Sample Identification Melting Temperature  °C Degree of crystallinity LDPE VIRGIN 111.45 100 LDPE 1 % D5BBD 109.68 70 LDPE1% D5 ABD 103.98 66 LDPE3 % D5 BBD 109.59 65 LDPE3% D5 ABD 103.89 62 LDPE5 % D5 BBD 109.46 62 LDPE5% D5 ABD 103.76 58

Table 7: Effect of oleate on melting temperature of LDPE –Ni 12 hydroxyl oleate before and after biodegradation.