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UTILIZATION OF COIR FIBER, BAGASSE AND PLASTIC WASTE FOR MANUFACTURING ECO-FRIENDLY AND LIGHTWEIGHT PARTITION PANELS

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Saisarthak M. Tadakhe
Anjali N. Jadhav
Shraddha V. Ghode
Sairaj A. Dubal
Krishna Y. Jagdale
Manoj G. Hulule
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Dept. of Civil Engineering, Sanjivani KBP Polytechnic, Kopargaon, Maharashtra, India
DOI: 10.55041/ijsmt.v2i4.148
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This paper presents the development and evaluation of eco-friendly, lightweight partition panels fabricated from recycled plastic waste (90%), coir fiber (5%), and sugarcane bagasse (5%). Recycled plastic acts as the thermoplastic binding matrix replacing conventional chemical resins, while coir and bagasse provide tensile reinforcement and lightweight filler properties respectively. Panels were manufactured via compression moulding and tested per IS 14862 and IS 3087. Results: Compressive Strength = 1687.5 kN (UTM), Flexural Strength = 15 kN, Water Absorption < 1%, Abrasion Resistance = 0.2 mm wear, Fire Rating V-0. At ₹104/sq.ft — 43% cheaper than brickwork — the panel is a cost-effective and sustainable alternative for non-load-bearing partition applications. Exhibited at DIPEX 2025.

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Volume 02, Issue 04
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Apr 09 2026
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Tadakhe, S. M., Jadhav, A. N., Ghode, S. V., Dubal, S. A., Jagdale, K. Y. & Hulule, M. G. (2026). Utilization of Coir Fiber, Bagasse and Plastic Waste for Manufacturing Eco-Friendly and Lightweight Partition Panels. International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, 02(04). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i4.148

Tadakhe, Saisarthak, et al.. "Utilization of Coir Fiber, Bagasse and Plastic Waste for Manufacturing Eco-Friendly and Lightweight Partition Panels." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, vol. 02, no. 04, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i4.148.

Tadakhe, Saisarthak,Anjali Jadhav,Shraddha Ghode,Sairaj Dubal,Krishna Jagdale, and Manoj Hulule. "Utilization of Coir Fiber, Bagasse and Plastic Waste for Manufacturing Eco-Friendly and Lightweight Partition Panels." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology 02, no. 04 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i4.148.

References
[1] 'Coir Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites for Structural Applications,' Journal of Natural Fibers, 2020.

[2] 'Utilization of Sugarcane Bagasse for Particle Board Production,' Construction and Building Materials, 2019.

[3] 'Recycled Plastic Waste in Composite Materials,' Journal of Cleaner Production, 2021.

[4] 'Natural Fiber Composites for Sustainable Construction,' Composites Part B: Engineering, 2023.

[5] IS 14862:2000 — Specification for Fibre Cement Flat Sheets, Bureau of Indian Standards.

[6] IS 3087:1985 — Specification for Medium Density Fibreboard, Bureau of Indian Standards.
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