Physical, Bio-logical and Mechanical properties of Cotton – Viscose Blended with Orange Peel Powder

Orange peel, a major agro-industrial by-product of juice and food processing, represents nearly 40–50% of the fruit’s mass and is typically discarded. Rich in cellulose, pectin, hemicellulose, and essential oils, this biomass holds great potential for sustainable fibre and functional material production. This unique composition positions orange peel as an underutilized, renewable resource with immense potential for sustainable fibre and functional material production. This project aims to develop a sustainable, fully biodegradable wipe utilizing these discarded orange peels. The methodology focuses on extracting and processing the orange peel fiber to form the wipe’s substrate. This natural substrate will be subsequently infused with the peel’s inherent citrus essential oil, leveraging its proven antimicrobial and cleansing characteristics. This research contributes to a circular economy model by converting agricultural waste into a high-value product, offering an effective, plant-based alternative to conventional, synthetic non-biodegradable wipes, thereby mitigating plastic pollution and reducing landfill volume.