This document is a summary of a research paper on developing biodegradable plastic using corn starch. It outlines the materials used which include cornstarch, distilled water, glycerol, white vinegar, food coloring, and cooking equipment. The process involves mixing the ingredients in a saucepan, heating the mixture until thickened, pouring it onto foil to cool and harden. The study aims to show that cornstarch is an effective substitute for petroleum in plastic production and can help reduce pollution by producing a plastic that is biodegradable.
This document is a summary of a research paper on developing biodegradable plastic using corn starch. It outlines the materials used which include cornstarch, distilled water, glycerol, white vinegar, food coloring, and cooking equipment. The process involves mixing the ingredients in a saucepan, heating the mixture until thickened, pouring it onto foil to cool and harden. The study aims to show that cornstarch is an effective substitute for petroleum in plastic production and can help reduce pollution by producing a plastic that is biodegradable.
This document is a summary of a research paper on developing biodegradable plastic using corn starch. It outlines the materials used which include cornstarch, distilled water, glycerol, white vinegar, food coloring, and cooking equipment. The process involves mixing the ingredients in a saucepan, heating the mixture until thickened, pouring it onto foil to cool and harden. The study aims to show that cornstarch is an effective substitute for petroleum in plastic production and can help reduce pollution by producing a plastic that is biodegradable.
This document is a summary of a research paper on developing biodegradable plastic using corn starch. It outlines the materials used which include cornstarch, distilled water, glycerol, white vinegar, food coloring, and cooking equipment. The process involves mixing the ingredients in a saucepan, heating the mixture until thickened, pouring it onto foil to cool and harden. The study aims to show that cornstarch is an effective substitute for petroleum in plastic production and can help reduce pollution by producing a plastic that is biodegradable.
DEVELOPING THE BIODEGRADABILITY OF PLASTIC BY THE USE OF CORN STARCH
Introduction Plastic is a widely used material all over the world. It has a plasticizer that acts as a substance that is added in order to make them ductile so they can be molded in any form. Some examples of plastics are: polyethylene terephthalate (soda bottle), polypropylene (straws) and low density polyethylene (shopping bags). The non-biodegradability of these petroleum-based plastics became a major environmental issue due to the pollution carried by it. But we can lessen this never-ending problem by using Corn Starch as an alternative component to make plastics. Corn is a plant that grows on tall, grass-like stalks. Starch is a natural bio polymer consisting predominantly of two polymer types of glucose namely amylose and amylopectin. The advantages of using cornstarch is its ability to decomposed shortly and its renewability. Materials
1.5g cornstarch 10ml distilled 0.5-1.5g glycerol 1ml of white Stove
water vinegar
1-2 drops food Spatula Saucepan Foil Apron ad Gloves
coloring Corn Starch • A colorless powder used as thickener in kitchen. distilled water • A water that has been boiled and condensed back in water in the separate container. white vinegar • Plays an important role in the production of bioplastic. • First, it acts as a solvent to dissolve the starch. • Secondly, it helps the starch molecules to stay disrupted after heated. • Replace DEPH • Makes the plastic less brittle glycerol • Glycerol is a colorless, odorless liquid with a sweet taste. • The glycerin acts as a plasticizer making the bioplastic flexible. • Can be use instead of LEAD food coloring • Edible material used to give color to the plastic • Can be use instead of Cadmium spatula • Use to stir the mixture sauce pan • Use to cook the mixture foil • Use to hold the mixture after cooked stove • Use for heating the mixture Apron and gloves • Use for Aseptic Technique Product (corn starch plastic) The Biodegradabilty of this corn starch based plastic was proven. It may look like a regular plastic because of the texture, but it is 100% biodegradable and eco friendly. Corn starch as a subtitute for petroleum is preferable mainly because they are renewable material. statement of the problem 1. Is cornstarch an effective component of biodegradable plastic?
2. Can the use of cornstarch in making plastic reduce pollution?
3. Is the use of cornstarch in making plastic more beneficial for
consumers?
4. How is cornstarch contributing to the biodegradability of plastics?
scope and delimitation The researcher is conducting a study on the use of corn starch in making biodegradable plastic. This study aims to show the benefits of this kind of biodegradable plastic to humans as well as the environment. This research will last for several days and will take place in the kitchen. process 1. Gather the ingredients. To make this kind of Bioplastic, you will need a 10ml distilled water, 0.5-1.5 glycerol, 1.5g cornstarch 1ml of white vinegar and 1-2 drops of food coloring (optional). process 2. Put the ingredients on the sauce pan and stir it with spatula. Stir it until it becomes totally dissolved. process 3. Place the saucepan on the stove and set it to medium low around 10-15 minutes. Remove the mixture after it becomes clear and thick. process 4. Pour the mixture onto foil and let it cool. While the mixture is warm, take the opportunity to mold it, if you see bubbled part, poke them with a toothpick. process 5. Allow the plastic to dry for at least two days. Put the plastic on low temperature area and wait for 2 days until it fully hardened. References https://www.researchgate.net/publication/242221295_Developing_Biodegradable_Plastics_from_s tarch https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Bioplastic https://www.mysciencework.com/publication/download/production- bioplastic/f782131305fb90e8b9dd2d4078cd3c13 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzOckoohoac https://www.dezeen.com/2018/10/09/bioplastic-projects-algae-corn-starch-beetle-shells/ http://jprsolutions.info/files/final-file-5b482d6142ebe4.80504835.pdf http://www.greenworld365.com/what-are-corn-starch-biocompostables-aka-pla-plastics/ https://www.arcjournals.org/pdfs/ijrsas/v4-i1/1.pdf https://www.greendotbioplastics.com/starch-based-plastics/ https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6439/7/4/32/htm
