Chinese Taro (Xanthosoma sagittifolium) as Source of
Bioplastic
A Research Paper Presented to
The Faculty of Science Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM)
Sindangan National High School
Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte
In fulfilment of the requirements of the subject in
Research II:
Clint Gil B. Agpalo
Irra M. Cabrera
Mayshell S. Castillo
Emilyn Joan S. Magolta
Chrischelle Luv L. Orbase
Juvy Marie M. Pumicpic
Ladylyn M. Sappal
April 2018
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SINDANGAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Sindangan, Zamboanga delNorte
Science Technology Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM)
March 14, 2018
Vanesa Patron (Adviser, Chair, Member, Secretary)
Sindangan National High School
Sindangan Zamboanga delNorte
Dear Vanesa Patron
I take the pleasure of inviting you to sit with
the research committee.
Nature: Phase 1- Research Proposal
Phase 2- Oral Examination
- Sit-en-banc
Name of Proponents : Clint Gil Agpalo, Irra Cabrera
Mayshell Castillo, Emilyn Joan
Magolta,Chrischelle Luv Orbase, Juvy
Marie Pumicpic, Ladylyn Sappal
Date : March 14, 2018
Time : 3:00 P.M
Venue : Life Science Laboratory Room
Thank you for your valuable assistance.
Very truly yours,
SIEGFRED F. TAGUPA
RESEARCH II-TEACHER
The Research Committee:
Adviser: Mr. Siegfred F. Tagupa Secretary: Mrs. Ryal Rose
Diez
Chairperson: Dr. Vanesa P. Patron
Members: Dr. Nova D. Dunque
Mr. Mark Joshua C. Carpo
Important: Minutes and certification of approval for the
Research Proposal/Oral Examination should be attached to the
manuscript as required for every stage in the research
defense.
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Acknowledgement
We could have not done this if it wasn't for the
people that helped us finishing this. To all those people
that will be mentioned after, we would like to express
our overflowing gratitude for helping us complete and
prepare this research study.
To our beloved Secondary School Principal I,
Mrs.Noralyn P. Sabanal, for her approval on allowing us
to use the STEM building for our research experiment;
To our supportive Physical Science Laboratory In-
charge, Dr. Nova D. Dunque, for helping us utilize the
laboratory as the locale of our experiment;
To our research committee, for guiding and giving us
insights for the refinement of our study;
To our enthusiastic Research II adviser, Mr. Siegfred
F. Tagupa, for his immeasurable patience, untiring
support and understanding and outstanding patronage;
To the students of Mr. Rai Andus, for assisting us
while conducting the experiment;
To our kind-hearted classmate, April Dubhe Pantoja,
for lending us some of their kitchen utensils at home for
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our experiment;
To the father of Chrischelle Luv Orbase, Mr. Harrold
Christian Orbase for buying the glycerin which was one of
the materials that were used in the experiment;
To our parents for their support in financial terms
and for understanding us always;
And above all, our Almighty Father, who gave us
intellect and courage to finish this research study, and
the one who guides us so that we may not be strays and
falter on our way as we flip through the pages of the
remaining chapters of our lives.
Clint Gil B. Agpalo
Irra M. Cabrera
Mayshell S. Castillo
Emilyn Joan S. Magolta
Chrischelle Luv L. Orbase
Juvy Marie M. Pumicpic
Ladylyn M. Sappal
Researchers
Contents
Cover page i
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Approval Sheet ii
Acknowledgement iii
Contents v
List of Tables vii
List of Figures viii
Abstract ix
Chapter 1.The Problem and Its Scope
Introduction 1
Objectives of the Study 3
Null Hypothesis
Framework of the Study
4 Significance of the Study
Scope and Delimitation of the Study 9
Chapter 2.Review of Literature
Bioplastic 11
Starch-based Plastics 12
Chinese Taro (Xanthosoma sagittifolium)
as a Main Component of Bioplastic 15
Glycerin as an Additive (Plasticizer) 16
Vinegar as an Additive (Acid Hydrolysis) 18
Chapter 3.Methodology
Research Design 19
Research Locale 20
Subject of the Study 20
Experimental Procedure of the Study 20
Data Gathering Procedure 22
Treatment of the data 24
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Chapter 4. Presentation, Analysis and
Interpretation of Data
The Effect of Different Amounts
of Chinese Taro Starch as Source 25
of Bioplastic
ANOVA of the Ability of the Chinese
Taro used as Source of Bioplastic 29
Chapter 5. Summary, Findings, Conclusions and
Recommendations
Summary 31
Findings 32
Conclusions 33
Recommendations 34
References
Appendices
Appendix A. Letter
Appendix B. Cross table of the Computation
of the Cross Sectional Area
and Tensile Strength
Appendix C. Cross table of Computation
of the Elasticity of each sample
Appendix D. Pictures during Experimentation
Appendix E. Pictures in Gathering the Data
Appendix F
Curriculum Vitae
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List of Tables
Figure Page
Table
1 Biodegradability (suspended in
the air) of Bioplastic from the
Different amounts of Chinese taro 26
starch in producing Bioplastic
2 The mean of the tensile strength
testing with different levels of
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Chinese taro starch in the bioplastic
composition
3 The mean of the elasticity property
testing with different levels of 28
Chinese taro starch in the bioplastic
composition.
4 ANOVA Table of the tensile strength
testing with different levels of 29
Chinese taro in the bioplastic
composition
5 ANOVA table of the elasticity testing
With different levels of Chinese taro 30
in the bioplastic composition
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List of Figures
Figure Page
1 The Conceptual Model of the Study 7
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Abstract
“Chinese taro(Xanthosoma sagittifolium) as Source of
Bioplastic.” Sindangan, Unpublished Research,
Science and Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
(STEM), Sindangan National High School, Sindangan,
Zamboanga del Norte, April,2018.
The aim of this research study was to find out the
use of Chinese taro as source of bioplastic. The amount
of Chinese taro starch was varied in order to find out
what proportion would have good performance. The amounts
of glycerin,water, and vinegar (additives) were held
constant such that only the amount of Chinese taro starch
was varied in order to find out what proportion of the
bioplastic sheet would have good performance.
There were three levels of starch: Sample A having
twenty grams (20)of starch which was the control group;
the experimental group: Sample B having forty (40) grams
of starch and Sample C having 60 grams of starch. Each
sample was tested with their property in terms of tensile
strength, elasticity and biodegradability suspended in
air. Each sample had 3 replicates. Analysis of Variance
was the statistical tool used in the study to know if the
null hypothesis would be rejected or accepted.
The results of the tests indicated that the
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variations of the amounts of Chinese taro starch showed
insignificant effect, but it could be possible to be
another source of bioplastic provided that a further
study on this should be conducted to obtain better and
satisfying results.
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Keywords: Chinese taro starch, bioplastic, glycerin,
tensile strength, elasticity, ANOVA
