BIO Plastic..

an

alternative
to current plastic.

Its a nascent initiative to create a world

which will be eco friendly
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GO GREEN !!

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What are
BIOPLASTICS ?
BIOPLASTICS or
organic plastics are a
form of plastics derived
from renewable biomass sources, such
as vegetable oil, corn starch, pea
starch, or Microbiota,
Microbiota rather than fossilfuel plastics which are derived from
petroleum.
Biodegradable plastics combine the
utility
of
plastics
(lightweight,
resistance, relative low cost) with the
ability
to
completely
and
fully
biodegrade.
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Types of bio plastics

The different
include

types

of

bio

plastics

Starch Based Plastics

Polyhydroalkanoates
( PHAs )
Poly-3-hydrobutyrate
( PHBs )
Polylactic Acid ( PLA)
Oxo - Biodegradable Plastics
Genetically Modified Plastics
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Starch based
BIOPLASTICS
Among the different types of
biodegradable plastics,
Starch
based plastics constitute about
50% of the bioplastics market.
Thermoplastic starch,
such as
starch
Plastarch
Material,
currently
Material
represents the most important
and widely used bioplastic.
Flexibiliser and plasticizer such as
sorbitol and glycerin are added to
the
starch.
By
varying
the
amounts of these additives, the
characteristic of the material can
be tailored to specific needs (also
called "thermo-plastical starch").
starch
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Ingredients
Here, the main ingredients used are -

CORNFLOUR,
CORNFLOUR
WATER ,

GLYCERIN,
GLYCERIN
VINEGAR

and
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Chemistry Inside
Corn flour contains STARCH,
STARCH
which is the main ingredient
of the Bioplastic.
Basically, Starch is made of long
chains of glucose molecules joined
together.
Strictly, it contains two polymers:
AMYLOSE and AMYLOPECTIN

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Polymers in Starch
AMYLOSE

This is a long straight-chained

polymer. This is a very useful
polymer as it would give strength
to the plastic.
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Polymers in Starch
AMYLOPECTIN

This is branched.
branched When starch is dried
from an aqueous solution it forms a film
due to hydrogen bonding between the
chains. However, the AMYLOPECTIN inhibits
the formation of the film,
film as it makes the
plastic brittle. Reacting the starch with a
chemical like vinegar breaks down the
amylopectin,
amylopectin giving strenght to our plastic.
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Process of making
Bioplastic

GREENER EARTH

BIODEGRAD
ABLE
PLASTIC
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Giving different
properties
Varying the quantity of vinegar
accordingly can give different
properties to the plastic
if less amount of vinegar is used,
then the plastic obtained would
be hard and stiff.
if more amount of vinegar is
used, then the plastic obtained
would be tensile and flexible.
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applications
Biodegradable bioplastics are
widely used for disposable
items,
items such as packaging and
catering items.
Biodegradable plastics are also
used for organic waste bags,
bags
where they can be composted
together with the food or
green waste.
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Benefits
Bioplastics can ensure a greener
sustainable future as it Takes Less Time to Break Down
Bioplastic, easily degrades when
discarded, thus reducing tons of
petroplastic that cannot degrade.

and

Renewable
The biggest advantage of bioplastic is
that these plastics are made from
renewable sources. Unlike fossil fuels
including oil, these resources will not be
depleted within a century.
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Benefits
Non Toxic
Bioplastics do not have any
chemicals or toxins. This plastic
harmlessly breaks down and
gets absorbed into the earth.
Reduces CO2 Emissions
When bioplastics degrade, there are
very few greenhouse gas and
harmful
carbon
emissions.
Bioplastics represent a
42% reduction in carbon footprint.
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Benefits
Cost Effective and Energy Efficient
Producing bioplastics uses 65% less
energy than it takes to produce
petroleum-based
plastics,
making
bioplastics the energy-efficient choice.
Easier to Recycle
Bioplastics are created from
fully biodegradable materials.
Thus, recycling them takes
much less energy.
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Drawbacks
Despite that this plastic is eco - friendly, its
has not become popular in its use mainly
because Limited Shelf Life
Bio plastics do not have a long life as they
degrade very quickly. Thus, the conventional
plastics are preferred more because of their
excellent durability and long life.
Development of Plastic Consuming Bacteria
It is also possible that bacteria will
eventually evolve the ability to degrade
synthetic plastics as well.
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Drawbacks
Food Shortage
Bio plastic production cannot be increased
unless there is a pressure on the food
system. Most of the corn that was used for
human consumption is now being used for
making bioplastic. Thus, there is a future
possibility of food shortage. It has drawn
attention to the importance of using nonedible plant resources to produce bio
plastics.
Low Mechanical Strength
The mechanical strength of starch based
bio plastics is poor as compared to regular
plastic.
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Thank
You !!
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