BIOPLASTIC
An alternative to conventional
plastic
Name: Aditi Jadhav
TY Biotechnology
Guide: Jayant Londhe
INTRODUCTION
• Plastic offers various benefits in different forms such as sheets, panels, and films.
• Plastics can be flexible depending on the application.
• Excessive use of plastics leads to harmful environmental effects.
• Plastics take approximately 500 years to degrade and become toxic after decomposition.
• The study aims to produce biodegradable plastic from banana peels as a substitute for
conventional plastic.
• The starch in banana peels is proposed as a key material for biodegradable plastic production.
• An elongation test compared the strength of biodegradable plastic with control film and synthetic
plastic.
• A soil burial degradation test was conducted to assess the rate of degradation for biodegradable,
control, and synthetic films.
• The biodegradable film degraded faster than the control film, while the synthetic plastic did not
degrade.
• The study concluded that biodegradable plastic from banana peels is superior to control and
synthetic plastics.
• The biodegradable plastic can be used in various industrial applications such as molding and
packaging.
• This alternative helps protect the environment from the harm caused by synthetic plastics.
OBJECTIVE
• Extract Starch from Banana Peels: Isolate starch-rich material from banana peel waste for bioplastic
production.
• Produce Bioplastic from Banana Peel Extract: Develop bioplastic using the extracted starch as the primary
component.
• Analyze Chemical Properties of the Bioplastic: Evaluate the chemical characteristics (composition,
degradation, toxicity) of the bioplastic.
• Assess Physical Properties of the Bioplastic: Test the physical attributes such as strength, flexibility, and
durability of the bioplastic.
• Optimize Bioplastic Composition and Flexibility: Investigate different formulations to enhance flexibility and
overall material performance.
• Screen Polymers for Enhanced Bioplastic Production: Explore various polymers to improve the quality and
scalability of bioplastic production.
materialS and Methods
Materials
1. Banana Peels
2. 0.1N HCL
3. Glycerol
4. 0.5N NaOH
5. Hot Air Oven
6. Blender
Methods
Preparation of Banana peels:
1. Banana peels are removed using knife and convert into small pieces
then peels are dip into sodium meta bisulphate solution for 45 minutes. It
is used as anti-oxidant and preservative.
2. Banana peels are boiled in distilled water for 30 minutes.
3. The water is decanted from the beaker and the peels are now left to dry
on filter paper for 30 minutes.
Work Plan
PROTOCOL
Step 1:
26gm of banana paste is placed in a beaker.
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Step 2:
3ml of (0.1 N) HCl is added to this mixture and stirred using glass rod.
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Step 3:
2ml Plasticizer (Glycerol) is added and stirred.
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Step 4:
0.3 N NaOH is added according to pH desired, after a desired residence time
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Step 5:
The mixture is spread on a aluminium foil and this is put in the oven 80°C and is baked.
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Step 6:
The aluminium foil is allowed to cool and the film is scraped off the surface
Methodology for Testing Bioplastic Characteristics:
1. Durability and Strength:
Perform tensile strength and elongation tests to assess the material's resistance under stress.
2. Stability:
Expose bioplastic to different environments (temperature, humidity) and observe physical or chemical
changes.
3. Degradability at 185°C:
Heat the bioplastic in a controlled oven at 185°C and record its degradation rate.
4. Moisture Resistance:
Immerse the bioplastic in distilled water and measure water absorption to ensure impermeability.
5. Water Insolubility:
Test bioplastic in water at various temperatures to verify it remains insoluble.
6. Toxicity:
Conduct chemical analysis and biocompatibility tests to confirm non-toxicity.
7. Production Efficiency:
Evaluate material and energy consumption to confirm resource-efficient production.
Applications
• They degrade in the environment without causing pollution.
• They can be used for making plastic bags.
• Bioplastics can be recycled and are non-toxic.
• Less energy is required for their production.
• They generate fewer carbon emissions.
• They contribute to reducing plastic pollution.
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