Characterization and sustainable applications of galinsoga parviflora natural fibers: A pathway to eco-friendly material development
This study investigates the potential of natural fibers extracted from Galinsoga parviflora as sustainable alternatives to synthetic materials, addressing the increasing demand for eco-friendly and biodegradable options in material science. The main objectives were to evaluate the structural, mechan...
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| description | This study investigates the potential of natural fibers extracted from Galinsoga parviflora as sustainable alternatives to synthetic materials, addressing the increasing demand for eco-friendly and biodegradable options in material science. The main objectives were to evaluate the structural, mechanical, and biological properties of these fibers, focusing on their applicability in structural composites. Driven by environmental sustainability, we performed a range of analyses including X-ray Diffraction (XRD) to determine crystallinity and cellulose structure, Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) to identify functional groups related to biodegradability, and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) to examine surface morphology and fiber dimensions. Key findings include a crystallinity index of 36.3% with cellulose I dominance, a tensile strength of 17.92 MPa, and a modulus of 11.3 GPa, indicating the fibers’ potential for structural applications. Elemental analysis using Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX) revealed a high carbon content (53.0%) and oxygen content (41.3%), along with trace elements that may enhance interaction in polymer matrices. Antibacterial testing demonstrated effective inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus biofilms, with inhibition zones reaching up to 19 mm, comparable to streptomycin. Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (CLSM) further confirmed the fibers' biofilm disruption capabilities.Overall, the results highlight that G. parviflora fibers show significant promise as bio-based alternatives for sustainable material development, offering both mechanical strength and biological functionality for future eco-friendly technologies. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-864fd4986cd6456ea751dabe171793a52025-08-20T02:34:35ZengElsevierResults in Engineering2590-12302024-12-012410360110.1016/j.rineng.2024.103601Characterization and sustainable applications of galinsoga parviflora natural fibers: A pathway to eco-friendly material developmentThandavamoorthy Raja0Yuvarajan Devarajan1Parvathi Jayasankar2Dukhbhanjan Singh3Ganesan Subbiah4Logesh K5Materials Science Lab, Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, SIMATS, Saveetha University, Chennai, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India; Corresponding author.Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Jain (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, IndiaCentre for Research Impact and Outcome, Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab 140401, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr.Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaThis study investigates the potential of natural fibers extracted from Galinsoga parviflora as sustainable alternatives to synthetic materials, addressing the increasing demand for eco-friendly and biodegradable options in material science. The main objectives were to evaluate the structural, mechanical, and biological properties of these fibers, focusing on their applicability in structural composites. Driven by environmental sustainability, we performed a range of analyses including X-ray Diffraction (XRD) to determine crystallinity and cellulose structure, Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) to identify functional groups related to biodegradability, and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) to examine surface morphology and fiber dimensions. Key findings include a crystallinity index of 36.3% with cellulose I dominance, a tensile strength of 17.92 MPa, and a modulus of 11.3 GPa, indicating the fibers’ potential for structural applications. Elemental analysis using Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX) revealed a high carbon content (53.0%) and oxygen content (41.3%), along with trace elements that may enhance interaction in polymer matrices. Antibacterial testing demonstrated effective inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus biofilms, with inhibition zones reaching up to 19 mm, comparable to streptomycin. Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (CLSM) further confirmed the fibers' biofilm disruption capabilities.Overall, the results highlight that G. parviflora fibers show significant promise as bio-based alternatives for sustainable material development, offering both mechanical strength and biological functionality for future eco-friendly technologies.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123024018449Sustainable developmentNatural fiberEnvironmental engineeringIndustrial relation |
| spellingShingle | Thandavamoorthy Raja Yuvarajan Devarajan Parvathi Jayasankar Dukhbhanjan Singh Ganesan Subbiah Logesh K Characterization and sustainable applications of galinsoga parviflora natural fibers: A pathway to eco-friendly material development Results in Engineering Sustainable development Natural fiber Environmental engineering Industrial relation |
| title | Characterization and sustainable applications of galinsoga parviflora natural fibers: A pathway to eco-friendly material development |
| title_full | Characterization and sustainable applications of galinsoga parviflora natural fibers: A pathway to eco-friendly material development |
| title_fullStr | Characterization and sustainable applications of galinsoga parviflora natural fibers: A pathway to eco-friendly material development |
| title_full_unstemmed | Characterization and sustainable applications of galinsoga parviflora natural fibers: A pathway to eco-friendly material development |
| title_short | Characterization and sustainable applications of galinsoga parviflora natural fibers: A pathway to eco-friendly material development |
| title_sort | characterization and sustainable applications of galinsoga parviflora natural fibers a pathway to eco friendly material development |
| topic | Sustainable development Natural fiber Environmental engineering Industrial relation |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123024018449 |
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