Production and Evaluation of Potato-Starch-Based Biodegradable Plastic
Author(s): Umesh Kudale, Archana Nawale, Kalyani More
Authors Affiliations:
1, 2, 3 Assist. Prof., Dept. of Microbiology, P. V. P. College, Pravaranagar, Ahmednagar,
DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202512011 | Paper ID: IJIRMF202512011Abstract: Industrial waste disposal is a major contributor to environmental pollution. In modern society, life is almost inconceivable without plastics; however, concerns associated with petroleum-based plastics have become increasingly prominent. As a result, researchers are investigating safer and more sustainable alternatives. The objective of this study is to produce a starch-based bio plastic derived from potatoes. The initial process for obtaining potato starch involves weighing, peeling, dicing, blending to form a slurry, and filtering to extract the maximum amount of starch. In the subsequent stage, the extracted starch is converted into bio plastic by incorporating glycerol, vinegar, and citric acid as binding and plasticizing agents. The produced bio plastic is then evaluated through tensile strength analysis and a plastic identification test to assess its biodegradability. This research highlights the potential of starch-based bio plastics as an eco-friendly alternative to conventional plastics.
Umesh Kudale, Archana Nawale, Kalyani More (2025); Production and Evaluation of Potato-Starch-Based Biodegradable Plastic, International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-11, Issue-12, Pp.89-95. Available on – https://www.ijirmf.com/