Evaluation of Biodegradable Nylon from Cassava Starch (Tapioca Starch)

Chuks Ekwueme, Bilkisu Abdullahi and Farida Ismaila
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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

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, 2024, vol. 9, issue 1, 75-80

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.

Date: 2024
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