Pineapple peel based biocomposites for green packaging

• Main Authors: Rasit Ali, Roshafima, Wan Ab. Rahman, Wan Aizan, Jamaluddin, Jamarosliza, Adrus, Nadia, Md. Kasmani, Rafiziana, Ibrahim, Norazana, Sadikin, Aziatul Niza, Hasbullah, Hasrinah, Asli, Umi Aisah
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2015
• Subjects: TS Manufactures
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/61389/1/NorainiAbuTalib2015_PineapplePeelBasedBiocompositesForGreenPackaging.pdf; http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/61389/

In this research, pineapple peel fiber (PAPF) based low density polyethylene (LDPE) biocomposites for green packaging was studied. The PAPF was first being treated with alkali before compounded with LDPE. Then, the mixture was compounded using twin screw extruder and the test samples were prepared using hot press machine. The compatibility of the PAPF as biocomposites was observed through the characterization and biodegradation analysis. Melt flow index (MFI) analysis was conducted to determine the process ability of the biocomposites. As the fiber loading in the biocomposites increases, the MFI values were decreased. The amount of water absorption was increased with the increases of PAPF loading due to the higher cellulose content. The biocomposites was buried in the soil for a month for biodegradation analysis and the highest PAPF/LDPE loading biocomposites degraded the most.