An Eco-friendly Approach To Bioplastic Production Using Prosophis Julifloraa Strach

• Author(s):

  V. Dass Mohan | Dr. M. Vengateswari | Thirilokchana A | Yoga Sri R | Logesh M

• Keywords:

  Bioplastic, Starch, Prosopis Juliflora, Sustainability

• Abstract:

  As Syenthetic Orpetroleum Based Plastics Create A Severe Environmental Impact, An Attempt Is Made To Develop Sustainable Bioplastic From The Invasive Plant Species. Starch Extract From The Prosopisjuliflorastarch. Aneco-friendly Bioplastics To Satisfy The Requirements Of Industrial And Commercial Applications, A Common Limitation Has Been Their Reliance On Edible Agricultural Resources Such As Corn, Potatoes, Rice And Some Other Food Grains.The Research Provides A Sustainable Solution By Extracting Starch From The Pods Of Prosopis Juliflora, A Plant Species Widely Recognized For Its Invasive Water Solubility And Absorption Test To Assess Hydro-instability, And A Water Contact Angle Test To Evaluate Surface Characteristics. Crucially, The Environmental Viability Of The Materials Was Determined Through A Rigorous Biodegradability Test And A Morphological Analysis Was Conducted To Examine Their Microstructural Integrity. The Findings From These Analyses Conclusively Reveal That The Bioplastics Developed From Prosopis Juliflora Starch Possess Properties That Position Them As A Superior Alternative To Conventional Plastics For Packaging Applications. The Adoption Of This Material Offers A Dual Environmental Benefit. The Result Reveals That The Starch Based Bioplastics Would Be Better Alternative Material To Be Used In Several Packaging Industries, Not Only Does It Provide A Sustainable And Biodegradable Substitute For Synthetic Polymers, But It Also Leverages A Problematic Invasive Species As A Valuable Raw Material, Thereby Contributing Significantly To Environmental Remediation And Resource Management.

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Other Details

• Paper id:

  IJSARTV12I4105162

• Published in:

  Volume: 12 Issue: 4 April 2026

• Publication Date:

  2026-04-26

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