Development of Bio-Based Polymer Composites for Sustainable Construction Materials

Year : 2025 | Volume : 13 | Special Issue 04 | Page : 194 208
    By

    Rashid Hashmi,

  • N Krishnamoorthy,

  • S. Thulasi,

  • Paramasamy S,

  • D. Gouse Peera,

  • Rajvardhan Jigyasu,

  1. Professor of Practice, Department of Mass Communication, Sharda School of Media Film & Entertainment, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Applications (MCA), Faculty of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
  4. Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sethu Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu, India
  5. Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Annamacharya University, Rajampet, Andhra Pradesh, India
  6. Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Delhi, India

Abstract

The demand for eco-friendly sustainable construction materials has gained significant interest in the development of bio-based polymer composites as ecologically suitable alternatives to traditional petrochemical-based polymer composites. The environmental problems associated with non-biodegradable, high-carbon-footprint polymer composites make their more bio-based counterparts an attractive option that offers both environmental and structural benefits. To evaluate environmental impact and industrial feasibility, a comprehensive life cycle assessment was performed. The methodology adopts optimized bio-based polymer matrices such as PLA and PHA and implants natural fibers and nano-enhanced fillers through reinforced fabrication processes. Mechanical testing, tensile, flexural, and impact strength assessment, thermal analysis, and durability studies were performed on the composites. Nano-enhanced composites have a novel self-healing mechanism through a microcapsule-based healing agent. The environmental performance of bio-based composites is thus compared with conventional materials using LCA. It was proved in the results that all had enhanced mechanical strength, thermal stability, and recovery of self-healing efficiency up to 80% after the formation of micro-cracks. Findings of LCA results show around 30–50% decrease in carbon footprint in comparison with synthetic composites. This study provides a scalable and sustainable solution for construction materials by optimizing the performance of bio-based polymer composites with superior mechanical performance and eco-friendliness to promote their industrial feasibility and support the transition toward sustainable building technologies.

Keywords: Bio-based polymer composites, self-healing materials, nano-filler, reinforcement, sustainable construction, life cycle assessment (LCA)

[This article belongs to Special Issue under section in Journal of Polymer and Composites (jopc)]

How to cite this article:
Rashid Hashmi, N Krishnamoorthy, S. Thulasi, Paramasamy S, D. Gouse Peera, Rajvardhan Jigyasu. Development of Bio-Based Polymer Composites for Sustainable Construction Materials. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(04):194-208.
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Rashid Hashmi, N Krishnamoorthy, S. Thulasi, Paramasamy S, D. Gouse Peera, Rajvardhan Jigyasu. Development of Bio-Based Polymer Composites for Sustainable Construction Materials. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(04):194-208. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2025/view=210293


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Volume 13
Special Issue 04
Received 03/02/2025
Accepted 09/05/2025
Published 16/05/2025
Publication Time 102 Days
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