Students Create Strong, Waterproof Tiles from Banana Fibre: Stronger than Conventional Tiles

Engineering students have developed tiles made of banana fibre that are seven times stronger than ceramic tiles and waterproof due to resin coating.

- The tiles are made by stacking up to seven sheets of banana fibre at different angles and then applying a resin coating.

- Banana fibre is used for its high tensile strength, and chemical solutions such as calcium carbonate and sodium hydroxide are incorporated to enhance the tiles' resistance, tensile strength, and thickness.

- The entire process, including material selection, fabrication of the composite material, and testing of mechanical properties, takes approximately two months.

- The students are conducting additional tests to ensure the tiles meet commercial standards before they can be sold.

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