CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), BHOPAL

ADVANCED BAMBOO COMPOSITES

Introduction
Bamboo Shortcomings Technical & Scientific
 World’s fastest growing woody plant ;  Fast degradation Solutions
grows three times faster than other species  High sugar content makes the
plant susceptible to rot and  Thermal treatment to overcome
 Renewable and versatile resource; poor man’s shortcomings
timber pests/ insects.
 High Tensile strength & Strength-to-Weight ratio  Poor resistance to  Chemical treatment
fungi & bacteria to improve
 Specific load-bearing capacity compared to mild compatibility with
 Limited adhesion
steel; Alternative to steel in load bearing resin
with resin
applications
 Chemical composition:-  Development of
Cellulose (40-50%) Hemicellulose (25-35%) advanced bamboo composites
Lignin (15-20%)

Transformations of Bamboo Observations

SEM ANALYSIS

(i) Untreated Bamboo Stem

Bamboo at its maturity stage Bamboo culms Bamboo sticks

(i) (ii)
Chemical (iii)
treatment Longitudinal image Cross sectional image

(ii) Bamboo based Panels

Chemically treated sticks Bamboo stems Fly ash powder Bamboo chips

**Bamboo composites Bamboo based panels Cellulose material Nano Lignin material
(iii) Cellulose derived material
Products

(i) Bi directional & (ii) Double Layered Bamboo Wood Bamboo based Panels Flexible composite

Applications
The developed bamboo based advanced materials can be useful in various sectors:-
 Bamboo Composites – Structural Elements for Housing Sectors

 Bamboo based Panels – Construction Industries

 Cellulose based Composites- Foldable & Moldable Insulating Elastomeric Composites

 Lignin based Composites – UV Shielding, Anti-Oxidant and Biomedical Applications

** Patent has been filed with Application No 0113NF2019 & No 0120NF2019