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Star Apple Sap as a alternative Glue

Introduction
As a student, this study is important because it can be used in many ways, like art works, decorating,
and other school projects. Unlike the other glue, it is not expensive which is an important thing for
students

This study the feasibility of the Star Apple Sap as glue. Thus the white glue contains gelatin that is
made up of skin, bones and hooves of horses, pigs and cows, but the sap of the star apple is more
cheap and more sticky than the ordinary white glue because we can get its sap from it tree or in the
actual fruit of Star Apple by squashing it from its peel and it is a common fruit that you can find it
easily in the market or in farms.

Background of the Study

Star Apple (Chrysophyllum cainito) is a tropical tree of the family Sapotaceae. It is native to the
Greater Antilles and the West Indies. It has spread to the lowlands of Central America and is now is
grown throughout the tropics, including Southeast Asia.

Abstract

The study is entitled Star Apple as a alternative glue . The white glue contains gelatin that is made up
of skin, bones and hooves of horses, pigs and cows, but the sap of the star apple is more cheap and
more sticky than the ordinary white glue because we can get its sap from it tree or in the actual fruit of
Star Apple by squashing it from its peel and it is a common fruit that you can find it easily in the
market or in farms. The extract of the Star Apple (Chrysophyllum cainito) can make glue because it
contains an alkaloid, resin, resinic acid and substances that can be use as glue. The researchers
aimed at looking for an organic and natural. Ideally, the study promotes a tandem between science
and creation’s conservation.

The materials composing the solution were 10 mL of the Star Apple (Chrysophyllum cainito). The set
up was composed of experimental and control group. The experimental group was being bond by
using a specific commercial glue. On the other hand, the control group was being bond by using the
organic glue (Star Apple). Data were collected to gather relevant information. In the end of the
findings of the study, it was found out that the solution composing of 10 mL solution of Apple
(Chrysophyllum cainito) extract can bond objects in a short span of time compared with the
commercial one.

An adhesive is a material, typically liquid or semi-liquid, that adheres or bond items together.
Adhesives come from either natural or systematic sources. Nowadays, synthetic adhesive are toxic to
humans by sniffing it. It contains toxins that can pose severe risks to health. However, natural
adhesives are almost forgotten because it takes time to make and it is not practical anymore, but it
does not cause health risks toxins. In this study, researchers will make natural adhesives from two
fruits: Lanzones and Star Apple. A Lanzones (Lansium Domesticum Corr.) or maybe known as
“Langsat” is one of the most popular fruit in the country. The sap of the skin of the Lanzones is
extremely sticky, that it can be a good characteristic of glue.

The Star Apple (Chyrosophyllum Cainito) had its name derived from the star like appearance of the
core when the fruit is cut in the cross section. The tough skin surrounds a white, sweet, edible pulp in
which are fresh dessert fruit, but care should be taken remove the skin which contains unpleasant-
tasting latex. In this study, researchers will focus more on how effective are organic adhesives as an
alternate to ordinary adhesives. The purpose of this study is to determine which fruit: Lanzones or
Star Apple is a better adhesive.

Which between the extract of Lansium Domesticum Corr. (Lanzones) sap and the Chyrosophyllum
Cainito (Star Apple) sap is a better adhesive?

Star Apple Leaves as Paste

Chrysophyllum cainito is a tropical tree of the family Sapotaceae, native to the lowlands of Central
America and the West Indies. It grows rapidly and reaches 20 m in height.It has numerous common
names including cainito, caimito, star apple, golden leaf tree, abiaba,pomme de lait, estrella, and
aguay. It is also known by the synonymAchras caimito. The leaves are evergreen, alternate, simple
oval, entire, 5-15 cm long; the underside shines with a golden color when seen from a distance. The
tinyflowers are purplish white and have a sweet fragrant smell. The tree is also hermaphroditic (self-
fertile). It has round, purple-skinned fruit that is often green around the calyx, with a star pattern in the
pulp.

Sometimes there is a greenish-white variety of the fruit. The skin is rich in latex, and both it and the
rind are not edible. The flattened seeds are light brown and hard. It bears fruit year around after it
reaches about seven years of age. The fruits are delicious as a fresh dessert fruit; it is sweet and best
served chilled. The flattened seeds are light brown and hard. Infusions of the leaves have been used
against diabetes and articular rheumatism. The bark is considered a tonic and stimulant, and a bark
decoction is used as an antitussive. The fruit also exist in two colors, dark purple and greenish brown.
The purple fruit has a more dense skin and texture while the greenish brown fruit has a thin skin and
a more liquid pulp.

We all know that our country today are suffering crisis.That was the reason why I want to launch this
study,cause I want to help our community to be useful.The Star Apple is a very popular fruit in many
tropical parts of the world.It is cultivated for its edible fruit,which is the size & shape of an apple and is
named for the star-shaped core.The star apple usually comes in two forms either the dark purple
skinned variety with red-purple pulp or the green skinned variety with clear-white pulp.

Statement of the problem

-Does the extract of a star apple(chrysophyllum cainito)leaves can be made as paste?


Hypothesis

-If I use the extract of a star apple leaves as paste,it can be useful to our community cause contain an
alkaloid,resin,resinic acid and a bitter substances that can be use as paste.

Significance of the study

-It makes my study important cause it can be used in many ways, such as pasting
works,decorating,painting & other things.Also its not expensive but it can give us low price.Like other
paste or glue, it also useful in our economic......

Scope and limitations

-I want to include in my study the other parts of a star apple that has extract so that I will determine
which part have more extract than the leaves.And also I will statistical test used to determine the
possible limitations of the finding.

Definitions of terms

Star apple (chrysophyllum cainito)

-a tropical American tree of the sapodilla family.One of the relatively minor fruits of the family
Sapotaceae

Recinic acid

-a class of organic compounds derived from various natural plant resins; diterpenes containing a
phenanthrene ring system.

Alkaloid

-a naturally occuring amine produced by a plant.

Review of the related literature

-According to the west Indies & Central America. It is cultivated for its edible fruit, which is the size &
shape of an apple and is named for the star-shaped core. One of the relatively minor fruits of the
family sapotaceae, the star apple or golden tree,has acquired a moderate assortment of regional
names.

-In Jamaica, the flesh is often with sour orange juice, a combination called "matrimony"; or it is mixed
with orange juice, a little sugar, grated nutmeg & a spoonful of sherry and eaten as dessert.

Metodology

Material and Equipment


Star apple -a tropical American tree of the Sapodilla family.
Close container -a receptacle, designed to contain goods or substance; a standardized
receptacle used to transport commodities.
Knife -a flat piece of steel, with a sharp edge set in a handle, used to cut or as a weapon.

General procedure

-First, you should prepare all the equipment that you will use to our project. Collect as many leaves of
a star apple. Then,cut it with the knife. Press the stoke of the leaves. put the extract in the close
container. And then repeat the following procedures until the close container will be full.

Result and discussion

-the researcher observe that the extract of a star apple leaves can be use as paste, it is also useful in
our community because it contains alkaloid,resin,resinic acid and a bitter substances that can be use
as paste. I use the paste from the extract of star apple leaves in paper ,illustration boards and many
others.

Conclusion
-There fore i conclude that the extract of Star Apple leaves can be used as paste and it is
environment friendly.Like other paste it is also very effective.

-This investigatory project would never been realized without the financial support, effort and unselfish
assistance of the people who willingly helped the researcher.In due recognition of all those who
contributed to the success of this study.The researcher extend her deep gratitude and heartfelt
appreciation to the following:

First of all,our almighty God,the creator and savior who give life, good health, wisdom and guidance
to finish this investigatory project.

Ms. Balve Granido our research teacher who gives support and guidance to make this study
successful.

To our parents for the financial assistance and guidance to the researcher to make her project
successful.

To my classmates especially Rea Sarino who helped the researcher in her study.]

The economic stability of a nation depends on the availability of the cheap sources of our products.
Products from star apple extract are expected to supply part of the country's economic problem in the
future.

For the sake of cleaner environment and to produce products from star apple extract, the researchers
decided to explore the potentials of star apple extract as glue. The star apple extract were also tested
with water. The glue produced from star apple extract were compared with other commercial glue.

Findings of the study showed effective results in the production of glue from star apple extract. The
result was a sticky substance that can be used as a substitute for any commercial glue.

There are many things that can be produced as glue from star apple extract differ from any
commercial glue. The most obvious is the fact that glue from star apple extract is cheaper than any
other commercial glue.

Therefore, the researchers can conclude that star apple extract can substitute any commercial glue.

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