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Effect of Pandanus Amaryllifolius Fibre on Physio-Mechanical, Thermal and Biodegradability of Thermoplastic Cassava Starch/Beeswax Composites

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Pandanus amaryllifolius fibre (PAF) is an agricultural waste plant derived from the natural cellulosic source of fibre that can be used in various bio-material applications. In the present study, a novel biodegradable thermoplastic cassava starch/beeswax blends reinforced with Pandanus amaryllifolius fibre (TCPS/BW/PAF) bio-composites were successfully developed at varied Pandanus amaryllifolius fibre concentrations of 0, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 wt% while beeswax loading was remained constant at 2.5 wt% concentration using hot moulding compression method. A comprehensive characterisation of TCPS/BW/PAF bio-composites was examined in terms of their physical, mechanical, thermal and biodegradation properties. The addition of Pandanus amaryllifolius fibre has significantly improved tensile strength and tensile modulus at maximum value obtained 10.9 and 606.5 MPa, respectively as well as flexural strength and flexural modulus of bio-composite at maximum value obtained 21.37 and 523.76 MPa, respectively until 50 wt% Pandanus amaryllifolius fibre loading. Surface morphology of the fractured tensile samples PAF10 to PAF50 shows compacted structure and fibre breakage, indicating effective stress transfer from starch matrix to PAF during tensile force application. Furthermore, the addition of Pandanus amaryllifolius fibre improved thermal stability from TG, DTG and DSC results; improved crystallinity from XRD analysis; reduced water and moisture affinity from physical properties testing, and lowered the biodegradation rate. Overall, this study shows the potential of TCPS/BW/PAF bio-composites in biopolymer application and bio-packaging industries.

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The authors are thankful to the Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka for the financial support provided for this study.

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  1. Fakulti Teknologi dan Kejuruteraan Mekanikal, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100, Durian Tunggal, Malacca, Malaysia

    Z. N. Diyana & M. Z. Selamat

  2. Universiti Teknologi Petronas, 31750, Tronoh, Perak, Malaysia

    Z. N. Diyana

  3. Fakulti Teknologi dan Kejuruteraan Industri dan Pembuatan, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100, Durian Tunggal, Malacca, Malaysia

    R. Jumaidin & M. S. M. Suan

  4. German-Malaysian Institute, Jalan Ilmiah, Taman Universiti, 43000, Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia

    K. Z. Hazrati

  5. UNIKL MICET, Taboh Naning, 78000, Alor Gajah, Malacca, Malaysia

    Fahmi Asyadi Md Yusof

  6. Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), 81310, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

    R. A. Ilyas

  7. Centre for Advanced Composite Materials, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), 81310, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

    R. A. Ilyas

  8. Institute of Tropical Forest and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

    R. A. Ilyas

  9. Centre of Excellence for Biomass Utilization, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, 02600, Arau, Perlis, Malaysia

    R. A. Ilyas

  10. Center of Research, Faculty of Engineering, Future University in Egypt, New Cairo, 11835, Egypt

    Sayed M. Eldin

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Diyana, Z.N., Jumaidin, R., Selamat, M.Z. et al. Effect of Pandanus Amaryllifolius Fibre on Physio-Mechanical, Thermal and Biodegradability of Thermoplastic Cassava Starch/Beeswax Composites. J Polym Environ 32, 1406–1422 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-023-03039-x

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