Toward a Circular Bioeconomy: Exploring Pineapple Stem Starch Film as a Plastic Substitute in Single Use Applications

Toward a Circular Bioeconomy: Exploring Pineapple Stem Starch Film as a Plastic Substitute in Single Use Applications

In this study, biodegradable starch film was developed from pineapple stem waste as a substitute for non-biodegradable petroleum-based films for single-use applications where strength is not too demanding. High amylose starch from a pineapple stem was used as the matrix. Glycerol and citric acid wer...

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Main Authors: Atitiya Namphonsane, Phattarakarn Suwannachat, Chin Hua Chia, Rungtiwa Wongsagonsup, Siwaporn Meejoo Smith, Taweechai Amornsakchai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Membranes
Subjects:
agricultural waste
pineapple stem
starch
amylose
film
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0375/13/5/458

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