Development of Thermoplastic Cassava Starch Composites with Banana Leaf Fibre

Growing environmental concerns have heightened interest in the development of environmentally friendly materials. The purpose this study is to evaluate how mechanical and thermal properties thermoplastic cassava starch (TPCS) are affected by presence banana leaf fibre (BLF). By incorporating between 10% 80% weight into TPCS matrix, biocomposites were created. parameters samples determined. results revealed that material’s flexural tensile characteristics improved significantly, with 50% BLF content matrix achieving highest strength 20.86 MPa, a 32 modulus values. Thermogravimetric examination observed addition stability. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) morphological tests demonstrated an even spread strong adhesion, which biocomposites. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) testing, confirmed biocomposite O-H bonds, also intermolecular hydrogen bonding fibre.