Abstract
The single-use plastic items derived from oil are considered an environmental burden, worldwide. Efforts have been exerted to replace oil-based plastic with biodegradable polymers. However, it is unsustainable depending on a single material, so developing countries with plenty of biomass should develop their solutions. This study proposes developing biodegradable polymer pellets based on cassava or plantain starch using rice bran as a source of fiber, different palletization temperatures, and glycerol as a plasticizer. A degradation test followed the pellet manufacture to decide the most promising formula developed. Cassava starch seems to be a better polysaccharide when working with rice bran, and 50 °C palletization temperature.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 21st LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology |
| Subtitle of host publication | Leadership in Education and Innovation in Engineering in the Framework of Global Transformations: Integration and Alliances for Integral Development, LACCEI 2023 |
| Editors | Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Jose Texier, Rodolfo Andres Rivas Matta |
| Publisher | Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9786289520743 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9786289520743 |
| State | Published - 2023 |
| Event | 21st LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology, LACCEI 2023 - Buenos Aires, Argentina Duration: 19 Jul 2023 → 21 Jul 2023 |
Publication series
| Name | Proceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology |
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| Volume | 2023-July |
| ISSN (Electronic) | 2414-6390 |
Conference
| Conference | 21st LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology, LACCEI 2023 |
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| Country/Territory | Argentina |
| City | Buenos Aires |
| Period | 19/07/23 → 21/07/23 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2023 Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions. All rights reserved.
Keywords
- biodegradable polymer
- cassava starch
- pellet
- plantain starch
- rice bran
CACES Knowledge Areas
- 217A Environmental Protection Technology
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