Characterization and performance analysis of cassava peel and bagasse as alternative, non-edible starch sources for biodegradable food packaging
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Vindya Thathsaranee Weligama Thuppahige Thesis
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The aim of this study was to utilise agro-industrial wastes as alternative materials for biodegradable food packaging. The appropriateness of cassava peel and bagasse as non-edible sources of starch have been investigated through their characterization followed by extraction of starch and film preparations. The results revealed that the properties of cassava peel and bagasse are suitable for making food packaging and therefore have the potential to replace edible starch sources currently used. While addressing environmental concerns, the study has also reflected that utilizing this waste into biodegradable food packaging sector can contribute towards the world food security.
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| ID Code: | 233701 |
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| Item Type: | QUT Thesis (Master of Philosophy by Publication) |
| Supervisor: | Karim, Azharul, Moghaddam, Lalehvash, & Yan, Cheng |
| Keywords: | Agro-Industrial Waste, Alternative Sources of Starch, Biodegradable Food Packaging, Cassava Peel, Cassava Bagasse, Cassava Bagasse Starch, Cassava Peel Starch, Characterization, Commercial Cassava Starch, Food Security |
| DOI: | 10.5204/thesis.eprints.233701 |
| Divisions: | Current > QUT Faculties and Divisions > Faculty of Engineering Current > Schools > School of Mechanical, Medical & Process Engineering |
| Institution: | Queensland University of Technology |
| Deposited On: | 21 Aug 2023 03:35 |
| Last Modified: | 21 Aug 2023 14:00 |
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