TECHNOLOGY OF BIOPLASTIC PRODUCTION FROM BANANA PEEL EXTRACT

Аннотация

The increasing environmental problems caused by petroleum-based plastics have encouraged scientists and industries to develop biodegradable and sustainable alternatives. Conventional plastics require hundreds of years to decompose and contribute significantly to environmental pollution, marine contamination, and ecosystem damage. As a result, bioplastics have emerged as an environmentally friendly solution for reducing plastic waste.

Bioplastics are biodegradable polymer materials produced from renewable biological resources such as starch, cellulose, proteins, and agricultural waste. Among various agricultural residues, banana peels have attracted considerable scientific interest because they contain large amounts of starch, cellulose, hemicellulose, pectin, and natural fibers that can be converted into biodegradable plastic materials.

Banana is one of the most consumed fruits worldwide, generating significant quantities of peel waste. Approximately 30–40% of the banana fruit mass consists of peel material. Utilizing banana peel extract for bioplastic production not only reduces organic waste but also supports sustainable material engineering and circular economy principles.