Biodegradable Plastics Out of Starch

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ABSTRACT In this study we aim to find out the breaking strength of the two treatments (A and B) and if there is a significant difference on each of the breaking strength. To test the breaking strength of the cassava and corn starch used as biodegradable plastic production have other application. This can be used as a mouse pad that is cheaper and safe to use. The researchers conducted an experiment through the experimental design employed in the study. The researchers used two treatments in conducting an experiment. The treatment A ( 3 tablespoon of cassava starch with 15 drops of oil and 4.5 tablespoon of water) , B (3 tablespoon of corn starch with 15 drops of oil and 5 tablespoon of water). To determine the breaking strength of each treatment by the statistical tools namely the average mean and the ANOVA. In these two treatments, the results implies that both cassava and corn starch have statistically the same breaking strength. INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Biodegradable plastics are plastics that decompose in natural environments. These environments can be "aerobic" and "anaerobic" and biodegradation can be achieved through the introduction and activation of microorganisms that metabolize the plastic into a humus-like consistency. The new consistency is less harmful for the environment. Cassava starch is a starch made by leaching and drying the root of the cassava plant that is also compatible in making plastic. While corn starch is made from corn and used in foods as a thickening agent, in making corn syrup and sugars, and in the manufacture of adhesives and sizes for paper and textiles starch made from corn and used in foods as a thickening agent, in making corn syrup and sugars, and in the manufacture of adhesives and sizes for paper and textiles were also use in the experiment. The traditional process in making biodegradable plastic was used to

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