Development of Biodegradable Plastics From Potato Starch With Enhanced Physico-Mechanical Properties Comparative to the Regular Plastic
Abstract
Plastic'sversatility and adaptability have made it a common household item in almost every country. Plastic, on the other hand, is a non-biodegradable commodity that has sparked environmental worries, prompting a quest for "green" alternatives, with starch being the top runner due to its abundance and low cost. Physico-mechanical qualities such as tensile strength, tear strength, stiffness, elongation at break, and moisture stability are all poor in starch-based materials. Through starch modification, reinforcements (both organic and inorganic), processing conditions, and the use of compatibilizers, a biodegradable plastic with increased physico-mechanical properties is being generated from potato starch to develop alternatives for traditional plastics in this study. Further research has been carried out to compare the physico-mechanical properties of biodegradable plastics to regular plastics. Test results showed a very promising start for the biodegradable plastic for becoming the alternative of regular non-biodegradable plastics.
Keywords: Biodegradable, plastic, Starch, Physico-mechanical
How to Cite:
Momotaz, F., Sarkar, A., Hasan, N. & Chowdhury, H., (2022) “Development of Biodegradable Plastics From Potato Starch With Enhanced Physico-Mechanical Properties Comparative to the Regular Plastic”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 78(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.13732