Development and Performance Evaluation of Eco-floor Tiles Made from Avocado (Persea Americana) Seeds, and Mango (Mangifera Indica) Seeds and Peels

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Paper Presentation

School Name

Adamson University

Track or Strand

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

Research Advisor (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)

Filler, June Ray, O.

Start Date

25-6-2025 10:30 AM

End Date

25-6-2025 12:00 PM

Zoom Link/ Room Assignment

Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/96395524945?pwd=uMIouA2hMraYDLTYrKqbhW8mCobpfv.1 Meeting ID: 963 9552 4945 Passcode: 843648

Abstract/Executive Summary

The growing demand for sustainable construction materials has led to increased interest in utilizing agricultural wastes as eco-friendly alternatives. This study examines the potential of Avocado Seeds (AS), Mango Seeds (MS), and Mango Peels (MP) as additives in eco-floor tile production, incorporating them into cement mixtures through a quasi-experimental design. Various proportions of these agricultural by-products, collectively termed as Seeds and Peels Mixtures (SPM) were evaluated for compressive strength, flexural strength, and water absorption. A One-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was conducted to assess the effects of different additive ratios. Results revealed that compressive strength peaked at 49.40 MPa with 0.05 SPM, reflecting a 16.48% increase compared to the control group (42.41 MPa), before declining slightly at higher SPM ratios. Flexural strength remained consistent at 0.05 SPM (1.689 MPa), closely matching the control (1.687 MPa), but decreased to 1.206 MPa at 0.15 SPM. These differences, however, were not statistically significant, indicating that SPM inclusion did not meaningfully affect the mechanical properties. In contrast, water absorption showed a statistically significant increase across all experimental groups, rising from 9.63% in the control to 15.99% at the highest SPM ratio. This increase in porosity raises concerns about the material’s durability in moisture-exposed environments, as some values approached or exceeded acceptable thresholds for floor tiles. These findings contribute to sustainable flooring solutions and suggest potential for agricultural waste utilization in eco-friendly construction.

Keywords

eco-floor tiles; agricultural waste; avocado seeds (AS); mango seeds (MS); mango peels (MP)

Research Theme (for Paper Presentation and Poster Presentation submissions only)

Sustainability, Environment, and Energy (SEE)

Statement of Originality

yes

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Development and Performance Evaluation of Eco-floor Tiles Made from Avocado (Persea Americana) Seeds, and Mango (Mangifera Indica) Seeds and Peels

The growing demand for sustainable construction materials has led to increased interest in utilizing agricultural wastes as eco-friendly alternatives. This study examines the potential of Avocado Seeds (AS), Mango Seeds (MS), and Mango Peels (MP) as additives in eco-floor tile production, incorporating them into cement mixtures through a quasi-experimental design. Various proportions of these agricultural by-products, collectively termed as Seeds and Peels Mixtures (SPM) were evaluated for compressive strength, flexural strength, and water absorption. A One-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was conducted to assess the effects of different additive ratios. Results revealed that compressive strength peaked at 49.40 MPa with 0.05 SPM, reflecting a 16.48% increase compared to the control group (42.41 MPa), before declining slightly at higher SPM ratios. Flexural strength remained consistent at 0.05 SPM (1.689 MPa), closely matching the control (1.687 MPa), but decreased to 1.206 MPa at 0.15 SPM. These differences, however, were not statistically significant, indicating that SPM inclusion did not meaningfully affect the mechanical properties. In contrast, water absorption showed a statistically significant increase across all experimental groups, rising from 9.63% in the control to 15.99% at the highest SPM ratio. This increase in porosity raises concerns about the material’s durability in moisture-exposed environments, as some values approached or exceeded acceptable thresholds for floor tiles. These findings contribute to sustainable flooring solutions and suggest potential for agricultural waste utilization in eco-friendly construction.

https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/conf_shsrescon/2025/paper_see/30