DEVELOPMENT OF BIODEGRADABLE PELLETS FROM ECUADORIAN STARCH AND A RICE SUB-PRODUCT

Authors

  • Acosta-Davila, Sandra
  • Moreira, Cesar Miguel
  • Jorge, Amaya Pinos
  • Augusta, Jimenez Sanchez

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18687/LACCEI2023.1.1.1063

Keywords:

cassava starch, plantain starch, rice bran, pellet, biodegradable polymer

Abstract

The single-use plastic items derived from oil are considered an environmental burden, worldwide. Efforts have been exerted to replace oil-based plastic with biodegradable polymers. However, it is unsustainable depending on a single material, so developing countries with plenty of biomass should develop their solutions. This study proposes developing biodegradable polymer pellets based on cassava or plantain starch using rice bran as a source of fiber, different pelletization temperatures, and glycerol as a plasticizer. A degradation test followed the pellet manufacture to decide the most promising formula developed. Cassava starch seems to be a better polysaccharide when working with rice bran, and 50 °C pelletization temperature.

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Published

2024-04-16

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