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Polyvinyl Alcohol and Powdered Guso (Eucheuma Cottonii) Enhancing

The Decomposition Rate of Bioplastic

Proponents

Princess Jesselen B. Enriquez

Jhon Paul C. Espinosa

Kheira F. Estremadura

Zaldy Jade S. Paunillan

Angeilou T. Ramia

Anton Felipe P. Salas

Christian Amel Q. Salcedo

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in Research II

General Santos City National High School

Calumpang, General Santos City

S.Y. 2021- 2022

Pelmar B. Fernandez
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Research Adviser

Table of Contents

Cover Page …………………………………………………………………………… i

Title Page …………………………………………………………………………….. ii

Table of Contents …………………………………………………………………… iii

Chapter I - The Problem and Its Setting

Background of the Study ...………………………………………………….. 1

Statement of the Problem …………………………………………………… 2

Hypotheses …………………………………………………………………… 3

Significance of the Study ……………………………………………………. 4

Scope and Limitations ………………………………………………...…….. 5

Definition of Terms …………………………………………………………… 6

Chapter II - Review of Related Literature

Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) …………………………………………………….. 10

Eucheuma Cottonii (Guso) …………………………………………………. 11

Glycerol ………………………………………………………………………. 11

Potassium Hydroxide …………………………………………………... 12

Bioplastic ……………………………………………………………………… 12

Plastic Pollution ………………………………………………………………. 13

Thermogravimetric Analyzer ………………………………………………… 13

Soil Burial (Degradation Method) …………………………………………… 14

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Compression Molding (Method) …………………………………………….. 15

Grinding ………………………………………………………………………. 15

Chapter III - Methodology

Research Site Location and Duration …………………………………….. 16

Research Design ……………………………………………………………. 16

Procedure Flow Chart ………………………………………………………. 17

Materials and Experimentation …………………………………………….. 18

Experimentation and General Procedure …………………………………. 19

Collection and Preparation of PVA ………………………………………… 19

Collection and Preparation of Guso ……………………………………….. 19

Plant Identification …………………………………………………………… 19

Application of Ground Guso ………………………………………………… 19

Oven Drying …………………………………………………………………... 20

Thermogravimetric Analysis ………………………………………………… 20

Soil Burial ……………………………………………………………………… 20

Analytical Balance ……………………………………………………………. 20

Data Gathering ……………………………………………………………….. 20

Disposal ……………………………………………………………………….. 20

Bibliography ………………………………………………………………………… 21