Utilización Del Almidón De Yuca (Manihot Esculenta) Para La Elaboración Y Producción De Diversos Bioplásticos En El Ecuador

Ecuador faces the challenge of pollution caused by conventional, petroleum-derived, and slow-degrading plastics. Given this, a promising alternative is the production of bioplastics from renewable sources, such as cassava starch (Manihot esculenta). Cassava, also known as manioc or casava, is a root rich in starch, a natural polymer that can be transformed into bioplastics with diverse applications. Initially, it leverages a local and abundant resource, contributing to the development of national agriculture and reducing dependence on imported raw materials. Furthermore, bioplastics derived from cassava starch are biodegradable and compostable, meaning they decompose under natural conditions without generating persistent polluting residues. In Ecuador, several studies have explored the possibilities of using cassava starch to produce bioplastics. Different processes have been investigated for extracting the starch and subsequently transforming it into bioplastics with diverse mechanical and physical properties. One of the main technical challenges is improving water resistance and durability to expand its range of applications. We also seek to optimize production processes to make them more efficient and cost-competitive compared to conventional plastics. By leveraging a local, renewable resource, we can reduce plastic pollution, generate employment in the agricultural and industrial sectors, and contribute to climate change mitigation

• Huvudupphovsman: Denissi Del Rosario, Naranjo Pérez (author)
• Materialtyp: bachelorThesis
• Publicerad: 2025
• Ämnen: Bioplásticos; Almidón de yuca; Manihot esculenta; Biodegradable; Climático
• Länkar: http://dspace.utb.edu.ec/handle/49000/18201