Production of Cost Effective, Biodegradable, Disposable Feminine Sanitary Napkins using Banana Fibres
Priya Petchimuthu1, Ramya Petchimuthu2, Sarah Afreen Basha3, Ramya Krishnaveni Murugan4, Harshi Sundara Ganapathy5, Uma Maheshwari Durairaj6
1Priya Petchimuthu, Department of Biotechnology, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education College, Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu), India.
2Ramya Petchimuthu, Department of Biotechnology, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education College, Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu), India.
3Sarah Afreen Basha, Department of Biotechnology, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education College, Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu), India.
4Ramya Krishnaveni Murugan, Department of Biotechnology, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education College, Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu), India.
5Harshi Sundara Ganapathy, Department of Biotechnology, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education College, Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu), India.
6Uma Maheshwari Durairaj, Department of Biotechnology, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education College, Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu), India.
Manuscript received on 24 November 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 18 December 2019 | Manuscript Published on 30 December 2019 | PP: 789-791 | Volume-9 Issue-1S4 December 2019 | Retrieval Number: A11451291S419/19©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijeat.A1145.1291S419
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Abstract: Women all around the world use sanitary napkins for menstrual protection. In India, only small percentage of women uses sanitary napkins. The main reason for such a low number relates to the affordability of the people. Sanitary napkins that are available now are non-biodegradable and also cause severe infections there by affecting women’s health. To overcome this challenge, sanitary bio napkins are made from natural materials. In the present study, naturally available cheap materials like banana fiber and cotton which are easily available, biodegradable and cost effective were used. Another advantage of using the natural materials was their characteristics like porosity and retention of fluid for a longer time. The results indicated that the napkins are ecofriendly and it shows no negative effects to women around the village.
Keywords: Biodegradable, Bio Napkins, Banana Fibers.
Scope of the Article: Production