Production of packaging material from corn (Zea mays) silk and husk / by Alyssa Mae R. Ersando.
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TextLanguage: English Publication details: Indang, Cavite : 2016. Cavite State University- Main Campus,Description: xii, 54 pages : illustrations ; 28 cmContent type: - text
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- 633.1 Er8 2016
- Science High School, College of Education (CED)
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Research Study (Science High School) Cavite State University
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Science High School, College of Education (CED)
ERSANDO, ALYSSA. MAE R., TUBLE, ANGELA JOY O. Production of Packaging Material from Corn Silk and Husk. Research study (General Science Curriculum), Science High School College of Education, Cavite State University, Indang, Cavite. April 2016. Adviser: Prof. Duice L. Ramos. Packaging material from corn silk and husk was conducted at Ersando’s Residence, Brgy. Alulod, Indang, Cavite from August 2015 to January 2016, using the ) standard method of making a homemade packaging material. The purpose of the study was to: (1) determine the sensory properties of the produced packaging material in term of color, odor and texture (2) determine the level of acceptability of the produced packaging material , (3) determine the properties of the packaging material produced, in terms of biodegradability, durability, elasticity and porosity; and (4) determine which treatment will produce the best packaging material in terms of its properties and level of acceptability. The needed materials were gathered in Trece Martires City, Cavite. Corn husk and silk were rinsed using tap water and was fiberized through the use of soda ash. The thin fibres of corn silk and husk, together with water, corn starch, vinegar and glycerin were placed on the pan. The materials were mixed thoroughly until the mixture was thick enough and was transferred to the aluminium foil. It was properly shaped with the use of rubber spatula. Then, it was pressed into thin sheets using a rolling pin. The size of the packaging material was 7” by 6”. The same procedure was followed in the other treatments. The produced packaging material was air dried in a table on a covered area separately for one week until it is fully dried. The bath soap (kojie san bath Soap) was wrapped around with the packaging material and a glue gun was used to stick the packaging material together. Decorations were added for a more desirable packaging material.
Results showed that Treatment 2 has a “yellowish brown" color and a “slightly distinct" odor. In the evaluation of texture, Treatment § was considered “smooth” and “transparent” In the evaluation of the level of acceptability of the product, Treatment 1 was . considered “acceptable”. In the biodegradability test, Treatment 3 and Treatment 5 has : the best result, lost 17 centimeters in six weeks. In the elasticity test, Treatment 4 had the best result that stretched up to 22 centimeters. In the porosity test, Treatment 5 had the best result that increased 11 grams on its weight. In the durability test, Treatment and 3 had the best result that can hold a maximum amount of 138 grams of load. Amount of corn silk and husk used in each treatment significantly affected the quality of the produced packaging material.
Submitted copy to the University Library. 10/11/2016 RS-763