Bamboo Composites

• Context (PIB): The India International Science Festival (IISF 2023) is being organised from 17-20 January 2024 in Faridabad, Haryana.

• As part of the festival, the Know-How Technology on “Bamboo Composites” was transferred to a renowned materials manufacturing company.
• The technology of manufacturing bamboo composites was developed by CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI).
• Panelboards, beams, pillars, partitions, doors, window frames, roofs, floorings, etc., can be developed using the bamboo composite.

  

Demonstration structure created from bamboo composite.

Making of Bamboo Composite

Significance of using Bamboo Composite

• Rapid Growth of Bamboo: Bamboo, declared as grass, proliferates with minimal regulations.
• Environmental Benefits: It absorbs CO2 and releases significant oxygen, contributing to global warming mitigation.
• Excellent replacement for Teak wood: Bamboo composite exhibits properties like teak wood, but Bamboo matures in 3-4 years, unlike Teak (30-40 Years), offering better durability, strength, and fire resistance.
• Versatility in Applications: The developed bamboo composite can find applications beyond wood, especially in sectors like Aerospace.
• Economic and Employment Impact: Bamboo’s fast harvest cycle and cultivation can boost rural employment and attract enterprises and startups.