Sustainable Bioplastic Framework Using PLA and PHA for Eco-Friendly Packaging Applications

Mr.R.Dhanapal, Mrs.S.Keerthini

1Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Vivekanandha College of Engineering for women, Tiruchengode

Corresponding author: dhanapalbme@vcew.ac.in

2Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Vivekanandha College of Engineering for women, Tiruchengode

ABSTRACT

The contemporary global landscape is grappling with an unprecedented environmental crisis driven by the proliferation of traditional, petroleum-based plastics. As the world’s third-largest consumer of plastics, India faces a significant challenge, consuming approximately 4 million tons of plastic annually, with nearly half resulting in non-biodegradable waste. While plastics provide indispensable functionality in modern industry, their "immortality" in the ecosystem characterized by persistence in landfills and the leaching of toxic chemicals demands a radical shift in material science. This research proposes the development and implementation of Eco-Pure Bioplastics, a sustainable alternative derived from renewable biomass sources, including plant starches, sugarcane, and microorganisms.

Keywords: Bioplastics, Polylactic Acid (PLA), Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)