Effect of nanofibers fraction on properties of the starch based biocomposite prepared in various ultrasonic powers

This paper reported the results of the characterization of jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus) starch based biocomposite reinforced with varied nanofiber fractions, i.e. 35.4, 70.8 and 106.2 μg per 10 g of starch. The nanofiber was isolated from oil palm empty fruit bunches. During preparation, the biocompo...

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Published in:International journal of biological macromolecules 2018-09, Vol.116, p.1214-1221
Main Authors: Abral, Hairul, Anugrah, Arya Satya, Hafizulhaq, Fadli, Handayani, Dian, Sugiarti, Eni, Muslimin, Ahmad Nove
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Gelatinization
Ghost
Nanofibers
Starch biocomposite
Ultrasonication
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Summary:This paper reported the results of the characterization of jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus) starch based biocomposite reinforced with varied nanofiber fractions, i.e. 35.4, 70.8 and 106.2 μg per 10 g of starch. The nanofiber was isolated from oil palm empty fruit bunches. During preparation, the biocomposite in form of gel was sonicated using an ultrasonic probe at various powers, i.e. 0, 480, 600, 720 watt at 20 kHz for 5 min. The results show that ultrasonication results in a significant improvement in biocomposite properties for each of the nanofiber fractions. The tensile strength, moisture resistance of the 35.4 μg nanofibers biocomposite increase significantly 278, 11% respectively after 600 watt ultrasonication. Field emission scanning electron microscopy of the fracture surface of the film showed ultrasonication resulted in it becoming smoother and more compact. These results indicate that ultrasonication improves the performance of the film.
ISSN:0141-8130
1879-0003
DOI:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.05.067