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July 24, 2026Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Development, characterization, and optimization of biodegradable composite films from waste potato peel starch reinforced with avocado peel pectin and sisal fiber for packaging applications

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GBGutema Gebeyehu BekeleEBEndrias Adane BekeleSNSolomon Demiss Negedu

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Overview

Randomized trial developed biodegradable composite films for packaging, highlighting eco-friendly advantages.

Key Points

  • The study aims to create a sustainable bioplastic alternative utilizing waste materials for packaging.
  • Developed bioplastic composite films using potato peel starch, avocado peel pectin, and sisal fiber.
  • Characterized films through techniques like XRD, FTIR, SEM, TGA, DSC, and mechanical testing.
  • Adjusted concentrations and ratios of ingredients to optimize properties.
  • Incorporating APP/SF at 6 wt.% with a 1:3 ratio increased crystallinity from 17.43% to 24.57%.
  • Tensile strength improved from 3.36 ± 0.17 MPa at 0 wt.% to 8.89 ± 0.44 MPa at 6 wt.% APP/SF.
  • Biodegradability and water absorption decreased with higher APP/SF loading over time.

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Bekele et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a630062395161722cd15515https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-61465-y
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