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PBAT /Tamarind Kernel Powder Blown Films: Sustainable Alternative for Mulch Film Applications

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Preethi, Rokalla, Amrutha, N. R., Keshava Murthy, P. S., Reddy, Jeevan Prasad·2026·Polymers for Advanced Technologies
DOI 10.1002/pat.70728
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The development of biodegradable mulch films is critical to advancing sustainable agricultural practices. This study presents novel bioplastic films derived from poly (butylene adipate‐co‐terephthalate) (PBAT) and tamarind kernel powder (TKP) with a plasticizer (5 wt%), fabricated via blown‐film extrusion. TKP is rich in xyloglucan, a structurally complex hemi‐cellulosic polysaccharide that imparts inherent film‐forming ability and significantly enhances the physicochemical and functional properties of the developed films. FTIR and SEM analyses confirmed the compatibility and morphological integration between the hydrophilic TKP and the semi‐aromatic PBAT matrix. Mechanical testing revealed that TKP incorporation enhanced the tensile modulus. The thermal stability of PBAT‐based films improved with TKP incorporation, accompanied by a reduction in melt flow index, indicating increased melt viscosity arising from enhanced intermolecular interactions and restricted chain mobility within the biopolymer matrix. The PBAT/TKP30 films exhibited elevated antioxidant activity (26.049 ± 0.056), attributed to TKP's polyphenolic content. A mulching study revealed that degradation occurred within 65 days, accompanied by increased macronutrient levels due to TKP's inherent protein and mineral content. These findings underscore the multifunctional potential of PBAT/TKP films as effective, carbohydrate‐based mulch materials, offering dual benefits of biodegradability and soil enrichment.

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Authors
Preethi, R., Amrutha, N. R., Keshava Murthy, P. S., & Reddy, J. P.
Affiliations
  • Central Food Technological Research Institute (IN)
  • Polymer Materials Lab, Food Packaging Technology Department CSIR‐ Central Food Technological Research Institute Mysuru India
Corresponding author
Reddy, Jeevan Prasad
ORCID
Venue
Polymers for Advanced Technologies
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2026-09
Volume
37
Issue
9
ISSN
  • 1042-7147 (ISSN-L)
  • 1099-1581
DOI
10.1002/pat.70728
OpenAlex
W7211884417
Cited by
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References
77
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0.00
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
Locations
Polymers for Advanced Technologies (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • University Grants Commission (20051013458)
  • Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Materials Science › Biomaterials › biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
  • Physical Sciences › Materials Science › Biomaterials › Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Agronomy and Crop Science › Polymer-Based Agricultural Enhancements
Keywords
poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate), tamarind kernel powder, biodegradable mulch, blown film, xyloglucan, bioplastic films, plasticizers, tensile modulus, thermal stability, antioxidant activity, polyphenols, film degradation, soil nutrient enrichment, agricultural waste valorization

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