Bio-based innovation: Assessing the suitability of Solanum nigrum stem fibers for textile and biomedical applications
The growing demand for sustainable alternatives in textile and biomedical industries has spurred interest in natural fibers. This study aimed to evaluate the potential of Solanum nigrum stem fibers as a renewable material through comprehensive physicochemical and biological characterization. Raw fib...
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| author | Ganesan Subbiah Manjunath Channappagoudra Deepak Bhanot Vijay J. Upadhye Sasanka Choudhury Krishna Kumar Shukla Kamakshi Priya Kumar |
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| description | The growing demand for sustainable alternatives in textile and biomedical industries has spurred interest in natural fibers. This study aimed to evaluate the potential of Solanum nigrum stem fibers as a renewable material through comprehensive physicochemical and biological characterization. Raw fibers were extracted via water retting and subjected to a series of analyses. Structural properties were examined using X-ray diffraction and Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy, while thermal stability was assessed through thermogravimetric analysis. Morphological features were investigated using scanning electron microscopy, and mechanical performance was evaluated through tensile testing. Biological activity was analyzed using antibacterial assays and biofilm inhibition studies. The fibers showed moderate crystallinity (78.43 %), good thermal resistance up to 320 °C, and a fibrous morphology favourable for composite applications. Mechanical tests revealed a tensile strength of 9.53 MPa and Young’s modulus of 6.41 GPa. Antibacterial tests against Escherichia coli exhibited a 13 mm inhibition zone, with 72.6 % biofilm reduction, highlighting the fiber's potential for antimicrobial use. Overall, the results suggest that Solanum nigrum fibers are a viable, eco-friendly option for developing sustainable textile products and biomedical materials. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-167aeb972ef044d5920304483e385de02025-08-20T02:02:55ZengElsevierResults in Engineering2590-12302025-06-012610544110.1016/j.rineng.2025.105441Bio-based innovation: Assessing the suitability of Solanum nigrum stem fibers for textile and biomedical applicationsGanesan Subbiah0Manjunath Channappagoudra1Deepak Bhanot2Vijay J. Upadhye3Sasanka Choudhury4Krishna Kumar Shukla5Kamakshi Priya Kumar6Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Tehnology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, IndiaCentre for Research Impact and Outcome, Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chitkara University, Rajpura, 140401, Punjab, IndiaParul Institute of Applied Scienes, Parul University, PO Limda, Tal. Waghodia, District Vadodara, Gujarat, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, IndiaDepartment of Physics, Maharishi University of Information Technology, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaDepartment of Physics, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Saveetha Univeristy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India; Corresponding author.The growing demand for sustainable alternatives in textile and biomedical industries has spurred interest in natural fibers. This study aimed to evaluate the potential of Solanum nigrum stem fibers as a renewable material through comprehensive physicochemical and biological characterization. Raw fibers were extracted via water retting and subjected to a series of analyses. Structural properties were examined using X-ray diffraction and Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy, while thermal stability was assessed through thermogravimetric analysis. Morphological features were investigated using scanning electron microscopy, and mechanical performance was evaluated through tensile testing. Biological activity was analyzed using antibacterial assays and biofilm inhibition studies. The fibers showed moderate crystallinity (78.43 %), good thermal resistance up to 320 °C, and a fibrous morphology favourable for composite applications. Mechanical tests revealed a tensile strength of 9.53 MPa and Young’s modulus of 6.41 GPa. Antibacterial tests against Escherichia coli exhibited a 13 mm inhibition zone, with 72.6 % biofilm reduction, highlighting the fiber's potential for antimicrobial use. Overall, the results suggest that Solanum nigrum fibers are a viable, eco-friendly option for developing sustainable textile products and biomedical materials.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123025015117Sustainable developmentNatural fiberBiological propertiesBiomedical application |
| spellingShingle | Ganesan Subbiah Manjunath Channappagoudra Deepak Bhanot Vijay J. Upadhye Sasanka Choudhury Krishna Kumar Shukla Kamakshi Priya Kumar Bio-based innovation: Assessing the suitability of Solanum nigrum stem fibers for textile and biomedical applications Results in Engineering Sustainable development Natural fiber Biological properties Biomedical application |
| title | Bio-based innovation: Assessing the suitability of Solanum nigrum stem fibers for textile and biomedical applications |
| title_full | Bio-based innovation: Assessing the suitability of Solanum nigrum stem fibers for textile and biomedical applications |
| title_fullStr | Bio-based innovation: Assessing the suitability of Solanum nigrum stem fibers for textile and biomedical applications |
| title_full_unstemmed | Bio-based innovation: Assessing the suitability of Solanum nigrum stem fibers for textile and biomedical applications |
| title_short | Bio-based innovation: Assessing the suitability of Solanum nigrum stem fibers for textile and biomedical applications |
| title_sort | bio based innovation assessing the suitability of solanum nigrum stem fibers for textile and biomedical applications |
| topic | Sustainable development Natural fiber Biological properties Biomedical application |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123025015117 |
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