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Universal Journal of Materials Science Vol. 11(2), pp. 9 - 17
DOI: 10.13189/ujms.2023.110201
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The Potential of Cellulose-Glycerol-Lemongrass Oil Films
Endang W. Laksono *, F. M. Cahyani , Dewi Yuanita , Isana SYL
Department of Chemistry Education, FMIPA Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia
ABSTRACT
One of the big problems in Indonesia currently is waste management, especially plastic waste. Plastic that comes from food packaging is a source of environmental problems because it is difficult to decompose naturally. Therefore, it is necessary to look for alternative materials to replace petroleum-based plastic packaging, with other materials based on renewable and biodegradable materials. This study aims to determine the properties of cellulose films with the addition of glycerol and lemongrass oil based on the characterization of mechanical tests, water and vapor resistance tests, and functional groups using FTIR-ATR spectrophotometer and the possibility of their use as packaging. Cellulose film was fermented from coconut water and coated sequentially by glycerol (5,10,15 and 20 % w/w) and lemongrass oils. Coating method with lemongrass oil was done for 0, 1, 3, 5, 7, and 14 days. The cellulose film was characterized using tensile strength, water resistance test, water vapor test and FTIR-ATR. The results showed that glycerol and lemongrass oil can affect the physic and mechanic cellulose film. The cellulose film with a concentration of glycerol of 5% and coated by lemongrass oil for 5 days has the best elongation and modulus Young 230.39 MPa. The cellulose film with concentration of glycerol 5% and coated by lemongrass oil for 14 days has the best water vapor resistance and water resistance value of 88.298% and 49.93 respectively and shows an increase in function group intensity of C=O. Thus, the film of cellulose-glycerol-lemongrass is an alternative packaging material.
KEYWORDS
Cellulose Films, Lemongrass Oil, Packaging Materials, Modulus Young
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Endang W. Laksono , F. M. Cahyani , Dewi Yuanita , Isana SYL , "The Potential of Cellulose-Glycerol-Lemongrass Oil Films," Universal Journal of Materials Science, Vol. 11, No. 2, pp. 9 - 17, 2023. DOI: 10.13189/ujms.2023.110201.
(b). APA Format:
Endang W. Laksono , F. M. Cahyani , Dewi Yuanita , Isana SYL (2023). The Potential of Cellulose-Glycerol-Lemongrass Oil Films. Universal Journal of Materials Science, 11(2), 9 - 17. DOI: 10.13189/ujms.2023.110201.