Table 6.
Comparative analysis of composite bioplastic with starch bioplastic.
| Si. No. | Test/Analysis | Starch Bioplastic | Composite Bioplastic | Results Deviation | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Thermal decomposition (50% of weight loss) | 291 °C | 303 °C | 12 °C | Increased (4.12%) |
| 02 | Melting temperature (Tm) | 297 °C | 303 °C | 6 °C | Increased (2.02%) |
| 03 | Glass Transition temperature (Tg) | 57.2 °C | 66.8 °C | 9.6 °C | Increased (16.78%) |
| 04 | Tensile Strength | 3.55 ± 0.035 MPa | 3.95 ± 0.039 MPa | 0.4 ± 0.004 MPa | Increased (11.26 %) |
| 05 | Elongation (%) | 88.1 | 62.5 | - 25.6 | Decreased (29.05 %) |
| 06 | Surface Roughness (Average) | 0.6 μm | 1 μm | 0.4 μm | Moderate Decreased |