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

Proponent/s Name/s (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)

Mark Dominique P. Mendoza, Adamson UniversityFollow
Kristine Cassandra T. Cacapit, Adamson UniversityFollow
Zion Ezekiel Micaiah Navia, Adamson UniversityFollow
Stephanie Anne A. Lim, Adamson UniversityFollow
Dominique Mae R. Gobaton, Adamson UniversityFollow
Jace Earl P. Gabitan, Adamson UniversityFollow
Gasper Juleo L. Otgalon, Adamson UniversityFollow
Josh Ryley C. Angeles, Adamson UniversityFollow
Hanz Mikkel A. Arnuza, Adamson UniversityFollow
Gwynette R. Legaspi, Adamson UniversityFollow
June Ray O. Filler, Adamson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Paper Presentation

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

Filler, June Ray O.

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

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