03622ntm a2200337 i 4500 MY-KuUP 20251230151641.0 t||||fr|||| 000 0 ta 251230t20252025my a|||fr|||| 000 0 eng d THE0010191(Local) Hardback UMPSA eng UMPSA rda FTKKP .A55 2025 r Thesis Nur Anis Alisya Binti Kamarol Zani, author. Behaviour of carrageenan solution linking to biocomposite properties / Nur Anis Alisya Binti Kamarol Zani Kuantan, Pahang : UMPSA, 2025 © 2025 xiv, 122 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 30 cm. + 1 CD-ROM rdacontent text rdamedia unmediated rdacarrier volume rda text file PDF Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology Thesis (Master of Science) -- Universiti Malaysia Pahang – 2025 Includes bibliographical references The behavior of carrageenan solutions plays a crucial role in determining the properties of biocomposite materials. However, there is a lack of comprehensive research on the optimal formulation of carrageenan gels for aromatherapy and food packaging applications. This study investigates the effects of adding salts calcium chloride dihydrate (CCD) and microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) in carrageenan gels, along with the use of plasticizers in carrageenan-PLA films. The aim is to explore how these additives influence the rheological properties, Bloom gel strength, thermal properties, morphology, odor sensory evaluation, and chemical diffusion of carrageenan gels. Carrageenan is known for its gel-forming ability, making it suitable for both aromatherapy and gel-based applications due to its biocompatibility and ability to retain aromatic compounds. This study fills the gap by providing a detailed analysis of carrageenan-based systems that combine desirable gel characteristics with practical applications. The research employed where the concentration of CCD and MCC in carrageenan gels was varied, and rheological measurements were conducted. For the carrageenan-PLA films, different concentrations of polyethylene glycol (PEG) were tested to determine the effects on mechanical properties, water vapor permeability (WVP), and thermal behavior. Results indicated that both the carrageenan gel and carrageenan-PLA formulations exhibited non-Newtonian pseudoplastic behavior. The addition of CCD reduced viscosity and shear stress, with the highest viscosity recorded at 597.84 mPa.s for the gel with 0% CCD. The gelation process accelerated with higher CCD concentrations, and the gel with 2% CCD achieved the highest Bloom gel strength (1324.59 g). Thermal stability and residual weight measurements showed that the gel with 2% CCD maintained its integrity as a long-lasting product. Furthermore, the addition of 0.5% MCC improved the Bloom strength and thermal stability of the gel. In carrageenan-PLA films, 1% PEG showed optimal tensile strength (72.42 MPa), elongation (35.19%), and WVP (4.24 × 10⁻¹⁰ g·m⁻¹·s⁻¹·Pa⁻¹), making it ideal for food packaging applications. The findings highlight the importance of selecting appropriate additives to enhance the functionality of carrageenan gels and films for both aromatherapy and food packaging purposes. Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology Dissertations Universities and colleges Dissertations Theses Dissertations lcc THESIS 0 0 lcc 0 0 10000 10000 2025-12-30 0 FTKKP .A55 2025 r Thesis T000003897 2025-12-30 15:17:37 2025-12-30 RESTRICT 0 0 lcc 0 6 10000 10000 2025-12-30 0 CD13819 T000003898 2025-12-30 15:18:16 2025-12-30 RESTRICT 103810 103816