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http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/68622| metadata.dc.identifier.doi: | https://doi.org/10.56042/ijems.v33i03.27540 |
| Title: | Development of leather waste composite sheets as a sustainable material for upholstery applications |
| Authors: | Chengamchetty Murali, Rajesh Raman Murugan, Akshaya Kumar Duraisamy, Suresh Jeevanandham, Sadhanandham Krishnaraj, Kaliappa |
| Keywords: | Compression Moulding,;Leather waste composite;Sustainable materials;Upholstery |
| Issue Date: | Jun-2026 |
| Publisher: | NIScPR-CSIR, India |
| Abstract: | The paper has focused on developing leather waste composites by pulverizing leather dust and manufacturing scraps and mixing them with additives such as polyurethane (PU) and silicone-based polymers to produce sustainable upholstery materials. The composites, particularly the 80/20 PU/leather blend, have exhibited superior mechanical properties, including a tensile strength of 3.0595 N/mm², which has significantly outperformed conventional materials. The composites have demonstrated reduced water absorption, stable electrical properties, and improved fire resistance, with a limited oxygen index (LOI) of 24 and a delayed ignition time of 8 seconds. This innovative approach has addressed practical requirements for upholstery applications while also supporting environmental sustainability by promoting a circular economy and contributing to carbon reduction in the aviation industry |
| Page(s): | 287-297 |
| ISSN: | 0975-1017 (Online) ; 0971-4588 (Print) |
| Appears in Collections: | IJEMS Vol.33(03) June |
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