A Model for Evaluating and Determining the Most Appropriate Polymer Matrix Type for Natural Fiber Composites |
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| Authors: | Faris M AL-Oqla S M Sapuan M R Ishak A A Nuraini |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia;2. Laboratory of Bio-composite Technology, Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia;3. Department of Aerospace Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia |
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| Abstract: | The process of determining the proper polymer matrix type, using a wide range of criteria, to form a natural fiber–reinforced polymer composite is still not established enough. This work introduces, for the first time, a model to select the proper polymer matrix type for natural fibers to enhance the sustainability of the automotive industry. The model was developed to rank different polymers and to determine their relative merits considering 20 different criteria simultaneously, including different physical, mechanical, chemical, environmental, and technical criteria. This work can support establishing a road map for proper selection of polymers in different engineering applications as well as increasing the reliability of the polymer selection process. |
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| Keywords: | AHP Automotive industry Bio-based composites Date palm fibers Polymer selection Sustainable products |
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