Characterization Properties of Banana Peel as a Promising Alternative for Bioplastic

Abel, Dina Maria and Ruas, Juvencio de Castro and Ruas, Adilson de Castro and Kok, Tjie (2023) Characterization Properties of Banana Peel as a Promising Alternative for Bioplastic. In: E3S Web of Conf. Volume 374, The 3rd International Conference on Natural Resources and Life Sciences (NRLS) 2020, 23rd - 24th September 2020, Virtual Conference.

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Abstract

The increasing use of conventional plastic has been creating some big problems, ranging from the oil crisis as a raw material for plastic production and the accumulation of unbiodegradable plastic waste on the earth. One of the promising measures to handle the problem is the use of environmentally–friendly biodegradable plastic, made from renewable materials. The aim of this project is to characterize the properties of bioplastic from banana peel. The process begins with the extraction of pectin from banana peel with hydrochloric acid and followed by the addition of water, CaSO4, tapioca starch, acetic acid, glycerin to form plastic. The analysis of pectin extract gave 8.3 % pectin yield, 29 % water content, 10 % ash content, 4.9 % methoxyl content, 50 % galacturonic acid content, and 13.8 % degree of esterification. The plastic obtained after the following process had a the thickness of 0.28 mm, the water solubility of 20 %, water absorption capability of 53.8 %, and it was biodegradable. In conclusion, the plastic produced is biodegradable with certain characteristics.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Biodegradable, conventional plastic, environmentally–friendly, pectin, waste utilization
Subjects:	Q Science > Q Science (General) Q Science > QD Chemistry
Divisions:	Postgraduate Programs > Master Program in Biotechnology
Depositing User:	DINA MARIA ABEL
Date Deposited:	15 Mar 2023 04:25
Last Modified:	10 Jul 2023 09:22
URI:	http://repository.ubaya.ac.id/id/eprint/43573

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