Sago Starch-Based Bioplastics Laboratory Screening Plant

The **Sago Starch-based Bioplastics Laboratory Screening Plant** is a specialized R&D facility designed to pioneer sustainable material solutions using renewable agricultural feedstocks. Sago starch, extracted from the sago palm, serves as an ideal base for biopolymers due to its high amylose content and excellent film-forming properties. This laboratory-scale plant enables precise screening of bioplastic formulations, allowing researchers to optimize the blending of starch with biodegradable polymers, plasticizers, and functional additives.

The facility features modular units for starch modification, high-shear mixing, and pilot-scale extrusion or film casting. It is engineered to evaluate critical parameters such as mechanical strength, thermal stability, and biodegradability under strictly controlled conditions. By bridging the gap between bench-top experiments and industrial-scale production, this screening plant facilitates the rapid development of eco-friendly packaging, agricultural films, and single-use items. It provides a versatile platform for innovation in the circular economy, reducing reliance on fossil-fuel-based plastics while maximizing the value of regional sago resources.