Utilization of Coir Fiber, Bagasse and Plastic Waste for Manufacturing Eco-Friendly and Lightweight Partition Panels

Tadakhe, Saisarthak M.; Jadhav, Anjali N.; Ghode, Shraddha V.; Dubal, Sairaj A.; Jagdale, Krishna Y.; Hulule, Manoj G.

doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i4.148

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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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