DESIGN AND EVALUATION OF PHYSIO-MECHANICAL, THERMAL, AND BIODEGRADABILITY PROPERTIES OF BIOBOXES FOR SUSTAINABLE DOMESTIC FOOD STORAGE

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dc.contributor.authorMWESIGWA SIMEON
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-03T06:37:25Z
dc.date.available2026-06-03T06:37:25Z
dc.date.issued2026-06-03
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dc.description.abstractThis study aimed to design and evaluated biodegradable bio-boxes using locally available materials for sustainable domestic food storage in Uganda. The research investigated physio mechanical properties, thermal performance, and biodegradability of the fabricated bio-boxes. Materials such as cassava starch, banana fibers, and paper pulp were used to produce bio-boxes. Mechanical tests showed moderate tensile strength suitable for domestic use, while thermal analysis revealed low thermal conductivity, indicating good insulation properties. Biodegradability tests demonstrated decomposition within 4–8 weeks under soil burial conditions. The study aligns with Uganda’s environmental policies, including the National Environment Act (2019), promoting sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging. The findings confirm that bio-boxes are a viable ecofriendly solution for reducing plastic waste in domestic food storage.
dc.identifier.urihttps://bdears.busitema.ac.ug/handle/123456789/4494
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherBUSITEMA UNIVERSITY
dc.titleDESIGN AND EVALUATION OF PHYSIO-MECHANICAL, THERMAL, AND BIODEGRADABILITY PROPERTIES OF BIOBOXES FOR SUSTAINABLE DOMESTIC FOOD STORAGE
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