Guwahati, July 24 -- The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG) researchers have developed an eco-friendly composite material made of bamboo, which can be used in place of conventional plastics in automotive interiors.
The bamboo species used in making the eco-friendly composite, 'Bambusa tulda,' is a fast-growing bamboo species in northeast India. The researchers have combined the bamboo with biodegradable polymers.
"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," said Dr. Poonam Kumari, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, who led the research.
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