Production of Bioplastic Using Isolated Kernel Starch and Endocarp Cellulose from Mangifera indica (Research Article)

Author(s): R. Madhumathi* and S.T. Asheeba

Abstract: Plastics can be classified as a group of artificial or natural organic materials that can be cast and hard-ened. Plastics are very common and used as packaging material, in bottles, cell phones, printers, even in pharmaceutical to automobiles industries. The reason why plastics are a useful option because their structures can be chemically treated with some strength and shape to obtain higher molecular weights, low reactivity and long-lasting substances. In addition, they are durable and cost-effective. Nowadays, people are more aware about the harmful effects of petrochemical derived plastic materials in the environment by conducting many studies for managing plastic waste on earth by finding eco-friendly alternatives to plastics. This ecofriendly alternative is bioplastics, which when disposed in the environment, will easily degrade through the en-zymatic actions of micro-organisms. The degradation of biodegradable plastics gives rise to carbon dioxide, methane, water, biomass, humid matter and various other natural substances which can be read-ily eliminated (Azios 2007).

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