2 publications

• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 17 Apr 2026

  Fabrication and Characterization of PLA-CSP Composites via FDM for Biodegradable Food Packaging

  By Kelli Durga Prasad, Turali Narayana, Santhosh Kumar Dubba, Pavan Kumar Rejeti, S Laxmana Raju, Suresh Patnaik Pakki

  Abstract: In light of the growing need for environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional plastic packaging, this study presents the design of a food-grade, biocompatible packaging material composed of Polylactic Acid (PLA) and packed with coconut shell powder (CSP). One of the most well-known thermoplastic polymers, PLA is produced from renewable resources like sugarcane or maize starch. Its nontoxicity, biodegradability, and adherence to food safety standards and regulations provide energy. Unfortunately, PLA's …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1016–1025 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 10 Apr 2026

  Development and Mechanical Characterization of Polymer based Bio Composite Filaments for FDM Applications

  By Sathish Kumar Adapa, Kelli Durga Prasad, Suman Pandipati, Muddada Venkatesh, Venkata Maruti Prasad S, Satya Prasad Maddula, Rhoda Afriyie Mensah

  Abstract: Additive Manufacturing (AM) is an advanced fabrication process capable of producing complex and intricate components to meet diverse industrial and customer demands. For small-scale producers and researchers, FDM is the most straightforward, affordable, and easily accessible of the several AM processes. The majority of conventional polymer feedstocks used in FDM lack sufficient mechanical strength and thermal stability, which limits their use in load-bearing or structural components. This effort aims to …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 743–751 Read article →