Characterization Properties of Banana Peel as a Promising Alternative for Bioplastic

The increasing use of conventional plastic has been creating some big problems, ranging from the oil crisis as a raw material for production and accumulation unbiodegradable waste on earth. One promising measures to handle problem is environmentally–friendly biodegradable plastic, made renewable materials. aim this project characterize properties bio-plastic banana peel. process begins with extraction pectin peel hydrochloric acid followed by addition water, CaSO4, tapioca starch, acetic acid, glycerin form plastic. analysis extract gave 8.3 % yield, 29 water content, 10 ash 4.9 metoxyl 50 galacturonic content,and 13.8 degree esterification. obtained after following had thickness 0.28 mm, absorption capability 53.8 %, it was certain characteristics.