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Submission declined on 8 May 2025 by S0091 (talk).

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Comment: I strongly suggest that you put this article aside and do some simple editing of other articles to learn what is appropriate on Wikipedia. As others have said, this looks like AI. You recently added some sources, but they are all incorrectly formatted, they have to be verifiable. Just continuing to submit is a bad use of your and our time. Ldm1954 (talk) 12:42, 20 May 2025 (UTC)

Comment: See Your first article. S0091 (talk) 14:32, 8 May 2025 (UTC)

Starch-Based Packaging

Starch-based packaging refers to biodegradable materials derived from natural starches such as corn, potato, or tapioca starch. These materials are increasingly used as sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics due to their biodegradability and environmental benefits.

Properties and Manufacturing

Starch-based polymers are created by gelatinizing starch in the presence of plasticizers such as glycerol or sorbitol, resulting in thermoplastic starch (TPS). This material can be processed using conventional plastic manufacturing techniques including extrusion and injection molding. To improve mechanical properties and moisture resistance, TPS is often blended with other biodegradable polymers like polylactic acid (PLA) or reinforced with fillers such as nanoclays or cellulose fibers.^[1]^[2]

Environmental Considerations

Starch-based packaging materials are produced from renewable agricultural sources and are compostable under industrial conditions. Their manufacturing process typically requires less energy compared to petroleum-based plastics, potentially reducing overall carbon emissions. However, large-scale production may lead to increased land use and potential food supply concerns.^[3]

Advantages and Challenges

Advantages:

Derived from renewable resources
Biodegradable and industrially compostable
Potentially lower carbon footprint in production

Challenges:

Poor moisture resistance
Brittle mechanical properties unless blended
Higher production costs than petroleum-based plastics
Shelf-life limitations in humid environments

Current Trends

Global regulations restricting single-use plastics have accelerated interest in starch-based packaging alternatives. Current research aims to enhance material performance, particularly in food packaging, by incorporating nanocomposites, multilayered films, and advanced blending techniques.^[4]^[5]

References

^ Ibrahim et al., "Development of starch-based biodegradable films," Scientific Reports, 2021.
^ Faust et al., "Thermoplastic Starch: A Green Material for Packaging," Polymers Journal, 2020.
^ "Starch-based biodegradable packaging materials: A review of their properties and applications," ScienceDirect, 2021.
^ "Current Research and Applications of Starch-Based Biodegradable Films," PubMed Central, 2022.
^ "Production of Starch-Based Flexible Food Packaging in Developing Countries," PubMed Central, 2024.

[SciRep2021-1] Ibrahim et al., "Development of starch-based biodegradable films," Scientific Reports, 2021.

[Polymers2020-2] Faust et al., "Thermoplastic Starch: A Green Material for Packaging," Polymers Journal, 2020.

[SciDirect2021-3] "Starch-based biodegradable packaging materials: A review of their properties and applications," ScienceDirect, 2021.

[PubMed2022-4] "Current Research and Applications of Starch-Based Biodegradable Films," PubMed Central, 2022.

[PubMed2024-5] "Production of Starch-Based Flexible Food Packaging in Developing Countries," PubMed Central, 2024.

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