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The Effects of Caulerpa Racemosa Composition on the Properties of Corn Starch Biodegradable Film
Wahida Abdul Rahman1, Nur Badiah Raja Roslan2, Noor Aishatun Majid3.
ABSTRACT
Biodegradable films derived from Caulerpa Racemosa (CR) seaweed and
cornstarch were successfully developed via the solution casting method.
The effect of CR composition on the properties of cornstarch biodegradable
films has been successfully evaluated. FTIR analysis confirmed the existence
of good compatibility between CR as a filler and starch as the matrix. The
solubility and moisture uptake test revealed a slightly increasing trend
when the composition of CR is more than 2.5 %. When the composition
of CR increases, the hydrophilicity behaviour of the films increases due to
a large number of hydroxyl groups (-OH) that improve its binding water
capability. Mechanical test results revealed that increasing CR composition
increases the flexibility and elasticity of the films produced. Films with
2.5 % CR exhibit the highest tensile strength and Young's modulus compared
to other films. Apart from that, the soil burial test revealed that increasing
CR compositions increases the weight loss of the film. Among the overall
biodegradable blended films produced, a film with 2.5 % CR composition
has been chosen as the best due to its good physical, mechanical, and
biodegradability properties. Therefore, different compositions of seaweed
and starch can be used to customize a film with the desired application
Affiliation:
- Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Perlis, Malaysia
- Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Perlis, Malaysia
- Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Perlis, Malaysia
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