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THE USE OF WATER HYACINTH AS A MATERIAL IN MAKING

BIODEGRABABLE PLASTICS

Colegio de Muntinlupa

J. Posadas Avenue, Sucat, Muntinlupa City

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

(NSTP1023: National Service Training Program 2)

BUERANO, Johnrich
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CANDELARIO, BealouiseE.

GUTIERREZ, LouraineT.

HERNANDEZ, Rea

MALACA, Ardel L. TABLE OF CONTENTS:

PAKINGGAN, Mourine mae
INTRODUCTION
REYES, Lancetroy

PILLOS, Mark Bryan REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

METHODOLOGY

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

CONCLUSION

RECOMMENDATION
THE USE OF WATER
HYACINTH AS A MATERIAL IN
MAKING BAIODEGRADABLE PLASTICS
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INTRODUCTION

The idea of making a plastic out of bio-materials was not something new, whereas you
can take trace back the history of plastics and you will see that one of the earliest plastic mankind
has ever made was a bioplastic called parkesine also known as celluloid, that were derived from
cellulose and was commonly found in plants but as the time go by the demand for petrol-based
plastics sore up for they were easier to produce and is more versatile, However biodegradable
plastics are making a comeback especially now that are people are being more aware of the
harmful effects petrol-based plastics do to our environment.

Water lilies are well-known for their bright and exotic-looking blooms which is commonly
seen near the shore of Laguna de Bay, but they are much more than that. Like many other
aquatic plants, they develop quickly and voraciously. This happens when there is an abundance
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of nutrients in the water. Water lilies that grow too thickly on the water's surface hinder oxygen
exchange. The stagnant water provides ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes. This is risky
since it reduces light penetration into the pond, killing fish and other plants. Warm water
temperatures during the summer months lead to more problems by increasing the rate of
oxygen-consuming animal respiration and decomposition, reducing the oxygen in the water.
Clear water in ponds also encourages lilies to sprout their stems faster than usual. And to
expressed hope for the developing weaving and handicrafts that will encourage more
businesses and local residents to start water lily making and further boost the plant's usefulnes are
characterized as resilient plants and able to thrive and bloom no matter the extreme
conditions.Most people will agree that water lilies are unique. They are stunning due to the form
of the flower, its petals, and even its lily pads. They are also remarkable in that they can grow on
dirty soil or mud. There are several varieties of water lilies, which all prefer to live in ponds,
lakes, or aquariums, and they have improved considerably works of art across the world. They
also have many benefits for the environment they live in.

For example, they become a filter and end up purifying the water where they float.

Weavers from the countries and handicrafts sector were praised for introducing innovative
concepts and innovations in the creation and manufacture of aesthetically designed water lily
products.

Water hyacinth are considered to be a nature’s waste if it is not controlled or maintained

well, it could cause some serious problems that is why discovering other ways to make water
hyacinth more useful must be taken to account.
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As the growing demand for plastics the more danger it posses to our environment that
is why finding alternatives can save up the future of our planet.

The scope of this Research is the Barangay of sucat Muntinlupa city since this is near
at Colegio de Muntinlupa and has abundant of water hyacinth. The limitation of This research is
small population only will benefited but the researcher willing to share this ideas to other
barangay to achieve Eco friendly community.
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REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

According to sokelec and pilipovic, 2017 “Bioplastics already play an important role in
the fields of packaging, agriculture, gastronomy, consumer, electronics and automotive, but still
they have a very low share in the total production of plastics having about 1% of the about 300
million tons of plastic produced annually”. Ezeoha and Ezenwanne, 2013 found that the
plastic packaging fil made from cassava starch have a biodegradability of 41.27% compared
to 10.33% and 85.99% for polyethene and paper respectively, they also said that the film has a
2.87 N/mm2 tensile strength in comparison to polythene and paper that has 10.86%N/mm2
and 8.29% N/mm2 respectively. 1998 article, "Sustainable World Design," Victor Margolin
argues that our ecological disadvantage calls for designers to extend their goals beyond the
design of goods for customers. 1 Designers are ready to become change agents that guide the
transition to sustainability. Biomimicry is an emerging paradigm that can help designers to
become involved in their new role as sustainability interveners. However, biomimicricricrics do
not necessarily produce sustainable results. Practitioners must consider the form, process and
ecosystem level of biomimetic design to improve the likelihood of sustainable outcomes.
Effects of adsorption dose, temperature, contact time, solution pH and ionic strength were
studied by static batch experiments.

Superabsorbent polymers, as raw material for disposable material, will cause

environmental problems. One of the organic materials that used for superabsorbent is
carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC). Water hyacinth, which has a relatively high cellulose content,
is potentially used as non-wood cellulose resources. Plastics are a major threat to our
environment. The United States alone generates over 30 million tons of plastic waste each year,
with only 10% of that figure being recycled. The rest is piled into landfills or left to scatter across
the globe, where it can take more than 500 years to break down. Every piece of plastic made
within the last century is still present somewhere on Earth—and that’s a big problem.
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METHODOLOGY

The materials needed for this experiment is 1 ts spoon of Gylcerin, 1 ts spoon of vinegar
1 tablespoon of starch and water hyacinth powder.

The researcher collect Water hyacinth form bayanan baywalk located at Muntinlupa city
then they wash it to remove any waste came from laguna lake. The second process is Drying
of water hyacinth to remove all water and liguid inside of the water hyacinth then after that it
will undergo the process of powdering in able to became a solution. In bowl mix 1 ts spoon of
glycerin, vinegar, starch and Water hyacinth powder then after than put in pan with a low heat
continuous mixing to achieve the solution after that put it in a small container and flaten it in
able to Produce a platic materials.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

The Reasercher found out that water hyacinth can be a materials for biodegradable plastic. A
further reasearch needed to create a single use plastic like plastic labo due to lack of time and
unavailability of places to undergo the experimen A wide range of bioplastic types are currently
available with particular end-of-life options for every variety. Some plastics may be composted
on biobased plastics, others recycled. Some are "biodegradable," while other plastics almost
break down just as slowly.

CONCLUSION
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The process by which microbe breaks down a material under specific conditions is
referred to as the biodegradation. The Reasercher use the term "biodegradable" for those
materials which deteriorate over a relatively short period of time (less than a year). Consequently,
not all bioplastics are considered biodegradable. So. So. Independent on the solution they
provide at the end of their lives, bioplastics fall into a number of categories.
Microorganisms can break into nutrient-rich biomass in a week and leave no toxins or residues
behind compositional bioplastics. Biodegradable bioplastics can help to resolve the ecological
issues surrounding our use of plastic products for single use

RECOMMENDATION

The purpose of this study is to create a biodegradable plastic out of Water Hyacinth in
order to assist society with its environmental challenges. The research activities have shown
and proven that water hyacinth starch is effective in the development of biodegradable
packaging materials such as plastics. Water hyacinth is a raw material for the production which
is an eco-friendly material that can be converted into biodegradable plastics that will not harm
the environment or contribute to pollution problems. The results confirmed that water hyacinth
starch is ideal, since experiments demonstrated its value. The reasearcher recommend that
choose a better quality of water hyacinth to avoid a foul odour from here and if this research will
not Succed maybe you can choose a alternative ways in cleaning our Environment in able to
achieve the main Goal.
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