Preparation and Characterization of Dual-Modified Cassava Starch-Based Biodegradable Foams for Sustainable Packaging Applications
Sumedha M. Amaraweera, Chamila Gunathilake, Oneesha H. P. Gunawardene, Rohan S. Dassanayake, N. M. L. Fernando, Drashana B. Wanninayaka, Suranga M. Rajapaksha, Asanga Manamperi, Mahinda Gangoda, Amanpreet S. Manchanda, Chakrawarthige A. N. Fernando, Asela K. Kulatunga, A. Manipura
Abstract
. The biodegradation test exhibited significant biodegradation of over 50% after 15 days for all the foam materials prepared. These results suggest that the dual-modified cassava starch-based biodegradable foams show potential in sustainable packaging applications by replacing petroleum-based materials.
Topics & Concepts
StarchThermogravimetric analysisMaterials scienceBiodegradationFourier transform infrared spectroscopyAbsorption of waterChemical engineeringScanning electron microscopeComposite materialPolypropyleneDistilled waterThermoplasticNuclear chemistryChemistryOrganic chemistryChromatographyEngineeringbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesNanocomposite Films for Food PackagingElectrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications