Plastiana Revolution: Tangents of Peels Converging the Dimensions of Bioplastic into Sustainable Treasure

Abstract

To overcome the disastrous effects on the environment and human health due to plastic pollution, bioplastic is one of the most innovative and prominent alternatives for petroleum-based plastics. Bioplastics from organic waste, agriculture waste, vegetable oil, fruit, and vegetable stach are sustainable at the same time biodegradable. The present investigation gives insight into the synthesis of biodegradable plastic from Musa acuminata banana peels as it contains polymer chains called amylose and amylopectin which bond together to form bioplastic and also aim to study its characterization using FTIR, antibacterial, biodegradability, water solubility, and moisture content tests. From the observation, we found that the prepared bioplastic film with the optimum amount of plasticizer shows water solubility of about 3.27% which makes it worth commercial viability. With 100% biodegradability of prepared bioplastic within 42 days. Natural ingredients like lemon, neem, and Aloe Vera were added to further enhance its properties with the aim of creating an affordable yet natural product. The biofilm with lemon showed significant results in all the tests resisting water, microbes, and moisture. Through the antimicrobial properties of the bioplastic, a wider yield in films, bags, and wrappers can be acknowledged to reduce the use of plastics further. We believe that our research will play a pivotal role in the ongoing transition towards sustainable clean solutions and rejuvenate a compelling case for the adoption of bioplastic films, promoting a greener and more responsible approach to jeopardize plastic.