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Evaluation of Biodegradable Nylon from Cassava Starch (Tapioca Starch)

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  • Chuks Ekwueme

    (Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology, UNICCON Group of Companies)

  • Bilkisu Abdullahi

    (Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology, UNICCON Group of Companies)

  • Farida Ismaila

    (Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology, UNICCON Group of Companies)

Abstract

Biodegradable and bio-based plastics currently constitute a small fraction of the overall plastic market.This study aims to scrutinize the feasibility, properties, and environmental impact of producing biodegradable nylon using cassava starch as a raw material. Analysis carried out includes; Solubility, biodegradability, and water adsorption test. The results of the solubility test for the bio plastic derived from cassava starch indicated a slight solubility in water, insolubility in the polar solvent methanol and complete solubility in concentrated sulfuric acid (H2SO4) and hydro chloric acid (HCl). The analysis results reveal that the starch-based bio plastic displays a higher capacity for water absorption. Utilizing biodegradable components such as cassava starch, gelatin, and glycerol, a comprehensive performance film was successfully developed. The study demonstrated that bio plastics derived from cassava starch degrade in less than twenty-eight days, suggesting their suitability for application in the packaging industry.

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  • Chuks Ekwueme & Bilkisu Abdullahi & Farida Ismaila, 2024. "Evaluation of Biodegradable Nylon from Cassava Starch (Tapioca Starch)," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), vol. 9(1), pages 75-80, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjf:journl:v:9:y:2024:i:1:p:75-80
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