Biocomposites of Starch Industry Residues from Cassava and Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) for Food Packaging

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Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) is thermoplastic, biodegradable, and derived from renewable-source polymers; thus, it can be used as an alternative to traditional synthetic polymers to reduce damage to the environment. The production of cassava starch generates a high amount of cassava bagasse (about 93% of processed roots) in the separation step of starch. The utilization of this waste is essential due to the difficulty of transportation and storage, besides the detriment caused to the environment by its incorrect disposal. This work aimed to evaluate the possibility of using cassava bagasse as a reinforcement in the production of biocomposites with PHBV matrices by compression molding. The physical–chemical and thermal properties of these biocomposites were characterized. The residue can be used as a filler in compression-molded PHBV biocomposites. The most suitable formulation was 10 wt. %, despite the presence of some cassava bagasse (CB) agglomerations. This film could be used as rigid packaging for chilled or shelf-aqueous food.
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  • Coordenação de Aperfeiçõamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior—Capes, National Council for Scientific and Technological Development—CNPq
  • Fundação Carlos Chagas Filho de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro—FAPERJ

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