Influence of pH and protein concentration on the development of myofibrillar protein-based biodegradable film from Basa (Pangasius bocourti) fish waste
Prashant K. Mishra, Mohd Danish, Vivekanand Kumar, Aarti S. Kakatkar, Raj Kamal Gautam, Suchandra Chatterjee · 2026
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Description
Fish processing throws away protein that could replace plastic. Prashant Mishra and five co-authors turn waste from Basa fish into a biodegradable film, using its muscle protein at three concentrations and under two acidity conditions. They measured each film's strength, stretch, water resistance, and color.
The winner used one percent protein at strongly acidic pH: it had the highest tensile strength, the lowest tendency to dissolve in water, and yellowed least in storage. Acid-made films also showed stronger internal bonding and smoother surfaces than alkaline ones. The authors show systematically how acidity and protein dose set a film's mechanical and barrier properties. They present the work as a double win, valuing fish waste while engineering packaging that breaks down.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Prashant K. Mishra, Mohd Danish, Vivekanand Kumar, Aarti S. Kakatkar, Raj Kamal Gautam, Suchandra Chatterjee |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 34 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |