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Banana inflorescence waste fiber: An effective filler for starch-based bioplastics
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NSTL
Elsevier
? 2022 Elsevier B.V.Banana inflorescence is a source for the extraction of medically active compounds such as polyphenol, polysterol, and fatty acids. All the extraction techniques produce waste banana inflorescence that is rich in insoluble fibers such as lignocellulose. However, the waste is usually without value and its use in a non-medical area has not been demonstrated. Therefore, this study explored the possibility of developing a starch-based bioplastic product using fiber from banana inflorescence waste as a filler. Scanning electron microscopy revealed good adhesion between the filler and the starch matrix. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy confirmed hydrogen bonding between the filler particles and starch chains. These results indicated the phase compatibility of the starch-based bioplastic and the banana inflorescence waste fiber. Banana inflorescence waste fiber is an effective filler that improved the water resistance and mechanical and thermal performances of the starch-based bioplastic.
NSTL
Elsevier
