Making Bioplastic from Orange Peel - REMIX EL BARRIO
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- 🍊Squeeze The Orange, making bioplastics from orange peels
Squeeze The Orange is a project by Susana Jurado, Elisenda Jaquemot and Nuria Bonet, created in response to the open call, Remix el Barrio, by SISCODE - El Barri Circular, to reimagine what is possible to make with locally produced food waste. Susana, Elisenda and Nuria used orange peel to create a new bioplastic textile which could be used in a similar application to leather. This recipe is easy to follow and with the right ingredients and equipment can be done in your home kitchen!
✍️Ingredients:
20g wool fiber
5L water
120g orange peel
Calcium Chloride
125g sodium alginate
421g glycerin
56g coconut oil
✍️Equipment:
Strainer
Scale
Spatula
Shredder
Scissors
Frame
Cooking pot
Funnel
SISCODE is an EU research project consisting of 10 labs and makerspaces across Europe - ‘El Barri Circular’ being the pilot of Fab Lab Barcelona. Remix El Barrio, an initiative from El Barri Circular, looks to understand how we might reimagine food waste in our local neighbourhood of Poblenou. This highlighted recipe is one of nine featured during an exhibition of designers and makers transforming food waste into new biomaterials. At Fab Lab Barcelona, our research areas look to further explore the role of maker spaces in creating a more circular economy - thinking global, acting local.
👀Check our some of our related research and education programs below.
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👉Biomaterials 101 Blog Post: fablabbcn.org/...
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More tutorials please! :D this is very useful
Amazing technique, wish we could have this made into handbags x
Thanks for sharing this and help us to make a better future
love this technique. is this waterproof? can we launder the fabric?
try to make small samples in the beginning , to test the recipe and to modify it according to what you need. I do not recommend to try to make a big amount because ingredients vary from one place to another
Is this waterproof??
@narktect Can I replace the sodium alginate with agar agar powder or xanthan gum? Has anyone done any testing and got the same result?
@@ailtonpereira5818 sorry for the late reply ! ! yes , you can use agar agar or xantham gum, just that its a different recipe and they have some difference in the properties.! in the same account of fab lab bcn i have another recipe using agar! hope its not too late!!
Perfectooo
Wow. Amazing idea. Thanks 🙏🙏🙏
Oh very cool
Please tell me the amount of calcium chloride required for this recipe, the amount you used does not appear. Thank you so much, beautiful experience
10% , with is 10gr in 100 ml
BEAUTIFUL !
Good day! I just wanna ask what is the measurement of the frame that you used, we need it for our research project, thank you.
It is 1 meter for 1 meter. but we recommend starting with smaller frames to make the tests and then go big scale
hiii ohh thanks! I have a question...
Why use Coconut oil? what property does it give?? if someone have idea... Thanks
actually the recipe should not be with coconut oil. its better with just glycerine
If we leave the mixture in the cold for 2 hours, will we have the same result as if we leave it overnight ? In addition, why do you use coconut oil and calcium chloride Into the mixture ?
I'm not English so sorry for the mistakes
actually i do not use coconut oil anymore, i only use glycerin. yes, you can leave it less time
@@narktect may I know what material is it that used below the frame? Also, does the leather produced tear easily? Is it durable? How do you prevent it from being moldy? 😅
@@milieu125 i use a fabric with texture. it can be jeans or canvas. the leather does not tear easily because we reinforce it with fiber. without fiber, it tears. it is very durable. it will not become moldy if you accelerate the drying process.
How is this anything more than several fillers being added to calcium alginate?
The orange peel doesn't add any particular property to the calcium alginate.
And how does this solve the issue of calcium alginate's hygroscopic properties? It may not be soluble in water but it'll surely absorb it and go soft as soon as a rain hits it.
I fail to see its benefits in clothing.
I think since it contain celulloce, that make hidrogen bonding to make it more durable....???
Or at least it gave a cool collor since fashion is all about the look..haahah
Pectin and color I guess.
What white cloth is used in the frame?
We are using a synthetic dense " canvas " like textured fabric. try to make small samples in the beginning , to test the recipe and to modify it according to what you need. I do not recommend to try to make a big amount because ingredients vary from one place to another
Hola , quería saber cómo evitan la formación de hongos negros. Gracias
Can you use agar agar instead of sodium alginate? And do you still have to follow the procedure without heating the agar agar?
Well, its not vegan if it has wool fibers in it.
Can i not use orange peel and get a same result
orange peel is a filler, you can replace it with other dry matter ( i have made versions with coffee waste, avocado powder e.t.c. if you do not use orange peels, you will not have any color
you dehydrate orange peel first, then grind it and then put it in water. Is it possible to skip the dehydration step and just blend it fresh?
The orange peel doesn't seem to actually serve any purpose so, I don't think it matters.
I have a question.. is it possible to use this method for other type of items? i mean instead of clothing fabric objects so instead of using a frame.. using a mold for said object?
yes, we actually made some bio-dildo !! it is challenging though because the 3d shape contained in a mold keeps the moisture and what is needed is to dry as fast as possible. for mold i use gelatine with dried food waste or you can even use the pine resin recipe * its in the same series in the fab lab bcn account
you would have a problem with a closed mold if you are not able to air dry it. but yes, we have done 3d objects as well
Pretty cool!
What type of glycerin can we use? I don't know what to buy please help me 😭
What happens to the wool?? Does it dissolve? If it does not how will it spread to other parts when you put it in the frame. Can you cut the wool into tiny parts for it to spread to the entire frame??
what kind of alginate?
What is the purpose of calcium chloride to spray on that layer
it is making the spherification reaction. you can see it in molecular gastronomy!
why is wool added? is it resistant as a fabric or breaks when stretched?
because you can then sew it! check more about it here: ua-cam.com/video/VPUX7nRlYAU/v-deo.html
@@narktect THANK YOU!
The measurements displayed do not seem to be accurate/in proportion to the actual ingredients used. It's impossible that the water in that measuring cup is 5L. The glycerin also looks less than 421g.
If you are planning to do the recipe you need to measure first your frame and calculate to total volume you need and do the math with the amounts of the recipe written. For bigger frames, you just multiply the amounts
@@narktect pleaseeeee mention the exact ratios , I need it for my thesis... I've been trying this for months but it's not successful...I need you help please 😭😭
Yes these measurements are totally incorrect. I've wasted so much of my time and money trying this
@@zairaahmed2572 have you figured out the measurements yet ?
@@zairaahmed2572 hi, have you figured out the accurate ratios yet?
What are the alternatives for Sodium Alginate?
Hello! Can the orange be replaced for watermelon rinds?
for sure! but they need to be dried beforehand!
What is the purpose of spraying calcium chloride over it
whaaaaaaat??? please show more
Hola, puedo preguntar si este material es resistente al agua? Soy artista textil y trabajo con fieltro, me encantó que incorporen vellón de lana. Gracias!
si, es resistente al agua
What kind of fabric that you used to be the base of the dough?
@satriodanup its a synthetic fabric that is does not allow the dough to pass though, like canvas
Are there any alternatives to wool fiber?
Hemp?
cotton possibly
i used cotton and it turned out perfect
@@sodapopp2093 I'm gonna try it for my thesis.. can you please tell me the exact amount of cotton you used for it?
@@sodapopp2093 Can you please tell us the exact amount of cotton that you used?
What can we use as the alternative of wool fiber?
I am really sure the wool fiber is there use as a reinforcement for the composite! you could try top with some textile waste as polyester or acrylic fibers coming from old sweaters that you can not use anymore or you dont have anything else to do with it than recycle it (insulation from and old coat also could be a good option I guess!) The magic is trying you our receipes and find wonderful solutions!
you can use other fibers as well. better if they are natural fiber, since synthetic ones do not bind with the biopolymer
Flax,hemp or cotton fiber
Does this fabric contain the fragrance of orange?
yes, you can smell orange!
@@narktect hi! is there no reason for the oranges in the recipe? does it serve no purpose?
Can i reduce the amount of water and other ingredients would still have the same measures? Would it differ?
yes, you need to make the math, if you are casting a small bioplastic you need to calculate the volume you need and adapt the quantities accordingly
Can i know how long it’s take for the dehydration
i normally accelerate the drying process either by using a dehydrator or ventilators. so 24 hours
Is it effective?
Also can we expose it in the sun to dry it out ?
yes! sun and wind!
What is the purpose of coconut oil?
i actually took out the coconut oil from the recipe and made it will a little bit more glycerin. the coconut oil is just adding more flexibility, same as the glycerin, but the glycerin is better
Can I replace the sodium alginate with agar agar powder or xanthan gum? Has anyone done any testing and got the same result?
Yes, but agar agar has lower melting point, xanthan gum is not so waterproof. the quantities also will not be the same, so you need to make some small scale tests.
Hi, may I ask the required temperature and hour for the end product to dry if I put it in an oven? ASAP
50 celcius degrees with air ventilation is fine
Hi can I replace Orange with coffee grounds
yes BUT try to make small samples in the beginning , to test the recipe and to modify it according to what you need. I do not recommend to try to make a big amount because ingredients vary from one place to another
Can you send me link from where we can buy frame for making this cloth
do you mean the pattern?
@@narktect I want to known you dried this leather on which thing. I see in vedio you have a wooden frame with white net do from where I can buy this thing please send me link
@@shivamsinghbais8806 it is a normal fabric that is like canvas. The frames are made DIY, by using a staple gun and fixing a thick and almost waterproof fabric on them
Hello, I would like to know what is the dimension of the frame that you use please? And the other question is in what way can the calcium chloride be replaced? (Does this serve to absorb moisture and make it more glossy?). Thanks for sharing
hi have you done this yet? i have just tried to make it and mine went moldy i wonder if you had the same thing happen?
Hi, I did it last week but the drying process is still very slow: You can buy some motifs. First, I have not used calcium chloride and I think it is necessary since its property is to absorb moisture and at the same time classify the material. The second thing that happened to me is that I use a completely closed frame, and you need to use a frame that has a breathable fabric underneath so the material can evaporate water faster and dry. Then, because of the mold, I suggest covering the material with a cloth to prevent bacteria from entering and contaminating it. Greetings I hope you serve yourself the advice
@@matiasortega1403 Hi Matias, did the final product last long? or does it just decompose with time, and is it water resistant too? Thank you!
@@michelenewman430 I wonder if you can use clove oil to stop the mould? The same issue can happen with slow-drying pape mache mediums (or even just regular clay can go mouldy) and I've had success with clove oil in the paper mache.
@@karenwilde8575 dear Karen, of course you can add clove, cinammon, rosemary essential oil both for the smell and for moulding , bit in general it is necessary to accelerate the drying process either in a heat drier or with ventilators! Hope it helps
can cotton be used instead of wool?
yes, but make sure to accelerate the drying process with ventilators
Can I replace wool fiber with polyester fiber?
i would not recommend it. firstly it is not coherent to create a composite with biopolymer and synthetic, it is worse than having just synthetic and secondly the polyesther will not stick with the alginate. they will split.
if you want to work with recycling polyester fiber, think of heating, melting and shaping them to objects. similarly done with precious plastic project
Necesita cocción?
can you substitute the wool for anything?
yes, with any natural fiber
@fablabbarcelona what kind of frame is it and what is the cloth used in it? Is there a substitute I can use if I cant get the exact frame?
whats the purpose of spraying calcium chloride?
waterproofing
@@narktect isnt calcium chloride hygroscopic, which means it absorbs moisture? how does that help to waterproof?
is this biodegradable under normal conditions? or only like PLA is technically biodegradable in nieche conditions?
it is compostable yes
Hola, cuánto tiempo dura este material? O con el tiempo se degrada?
es como cuero. dura pero es biodegradable
is that possible to replace the wool fiber by cotton
yes, just that cotton is a lot more water absorbent so you need to accelerate the drying process
@@narktect what about silk cocoon?
Hi, can I ask if this can also be done with banana peels and banana pseudo stem?
yes, but they need to be dry to be mixed in the mix
Hello Jannica, for banana peels recipes check here class.textile-academy.org/2022/elsa-gil/assignments/06.%20BioFabricating%20Materials/
@@narktect hi! can i ask if the coconut oil is a cooking coconut oil or a virgin coconut oil?
@@rxcxmxx personally I use olive oil, in this recipe it is made with coconut oil ( it does not need to be good quality) but I find it less strong. Also> try to make small samples in the beginning , to test the recipe and to modify it according to what you need. I do not recommend to try to make a big amount because ingredients vary from one place to another
@@narktect Thank you so much!!
Is the water 5 Liters or 1 Liter? Based on the video
5 liters for making the big frame. if you plan to test the recipe in a smaller frame you need to make the division and calculate correctly how much you need
@@narktect but these measurements are exact and perfect in order to make bio plastic successful, right?
@@elaizajeandelmundo7374 you should not make at once such big quantities. you should calculate and first make small samples to make your own recipe variation since sodium alginates vary from country to country. start small.
Hello, I used the calcium solution before and after a large piece of plastic,bsince the smaller ones have been successful, and I found the plastic to have produced a lot of mold.. I checked the calcium solution and I saw black flakes inside, which I guess meant it was expired. Do you think it was moldy because of the calcium or the room conditions? Such as kitchen cooking vapor etc..?
dear Carla, if you have mold, i would suggest to accelerate the drying process by using ventilators or a dehydrator. mold appears when moisture stays long on the material.
@@narktect thanks for you answer. Yes I did a better research and I bought the fans. Thank you 💕
@@narktect hello, I have a couple of questions, is it ok to use olive oil instead of coconut oil ? And cotton fiber instead of wool ? And also maybe a hairdryer or put in an open oven to dehydrate it ?
@@divyapatil7168 actually its better to use olive oil. And you can of course use cotton fibers. just > the most important thing is to accelerate as much as you can the drying process. i use 2 ventilators that blow over the big bioleather i make. also , i prefer to pour the material and afterwards insert the fibers, as i show it in this video > ua-cam.com/video/VPUX7nRlYAU/v-deo.html&ab_channel=KirstenDirksen
@@narktect great, thank you so much.
Hello can I use fabric made from banana stem instead of wool?
yes!
Do we need to cover it when we are going to put it in the fridge?
yes, its better to cover it so that it does not get contaminated
I have alot of ovacado pulp after extracting oil and it's stressing me. Can it be used ?
yes, try to dehydrate/dry it first and make powder out of it ! then you can add it as a filler to the biomaterials
@@narktect Thanks, how can i reach you ?
@@barnicegathoni we teach at Fabricademy, textile and technology academy, you can contact us there
@@narktect Hello can I use watermelon rinds?
@fablabbarcelona What kind of frame is is it? Is it just a normal picture frame?
yes
does the coconut oil used in here is a cooking oil? please answer ASAP
try to make small samples in the beginning , to test the recipe and to modify it according to what you need. I do not recommend to try to make a big amount because ingredients vary from one place to another
@@narktect Hi! does the 120g is the powdered orange peel or not?
@@rxcxmxx yes, but please make small samples first.
@@anastasiapistofidou4078 yes
@@anastasiapistofidou4078 Hello again! may I ask what is the purpose of the wool fiber?
Orange peel 120g when it dehydrated or before dehydrated
always dehydrated
Technically is it leather or plastic?
its a biopolymer based on algae
will it feel very oily？
I did the experiment but my touch is very greasy. how to eliminate the greasy?
you can use less glycerin
Are these quantities according to 5 liters of water? All my experiments are getting failed...please help me.
hi! i just started doing this for my thesis and my mixture just seemed fine to be made as bio plastic
@@elaizajeandelmundo7374 can you pls guide me? I'm badly stuck😭
@@elaizajeandelmundo7374 what were the quantities you used?
same quantities of all
@@elaizajeandelmundo7374 how was you experiment? For how long did you heat it?
Whats the purpose of the orange peels? What are its significance?
its a filler, a color giver and a smell sense!
@@narktect is there other significant effect? I'm doing a study about this. i made one and after 2 weeks it started molding
@@princessazula5045 i believe that Molding occured because the material did not dry fast or because the environment is humid. You must use ventilators or dehydrator to accelerate the drying process. It should dry within 24 hours. once dry, mold will not occur😀
How can I get calcium chloride?
How long it's can stayed??
for years!
Can we do the same with banana peels?
you need to dry the banana peels and then shred them!
Hi, what percentage of calcium chloride is used to cure the biomaterial?
10%
What is the reason for adding alginic acid?
I don't know
ilang hours yng dehydrate?
Can I do the same process on cactus tree materials
You would need to dehydrate the cactus tree material before adding it to the mix!
Hello, may i ask what's the purpose of putting it in a frame? Like can't i just put it in any flat container? Please reply immediately, i need this for our research. Thank you!
Andd i have concerns about how the product turned out because after i tried to make it and dry it in the sun, then rain came and it got super wet because i forgot i was drying it in the sun, and it got MELTED EVEN THOUGH it looks already dried? (not really really really really dried) please help me i really need this for our research...
and is the wool fiber the fiber that is put inside the pillow? Or it's not or different? Because that's what i used and it doesn't look like the one in your video after I made it..
I followed all of the ingredients except the sodium alginate (i used agar agar powder) and the one thing im asking which is the wool fiber, im not sure if it is wool fiber because my group members are the one who bought it and they said it's the one that is being put in the pillow so i don't know if it's correct but im really doubting because the texture after you put the wool fiber with the liquid absolutely doesn't look the same to ours.
Please @FabLabBarcelona @Narktect reply i really really really need it for our research product 😭😭
And may i ask how did you dry it?
Can you suggest alternate for calcium alginate
its sodium alginate. and if you want to use something similar, you can use agar agar
Whats the difference if i use agar agar? Should it still be on the same grams?
Hi whats the height amd width of the frame thats used in here?
its 1 by 1 meter. the height is 25 mm but you pour 5 mm
Whats the shredder that you are using please
its a shredder for wheat and grains!
But what is the material of the frame and the surface underneath?
i use a canvas fabric that has some texture
How are we supposed to dry it from both sides didn’t get that part please explain.
you need to put ventilators blowing towards it and better place it on a perforated table to breath from underneath
What is the dimension of the mold?
we recommend to start with small samples before going big scale. this is 1 meter by meter
Which type of frame wil required
a frame with fabric
What is the size of the frame?
its is 1 meter by 1 meter, but if you are trying for the first time, better to make a small frame, less material until you have a stable and nice recipe
what can i replace for sodium alginate?
if i use agar agar, how many grams should it be and should i heat it?
Can we use bicarbonate sodium then sodium Alginate
no, sodium alginate is algae, you can use agar agar instead
is that an alternative for soduim alginate?
@@narktect heyy that can be used as substitution for soduim alginate?
@@narktect If we use agar agar powder, would the procedure and amount still be the same?
@@VincePogi-xs3tq you can use agar agar instead of sodium alginate. in that case you can check the tutorial >making bioplastics from avocado dye and agar
what's the material used for the frame ?
wood
@@narktect and the white part where you pour the mix?
@@izaro4792 its a white canvas fabric, like the one you use for painting.
I've tried to make but easily torn, is there a solution?
did you add fibers
?
how long will it take for the moisture to evaporate ?
you need to accelerate the drying process as much as you can. place some ventilators blowing air on the biomaterial.
@narktect thank you for the response. I have been sun drying it for two days and there is a greasy liquid coming out of it. Will this issue not happen once it's completely dried ? If not then can you suggest how should I make sure it doesn't appear ?
@@Looplovebyjessica i think that it is the "oil" of the oranges that is coming out. if it looks like oil, then you can start shredding them. in general, the smaller pieces you cut them in advance the faster they will dry
@narktect The fabric seems dry when I place it under sun but once I keep it inside room , the liquid starts coming out of it . Can this be glycerine coming out
@@Looplovebyjessica ok, now I understand what you mean. So, the liquid iS actually the moisture of the room. The calcium chloride has humidity absorbing properties and it is absorbing the moisture of the room
This is waterproof or not?m
yes, similar to leather. once you have it reinforced with fibers it is quite robust.
@narktect how can I made a 10% calcium chloride solution?
you put 10grams of calcium chloride in 100ml of water and mix them , put them in the sprayer bottle and spray
@@narktect where can I get calcium chloride? Is it available in pharmacies or anywhere else?
@@narktect can I also use an oven instead for dehydrating the peels? If not what should be the other way to do it? I don't have any dehydrator.
@@narktect is it calcium chloride flakes or calcium chloride powder?
@@narktect only available here is calcium chloride food grade is that okay?
Is this hydrophobic?
Nope
What is the durability of this fabric? And is it waterproof?
yes, it is waterproof! it is like leather but it is not so robust.
yes, it is waterproof but not like plastic. more like leather. and it is quite robust once you have it reinforced with fibers
@@narktect hello ive seen you alot on the comment section replying to people with answers. and so i have thought maybe you could help me out too..
what was the exact measurement that is used for the calcium chloride?
and how does the sodium alginate and calcium chloride helps with the production of bioplastic? ive searched this one on google but it seems i was only given broad answers that i couldnt understand.. thanks in advance! have a nice day
@@narktect is that why they used wool?
@@carlapalazzo3943 cause if you want to have a robust material that can be sewn afterwards as a textile you need to reinforce it with fibers. you can use different types of fibers. have a closer look at the process here: ua-cam.com/video/VPUX7nRlYAU/v-deo.html
Any replacement of wool fibre?
Flax,hemp or cotton would probably work fine
@@nsjhdhdhdbhsudgvdydb7751 thank you very much. Can we use polyester fibre?
Not getting sodium alginate and calcium chloride.....any replacement of both?
@@arpitashah3340 im not sure polyester would work, you can skip using calcium chloride you need sodium alginate though.
@@nsjhdhdhdbhsudgvdydb7751 not getting sodium alginate....agar agar will work instead of it?
What size of the frame
its 1 by 1
@@narktect I mean size of frame like centimeter or can you explain 1 by 1 more than please (I tried to determine the rough size of the mold. According to the ingredients in the clip Size approximately 60x60 cm. Is it possible?)
Quin contingut més interessant, llàstima que sigui en anglès, m'aniria tant bé per a les classes de català...
Tutor dek
Ok but is it edible 🤭. It looks like fruit rolls
it could be but in has wool inside !
How much time did you dehydrate the orange peel in the microwave?
An initial 7 minutes + an additional 5-7 minutes on the defrost setting should be enough. It depends on your microwave of course. :)
Can you do it in oven or just sun dry it?