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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Science
  • Sustainable Chemistry

Background:

  • Commercially available carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is expensive, hindering cost-effective biodegradable material development.
  • Agricultural waste presents an underutilized resource for creating value-added products.
  • Sustainable packaging solutions are crucial to mitigate environmental pollution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a cost-effective biodegradable packaging material using waste-derived CMC.
  • To optimize the formulation of biodegradable films incorporating CMC, gelatin, and agar with varying glycerol concentrations.
  • To evaluate the physiochemical, mechanical, and biodegradability properties of the developed films.

Main Methods:

  • Extraction of CMC from sugarcane bagasse.
  • Preparation of biodegradable film blends using waste-derived CMC, gelatin, agar, and glycerol (1.5%, 2%, 2.5%).
  • Characterization using FTIR, DSC, TGA, swelling tests, solubility tests, permeability measurements, mechanical testing, and soil burial biodegradability tests.

Main Results:

  • The film blend containing gelatin, waste-derived CMC, and agar with 2.0% glycerol (Sample C) exhibited superior properties compared to other formulations.
  • Physiochemical characterization confirmed the structural integrity and thermal stability of the biodegradable films.
  • The developed material demonstrated favorable mechanical strength, low oil and water permeability, and significant biodegradability.

Conclusions:

  • Waste-derived CMC can be effectively utilized to produce value-added biodegradable polymers for sustainable packaging.
  • The optimized film formulation offers a promising, environmentally friendly alternative to conventional packaging materials.
  • This research highlights a novel approach for converting agricultural waste into commercially viable products.