In this work, new bioplastic/natural fiber composites were fabricated and tested. Soy protein plastic was blended
with polyester amide, a random copolymer of aliphatic polyester and Nylon-6, to form soy based bioplastics.
Polyester amide was chosen for the potential compatibility between its amide groups and the soy protein plastic. PALF
was used to reinforce the soy-based bioplastic to form composite materials. The use of these composites will
reduce the dependence on petroleum products, save energy, bring benefit to environment and reduce environmental
pollution from petroleum product. The influence of fiber loading and using PEA-g-GMA as compatibilizer on
physical properties of PALF reinforced soy based biocomposites was studied with morphology/structure characterization
and mechanical properties measurements.