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- Title
Development of Biodegradable Bioplastics with Sericin and Gelatin from Silk Cocoons and Fish Waste.
- Authors
Vijayakumar, Natesan; Sanjay, Aathiyur Velumani; Al-Ghanim, Khalid A.; Nicoletti, Marcello; Baskar, Gurunathan; Kumar, Ranvijay; Govindarajan, Marimuthu
- Abstract
The bioplastics sector promotes environmentally friendly means of cutting down on the usage of fossil fuels, plastic waste, and environmental pollution. Plastic contamination has detrimental effects on both ecological systems and the global food supply. The approach we present here to resolve this issue involves the integration of sericin and gelatin, obtained from cocoon and fish waste, respectively, with nano-reinforced cellulose crystals, to develop a biodegradable and compostable plastic material. The use of cocoon and fish wastes for the extraction of sericin and gelatin presents an environmentally beneficial approach since it contributes to waste reduction. The sericin level found in silk cocoon waste was determined to be 28.08%, and the gelatin amount in fish waste was measured to be 58.25%. The inclusion of sericin and gelatin in bioplastics was accompanied by the incorporation of glycerol, vinegar, starch, sodium hydroxide, and other coloring agents. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) examination of bioplastics revealed the presence of functional groups that corresponded to the sericin and gelatin components. The tensile strength of the bioplastic material was measured to be 27.64 MPa/psi, while its thickness varied between 0.072 and 0.316 mm. The results of burial experiments indicated that the bioplastic material had a degradation rate of 85% after 14 days. The invention exhibits potential as a viable alternative for packaging, containment, and disposable plastic materials. The use of this sustainable approach is recommended for the extraction of sericin and gelatin from silk cocoons and fish waste, with the intention of using them as raw materials for bioplastic production.
- Subjects
FISH waste; SERICIN; PLASTICS; CELLULOSE nanocrystals; RAW materials
- Publication
Toxics, 2024, Vol 12, Issue 7, p453
- ISSN
2305-6304
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/toxics12070453