scholarly journals Biopolymers: Impact of Polymers that Replace Conventional Plastics, An Option for a Sustainable Future

Author(s):  
E. Andrango J. E. Apugllon ◽  
A. D Durán P. J. Nazareno ◽  
Carlos Jácome

The work carried out focuses on the importance and characteristics of bioplastics, which is why the bibliographic sources consulted recall that the plastic manufactured from biopolymers has been increasing due to its practicality and in supporting the reduction of pollution of solid waste worldwide. Viable alternatives are currently being sought to replace packaging and coatings made from non-renewable raw materials, as these cause millions of tons of waste each year, damaging the environment. The production process of biodegradable plastics has a certain resemblance to the production of conventional plastics, it consists of a mixer of raw materials with additional components, for a subsequent blowing and sealing, passing through a quality control. One of the problems with conventional plastics is that they are manufactured from raw materials obtained from non-renewable resources, which each day becomes scarcer and therefore more expensive. Also the problem of persistence in the medium for very long times, which cause them to occupy space in sanitary landfills, which are causing problems in the country due to lack of space.

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Listiani Listiani

This research is aimed to determine the quality control system of production process in PT Industri Sandang Nusantara unit Patal Secang, measure the efectivity of quality control system by using control P-Chart and determine factors that cause defect product. This research is explorative descriptive by case study method. Data used in this research is the procedure of production process and the number of defect product. Product used in this company is  thread R30/1 UW and R 40/1 UW PT Industri Sandang Nusantara Unit Patal Secang in 24 periods of production between April – Mei 2006. Data is collected by interview, documentation, and observation. Data is analyzed by control p-chart and fish bone diagram. The conclusion of this research are: (1) The quality control system which is consists of controlling raw materials, production process and final product is appropriate with the company’s standard; (2) the number of defect product R 30/1 UW is 26.956 bale with the average 0.0167; Control P Chart shows that there are three periods which are out of control. They are in April 30, Mei 5 and 21, 2006. (3) The number of final product R 40/1 UW is 2159 bale with the average 0.0214; control p-chart shows that there are tw periods which are out of control. They are ini Mei 6 and Mei 12, 2006. (4) Factors that cause defect product are obsolete machines, employee performance, control system, and raw materials. Based on that condition, management should impove the controlling of machines, improve motivation and commitment of the employee, improve the method of inspection and control the quality of raw materials.


2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (6) ◽  
pp. 553-559
Author(s):  
Sharmiladevi S ◽  
Ramesh N ◽  
Ramesh S

Plastic is a material that is used to a great extent. Nowadays Petroleum based plastics are widely used for the commercial purpose. This kind of plastics can take more than a century to degrade. Man made plastics have Polyurethane and Polyethylene polymers. It cannot be easily degraded by micro organisms as it don’t recognize as food. When burned plastics release cancer causing carcinogenic chemicals that are harmful to people and the environment. One eco friendly alternative the current commercial plastic is “Bio plastics”. Bio plastics are biodegradable plastics that have components derived directly from renewable raw plant materials. Seven type of bioplastics were made using various combinations of renewable raw materials and plasticizers. In this project, Cassava starch is used as a main biopolymer for the production of bio degradable bags.


2015 ◽  
Vol 244 ◽  
pp. 146-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Viola Hospodarova ◽  
Eva Singovszka ◽  
Nadežda Števulová

Nowadays, the material recycling is growing trend in development of building materials and therefore using of secondary raw materials for production of new building materials. Transition from application non-renewable sources of raw materials to renewable raw materials in terms of sustainable composite is required. Renewable raw materials include organic sources of raw materials coming from natural plant fibres. This material is used to contribute environmental protection and to save non-renewable resources of raw materials. Wood fibres and cellulose fibres made from waste paper were selected for reinforcing cement-based materials. Application of cellulosic fibres into composites depends on their properties. Therefore, this paper is aimed to study of morphology and properties of cellulosic fibres. The comparison of strength parameters of 28 days hardened composites with 5% adding bleached wood and unbleached recycled fibres with those of reference composite without fibres showed that the values of compressive strength of fibrous cement based specimens were lower by 17 to 29 %.


2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-91
Author(s):  
Anna Fitrzyk ◽  
Katarzyna Niemiec

Abstract Aerosol products are present in different industries including cosmetic, technical, household and many more. These products are subject to number of controls both at the pre-production, in-process and post-production stages. Controls at the pre-production stage relate to checking the conformity of individual components that make up the aerosol packaging, as well as raw materials that are used to create the formula. The checks carried out during the production process are mainly focused on the verification of parameters at particular stages of production. Whereas, post-production checks are related to the evaluation of the finished product. Due to the highest share of metal packaging in the aerosol products market, such products are the subject of this article.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 428-436
Author(s):  
Isna Zulfa Azmi ◽  
Oktora Yogi Sari

The increasing number of bag factories throughout Indonesia that have well-known brands and every manufacturer is required to provide products of good quality. Poor product quality will cause consumers to move to other similar products. So in the production of bags, the thing that must be considered by the company is the quality of its products. In this study the authors aim to analyze quality control in a production process and identify several factors that cause disability in the product, PT. MAG is a bag company that is demanded to control the quality of the production process. This study uses a six sigma analysis tool consisting of five steps, namely using the DMAIC method (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control). Based on the results of the study there are three types of disabilities in the production process, including cutting, zippers and broken bag straps with an average sigma value of 2.48 with a DPMO value of 20256.92. Factors affecting the production process are human, machine, environment, equipment, raw materials, and methods. In this case the company can use the Six Sigma method because it is still in the medium category.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 044-046
Author(s):  
Haydar Göksu

Recycling is the inclusion of wastes that can be recycled into the production process by transforming them into secondary raw materials after various physical and/or chemical processes. The natural resources are not infinite. Of course it will run out one day. For this reason, the recycling process has gained a serious dimension for countries due to both economic and environmental factors. Although the recycling process of thermoplastic materials is known and frequently used by the science and industry community, the recycling of rubber materials has remained in the background. However, with the increase in the number of automobiles around the world, the increasing amount of solid waste tires puts the society in trouble both economically and environmentally. In this research, there are data on the introduction of automobile tires, which are a very serious waste throughout the country, to the economy.


2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-78
Author(s):  
Yulianto

This study aims to determine the analysis of the quality control of palm oil quality in PT. Lembah Bhakti Aceh Singkil Plantation. The function of implementing quality control is to control the quality of the initial input in the form of completion of raw materials, the production process, to the process of output of finished goods. This study uses several methods, namely filtration and titration. The average quality of palm oil at FFA levels ranges from 3.39 to 4.97 with a max.3 standard, a moisture content ranging from 0.12 to 0.3% with a max standard. 0.2%, and impurities levels ranged from 0.015-0.025% with the max standard. 0.02%. Based on the results of the study it can be concluded that the measurement of quality control that is carried out is very influential in product quality, so that it can affect the income. Where the income of a company depends on the CPO oil selling price in PMKS PT. Perkebunan Lembah Bhakti. The selling value in marketing is very dependent on the quality of the CPO.


2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vladan Mićić ◽  
Milojko Jokić ◽  
Milovan Jotanović ◽  
Ivan Ristić ◽  
Suzana Cakić ◽  
...  

The development of polymers obtained from renewable raw materials is important because it is known that the fossil sources will be depleted in the future. Due to this fact, the possibilities for the synthesis of polyurethanes based on renewable resources increases. This work analyzes the properties of polyurethane materials obtained from the renewable resources. Polyurethane elastomers were prepared by a two stage process in solution, which involved the synthesis of the pre-polymer and synthesis of the polyurethane elastomer. As a polyol component, poly (propylene glycol) was used. Isophorone-diisocyanate and hexamethylene diisocyanate were employed as isocyanate components. For some samples, petrochemically obtained chain extender, butanediol, was replaced by biobased product isosorbide. Characterization of polyurethane materials was carried out by infrared spectroscopy with Fourier transformation, thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry. The properties of synthesized polyurethane materials were improved by adding the nanoparticles in various proportions.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 85
Author(s):  
Winona Valeria Siregar ◽  
M. Nur Ghoyatul Amin

Red snappers are fishery commodities which have high market values. Raw materials of red snappers are important elements which determine the quality of the final products. Therefore, an enhancement of raw materials quality should be conducted through quality supervision and examination when the raw materials are retrieved, stored, and about to enter production process. The aim of this fieldwork practice is to find out the raw materials quality control on red snapper freezing process in PT. Tridaya Jaya Manunggal Pasuruan, East Java. The data taken consists of primary and secondary data which are processed descriptively. Data collection techniques through observation, interviews, active participation and literature review. PT. Tridaya Jaya Manunggal has implemented quality control on production process, starting from raw materials retrieval until these raw materials become final products. The quality control of raw red snappers were done in accordance with the quality control procedures which are plan, do, check, and action. The results of implementing quality control which were executed with organoleptic examination, temperature, Total Volatile Base (TVB), microbiology, and heavy metals on raw red snappers. Raw materials which didn’t meet the required standard were rejected, and then they were processed to be second grade products.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (36) ◽  
pp. 224-225
Author(s):  
Virginia Teresa Cegalla ◽  
Amarilys de Toledo Cesar

Background: To produce homeopathic medicines, pharmacies need raw materials (mother tinctures and diluted-agitated solutions, named “matrices”), provided by insumes suppliers. The “matrices” are ultra high dilutions and can not be tested against Analysis Reports. Aims: to propose alternatives to the matrices Analysis Report; to contribute to the quality of homeopathic medicines and treatment. Method: search of information present in the documentation provided from 2 national and 3 European suppliers in order to develop criteria. Discussion: the needed concepts for compliance with the orders throughout their production process were presented. The control of information involved in the process allows to trace the production of matrices, providing an indication of the quality with which they were obtained. Each supplier gives different approach to issuing a document, calling it Certificate of Conformity Protocol Preparation, Manufacturing Certificate or Quality Certificate. Summarizing, it is a supplier's declaration, which involves the quality control of raw materials, packaging materials and of the process used, but not a report that enables customers to repeat the analysis. A model was proposed for a Certificate of Quality, with the minimum information needed to indicate to the pharmacies that there is a control of the process. This certificate shall contain statements about the process. Conclusion: Quality Certificate seems to be the best document to ensure the pharmacy that the matrix obtained presents characteristics compatible with the preparation of a quality homeopathic medicine.


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