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@article{192817,
        author = {Abhishek Kumar and Rishabh Bhadauriya and Ayushi Pandey and Abhilasha Gautam},
        title = {PRODUCTION OF BIOPLASTIC FROM FOOD WASTE},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {3157-3162},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=192817},
        abstract = {Bioplastic production from upcycled food waste is advanced method aimed at addressing both plastic pollution and food waste management. This procedure includes the alteration of agricultural and food industry residues into biodegradable polymers using microorganisms (Haloferax mediterranei). These microorganisms are proficient of constructing polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB), a type of bioplastic, in high-salinity environments, removing the need for sterilization and plummeting costs. Research focuses on optimizing fermentation parameters, enhancing PHB yields, and cultivating downstream processing techniques to make the process economically viable for industrial-scale production. The use of upcycled food waste as a substrate is particularly beneficial as it helps in reducing feedstock costs and provides another to conservative, more luxurious raw materials. Additionally, the valorization of upcycled food waste into valuable bioplastics contributes to sustainability by qualifying waste and reducing reliance on petrochemical plastics. The production process involves several stages including biomass production, PHB recapture, and the characterization of the produced bioplastics to ensure they meet required standards for various applications. The negative effects on the environment of the intensive use of synthetic, oil-derived plastics to variety products have given renewed impetus to the search for biopolymers derived from vegetable, animal or microbial matter that could verify to be a sound alternative in a number of applications. The real challenge is to variety new materials from upcycled food waste. It presents interesting experiments underway and envisages possible future scenarios.},
        keywords = {bioplastic, upcycled food waste, petrochemical plastic, design for sustainability},
        month = {February},
        }