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In agar-starch composite bioplastic films, adjusting the agar-to-starch ratio significantly influences material properties, with a 3:1 ratio providing the optimal balance of tensile strength and water resistance, while all tested formulations demonstrate environmental biodegradability. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research aims to evaluate how different agar-to-starch ratios affect the performance of composite bioplastic films.

May 29, 2026PolymersOpen Access

Development and Characterization of Agar–Starch-Based Bioplastic Films

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AAAlaa AlnatshehEmbry–Riddle Aeronautical University BDBirce DikiciEmbry–Riddle Aeronautical University RGRishikesh Srinivasaraghavan GovindarajanFlorida Polytechnic University

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Investigates agar-starch bioplastic films' properties, revealing optimal formulations and environmental performance.

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This research aims to evaluate how different agar-to-starch ratios affect the performance of composite bioplastic films.
Prepared bioplastic films with various agar-to-starch ratios (1:1 to 5:1) using glycerol as plasticizer.
Characterized films through tensile testing, thermal analysis (DSC, TGA), and biodegradability tests in water, UV, and soil.
Conducted physical property assessments including water absorption measurements.
The 3:1 formulation (A3S1) demonstrated the highest tensile strength of 2.78 MPa with 57.25% elongation.
The 1:1 formulation (A1S1) had the greatest flexibility at 76.38% elongation but lower strength (2.07 MPa).
All film formulations exhibited measurable biodegradation in water, UV, and soil conditions.

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Alnatsheh et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a192eb9fab5b468c4417ee5 https://doi.org/10.3390/polym18111321

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May 29, 2026PolymersOpen Access

Development and Characterization of Agar–Starch-Based Bioplastic Films

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AAAlaa AlnatshehEmbry–Riddle Aeronautical University BDBirce DikiciEmbry–Riddle Aeronautical University RGRishikesh Srinivasaraghavan GovindarajanFlorida Polytechnic University

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Implication

Investigates agar-starch bioplastic films' properties, revealing optimal formulations and environmental performance.

Key Points

This research aims to evaluate how different agar-to-starch ratios affect the performance of composite bioplastic films.
Prepared bioplastic films with various agar-to-starch ratios (1:1 to 5:1) using glycerol as plasticizer.
Characterized films through tensile testing, thermal analysis (DSC, TGA), and biodegradability tests in water, UV, and soil.
Conducted physical property assessments including water absorption measurements.
The 3:1 formulation (A3S1) demonstrated the highest tensile strength of 2.78 MPa with 57.25% elongation.
The 1:1 formulation (A1S1) had the greatest flexibility at 76.38% elongation but lower strength (2.07 MPa).
All film formulations exhibited measurable biodegradation in water, UV, and soil conditions.

Cite This Study

Alnatsheh et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a192eb9fab5b468c4417ee5 https://doi.org/10.3390/polym18111321

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