Archive · 24 Jul 2025
IIT Guwahati Develops Bamboo-Based Eco-Friendly Composite
Scientists at IIT Guwahati have created a new material for cars and other things.
They used fast-growing bamboo and special glues to make it.
This new material is strong, doesn't absorb water, and can handle heat, making it a good replacement for plastic.
The scientists tested different ways to make the material and found the best one, which is also affordable.
This helps reduce plastic use and is good for the environment, and can be used to create dashboards, door panels, and seat backs.
IIT Guwahati developed eco-friendly composite material from bamboo and biodegradable polymers.
The composite is a suitable replacement for conventional plastics in automotive interiors.
Researchers tested four bamboo-based composite formulations reinforced with bio-based or petroleum-based epoxies.
The best performing composite option was made with bio-based epoxy FormuLite.
The composite is cost-effective and can be used in consumer electronics, automobiles, aerospace, and sustainable building materials.
- Who
- Researchers led by Poonam Kumari at IIT Guwahati.
- What
- Researchers developed an eco-friendly composite material from bamboo.
- When
- The research findings were published on July 24th.
- Where
- At the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati.
- Why
- To address plastic waste and provide greener materials, particularly for the automotive industry.
- Material
- Composite of Bambusa tulda and biodegradable polymers
- Lead Researcher
- Poonam Kumari
- Testing Parameters
- Tensile strength, thermal resistance, impact durability, and water absorption
- Best Performing Formulation
- Bio-based epoxy FormuLite
- Cost
- Rs 4,300 per kilogram