Potential of Kepok Banana Peel as Biodegradable Plastic: Effect of Plasticiser Concentration on Banana Peel Extract Yield
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bioplastic, glycerol, banana peel, plasticizer, sorbitolAbstract
This study aims to utilise kepok banana peel as a biodegradable bioplastic raw material through the effect of plasticiser concentration variation (glycerol and sorbitol) on pectin extract yield and mechanical properties of the resulting bioplastics, including tensile strength and elongation. Banana peels were extracted to obtain pectin, then formulated into bioplastics with variations in glycerol ratio (0.5:0.25; 0.5:0.5; and 0.5:0.75). The results showed that the glycerol ratio of 0.5:0.75 produced the highest pectin extract yield, indicating optimal plasticiser interaction in increasing the solubility and gel formation of pectin. Meanwhile, the glycerol ratio of 0.5:0.25 gave the highest tensile strength value, reflecting a good balance between flexibility and strength of the polymer matrix. Unbalanced plasticiser concentrations result in bioplastics with less than optimal mechanical properties, such as decreased elongation or mechanical strength. Selection of the right type and concentration of plasticiser is important to obtain bioplastics with the desired properties. This study shows that the utilisation of kepok banana peels as bioplastics not only provides added value to organic waste but also offers a potential solution to reduce dependence on petroleum-based plastics and their negative impact on the environmentDownloads
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2025-02-03
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Nury, D., Maulana, A. H. ., Wicaksana, I. T. A. ., & Panjaitan, J. R. H. . (2025). Potential of Kepok Banana Peel as Biodegradable Plastic: Effect of Plasticiser Concentration on Banana Peel Extract Yield. JoASCE (Journal Applied of Science and Chemical Engineering), 2(2), 01-07. Retrieved from https://jurnal.polinela.ac.id/joasce/article/view/3817
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