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SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC FROM POTATO STARCH AND GELATIN

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C. Ramesh, M. Premnath, S.V. Rakshan, N. Sai Sudharshan, R. Prakash
» doi: 10.31838/ecb/2023.12.s1-B.232

Abstract

There is a large demand for various materials for a variety of uses due to the expansion in global population and the resulting rise in material supply. An important material that has become indispensable use is plastic. The most widely used plastics cannot be easily decomposed in soil, and ultimately result in environmental hazards and pollution. Finding alternatives to plastic packaging is crucial. Bio-plastics help reduce the dependence of petroleum-based polymers and serve as an excellent service in controlling CO2 emissions into the atmosphere. Using Gelatin and potato starch, the biodegradable and compostable films were created in this research. This Technology uses solely renewable raw resources to create bioplastics from gelatin and starch combinations. These materials might take the place of single-use plastic and non-biodegradable film because of their quick rates of disintegration. Bioplastics were acquired by casting method and classified based on colour, solubility, Bio degradability test, water uptake test. The resulting films are further chemical characterization acquired by Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). FTIR is revealed the best compatibility between starch, glycerol and Gelatin. The result of synthesis of bioplastic film from the potato starch and gelatin was white and light yellow in colour. The biodegradable qualities of these polymers have a good effect on society and raise awareness. This biodegradable plastic mainly produced because of biodegradation time is very less compare to the plastic and other materials.

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