Problems and constraints involved in the injection moulding process of biocomposites: A review
Mohd Khairul Fadzly Md Radzi1, Norhamidi Muhamad2, Abu Bakar Sulong3, Nabilah Afiqah Mohd Radzuan4, Mohd Ramdhan Mohd Khalid5, Mohd Rizal Ahmad6, Mohd Ikmal Hafizi Azaman7, Ahmad Syazwan Ramli8, Mohd Azwan Mohd Bakri9.
Biocomposite materials have revolutionized the engineering field, predominantly in manufacturing applications, where these materials were widely used as an alternative to the metal-based structural body or component. Since conventional materials have caused various pollution problems to the ecosystem, innovative efforts have been taken to develop the based product on natural materials composites but presently are not fully explored yet. Most issues raised are due to the lack of expertise in addressing some of the problems and constraints related to preparing feedstock materials involved in the injection moulding technique. The injectability process of the biocomposite material significantly depends on the early stage of feedstock preparation. The preparation steps should be considering the detailed characterization of the composite material, the effectiveness of the mixing method, the identification of the feedstock's flowability properties, and the appropriate processing parameters used. This review manuscript has a significant contribution to researchers interested in furthering the application of biocomposite-based materials, particularly in plastics injection moulding technology for manufacturing and processing engineering.
Affiliation:
- Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), 6, Persiaran Institusi, Bandar Baru Bangi, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia, Malaysia
- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
- Malaysia Palm Oil Board (MPOB), Malaysia
- Malaysia Palm Oil Board (MPOB), Malaysia
- Malaysia Palm Oil Board (MPOB), Malaysia
- Malaysia Palm Oil Board (MPOB), Malaysia
- Malaysia Palm Oil Board (MPOB), Malaysia
Download this article (This article has been downloaded 18 time(s))