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<p>The study focused on the development of an environmentally friendly bioplastic material using sustainable seaweed-based biocomposites. Algal biomass (<italic>Gracilaria edulis</italic>) 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.</p>
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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.

Eco-Friendly Bioplastic Material Development <italic>Via</italic> Sustainable Seaweed Biocomposite

Department of Biotechnology, C/O Centre for Biomaterials & Environmental Biotechnology

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amrita University

Ecological Chemistry and Engineering S

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Eco-Friendly Bioplastic Material Development  Sustainable Seaweed Biocomposite

The study focused on the development of an environmentally friendly bioplastic material using sustainable seaweed-based biocomposites. Algal biomass...

Eco-Friendly Bioplastic Material Development Via Sustainable Seaweed Biocomposite

Pubblicato online: 05 ott 2023

Pagine: 333 - 341

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/eces-2023-0036

Parole chiave
chitosan, bioplastic film, food packaging, microscopy, spectroscopy, biodegradability, compostability

© 2023 Korumilli Tarangini et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Eco-Friendly Bioplastic Material Development Via Sustainable Seaweed Biocomposite

Pubblicato online: 05 ott 2023

Pagine: 333 - 341

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/eces-2023-0036

Parole chiavechitosan, bioplastic film, food packaging, microscopy, spectroscopy, biodegradability, compostability

© 2023 Korumilli Tarangini et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Parole chiave
chitosan, bioplastic film, food packaging, microscopy, spectroscopy, biodegradability, compostability