INVESTIGATION OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND ADHESION BEHAVIOUR OF BIO-PLASTIC SHEET MATERIAL

Abstract

Abstract

The aim of environmental scientists is to find solution of environment problem and is appears that biodegradable polymer is one of these solutions. Bio-Plastic is biodegradable; it differs from other plastic which are non-degradable. It provide solution for industry as a smart material and ability to biodegrade in the end of life cycle for  product and by use  Bio-Plastic  material can reuse waste paper and this will help to eliminate need for recycling and reduction of  the emission of  gas.

 Literature review has indicated that Bio-Plastic material is a smart polymer, Bio-Plastic produce from a mixture of components (Biodegradable polymers) and this material is generated by injection molding technique, and injection molding is used in the production of pieces of elastic material such as plastic and it is rapid way of producing varieties of plastic materials in a high quality precision manner. It has been possible during this research to develop 3D models using Bio-Plastic material which offers automata including easy cutting and sticking so children learning will benefit from this material, Bio-Plastic like any other material has its advantages and disadvantages.

  The research has looked into mechanical properties of Bio-Plastic material via tensile testing in the lab and using laser cutting, and Measurement of Surface Roughness. The research has made recommendation for application of Bio-Plastic material.