Valorization of banana peel and pulp waste as filler in PLA/PBAT biocomposites: Interfacial enhancement via maleic anhydride compatibilization

Ni Ketut Adnya Anjani, Efri Mardawati, Rossy Choerun Nissa, Mecca Wirayudha Alrasyid, Yeyen Nurhamiyah, Department of Agro-Industrial Technology, Faculty of Agro-Industrial Technology, Universitas Padjadjaran, Research Collaboration Center for Biomass and Biorefinery Between BRIN and Universitas Padjadjaran, Research Center for Biomass and Bioproducts, National Research and Innovation Agency , Department of Food Technology, Universitas Pasundan

Journal of Composite Materials

Published online on May 21, 2026

Abstract

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This study investigated banana fruit waste as a filler in biodegradable biocomposites based on polylactic acid (PLA) and poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT). Two filler types, pure banana peel powder (PBP) and mixed banana biomass powder ...