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| author | Shaik Asha Begum Sodagiri Revanth Sai John Wesley T Lokeswari P, Snehitha K J Kedareswari |
| author_facet | Shaik Asha Begum Sodagiri Revanth Sai John Wesley T Lokeswari P, Snehitha K J Kedareswari |
| contents | <p>The escalating ecological impact of single-use plastics has accelerated research into bio-based packaging materials. This study reports the formulation of an eco-friendly, edible, and compostable food-packaging film using konjac-derived glucomannan as the principal polymer, plasticised with glycerol and reinforced with gelatin, cellulose, and gum tragacanth. A water-based casting process produced transparent films in 8– 10 h (45–55 °C) or 24–36 h (25 °C, 50 % RH). Qualitative assessments showed improved flexibility, tensile integrity, and moisture resistance compared with neat konjac films. The work demonstrates the technical feasibility of scaling konjac films as a circular-economy alternative to petro-chemical plastics.</p> |
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| id | zenodo_https___doi_org_10_5281_zenodo_16751945 |
| institution | Zenodo |
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| publishDate | 2025 |
| publisher | Zenodo |
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| spellingShingle | Development and Characterization of a Konjac-Based Biodegradable Food-Packaging Film Shaik Asha Begum Sodagiri Revanth Sai John Wesley T Lokeswari P, Snehitha K J Kedareswari <p>The escalating ecological impact of single-use plastics has accelerated research into bio-based packaging materials. This study reports the formulation of an eco-friendly, edible, and compostable food-packaging film using konjac-derived glucomannan as the principal polymer, plasticised with glycerol and reinforced with gelatin, cellulose, and gum tragacanth. A water-based casting process produced transparent films in 8– 10 h (45–55 °C) or 24–36 h (25 °C, 50 % RH). Qualitative assessments showed improved flexibility, tensile integrity, and moisture resistance compared with neat konjac films. The work demonstrates the technical feasibility of scaling konjac films as a circular-economy alternative to petro-chemical plastics.</p> |
| title | Development and Characterization of a Konjac-Based Biodegradable Food-Packaging Film |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16751945 |