Bioplastic from agar: hydrophilic and thermo-mecanical properties. , Actes du Vème meeting: Innovation dans le secteur Halio-Alimentaire et Bioproduits: Développement de nouvelles procédures II, Gammarth 27-29 juillet 2015.

In this study, we prepared bioplastic from the red alga Gracilaria verrucosa agar. Characteristics of this bioplastic derived agar are evaluated under a set of experiments. We discussed the potential role of agar and glycerol concentration on improving the bioplastic texture, elasticity and strength. We reported here that the obtained bioplastic is transparent, odorless, resistant to heat above 100 °C and had low water permeability at 25 °C. It also preserved its intact texture and proprieties during at least 9 months at room temperature.

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Main Authors: Ismail, Amel, Hammami, Wahiba, Mensi, Fethi, Ktari, Leila
Format: Journal Contribution biblioteca
Language:English
Published: 2015
Subjects:Agar, Algue rouge, Gracilaria verrucosa,
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1834/9039
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Summary:In this study, we prepared bioplastic from the red alga Gracilaria verrucosa agar. Characteristics of this bioplastic derived agar are evaluated under a set of experiments. We discussed the potential role of agar and glycerol concentration on improving the bioplastic texture, elasticity and strength. We reported here that the obtained bioplastic is transparent, odorless, resistant to heat above 100 °C and had low water permeability at 25 °C. It also preserved its intact texture and proprieties during at least 9 months at room temperature.