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    This document proposes a study to compare the effectiveness of cassava starch and cornstarch for making bioplastics. Three senior high school students from the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics strand will conduct the study. They will create bioplastics from both materials and test their solubility, durability, and strength in tap water and stagnant water. The students will determine which material creates a more effective bioplastic according to biologists. They have developed a timeline, budget, and methodology matrix for carrying out the study from August to November. The study aims to identify a better bioplastic material to help address the global plastic pollution problem.

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    This document proposes a study to compare the effectiveness of cassava starch and cornstarch for making bioplastics. Three senior high school students from the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics strand will conduct the study. They will create bioplastics from both materials and test their solubility, durability, and strength in tap water and stagnant water. The students will determine which material creates a more effective bioplastic according to biologists. They have developed a timeline, budget, and methodology matrix for carrying out the study from August to November. The study aims to identify a better bioplastic material to help address the global plastic pollution problem.

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    This document proposes a study to compare the effectiveness of cassava starch and cornstarch for making bioplastics. Three senior high school students from the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics strand will conduct the study. They will create bioplastics from both materials and test their solubility, durability, and strength in tap water and stagnant water. The students will determine which material creates a more effective bioplastic according to biologists. They have developed a timeline, budget, and methodology matrix for carrying out the study from August to November. The study aims to identify a better bioplastic material to help address the global plastic pollution problem.

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    Research Proposal

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    Angelica Janoy
    This document proposes a study to compare the effectiveness of cassava starch and cornstarch for making bioplastics. Three senior high school students from the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics strand will conduct the study. They will create bioplastics from both materials and test their solubility, durability, and strength in tap water and stagnant water. The students will determine which material creates a more effective bioplastic according to biologists. They have developed a timeline, budget, and methodology matrix for carrying out the study from August to November. The study aims to identify a better bioplastic material to help address the global plastic pollution problem.

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    A.

    Title of the Proposed Research Study

    The Better Material for Making Bio Plastic and their efficiency.

    B. Eligibility of the Proponents

    Proponent Department Field of Specialization Status/ Rank

    Angelica P. Janoy Senior High School Science, Technology, Student


    Engineering and
    Mathematics (STEM)

    Senior High School Science, Technology, Student


    Engineering and
    Irvin Balagtas Mathematics (STEM)

    Senior High School Science, Technology, Student


    Engineering and
    Mathematics (STEM)

    Mark Anjhelo Garcia


    C. Rationale of the Study

    Polyethylene or also known as Plastic is one of the versatile product in the 21st century for
    packaging products. According to Parker (2018), More than 6.9 Billion of tons of plastics are collected
    each year and it accumulates in our ocean and there are many species that are suffering from excessive
    waste of plastic. Bio-plastics are made from the starch of cassava or corn and it is a better alternative
    than polyethylene based plastics because it is easy to decompose and dissolve in water. According
    to Woodford (2019), the bio plastic is better and effective when it is easy to dissolve in water and
    decompose. According to Goodall (2011), bio plastics can provide excellent biodegradability, helping the
    world deal with the increasing problems of litter, particularly in the world’s rivers and seas. Durable
    plant-based bio plastics can also be recycled as well as their conventional equivalents, assisting the
    growth of a more sustainable world economy. This study was conducted to investigate what is the
    better material in making bio-plastics if it is cassava starch or corn starch. Moreover, this study aimed to
    compare their results by conducting an experiment that involves the different types of water where
    most of the people throw their plastic waste. According to Goodall (2011), bio plastics can provide
    excellent biodegradability, helping the world deal with the increasing problems of litter, particularly in
    the world’s rivers and seas. Durable plant-based bio plastics can also be recycled as well as their
    conventional equivalents, assisting the growth of a more sustainable environment.

    D. Statement of the Problem

    The study is intended to determine the differences of the two material (Cassava Starch and
    Cornstarch) in making an effective bio plastic that is easy to dissolve and decompose. Furthermore,
    the study will seek to answer the following problems:

    1.What is the level of effectiveness of the different water setups of the cornstarch and cassava starch
    bio plastic in terms of:

    1.1 Solubility

    a) Ph level

    b) Pressure

    c)Temperature

    d)Stirring

    e) Polarity

    1.2 Durability

    a)Temperature
    b)Flexibility

    c)Tensile Strength

    2. Is there any significant difference in the different water setups of the cornstarch and cassava starch
    based bioplastic in terms of:

    2.1 Tap water

    2.2 Stagnant water

    3.What is the preferred bioplastic material according to the biologists respondents?

    E. Significance of the Study

    a. Government

    b. Department of Environment and Natural Resources

    . c. Consumers

    e. Future researchers

    F. Time Table

    Activities August September October November

    Proposal of the
    research

    Collection of related
    literature

    Introduction

    Methodology

    Product testing/
    collection of data

    Analyze and
    interpret data

    Results and
    discussion

    Summary, conclusion
    and
    recommendation

    Final defense

    Edit and Submission


    of Final Paper

    G. Budgetary Requirement

    Proposed Budget: Php. 1,860.50

    Budgetary Requirement for Product and Research

    Variety of Expenses Quantity Amount (Php) %

    1.Ingredients

    ( Bio-Plastic)

    -Cornstarch 10 Packs 100.00 7.50

    - Cassava starch 10 Packs 150.00 9.60

    - Glycerol 1 bottle (100 mL) 150.00 9.60

    - Purified Water 200 mL 150.00 9.60

    -Vinegar 100mL 79.50 2.50


    2. Production Expenses

    (Experiment Materials)

    -Beaker 4 pcs 195.00 10.00

    -Tap water/Stagnant Water - - 0.00

    -Litmus Paper 1 pack 133.00 9.76

    -Cooking Thermometer 1pc 103.00 8.78

    3. Maintenance and
    Operating Cost
    - Transportation 400.00 13.50
    - Printing of Research paper
    300.00 11.50

    - Soft-Bound 100.00 7.66

    Estimated Total (Php) 1,860.50 100.00

    H. Bibliography (Place bibliography)

    REFERENCES

    1. (2017). What are bioplastics? Retrieved from


    https://www.activesustainability.com/environment/what-are-bioplastics/

    2. Arikan, E. B., & Ozsoy, H. D. (2015). A Review: Investigation of Bioplastics. Journal of Civil
    Engineering and Architecture, 9(2). doi: 10.17265/1934-7359/2015.02.007
    3. Bellis, M. (2019, May 25). The History of Plastics From Photographic Film to Polyester Suits.
    Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-plastics-1992322

    4. Bradford, A. (2017, October 14). What Is a Polymer? Retrieved from


    https://www.livescience.com/60682-polymers.html

    5. Cho, R. (2018, November 20). The Truth About Bioplastics. Retrieved from
    https://blogs.ei.columbia.edu/2017/12/13/the-truth-about-bioplastics/

    6. Craig Freudenrich, P. D. (2018, June 28). How Plastics Work. Retrieved from
    https://science.howstuffworks.com/plastic1.htm

    7. Glazner, E. (2015, December 10). Plastic Pollution Coalition. Retrieved from


    https://www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org/

    8. Foundation, C. K.-12. (2018). 12 Foundation. Retrieved from https://www.ck12.org/book/CK-12-


    Chemistry-Second-Edition/r18/section/17.4/

    9. Johnson, T. (2019, July 17). Just How Important Is Plastic? Retrieved from
    https://www.thoughtco.com/uses-of-plastics-820359

    10. Knight, L. (2014, May 17). A brief history of plastics, natural and synthetic. Retrieved from
    https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-27442625

    11. Mike Wright; Ashley Kirk; Mark Molloy; Emma Mills. (2018, January 10). The stark truth about
    how long your plastic footprint will last on the planet . Retrieved from
    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/01/10/stark-truth-long-plastic-footprint-will-last-
    planet/

    12. Ochi, S. (2011). Durability of Starch Based Biodegradable Plastics Reinforced with Manila Hemp
    Fibers. Materials, 4(3), 457–468. doi: 10.3390/ma4030457

    13. Subido, L. K. (2019, March 8). Filipinos Throw Out Over 163 Million Sachets and 93 Million Plastic
    Bags Each Day. Retrieved from https://www.esquiremag.ph/life/health-and-fitness/philippines-
    plastic-pollution-statistics-a00288-20190308

    14. Szaky, T. (2015, January 20). Why Durable Bioplastics, Not Biodegradable, May Be the Answer.
    Retrieved from https://sustainablebrands.com/read/chemistry-materials-packaging/why-
    durable-bioplastics-not-biodegradable-may-be-the-answer

    I. Curriculum Vitae

    Irvin Ross J. Balagtas. A Grade 12 student from St. Philip from the Science, Technology,
    Engineering and Mathematics Strand with major subjects in Chemistry, Physics, General Biology and
    Basic Calculus He attended the Robotics Bridging Program (2019) at the Colegio de San Juan de Letran
    Calamba.

    Mark Anjhelo S. Garcia. A Grade 12 student from St. Philip from the Science, Technology,
    Engineering, and Mathematics Strand with a major subject in Basic Calculus, General Chemistry, General
    Biology, General Physics. He attended Robotics Bridging Program (2019) at the Colegio de San Juan de
    Letran-Calamba, School Writer (2017-2018) at the Southill Montesorri School Inc.Officer of Student Body
    Organization at the Southill Montesorri School Inc., Member of Boy Scout of the Philippine's (2016-2018)

    Angelica P. Janoy. A Grade 12 student from St. Philip from the Science, Technology, Engineering
    and Mathematics Strand with major subjects in Chemistry, Physics, General Biology and Basic Calculus
    She attended the Robotics Bridging Program (2019) at the Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Calamba.
    Officer of Letran Royal Society of Science at Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Calamba.
    J. Matrix of Methodology (See attached matrix methodology)

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