Title
Biodegradable potato starch films reinforced with aqueous extract of mango skin for use as active packaging
Other title
Películas biodegradables de almidón de papa reforzadas con extracto acuoso de piel de mango para su uso como envase activo
Date Issued
01 January 2021
Access level
metadata only access
Resource Type
conference paper
Publisher(s)
Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions
Abstract
In this work, the study of the effect of the incorporation of aqueous extract of mango skin (EPM) on the properties of biodegradable films made from potato starch is presented and its potential to be used as active packaging is presented. The EPM was added in the gelatinization process in concentrations of 5, 10 and 15% wt. The properties of the manufactured films were characterized using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), FTIR Spectroscopy, water absorption kinetics and Stress-Strain curves. SEM micrographs show a formation with a smoother surface, without voids or cracks in EPM films. The FTIR analyzes confirm the formation of starch bioplastic by the presence of the functional groups O-H, C-H, C-O and O = H. On the other hand, it is confirmed that by adding EPM an increase in the stiffness of the films is achieved, but a decrease in elasticity, however, the ability to absorb water is not affected. This work highlights the benefits of the use of agricultural residues and its potential for the manufacture of materials that could be used in the food industry as active packaging.
Volume
2021-July
Language
Spanish
OCDE Knowledge area
Ingeniería de materiales
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-85122039854
ISBN of the container
9789585207189
Conference
Proceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology: 19th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology: "Prospective and Trends in Technology and Skills for Sustainable Social Development" and "Leveraging Emerging Technologies to Construct the Future", LACCEI 2021
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