The Feasibility of Irradiated Bioplastics As Future Packaging Material
Nur Ain Hamiruddin1, Siti Amira Othman2
1Nur Ain Hamiruddin, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Kampus Uniciti Alam, Sungai Chuchuh, 02100, Padang Besar, Perlis.
2Siti Amira Othman, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology, Department of Physics and Chemistry, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Pagoh Educational Hub, Panchor, 84000 Pagoh, Muar Johor
Manuscript received on 10 July 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 22 July 2019 | Manuscript Published on 23 August 2019 | PP: 1422-1425 | Volume-8 Issue-9S3 August 2019 | Retrieval Number: I33030789S319/2019©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijitee.I3303.0789S319
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Abstract: For bioplastic materials, the role of radiation in shaping their performance has received growing scholarly interest. Notably, bioplastic materials refer to substances manufactured using organic biomass components. To prepare these substances, different processes are implemented. For high-technology firms, specialty plastics are required, especially those with specific responses upon being exposed to radiation. In the recent years, the majority of food packaging materials have received approval relative to the aspect of irradiation. However, the extent to which these substances could be safe has proved challenging to unearth; with the industry charged with food and regulation guidelines on focus. of importance to note is that the bioplastic materials come with several benefits. Some of these merits include the affirmation that they do not generate toxic fumes and that they also reduce the emission of carbon dioxide, which would be the case if other unrelated materials were used. The central aim of this review paper is to examine the degree to which irradiated bioplastic materials could prove feasible relative to their use as packaging materials in the future.
Keywords: Irradiated, Bioplastics, Packaging, Food.
Scope of the Article: Materials Engineering