Drying kinetics of coir pith was studied and the properties of compressed coir pith discs were analyzed. Coir pith particles were oven dried in the range of temperatures from 100 to 240 °C and the rehydration ability of compressed coir pith was evaluated by finding the volume expansion. The optimum drying temperature was found to be 140 °C. Hot air drying was carried out to examine the drying k...

Although foamed concrete was originally developed for void filling and insulation, today's society is gradually shifting its focus to structural qualities. The findings of an experimental investigation that conducted determine the impact various densities additives on mechanical properties are presented in this paper. Additionally, control samples with (600kg/m3, 1200kg/m3, 1800kg/m3) were crea...

In this study the biodegradative activity of Pleurotus ostreatus was tested against a natural waste (Coir) along with a synthetic polymer waste (Nylon 6). Lignin modifying enzymes such as laccase, lignin peroxidase and manganese peroxidase activity were tested for coir and nylon 6 degradation in solid substrate fermentation. Enumeration of degradation with loss of weight, lignin degradation ass...

This paper presents the results of a field experiment conducted in Kerala, South India, to test the effectiveness of coir geotextiles for embankment protection. The results reveal that treatment with geotextile in combination with grass is an effective eco-hydrological measure to protect steep slopes from erosion. In the context of sustainable watershed management, coir is a cheap and locally a...

• Alkalinity of cement is not a determining factor in natural fibre degradation. Hemicellulose readily dissolves the pore solution. Cellulose and lignin are persistent at pH level Tensile strength remains unaffected due to persistence structural components. Degradation cementitious products caused by alternative mechanisms. Natural fibres regarded as potential bio-based traditional material use...

Reffing of coconut husk, the majorprocess in quality coir fibre extraction, causes serious pollution with brackish water lagoons of Kerala. An attempt is made to treat the coconut husk leachate by using a laboratory scale UASB-reactor The experiment was conducted with loading of leachate from 1 kg of fresh coconut husk. The anaerobic treatment was done continuously The parameters like VFA, pH, ...

This paper presents the development process relating to conceptual design of glass/renewable natural fibrereinforced polymer hybrid composite motorcycle side cover. Motorcycle cover is a component frequently made from plastic or steel that functions on covering parts, components and systems such as frame, battery, electrical mechanical systems. Function Analysis Systems Techniques (FAST) used i...