BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC MADE

OF CASSAVA (MANIHOT ESCULENTA)

STARCH
QUESTION OR PROBLEM BEING
ADDRESSED

This study aimed to form a biodegradable

plastic made of cassava starch . Specifically, it
seeks answers to the following questions:
1. What proportion of the cassava starch and
glycerine is more appropriate for biodegradable
plastic?
2. What are the characteristics of the biodegradable
plastics in terms of:
a) Texture
b) Transparency
GOALS/EXPECTED
OUTCOMES/HYPOTHESES
1. To determine the capability of cassava
starch in terms of:
2. To know the characteristics of the
biodegradable plastics in terms of:
3. To determine the more appropriate
proportion of cassava starch, glycerine,
water, and vinegar for biodegradable
plastic
EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
The biodegradable plastic made from cassava
starch has the same capability as to the common
plastic.

HYPOTHESES:
1. The more appropriate combination of the
ingredient is 10 grams of cassava starch, 5mL of
glycerine, 5mL of vinegar and 40mL of water
2. The biodegradable plastic’s texture is smooth
and its transparency is really transparent
HYPOTHESES:

1. The more appropriate combination of the

ingredient is 10 grams of cassava starch, 5mL of
glycerine, 5mL of vinegar and 40mL of water
2. The biodegradable plastic’s texture is smooth
and its transparency is really transparent
 Making the Making the
Gathering of
Cassava Biodegradable
the Materials
Starch Plastic

Conducting a
Conclusion Data Analysis
Survey
 PROCEDURES
Preparing for the
Experimental Setup

Materials needed:
For making the cassava
starch the following
 13 grams of cassava starch materials are needed:
 20mL of water
 6mL of glycerine  Cassava
 6mL of vinegar  Knife
 Stove and butane gas  Grater
 6’6 inches aluminum foil  Bowls
 Casserole  Clean Cloth
 Stirring rod/spoon
RISK AND SAFETY
 This experimentation requires proper handling of
the materials, especially when cooking the
plastic.

DATA ANALYSIS

 Make a survey with a scale showing the quality

observed in the biodegradable plastic in terms of:
a) Texture
b) Transparency
 Then make a data table and graphical
presentation showing the results of the survey.
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