Synthesis and Biodegradation Study of Starch/PVA/Nanoclay Blend

Authors

  • Geeta Saini University of Delhi
  • Himani Chauhan University of Delhi
  • Aeshna Gupta University of Delhi
  • Disha Gangotia University of Delhi

Keywords:

Food packaging, Nanoclay, Biodegradable, PVA, Starch

Abstract

In this research work, we have synthesized blend of starch/PVA/nanoclay via solution cast method. The composition of blend was starch and PVA in 1:1 ratio by weight with citric acid as plasticizer. The amount of nanoclay was varied between 0.5 to 2 wt%. The structure elucidation of the film by Scanning electron microscopy reveals homogeneous dispersion of nanoclay into polymer matrix. The biodegradation of the films were studied by soil burial method and enzymatic hydrolysis and it was found that completely biodegradable films were produced which could serve as potential candidate for food packaging.

Author Biographies

  • Geeta Saini, University of Delhi

    Department of Chemistry
    Gargi College,

  • Himani Chauhan, University of Delhi

    Department of Chemistry,
    Gargi College

  • Aeshna Gupta, University of Delhi

    Undergraduate Student
    Department of Microbiology
    Gargi College

  • Disha Gangotia, University of Delhi

    Undergraduate Student
    Department of Microbiology
    Gargi College

starch/PVA/nanoclay

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Published

2018-09-04

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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2018)

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Synthesis and Biodegradation Study of Starch/PVA/Nanoclay Blend. (2018). Journal of Materials NanoScience, 5(1), 29-34. https://pubs.thesciencein.org/journal/index.php/jmns/article/view/195