Development and characterization of gelatin-starch bioplastics: A comparative study of cassava, corn, and rice-based alternatives

The increasing global challenge of plastic pollution necessitates the exploration of sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics. This study investigates the development of bioplastics using pharmaceutical gelatin residue combined with starches derived from cassava, corn, and rice. The primary...

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Main Authors: Uvin Thavisha Jayalath, Himali Samaraweera, Amal Samarasinghe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-03-01
Series:Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949839224001330