Advancing Utilization of Sugarcane Bagasse (Saccharum Officinarum L.) and Cassava Starch (Amylum Manihot) in the Manufacture of Biodegradable Foam: A Participatory Community Empowerment and Technology Transfer Model
This study investigated the effects of cassava starch-to-sugarcane bagasse cellulose ratio and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) concentration on biodegradable foam properties. Samples were produced by thermopressing at 180°C for 1 minute using starch-to-cellulose ratios of 1:1–5:1 (w/w) and PVA concentrations of 5% and 10%. We...