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The infused of zno nanoparticles using pineapple waste extract into corn starch as biopolymer for active packaging / Nur Suhaina Binti Mubarak Ahamed

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Nur Suhaina Binti Mubarak Ahamed, , [author.]

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THE0010700 (Local)

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Dissertation note: Final Year Report (Bachelor of Chemical Engineering ) -- Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah - 2025 Abstract: This study explores the use of bioplastics as an environmentally friendly alternative to non- biodegradable plastic food packaging. The researchers synthesize zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO Nps) from pineapple waste extract and infuse them into corn starch to create a sustainable biopolymer. Bioplastics are known for their biodegradability, nontoxicity, and structural flexibility, making them ideal for food packaging applications. However, they face challenges in barrier efficacy and mechanical qualities. The pineapple waste is used to produce ZnO Nps. The nanoparticles are mixed with corn starch to form biofilms, which are tested for physical and mechanical parameters. The results show that infusing ZnO Nps into corn starch significantly improves mechanical characteristics and delivers robust antibacterial activity. This study highlights the potential of bioplastics, particularly those from agricultural waste, in producing sustainable packaging solutions and reducing plastic pollution.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Restricted Collection	UMPLIB GAMBANG	FTKKP .S84 2025 r Bc. (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Not for loan		T000004294

Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology

Final Year Report (Bachelor of Chemical Engineering ) -- Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah - 2025

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This study explores the use of bioplastics as an environmentally friendly alternative to non- biodegradable plastic food packaging. The researchers synthesize zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO Nps) from pineapple waste extract and infuse them into corn starch to create a sustainable biopolymer. Bioplastics are known for their biodegradability, nontoxicity, and structural flexibility, making them ideal for food packaging applications. However, they face challenges in barrier efficacy and mechanical qualities. The pineapple waste is used to produce ZnO Nps. The nanoparticles are mixed with corn starch to form biofilms, which are tested for physical and mechanical parameters. The results show that infusing ZnO Nps into corn starch significantly improves mechanical characteristics and delivers robust antibacterial activity. This study highlights the potential of bioplastics, particularly those from agricultural waste, in producing sustainable packaging solutions and reducing plastic pollution.