Plastics. Recycled plastics. Characterization of polystyrene (PS) recyclates

2015 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Recycled Plastics

Preparation and Characterization of Bio-Degradable Plastic from Banana Kepok Peel Waste

2020 ◽  
Vol 981 ◽  
pp. 132-137
Author(s):  
Suharno Rusdi ◽  
Ridwan A. Destian ◽  
Fitratur Rahman ◽  
Achmad Chafidz
Keyword(s):  
Water Resistance ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Base Material ◽  
High Water ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Banana Peel ◽  
Recycled Plastics ◽  
Almost All

Everyday human life cannot be separated from plastic. Almost all objects that are around us are made of plastic. In general, plastics are non-biodegradable, causing environmental problems caused by the increased volume of plastic waste. One way to overcome this is by recycling existing plastic waste. But the use of recycled plastics is very limited and considered inefficient because the process is more difficult and processing is more expensive than buying new plastic raw materials. Another alternative is to use bioplastics or biodegradable plastic. This plastic is more environmentally friendly because it is biodegradable or easily decomposed by microorganisms. Basically, bioplastics can be made from vegetable starches. In this study we will use starch extracted from banana peel waste as a base material for making bioplastics. In this research, glycerin which is used as a bioplastic adhesive or plasticizer will be used. Whether or not bioplastics depend on the resistance to water, the attractiveness of the bioplastics, the ability of the plastic to be decomposed by microorganisms. From this research, it is expected to produce bioplastics with high water resistance and high tensile strength and easy to decompose microorganisms.

Advanced Chemical Characterization of Pyrolysis Oils from Landfill Waste, Recycled Plastics, and Forestry Residue

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (8) ◽  
pp. 8210-8216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca L. Ware ◽  
Steven M. Rowland ◽  
Ryan P. Rodgers ◽  
Alan G. Marshall
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Pyrolysis Oils ◽  
Recycled Plastics
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