Randomized trial develops biodegradable films from agricultural waste, indicating improved packaging properties.
Key Points
The research aims to develop biodegradable films from agricultural waste, specifically sugarcane bagasse and orange peel, for sustainable packaging solutions.
Synthesis of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and pectin from agricultural waste.
Formulation of CMC-orange peel pectin composite films and comparative characterization against commercial pectin films.
Characterization using FTIR spectroscopy and SEM for analyzing structural and barrier properties.
CMC-orange peel pectin films showed increased moisture uptake (6.97%) compared to CMC-commercial pectin films.
Structural integrity was compromised in CMC-commercial pectin films with higher TSM (27.86%).
FTIR and SEM analyses demonstrated improved compactness and barrier properties in CMC-orange peel pectin films.