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Development Of Yam-Starch-Based Bioplastics With The Addition Of Chitosan And Clove Oil, Ulyarti Ulyarti, Lavlinesia Lavlinesia, Surhaini Surhaini, Nurainun Siregar, Anggel Tomara, Lisani Lisani, Nazarudin Nazarudin

Makara Journal of Science

The potency of yam starch (Dioscorea alata) as film-forming material together with the potency of chitosan and clove oil as antibacterial materials has led the authors to produce active bioplastics based on these materials. This research was performed to determine the effect of chitosan and clove oil on the physical, mechanical, and barrier properties of yam starch’s active bioplastics. The best bioplastics produced were further tested for their antimicrobiological properties. This study used a completely randomized design with five levels of chitosan concentration (1%, 1.2%, 1.4%, 1.6%, and 1.8%) and five levels of clove oil concentration (0.3%, 0.6%, …