Volume : 13, Issue : 07, July – 2026
Title:
DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF BIODEGRADABLE FOOD PACKAGING USING NATURAL POLYMERS
Authors :
R. Venkat Reddy*,J.Bhargav Teja,MD.Abduss Salam, Dr. P Poli Reddy*
Abstract :
Increasing environmental concerns associated with synthetic plastic packaging have created a need for eco-friendly alternatives. The present study aimed to develop and evaluate biodegradable food packaging using natural polymers. Biodegradable films were prepared using potato starch as the primary natural polymer and glycerol as a plasticizer through the solvent casting method. The prepared films were evaluated for physicochemical properties such as thickness, transparency, flexibility, tensile strength, moisture absorption, water solubility, and biodegradability. The developed film showed good film-forming ability, acceptable mechanical strength, flexibility, and biodegradability under environmental conditions. The results suggest that biodegradable packaging films prepared from natural polymers can serve as sustainable alternatives to conventional plastic packaging. These materials reduce environmental pollution and provide promising applications in food preservation and shelf-life improvement. Further studies may be conducted to enhance barrier properties and large-scale commercial applicability.
Keywords: Biodegradable packaging, Natural polymers, Potato starch, Food packaging, Biopolymer film, Evaluation.
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press R. Venkat Reddy et al., Development And Evaluation Of Biodegradable Food Packaging Using Natural Polymers, Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2026; 13(07).
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