Evaluation of Biodegradability Characteristics of Cellulose-based Film as per IS/ISO 14855-1

Authors

Narayan C. Saha Dr, Indian Institute of Packaging, MumbaiFollow
Gaurav Madhu Dr, Indian Institute of Packaging, MumbaiFollow
Diksha B. Kadu Ms, Indian Institute of Packaging, MumbaiFollow

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Abstract

Biodegradable polymers (especially those derived from plant sources) begin their lifecycle as renewable resources, usually in the form of starch or cellulose. In this paper, the evaluation of biodegradability of cellulose-based polymer film under controlled composting conditions as per the guidelines of IS/ISO 14855 (Part-1) standard has been described. Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) powder was taken as positive-control polymer. The apparatus used to analyse the degree and rate of biodegradation was developed indigenously. The validation of the biodegradability testing apparatus was also performed as per the prescribed test method given in IS/ISO 14855-1.

Recommended Citation

Saha, Narayan C. Dr; Madhu, Gaurav Dr; and Kadu, Diksha B. Ms (2019) "Evaluation of Biodegradability Characteristics of Cellulose-based Film as per IS/ISO 14855-1," Journal of Applied Packaging Research: Vol. 11: No. 3, Article 2.
Available at: https://repository.rit.edu/japr/vol11/iss3/2