Synthesis and preparation of bacterial cellulose/calcium hydrogen phosphate composite film for mulching film application

Pinpru, Nattapong; Charoonsuk, Thitirat; Khaisaat, Supharada; Sawanakarn, Oubonwan; Vittayakorn, Naratip; Woramongkolchai, Somsak

doi:10.1016/j.matpr.2021.03.543

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“…Field trials have demonstrated that mulch films made of bacterial cellulose better retain soil moisture and are effective in providing a suitable microclimate for plant growth. Furthermore, these films can be modified as composite films to release nutrients by the addition of fertilizers [ 180 , 181 ].…”

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Polymers Use as Mulch Films in Agriculture—A Review of History, Problems and Current Trends

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The application of mulch films for preserving soil moisture and preventing weed growth has been a part of agricultural practice for decades. Different materials have been used as mulch films, but polyethylene plastic has been considered most effective due to its excellent mechanical strength, low cost and ability to act as a barrier for sunlight and water. However, its use carries a risk of plastic pollution and health hazards, hence new laws have been passed to replace it completely with other materials over the next few years. Research to find out about new biodegradable polymers for this purpose has gained impetus in the past few years, driven by regulations and the United Nations Organization’s Sustainable Development Goals. The primary requisite for these polymers is biodegradability under natural climatic conditions without the production of any toxic residual compounds. Therefore, biodegradable polymers developed from fossil fuels, microorganisms, animals and plants are viable options for using as mulching material. However, the solution is not as simple since each polymer has different mechanical properties and a compromise has to be made in terms of strength, cost and biodegradability of the polymer for its use as mulch film. This review discusses the history of mulching materials, the gradual evolution in the choice of materials, the process of biodegradation of mulch films, the regulations passed regarding material to be used, types of polymers that can be explored as potential mulch films and the future prospects in the area.

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Polymers Use as Mulch Films in Agriculture—A Review of History, Problems and Current Trends

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“…In addition, water absorption of different BC film materials was quite similar and had no significance. All BC films increase the water absorption because the cellulose in the BC structure has copiously hydrophilic functional groups with more -OH- [21,22] and as shown in Figure 7. Therefore, BC films extract from rotten fruits had a higher efficiency and were used to appropriate mulching film for maintaining a moist in the soil environment.…”

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Preparation of bacterial cellulose film from rotten fruits for mulching film application

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This research aims to reduce production capital costs and added value to natural products. The bio-mulching film was prepared by bacterial cellulose (BC) “Acetobacter xylinum”, extracted from three rotten fruits, grape, coconut, and pineapple under standard tests in the laboratory. The analysis from the FTIR technique confirmed to cellulose molecular vibration of BC films. XRD pattern was matched to structure crystallinity of JCPDS standard file which possessed a high percentage of crystallinity. The SEM micrographs were also revealed the 3D nanofiber network structure. The absorption capability of BC films could highly hold water in its structure. In addition, the mechanical properties of BC films came from rotten coconut, given the highest tensile strength (7.2 ± 1.1 MPa) according to nano-fiber symmetric with its dense structure. Nevertheless, the soil burial testing emphasized BC films could reduce soil temperature and increase moisture content in the soil as well. The biodegradation rate of BC films in 30 days was moderately fair. The BC film from rotten coconut had the slowest biodegradation rate (approximately 22.3 4.2%), applicable to biodegradable mulching film.

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Efficient and cost-effective fluorine recovery from liquid-phase wet-process phosphoric acid via two-step precipitation method

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Synthesis and preparation of bacterial cellulose/calcium hydrogen phosphate composite film for mulching film application

Cited by 5 publications

References 15 publications

Polymers Use as Mulch Films in Agriculture—A Review of History, Problems and Current Trends

Polymers Use as Mulch Films in Agriculture—A Review of History, Problems and Current Trends

Preparation of bacterial cellulose film from rotten fruits for mulching film application

Efficient and cost-effective fluorine recovery from liquid-phase wet-process phosphoric acid via two-step precipitation method

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