Title:	Biocomposite films utilizing sugar cane bagasse and banana peel aiming seedling applications.
Authors:	NEVES, T. T. M. BORGES, S. T. BORGES JUNIOR, L. A. LIMA, E. M. B. MELEIRO, C. H. de A. MOREIRA, A. P. D. MIDDEA, A. OLIVEIRA, R. N.
Affiliation:	THIAGO TORRES MATTA NEVES, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL RURAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO; SIMONE TAGUCHI BORGES, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL RURAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO; LUIZ ANTONIO BORGES JUNIOR, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL RURAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO; EDLA MARIA BEZERRA LIMA, CTAA; CRISTIANE HESS DE AZEVEDO MELEIRO, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL RURAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO; ANA PAULA DUARTE MOREIRA, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO; ANTONIETA MIDDEA, CENTRO DE TECNOLOGIA MINERAL; RENATA NUNES OLIVEIRA, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL RURAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO.
Date Issued:	2025
Citation:	Polímeros, v. 35, n. 2, 2025.
Description:	This study developed biocomposite films from poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA), sugar cane bagasse (SCB), and banana peel fibers (BF) or starch-rich banana flour (BS). Morphological analysis revealed filler distribution and fluid percolation within the polymer matrix. Physicochemical analysis indicated stronger interactions between components in BF-containing films. Mechanical strength decreased significantly in SCB-containing films, while biodegradation increased, particularly with banana waste. Water absorption was higher in PVA-BF-SCB and PVA-BS-CSB biocomposites. Incorporating SCB and banana waste into PVA films presents a promising approach for developing biodegradable composite packaging materials, potentially replacing low-density polyethylene in applications like seedling production. This biodegradable material can be applied directly to the environment.
Thesagro:	Banana Biofilme Casca Cana de Açúcar
NAL Thesaurus:	Degradation Bagasse Sugarcane bagasse Bananas
Keywords:	PVA Hydrogel
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.1590/0104-1428.20240108
Type of Material:	Artigo de periódico
Access:	openAccess
Appears in Collections:	Artigo em periódico indexado (CTAA)