Improved Properties of Keratin-based Bioplastic Film Blended with Microcrystalline Cellulose: A Comparative Analysis

In the present study, bioplastic films were developed using the different ratio of keratin extracted from chicken feathers and cellulose. Firstly, bioplastic (K-60) was developed from the keratin, extracted from the chicken feathers using an alkaline agent (NaOH), and mixed with PVA/glycerol to synt...

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Main Authors: Alashwal, Basma Yahya, Saad Bala, M., Gupta, Arun, Sharma, Swati, Mishra, Puranjan
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author Alashwal, Basma Yahya
Saad Bala, M.
Gupta, Arun
Sharma, Swati
Mishra, Puranjan
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Saad Bala, M.
Gupta, Arun
Sharma, Swati
Mishra, Puranjan
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description In the present study, bioplastic films were developed using the different ratio of keratin extracted from chicken feathers and cellulose. Firstly, bioplastic (K-60) was developed from the keratin, extracted from the chicken feathers using an alkaline agent (NaOH), and mixed with PVA/glycerol to synthesize protein-based bioplastic. Further, microcrystalline cellulose (2%) was used as an additive to K-60 bioplastic to develop an improved bioplastic (KC-60). The results of functional group analysis using FT-IR, showed the conformational arrangements of the keratin protein have mostly amides I–III and O[sbnd]H groups in the bioplastic reinforced with microcrystalline cellulose and showed the substantial hydrogen bonding. The scanning electron microscopy analysis suggested the appropriate morphologies without edge, holes and cavities. The X-Ray diffraction analysis suggested the strong crystalline characteristics of synthesized bioplastic. Finally, the thermogravimetric analysis of K-60 and KC-60, showed the greater cross-linking efficiency between cellulose and keratin at higher temperature. Therefore, the results presented the development of keratin-based bioplastics with high structural strength and morphology good crystallinity which can be used in biomedical applications and manufacturing of food containers and others.
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spelling ump-276822020-04-13T07:03:55Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/27682/ Improved Properties of Keratin-based Bioplastic Film Blended with Microcrystalline Cellulose: A Comparative Analysis Alashwal, Basma Yahya Saad Bala, M. Gupta, Arun Sharma, Swati Mishra, Puranjan TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) In the present study, bioplastic films were developed using the different ratio of keratin extracted from chicken feathers and cellulose. Firstly, bioplastic (K-60) was developed from the keratin, extracted from the chicken feathers using an alkaline agent (NaOH), and mixed with PVA/glycerol to synthesize protein-based bioplastic. Further, microcrystalline cellulose (2%) was used as an additive to K-60 bioplastic to develop an improved bioplastic (KC-60). The results of functional group analysis using FT-IR, showed the conformational arrangements of the keratin protein have mostly amides I–III and O[sbnd]H groups in the bioplastic reinforced with microcrystalline cellulose and showed the substantial hydrogen bonding. The scanning electron microscopy analysis suggested the appropriate morphologies without edge, holes and cavities. The X-Ray diffraction analysis suggested the strong crystalline characteristics of synthesized bioplastic. Finally, the thermogravimetric analysis of K-60 and KC-60, showed the greater cross-linking efficiency between cellulose and keratin at higher temperature. Therefore, the results presented the development of keratin-based bioplastics with high structural strength and morphology good crystallinity which can be used in biomedical applications and manufacturing of food containers and others. Elsevier Ltd 2020-01 Article PeerReviewed pdf en cc_by_4 http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/27682/1/Improved%20properties%20of%20keratin-based%20bioplastic%20film%20blended.pdf Alashwal, Basma Yahya and Saad Bala, M. and Gupta, Arun and Sharma, Swati and Mishra, Puranjan (2020) Improved Properties of Keratin-based Bioplastic Film Blended with Microcrystalline Cellulose: A Comparative Analysis. Journal of King Saud University - Science, 32 (1). pp. 853-857. ISSN 1018-3647. (Published) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jksus.2019.03.006
spellingShingle TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Alashwal, Basma Yahya
Saad Bala, M.
Gupta, Arun
Sharma, Swati
Mishra, Puranjan
Improved Properties of Keratin-based Bioplastic Film Blended with Microcrystalline Cellulose: A Comparative Analysis
title Improved Properties of Keratin-based Bioplastic Film Blended with Microcrystalline Cellulose: A Comparative Analysis
title_full Improved Properties of Keratin-based Bioplastic Film Blended with Microcrystalline Cellulose: A Comparative Analysis
title_fullStr Improved Properties of Keratin-based Bioplastic Film Blended with Microcrystalline Cellulose: A Comparative Analysis
title_full_unstemmed Improved Properties of Keratin-based Bioplastic Film Blended with Microcrystalline Cellulose: A Comparative Analysis
title_short Improved Properties of Keratin-based Bioplastic Film Blended with Microcrystalline Cellulose: A Comparative Analysis
title_sort improved properties of keratin-based bioplastic film blended with microcrystalline cellulose: a comparative analysis
topic TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
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