COLEGIO DE MUNTINLUPA

THE USE OF WATER HYACINTH AS A MATERIAL IN

MAKINGBIODEGRABABLE PLASTICS

Colegio de Muntinlupa
J. Posadas Avenue, Sucat, Muntinlupa City

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
(NSTP1023: National Service Training Program 2)

BUERANO, Johnrich
CANDELARIO, BealouiseE.
GUTIERREZ, LouraineT.
HERNANDEZ, Rea
MALACA, Ardel L.
PAKINGGAN, Mourine mae
REYES, Lancetroy
PILLOS, Mark Bryan
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THE USE OF WATER HYACINTH AS A MATERIAL IN MAKING

BAIODEGRADABLE PLASTICS

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

INTRODUCTION

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

METHODOLOGY

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

CONCLUSION

RECOMMENDATION
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INTRODUCTION
The idea of making a plastic out of bio-materials was not something new, whereas you
can take trace back the history of plastics and you will see that one of the earliest plastic mankind
has ever made was a bioplastic called parkesine also known as celluloid, that were derived from
cellulose and was commonly found in plants but as the time go by the demand for petrol-based
plastics sore up for they were easier to produce and is more versatile, However biodegradable
plastics are making a comeback especially now that are people are being more aware of the harmful
effects petrol-basedplastics do to our environment.

Water lilies are well-known for their bright and exotic-looking blooms which is commonly
seen near the shore of Laguna de Bay, but they are much more than that. Like many other aquatic
plants, they develop quickly and voraciously. This happens when there is an abundance of nutrients
in the water. Water lilies that grow too thickly on the water's surface hinder oxygen exchange. The
stagnant water provides ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes. This is risky since it reduces light
penetration into the pond, killing fish and other plants. Warm water temperatures during the
summer months lead to more problems by increasing the rate of oxygen-consuming animal
respiration and decomposition, reducing the oxygen in the water. Clear water in ponds also
encourages lilies to sprout their stems faster than usual. And to expressed hope for the
developing weaving and handicrafts that will encourage more businesses and local residents to
start water lily making and further boost the plant's usefulnes are characterized as resilient plants
and able to thrive and bloom no matter the extreme conditions.Most people will agree that water
lilies are unique. They are stunning due to the form of the flower, its petals, and even its lily pads.
They are also remarkable in that they can grow on dirty soil or mud. There are several varieties of
water lilies, which all prefer to live in ponds, lakes, or aquariums, and they have improved
considerably works of art across the world. They also have many benefits for the environment they
live in.
For example, they become a filter and end up purifying the water where they float.
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Weavers from the countries and handicrafts sector were praised for introducing innovative
concepts and innovations in the creation and manufacture of aesthetically designed water lily
products.

Water hyacinth are considered to be a nature’s waste if it is not controlled or maintained well,
it could cause some serious problems that is why discovering other ways to make water hyacinth
more useful must be taken to account.

As the growing demand for plastics the more danger it posses to our environment that
is why finding alternatives can save up the future of our planet.

The scope of this Research is the Barangay of sucat Muntinlupa city since this isnear at
Colegio de Muntinlupa and has abundant of water hyacinth. The limitation of This research is small
population only will benefited but the researcher willing to share this ideas to other barangay to
achieve Eco friendly community.
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REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

According to sokelec and pilipovic, 2017 “Bioplastics already play an important role in the
fields of packaging, agriculture, gastronomy, consumer, electronics and automotive, but still they
have a very low share in the total production of plastics having about 1% of the about 300 million
tons of plastic produced annually”. Ezeoha and Ezenwanne, 2013 found that the plastic
packaging fil made from cassava starch have abiodegradability of 41.27% compared to 10.33%
and 85.99% for polyethene and paperrespectively, they also said that the film has a 2.87 N/mm2
tensile strength in comparison to polythene and paper that has 10.86%N/mm2 and 8.29%
N/mm2 respectively. 1998 article, "Sustainable World Design," Victor Margolin argues that our
ecological disadvantage calls for designers to extend their goals beyond the design of goods for
customers. 1 Designers are ready to become change agents that guide the transition to
sustainability. Biomimicry is an emerging paradigm that can help designers to become involved
in their new role as sustainability interveners. However, biomimicricricrics do not necessarily
produce sustainable results. Practitioners must consider the form, process and ecosystem level
of biomimetic design to improve the likelihood of sustainable outcomes. Effects of adsorption
dose, temperature, contact time, solution pH and ionic strength were studied by static batch
experiments.
Superabsorbent polymers, as raw material for disposable material, will cause
environmental problems. One of the organic materials that used for superabsorbent is
carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC). Water hyacinth, which has a relatively high cellulose content, is
potentially used as non-wood cellulose resources. Plastics are a major threat to our environment.
The United States alone generates over 30 million tons of plastic waste each year, with only 10%
of that figure being recycled. The rest is piled into landfills or left to scatter across the globe, where
it can take more than 500 years to break down. Every piece of plastic made within the last century
is still present somewhere on Earth—and that’s a big problem.
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METHODOLOGY

The materials needed for this experiment is 1 ts spoon of Gylcerin, 1 ts spoon of vinegar 1
tablespoon of starch and water hyacinth powder.
The researcher collect Water hyacinth form bayanan baywalk located at Muntinlupacity then
they wash it to remove any waste came from laguna lake. The second processis Drying of water
hyacinth to remove all water and liguid inside of the water hyacinththen after that it will undergo
the process of powdering in able to became a solution. Inbowl mix 1 ts spoon of glycerin, vinegar,
starch and Water hyacinth powder then after than put in pan with a low heat continuous mixing to
achieve the solution after that put it in a small container and flaten it in able to Produce a platic
materials.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
The Reasercher found out that water hyacinth can be a materials for biodegradable plastic. A
further reasearch needed to create a single use plastic like plastic labo due to lack of time and
unavailability of places to undergo the experimen A wide range of bioplastic types are currently
available with particular end-of-life options for every variety. Some plastics may be composted
on biobased plastics, others recycled. Some are "biodegradable," while other plastics almost
break down just as slowly.

CONCLUSION

The process by which microbe breaks down a material under specific conditions is referred
to as the biodegradation. The Reasercher use the term "biodegradable" for those materials which
deteriorate over a relatively short period of time (less than a year). Consequently, not all bioplastics
are considered biodegradable. So. So. Independent on the solution they provide at the end of
their lives, bioplastics fall into a number of categories. Microorganisms can break into nutrient-
rich biomass in a week and leave no toxins or residues behind compositional bioplastics.
Biodegradable bioplastics can helpto resolve the ecological issues surrounding our use of plastic
products for single use
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RECOMMENDATION

The purpose of this study is to create a biodegradable plastic out of Water Hyacinth in order
to assist society with its environmental challenges. The research activities have shown and proven
that water hyacinth starch is effective in the development of biodegradable packaging materials such
as plastics. Water hyacinth is a raw material for the production which is an eco-friendly material
that can be converted into biodegradable plastics that will not harm the environment or contribute to
pollution problems. The results confirmed that water hyacinth starch is ideal, since experiments
demonstrated its value. The reasearcher recommend that choose a better quality of water hyacinth to
avoid a foul odour from here and if this research will not Succed maybe you can choose a
alternative ways in cleaning our Environment in able to achieve the main Goal.
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