Piezoelectric behavior in bio-derived prawn and crab shells: A comparative analysis

Volume 14, Issue 56, 2025 (October – December)

Research Article
Piezoelectric behavior in bio-derived prawn and crab shells: A comparative analysis
Ramar Marimuthu, Santhosh Kumar Pandidurai, Rathipriya Mahadevan, Kesavan Devarayan, Palani Rasu, Monikandon Sukumaran
Keywords: bio waste, prawn shell, crab shell, piezoelectric, flexibility, energy harvesting
DOI:10.37273/chesci.cs252056081

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Abstract

Piezoelectric films were fabricated from biowaste derived from prawn shells (PS) and crab shells (CS). UV–Vis spectroscopy revealed distinct absorption peaks at 266 nm and 377 nm for processed PS, and at 249 nm and 276 nm for processed CS. In the visible spectral range, the transmittance of PS and CS films was measured at approximately 40%–46% and 40%–43%, respectively. Structural and crystallographic characteristics were examined using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), confirming the presence of both intra- and intermolecular hydrogen bonding, as evidenced by vibrational bands at 3145 cm⁻¹ and 3011 cm⁻¹ for PS, and 3328 cm⁻¹ and 3159 cm⁻¹ for CS. Raman spectroscopy further verified the presence of amino acids within the triple-helical structure of polypeptide chains in both PS and CS. The inherent flexibility and piezoelectric properties of these bio-derived films highlight their potential for use in energy-harvesting device applications.

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