos Dourados (BSJD), in the Unidade de Gerenciamento de Recursos Hídricos (UGRHI) 18, in order to determine the trophic level of the water calculating the trophic state index (TSI) The points of collection were at the direct and diffuse inputs and dammed stretch of the watercourse (points 1 and 2), intermediate (3) and confluence with the Paraná River (point 4). The samples were superficial, medium and approximately 1 m above the riverbed. At the laboratory was determined chlorophyll-a, total phosphorus and orthophosphate, water transparency was determined at the collect place. After those parameters was possible to classify the waters as oligotrophic and ultraoligotrophic.