Conceptual Design of Biocomposites for Automotive Components

Sanyang, Muhammed Lamin; Mansor, Muhd Ridzuan; Sapuan, S. M.; Ali, Basheer Ahmed Ahmed

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-49382-4_5

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“…The authors employed a hybrid MCDM framework in which TOPSIS, VIKOR, and PROMETHEE II were the ranking techniques. In a study, (Sanyang et al, 2017 ) selection of optimal biopolymer to be reinforced with natural fiber for the production of automotive interior spare tire cover was discussed by applying MCDM techniques; DLM and WPM. Most of the above studies conducted are in the automobile sector and have utilized multiple MCDM methods for analysis.…”

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An integrated multi-criteria decision-making framework for the selection of sustainable biodegradable polymer for food packaging applications

Mahajan

Singh

Arora

2023

Environ Dev Sustain

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Manifold aspects, such as the booming market for superior quality food items with increased shelf life and the escalating concern to mitigate plastic trash due to plastic packaging have motivated researchers and food industrialists to explore sustainable eco-friendly packaging solutions extensively. Biodegradable polymers are being rigorously investigated to replace conventional plastics that are toxic, non-biodegradable, and detrimental to the marine ecosystem. The scientific methodology for the prudent selection of biodegradable polymer among the frequently used biopolymers for food packaging is being reported here. The data were extracted from the available literature. A hybrid multi-criteria decision-making framework has been developed to address the problem of material selection owing to the multiple conflicting criteria involved. Assignment of equal weights to primary criteria was selected to establish the criteria weights. Different decision-making techniques (weighted sum method (WSM), weighted product method (WPM), weighted aggregated sum product assessment method (WASPAS), and technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS)) were used for the comparative analysis. Thereon, the different ranks obtained for each alternative were aggregated using the degree of membership technique. The robustness of the solution was checked using sensitivity analysis which was conducted by varying weights of importance using the entropy method, the CRITIC method, and the equal weights to secondary criteria. The analysis reported polylactic acid (PLA) as the most reliable polymer for food packaging applications. The sensitivity analysis concluded that the solution was without prejudice, and water vapor permeation rating was the most critical decision criterion in deciding the optimal polymer. Graphical Abstract

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An integrated multi-criteria decision-making framework for the selection of sustainable biodegradable polymer for food packaging applications

Mahajan

Singh

Arora

2023

Environ Dev Sustain

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“…Nevertheless, these materials can also mean synthetics materials. In most bio-based polymer composites, either the matrix or the fiber/filler is drawn from natural renewable resources, but still blended with another synthetic compound [9], [12], [13]. Fully biodegradable biopolymer composites with both natural fibers and biopolymer matrix as the constituents are termed "green biocomposites".…”

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Green Bio Composites for Food Packaging

2019

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Petroleum-based synthetic polymers are mostly used for packaging materials for their advantageous features such as flexibility, lightness and transparency. However, the waste caused by the increasing usage has led to serious environmental impacts. There are many packaging products claimed as ‘green’ material in the market but, they are not fully from natural renewable resources. Most biocomposites materials comprised only either the matrix or fiber/filler from natural renewable resources, but still blended with another synthetic compound. Thus, green biocomposites which composed of fully biodegradable natural fibers and biopolymer matrix would be a great alternative. It can be naturally degraded and completely return to the environment safely after usage. The main shortcomings of biopolymer are their inadequate of mechanical and barrier properties in product application. Yet, the embedding reinforcing fibers or fillers would help in improving the final properties of the composites. The intention of this review is to present the latest development of green biocomposites research and its application for food packaging. It is also proposed to provide critical information that covers around properties of green biocomposites, types of available biopolymers and natural fibers, including their manufacturing techniques. Furthermore, the economic circumstances and forthcoming trend of these materials in food packaging industry would also be reviewed

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