New Delhi, July 25 -- Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, have developed an eco-friendly composite material made of 'Bambusa tulda', a fast-growing bamboo species in northeast India, combined with biodegradable polymers, officials said on Thursday.
Due to its properties, such as high strength, thermal stability, low moisture absorption and cost effectiveness, the developed composite is a suitable replacement of conventional plastics used in automotive interiors.
The findings of this research have been published in the prestigious journal, Environment, Development and Sustainability (Springer Nature).
Led by Poonam Kumari, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, the research not only addresses the p...