SDCA Student Research Journal

Abstract

Based on current events, bioplastic is a better option in terms of being eco-friendly and not harming the environment. Plastic, on the other hand, cause more problems to the world rather than solutions. This article is about learning the compatibility of a variety of fruit waste and paper for bioplastic synthesis and utilizing it for a better purpose. Throughout, the researchers have already concluded that by using different available fruit waste, there will be some fruit waste with zero starch content. Therefore, the researchers will add starch to the mixture. The researchers will also add glycerol as a plasticizer. The design study is quantitative research. The research involves using equipment and method to collect data such as the researcher’s way of finding the tensile strength of the output, biodegradability, water solubility test, and survey to find out the perspective of the respondents in terms of flexibility, scent/odor, texture, sturdiness, and overall appearance of the output we provided them. The independent variable is the amount of starch and we soon discovered that the thickness also affects the tensile strength and flexibility. For the controlled variable, it will be the amount of fruit waste and glycerol. Then lastly, the dependent variable will be the tensile strength and flexibility. The researchers have high hopes for the outcome of the research. The procedure and the approach of this study were inspired by previous research. This study aims to help those people who are badly affected by plastic. The researchers aim to accomplish this study that can help to guide the path for future developments and solutions.

Keywords: Utilization; Fruit waste; Recycled paper; Bioplastic synthesis.