Sharda Sundaram, Nidhi Asthana, Kamlesh Pandey
The polymeric membrane using naturally occurring aloe-vera pulp as host and for filler, fine powdered natural waste egg shell was used, serving as the second component of the composite. The ratio of the aloe pulp to egg shell (ES) was maintained at 90:10. The membrane was characterized by different spectroscopic methods, including X-ray diffraction, Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy, and conductivity by impedance spectroscopy. Results indicate a sharp increase in resistivity with temperature approaching the melting temperature of the crystalline polymer. This study highlights the potential of using natural, biocompatible, and fully biodegradable materials in the construction of polymer matrices, offering an environmentally friendly alternative in electrolyte systems.