Development of bioplastics from Tawaro's environmentally friendly sago starch (metroxylon)

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15587/1729-4061.2023.289626

Keywords:

X-ray diffraction, Tawaro starch, ultraviolet radiation treatment, mechanical properties

Abstract

Sustainable bioplastics made from Tawaro sago starch are investigated in the study. This study is motivated by the global need to lessen the environmental impact of petroleum-based polymers and discover greener alternatives. Tawaro sago starch's amylose concentration, moisture levels, and ecologically friendly qualities are examined in the study. It carefully blends sago starch, glycerol, and an acetic acid and water activator solution to create a bioplastic. The study will examine these bioplastics' chemical composition, crystalline structure, mechanical properties, and reactions to UV radiation and microbial development. Researchers and developers are interested in sago starch, a staple meal in Palopo City, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, as a sustainable material. Sago starch is advantageous due to its renewable nature and eco-friendly properties. XRD, mechanical characteristics, and microbiological development in sago bioplastic are examined in the study, providing valuable insights. Tawaro sago bioplastic has no heavy metals, according to XRD. The mechanical characteristics have improved significantly, reaching 2,867 N/mm². A 48-hour UV radiation exposure within limitations changed the chemical chain, causing the improvement. Furthermore, bacteria grow swiftly on sago bioplastic. This research promotes sago-based bioplastics as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastics, promoting environmental sustainability. This research supports the global drive to create eco-friendly materials. Using Tawaro sago starch, creative solutions for a greener, more sustainable future are possible, with bioplastics offering a compelling alternative to existing plastics and lowering their environmental impact.

Supporting Agency

  • The author expresses gratitude to the sago processing area in Mancani Village, Telluwanua District, Palopo City, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, for providing the raw materials used in this research.

Author Biographies

Budiawan Sulaeman, Hasanuddin University

Doctoral Student, Graduate Student

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Nasaruddin Salam, Hasanuddin University

Doctorate, Professor

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Andi Erwin Eka Putra, Hasanuddin University

Doctorate, Professor

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Lukmanul Hakim Arma, Hasanuddin University

Doctorate, Assistant Professor

Department of Mechanical Engineering

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Development of bioplastics from Tawaro's environmentally friendly sago starch (metroxylon)

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2023-10-31

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Sulaeman, B., Salam, N., Putra, A. E. E., & Arma, L. H. (2023). Development of bioplastics from Tawaro’s environmentally friendly sago starch (metroxylon). Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies, 5(12 (125), 6–16. https://doi.org/10.15587/1729-4061.2023.289626

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Vol. 5 No. 12 (125) (2023): Materials Science

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