Biodegradable composites prepared by melt blending were investigated. The blends were composed of synthetic and natural macromolecules, including poly(vinyl alcohol), aliphatic-aromatic polyester, granular starch and thermoplastic starch. Mechanical properties of the composites, their microstructure, melt rheology and thermal characteristics have been presented. Influence of water on the properties as well as degradation rate of the materials have been estimated as a function of their composition. Such materials can find applications in medicine and biology as polymeric scaffolds, drug delivery systems etc.

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