Synthesis of Bioplastics Using Fruit Peels: A Sustainable Alternative to Conventional Plastics

  • Unique Paper ID: 172088
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 8
  • PageNo: 1948-1951
  • Abstract:
  • The environmental impact of traditional petroleum-based plastics has created an urgent need for sustainable alternatives. This paper investigates the synthesis of bioplastics using fruit peels, an abundant organic waste material rich in starch and cellulose. The process involves chemical extraction, plasticization, and moulding to produce a biodegradable material. Testing revealed promising results in biodegradability and mechanical properties, although improvements in water resistance are necessary. This study demonstrates the potential of fruit peel-based bioplastics to address plastic pollution and promote waste valorisation in a circular economy.

Copyright & License

Copyright © 2025 Authors retain the copyright of this article. This article is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

BibTeX

@article{172088,
        author = {Narendra Kumar S and Sri Janane S V and Prathyush U},
        title = {Synthesis of Bioplastics Using Fruit Peels: A Sustainable Alternative to Conventional Plastics},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {8},
        pages = {1948-1951},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=172088},
        abstract = {The environmental impact of traditional petroleum-based plastics has created an urgent need for sustainable alternatives. This paper investigates the synthesis of bioplastics using fruit peels, an abundant organic waste material rich in starch and cellulose. The process involves chemical extraction, plasticization, and moulding to produce a biodegradable material. Testing revealed promising results in biodegradability and mechanical properties, although improvements in water resistance are necessary. This study demonstrates the potential of fruit peel-based bioplastics to address plastic pollution and promote waste valorisation in a circular economy.},
        keywords = {Bioplastics, Fruit Peels, Sustainability, Biodegradability},
        month = {January},
        }

Cite This Article

  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 8
  • PageNo: 1948-1951

Synthesis of Bioplastics Using Fruit Peels: A Sustainable Alternative to Conventional Plastics

Related Articles