Extraction and usage of pectin to enhance biodegradability of LDPE blends

dc.contributor.author	Sitinamaluwa, HS
dc.contributor.author	Somasiri, GWD
dc.contributor.author	Samarasekara, AMPB
dc.date.accessioned	2013-10-21T02:12:51Z
dc.date.available	2013-10-21T02:12:51Z
dc.date.issued	2010
dc.identifier.uri	http://dl.lib.mrt.ac.lk/handle/123/8238
dc.description.abstract	Blends of pectin and low density polyethylene (LDPE) were prepared and the effect of pectin on biodegradability was analyzed Pectin was extracted front passion fruit peels hy hot acid extraction with a yield of 20 wt.%. I he physical, mechanical and chemical properties of the blends were investigated using Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (f IIR). tensile test, water absorption test and optical and electron microscopy. The biodegradability wits evaluated by time dependent weight loss using soil burial test. The test results showed that weight loss up to 4.5% in 14 weeks period. Pectin addition had a positive impact on enhancement of biodegradability of LDPE blends.
dc.language	en
dc.title	Extraction and usage of pectin to enhance biodegradability of LDPE blends
dc.type	Conference-Extended-Abstract
dc.identifier.year	2010
dc.identifier.conference	Research for Industry
dc.identifier.place	Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa
dc.identifier.pgnos	pp. 236-238
dc.identifier.proceeding	16th Annual symposium on Research and Industry