Authors :
Salsabiilaa Dariin Widya; Hargono
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 10 - October
Google Scholar :
https://tinyurl.com/drk446zf
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https://tinyurl.com/s4ar858u
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10074002
Abstract :
Plastics, the most widely used packaging
material, have become a major environmental concern
due to their non-biodegradability and adverse effects on
ecosystems. To address this issue, biodegradable films
made from natural starch, such as cassava peel starch,
have emerged as eco-friendly alternatives. This study
investigates the impact of incorporating carrageenan and
sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP) into cassava peel
biodegradable films. Carrageenan enhances tensile
strength, while STPP improves the film matrix. Tensile
strength increases with higher starch concentrations but
decreases elongation. FTIR and SEM tests confirm the
formation of new functional groups and denser
structures, meeting quality standards. These findings
provide a foundation for optimizing cassava peel starch
edible film formulations. The research utilized a variety
of tests and analyses, including tensile strength,
elongation, FTIR, and SEM, to explore the mechanical
properties and structural changes in cassava peel starch
biodegradable films. The results demonstrated the
potential for these films to serve as sustainable
alternatives in packaging and various applications.
Keywords :
Biodegradable Films, Starch-based Films, Cassava Peel Waste, Carrageenan, Sodium Tripolyphosphate (STPP), Tensile Strength, Elongation, FTIR, SEM.
Plastics, the most widely used packaging
material, have become a major environmental concern
due to their non-biodegradability and adverse effects on
ecosystems. To address this issue, biodegradable films
made from natural starch, such as cassava peel starch,
have emerged as eco-friendly alternatives. This study
investigates the impact of incorporating carrageenan and
sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP) into cassava peel
biodegradable films. Carrageenan enhances tensile
strength, while STPP improves the film matrix. Tensile
strength increases with higher starch concentrations but
decreases elongation. FTIR and SEM tests confirm the
formation of new functional groups and denser
structures, meeting quality standards. These findings
provide a foundation for optimizing cassava peel starch
edible film formulations. The research utilized a variety
of tests and analyses, including tensile strength,
elongation, FTIR, and SEM, to explore the mechanical
properties and structural changes in cassava peel starch
biodegradable films. The results demonstrated the
potential for these films to serve as sustainable
alternatives in packaging and various applications.
Keywords :
Biodegradable Films, Starch-based Films, Cassava Peel Waste, Carrageenan, Sodium Tripolyphosphate (STPP), Tensile Strength, Elongation, FTIR, SEM.