Advancement In Mechanical Properties of Bioplastics Using Brown Algae and Eggshells— A Sustainable Method
Abstract
Plastic
pollution
poses
a
major
threat
to
ecosystems
and
human
health
due
the
slow
decomposition
of
conventional
plastics.
This
study
aims
develop
sustainable
bioplastic
with
enhanced
mechanical
properties
using
sodium
alginate
extracted
from
brown
algae
calcium
carbonate
organic
eggshells.
The
was
fabricated
tested
for
tensile
strength,
water
absorbability,
biodegradability.
results
revealed
that
incorporation
eggshell
powder
increased
hanging
strength
by
1800%
compared
control
samples,
while
biodegradability
improved
significantly,
complete
degradation
achieved
within
seven
days.
However,
an
increase
in
absorbability
observed,
attributed
hydrophilic
nature
alginate.
Future
studies
will
focus
on
enhancing
hydrophobic
thermal
bioplastic.
These
findings
contribute
growing
efforts
affordable,
high-performance
biodegradable
plastics,
supporting
sustainability
goals
United
Arab
Emirates
beyond.
Published: April 29, 2025
Language: Английский