Lorenz Inri Banabatac

Mr. Lorenz Inri Banabatac

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 August 2025 in Biodegradation
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JVJasmine Cofreros Velo
Jasmine Cofreros Velo
CCChristopher Marlowe Caipang
Christopher Marlowe Caipang
ANAlbert Noblezada
Albert Noblezada
LBLorenz Inri Banabatac
Lorenz Inri Banabatac
NTNoel Peter Tan
Noel Peter Tan
VFVictor Marco Emmanuel Ferriols
Victor Marco Emmanuel Ferriols

26 January 2026 in Polymers
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Kendra Felizimarie Peñol MagsicoKendra Felizimarie Peñol Magsico
Kendra Felizimarie Peñol Magsico
LBLorenz Inri Banabatac
Lorenz Inri Banabatac
Claudine LimosClaudine Limos
Claudine Limos
NTNolan Caminian Tolosa
Nolan Caminian Tolosa
NTNoel Peter Tan
Noel Peter Tan
The environmental threat posed by small, single-use sachets sourced from 48% annual waste from excessive packaging has been assessed by investigating the development of nano-incorporated bioplastic films from the high-yield plant, maguey (Agave cantala). Maguey cellulose was acetylated (using 10 and 15 mL of acetic anhydride for 16, 24, and 32 h), successfully yielding a high of 81.34% maguey cellulose acetate (MCA). MCA was confirmed to contain acetate groups (C=O, C-H, C-O) via FT-IR and exhibited a hydrophobicity of a 121.897° contact angle. Bioplastic films were fabricated using MCA solution combined with 15% (w/w) commercial cellulose acetate (CCA)/MCA and reinforced with nanoclay (NC) at 0.5%, 1%, and 3% (w/w) concentrations. Nanomaterial incorporation generally improved properties; however, mechanical strength declined with increasing NC concentration, recording tensile strengths of 2.01 MPa, 0.89 MPa, and 0.78 MPa for the 0.5%, 1%, and 3% NC films, respectively. Conversely, the 3% NC film showed the best barrier property, with a water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) of 31.14 g/m2 h. Surface morphology confirmed NC integration (nanomaterial sizes 29.74 nm to 107.3 nm), and the 0.5% NC film displayed the smooth structure ideal for sustainable packaging. The slight increase in contact angle observed between the 0% NC (60.768°) and 0.5 NC (62.904°) films suggested limitations in NC dispersion. Overall, the findings demonstrate the potential of using regenerated maguey cellulose acetate to create nano-bioplastic films with tailored mechanical and barrier properties for sustainable packaging, though optimization of NC loading and dispersion is necessary to maximize strength.