Engineering Sustainable Bioplastics: A Comprehensive Study on Corn Starch-Based Polymer Materials - Softcover

K, Subba Rao; Vagdandam, Koti Bhanu Teja; Behara, Dilip Kumar

 
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This study explores the development and characterization of corn starch-based bioplastics as an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic plastics. Using corn starch, glycerol, vinegar (5% acetic acid), and water, various compositions were tested to evaluate moisture content, tensile strength, solubility, biodegradability, and flammability. The results indicated that glycerol and vinegar content significantly influenced mechanical properties, with an optimal glycerol range of 8%-13% and vinegar range of 7%-14%. The biodegradability test showed 60% degradation in six days, and the flammability test revealed 90% combustion. The study concludes that the best-performing samples are suitable for packaging applications, offering a sustainable solution to plastic pollution.

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K. Subba Rao, Koti Bhanu Teja Vagdandam, and Dilip Kumar Behara are researchers in Chemical Engineering at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur, India. Their work focuses on sustainable bioplastics, polymer materials, and eco-friendly alternatives to plastics.

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