Packaging is one of the primary factors that influence the consumer’s decision to purchase a product. Competent packaging design makes it possible to distinguish the product from competitors’ products, to attract the attention of the target audience, to raise the mood of the buyer,and to cause trust in the brand. Currently, packaging materials from various types of polymers are a popular and widely used type of packaging, but at the same time such materials pose a serious burden on the environment. In this regard, the development of new types of biodegradable materials for the packaging industry is relevant. The article considers the possibility of using a composite material for packing based on polylactide (PLA) and filler from crushed biomass waste. It was established that PLA packaging with the addition of 50% wood filler will provide high strength characteristics with the ability to create container packaging, as well as provide a high rate of biodegradation of used packaging, thereby reducing the environmental burden on the environment. At the same time, the cost of such a composite will be comparable to the cost of synthetic polymers obtained from non-renewable hydrocarbon raw materials.
To date, excessive use of non-degradable petrochemical-based polymers has resulted in a serious threat to the environment. In this regard, in recent years, green polymers are receiving more and more attention, because they are biocompatible, biodegradable and resistant in nature. Among these biopolymers, polylactide is considered the most promising alternative to traditional polymers due to its good biodegradability, biocompatibility and thermal stability, acceptable mechanical properties and excellent processability. This article has developed a biodegradable composite material based on polylactide and wood filler, subject to thermal modification. It was established that the addition of the maximum amount of vegetable filler reduces the time of decomposition of the composite, as a result of which it can be used in the packaging, food industry, as well as in agriculture and in everyday life.
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