Development of Chilli Pedicle Powder Fiber Reinforced with Palmyra Sprouts for Sustainable Biodegradable Composites and Its Mechanical Characterization

Year : 2025 | Volume : 13 | Special Issue 04 | Page : 433 441
    By

    T. Suseela,

  • Shaik Khasim Vali,

  • Md. Touseef Ahamad,

  • Ch. Tirumala Rao,

  • Smt K. Sree Devi,

  • P. Narendra Mohan,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Acharya Nagarjuna University College of Engineering & Technology, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
  2. PG Scholar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Acharya Nagarjuna University College of Engineering & Technology, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Acharya Nagarjuna University College of Engineering & Technology, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
  4. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Acharya Nagarjuna University College of Engineering & Technology, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
  5. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Acharya Nagarjuna University College of Engineering & Technology, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
  6. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Acharya Nagarjuna University College of Engineering & Technology, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India

Abstract

The current research study aimed to present the development and mechanical characterization of a novel biodegradable composite material, Chilli Pedicle Powder fiber reinforced with Palmyra sprouts, which might be of significant importance to replace conventionally used synthetic fibers from nature in an eco-friendly way. With rising global needs in sustainable materials in multiple industries, like automotive, construction, and packaging industries, it was required to find an alternative biodegradable source that is also renewable over synthetic composites, where they contribute most to pollution in the environment. Palmyra sprouts fiber, which is composed of cellulose, and Chilli Pedicle Powder, which is agricultural waste product, are able to create a sustainable solution through using non-renewable resources and solving the agricultural waste disposal problem. The matrix used in the study is a polyester resin, while the hand lay-up technique was adopted for the preparation of the composite. A simple but efficient technique in the production of fiber-reinforced composites. The Mechanical tests were conducted on the bio composite include tensile, bending, impact to determine its strength and structural integrity. The results showed that Chilli Pedicle Powder significantly enhanced the mechanical strength of Palmyra fiber composites, especially the tensile and flexural strength. This makes the material even stronger and more resistant than common synthetic composites. Results for tensile strength, flexural rigidity, and hardness of this composite imply its applicability in industrial fields based on these parameters of strength, durability, and environmental suitability. The use of agricultural wastes such as Chilli Pedicle Powder in composite materials will constitute a giant leap in the evolution of sustainable manufacturing due to the reduction of wastes associated with it and better functionality of the composite itself.

Keywords: Biodegradable composite materials, Natural fibers, Agricultural waste, Chilli pedicle powder, Mechanical properties, Hand lay-up method, Sustainable materials, Environmental impact

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

How to cite this article:
T. Suseela, Shaik Khasim Vali, Md. Touseef Ahamad, Ch. Tirumala Rao, Smt K. Sree Devi, P. Narendra Mohan. Development of Chilli Pedicle Powder Fiber Reinforced with Palmyra Sprouts for Sustainable Biodegradable Composites and Its Mechanical Characterization. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(04):433-441.
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T. Suseela, Shaik Khasim Vali, Md. Touseef Ahamad, Ch. Tirumala Rao, Smt K. Sree Devi, P. Narendra Mohan. Development of Chilli Pedicle Powder Fiber Reinforced with Palmyra Sprouts for Sustainable Biodegradable Composites and Its Mechanical Characterization. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(04):433-441. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2025/view=222107


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Volume 13
Special Issue 04
Received 21/11/2024
Accepted 15/03/2025
Published 05/06/2025
Publication Time 196 Days
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