2 publications

• Published Subscription Original Research 17 Jul 2025

  High-Performance Biodegradable Films from Bamboo Derived Cellulose Nanofibers and Silk Fibroin: Engineering Sustainable Polymer Composites

  By J.Lurdhumary, K. Alagarraja, S.karthikeyan, Sathyaseelan. P, P. Sobhanachalam, P. Nantha Kumar, Kirubakaran D, Nellore Manoj Kumar, Sudhakar M

  Abstract: This research presents the advancement of biodegradable composite films from cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) extracted from bamboo and silk fibroin (SF) derived from Bombyx mori cocoons. CNF/SF composites were fabricated in three different compositions—CS10, CS30, and CS50—via aqueous blending and solution casting, followed by ethanol-induced β-sheet stabilization. Mechanical testing confirmed a considerable enhancement in tensile strength from 72 MPa (CS10) to 112 MPa (CS50), while Young’s modulus improved from 2.4 GPa …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 256–265 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research 18 Jan 2025

  Exploring The Performance Dynamics of Basalt Fibre Reinforced Polymers: Mechanical and Viscoelastic Insights

  By K.T.Anand, K Ch Sekhar, M.Mariappan, R. Vigneswaran, A Chandrashekhar, K. Amudha, Binu Sukumar, Kirubakaran D, Ashokkumar. P

  Abstract: Basalt fibre reinforced polymer (BFRP) composites are gaining significant attention as sustainable alternatives to traditional reinforcement materials due to their superior mechanical performance, thermal stability, and eco-friendliness. This study examines the tensile, flexural, impact, and viscoelastic properties of BFRP composites fabricated via vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM) using varying fibre volume fractions (20%, 30%, and 40%) and fibre orientations (unidirectional and bidirectional). The results reveal that composites with 40% fibre …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 12–22 Read article →