An Investigation of MILKFISH (Chanos Chanos Forskal) Scale As Improvised Glue
An Investigation of MILKFISH (Chanos Chanos Forskal) Scale As Improvised Glue
An Investigation of MILKFISH (Chanos Chanos Forskal) Scale As Improvised Glue
The problem of fishery wastes has increased in the last years, becoming a global
concern which is affected by several biological, technical and operational factors. The
definition of "fishery wastes" includes many fish species or by-catch products having
low commercial value or none at all. It has been estimated that more than 50% of fish
tissues including fins, heads, skin and scales are discarded as they are considered
"wastes". Different types of value added products could be processed from these waste
including glue.
Marine fish scales and skin are good sources of collagen. Fish collagen, also known
as marine collagen, is essentially the superhero of collagens sourced from animals.
Milkfish, scientifically known as Chanos chanos Forskal, is abundant in the
Philippines with 91% of all fishponds. The development of fishponds to milkfish farms
has a production value of 19 billion Php (Samson, 1984).
Fish glue is impure gelatin (collagen) prepared from fish scales and skin. Fish
glue is also known for value-added products from fish by-products as the adhesive
agent. It can be prepared from waste samples of fish like Milkfish (Chanos Chanos
Forskal).
Furthermore, Fish waste management has been one of the problems having the
greatest impact on the environment. This work was aimed at fish wastes and the
development of methods to produce fish glue from fish wastes like fish scales.
Statement of the Problem
The main purpose of this study is to produce fish glue from Milkfish scales to decrease
the problem of fishery wastes that has increased in the last years.
Specifically, this study attempts to answer the following questions:
1. Is the glue going to be effective in terms of lasting ability, viscosity, amount, and
stickiness?
2. Does the amount of fish affect the product in terms of lasting ability, viscosity,
amount, and stickiness?
METHODOLOGY
Materials
Equipment
Strainer
Heatproof Covered
Milkfish scales (500 g) Container
Water Stove
Ginger Improvised double boiler
Sugar Ladle
Iodized salt Plastic squeeze bottle
Procedure
A. Sourcing of the Expiremental Milkfish scales
The fish scales will be obtained from the Milkfish that the researcher will ask or
purchase at Tagbilaran City market’s fish wastes (scales).
B. Sterilization of equipment
The strainer and ladle will be sterilized in boiling water for 3-5 minutes after every
use. The boiling water will also be replaced after every sterilization process.
C. Preparation of set-up
Milkfish scales will be placed in containers. The scales would then be washed
using a strainer and tap water and be placed alongside ginger for three days to
remove odour. 500g of scales would be placed inside the improvised double boiler
with temperature of 60 to 65 *C and combined with sugar, iodized salt, water for
five hours until it turns into a sticky mushy-like substance. The glue will be stored in
a plastic squeeze bottle.
D. Glue Strength Testing
The result will be based on the shear strength of the fish scale adhesive and the
wood glue using the single-lap-joint test. (DeWolfe & Gedney, 2010).
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