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Eco-Friendly Bioplastic Material Development Via Sustainable Seaweed Biocomposite

Published:2023-09-01 Issue:3 Volume:30 Page:333-341
ISSN:2084-4549
Container-title:Ecological Chemistry and Engineering S
language:en
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Author:

Tarangini Korumilli¹^ORCID,Huthaash Keshav²,Nandha Kumar V.²,Kumar Selva T.²^ORCID,Jayakumar Onattu Damodharan³,Wacławek Stanisław⁴^ORCID,Rao Korukonda Jagajjanani²^ORCID,Padil Vinod V.T.⁵^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. 1 Department of Biotechnology, C/O Centre for Biomaterials & Environmental Biotechnology , Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology , Chennai - , India

2. 2 Department of Biotechnology , C/O Centre for Interfaces & Nanomaterials, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology , Chennai - , India

3. 3 Amrita Centre for Wireless Networks and Applications (AmritaWNA) , Amritapuri , India

4. 4 The Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovations , Technical University of Liberec , Studentská 1402/2, 461 17 Liberec 1 , Czech Republic

5. 5 Amrita School for Sustainable Futures (ASF) , Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amrita University , Amritapuri, Kollam, Kerala , India

Abstract

Abstract The study focused on the development of an environmentally friendly bioplastic material using sustainable seaweed-based biocomposites. Algal biomass (Gracilaria edulis) was processed and combined with starch, glycerol, glacial acetic acid, and chitosan to create flexible, homogenous biopolymer films. These films exhibited comparable physical properties to commercial plastics and retained their inherent colour post-processing. Spectroscopic analysis revealed intense UV-Vis peak points aligned with seaweed composition. Mechanical testing demonstrated adequate strength and flexibility, similar to starch-based bioplastics, with a tensile strength of 3.383 MPa and lower elongation strength of about 31.90 %. Material migration tests indicated a preference for water, suggesting suitability for low-moisture foods. The bioplastic film displayed notable biodegradability and compostability, showcasing its potential as a sustainable alternative for food packaging. This innovative contribution advances eco-friendly bioplastic material, addressing plastic pollution and promoting biocomposite use.

Publisher

Walter de Gruyter GmbH

Subject

General Chemical Engineering

Link

https://www.sciendo.com/pdf/10.2478/eces-2023-0036

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