Serambi Engineering
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2024): April 2024

Uji Biodegradasi Bioplastik Berbahan Dasar Limbah Cair Industri Tahu

Amanda Cornelia Prastiwi (Program Studi Teknik Lingkungan Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jawa Timur)
Naniek Ratni Juliardi A. R (Program Studi Teknik Lingkungan, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jawa Timur)



Article Info

Publish Date
23 May 2024

Abstract

Plastic is the main source of environmental pollution in Indonesia. To mitigate this problem, liquid waste from the tofu industry can be used as a raw material in the production of bioplastics. The research aims to utilise this waste and analyse the effects of additives on the biodegradability of the resulting bioplastics. Bioplastic synthesis is carried out using a variety of additives such as glycerol plasticiser, chitosan, palm oil and gum arabic, followed by biodegradation testing. The results indicate that liquid waste from tofu production has potential as a raw material for bioplastic production, which can be completely degraded within 15 days. Different additives influenced the degradation rate, with higher glycerol concentrations increasing biodegradability. In conclusion, bioplastics from tofu waste could serve as an environmentallyfriendly alternative to reduce plastic waste.

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Journal Info

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jse

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Subject

Earth & Planetary Sciences Energy Engineering Environmental Science Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

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The Serambi Engineering journal is published as a medium to distribute information on research results in engineering and science, both carried out by lecturers from the Serambi Mekkah University and other parties. Published research can be in the form of field research or laboratory research as ...