Authors :
Ataszha Louisse G. Austria; Deymier David R. Barcelona; Hashmier U. Fabros; Gwyneth A. Yagyagen; Henry Jr. B. Sergio
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 7 - July
Google Scholar :
https://bit.ly/3TmGbDi
Scribd :
https://tinyurl.com/n9ua6475
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8265597
Abstract :
With the high demand for single-use plastics
in the Philippines, which has a negative impact on the
environment, the development of biodegradable plastics
for both industrial and commercial applications is
critical these days. The study was conducted to
determine the best bioplastic out of three staple crops in
the country that can be used in the long run in the
community. Bioplastic samples are created from the
extraction of cassava roots, potatoes, and purple yam
and tested using ASTM-D638-77, a mechanical testing
method for calculating the tensile strength of an object,
and the Soil Burial Test, determining the
biodegradability level of the bioplastics made. Based on
the findings after the experimentation and observations,
the made bioplastic out of potato starch was the best
bioplastic that fell under the criteria of a bioplastic with
its incredible strength as well as its degradability rate.
With that, it is recommended that more leading crops
and plants in the Philippines are to be tested for
bioplastic manufacturing such as Gabi which can also
have the potential as it is a thickening ingredient. It is
also great if future researchers will experiment with the
amount of glycerin added to the bioplastics to work out
and establish a more durable bioplastic. Last, but not the
least, it is recommended to have more bioplastics shaped
with different silicone mold containers to figure out how
to strengthen the bioplastics out of different shapes and
appearances, and structures.
Keywords :
Bioplastic, Cassava, Potato, Purple Yam.
With the high demand for single-use plastics
in the Philippines, which has a negative impact on the
environment, the development of biodegradable plastics
for both industrial and commercial applications is
critical these days. The study was conducted to
determine the best bioplastic out of three staple crops in
the country that can be used in the long run in the
community. Bioplastic samples are created from the
extraction of cassava roots, potatoes, and purple yam
and tested using ASTM-D638-77, a mechanical testing
method for calculating the tensile strength of an object,
and the Soil Burial Test, determining the
biodegradability level of the bioplastics made. Based on
the findings after the experimentation and observations,
the made bioplastic out of potato starch was the best
bioplastic that fell under the criteria of a bioplastic with
its incredible strength as well as its degradability rate.
With that, it is recommended that more leading crops
and plants in the Philippines are to be tested for
bioplastic manufacturing such as Gabi which can also
have the potential as it is a thickening ingredient. It is
also great if future researchers will experiment with the
amount of glycerin added to the bioplastics to work out
and establish a more durable bioplastic. Last, but not the
least, it is recommended to have more bioplastics shaped
with different silicone mold containers to figure out how
to strengthen the bioplastics out of different shapes and
appearances, and structures.
Keywords :
Bioplastic, Cassava, Potato, Purple Yam.
