Sustainable manufacturing practices in the sports industry: A review of biodegradable polymers for sports equipment

Mohd Nizar, Muhd Razali and Nurul Hasya, .Md Kamil and Ainur Munira, Rosli and Amirul Hakim, Sufian and Yaw, Teo Chong (2024) Sustainable manufacturing practices in the sports industry: A review of biodegradable polymers for sports equipment. In: Intelligent Manufacturing and Mechatronics (iM3F 2023). Springer Proceedings in Materials, 40 . Springer Nature, Singapore, pp. 187-197. ISBN 2662-3161

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Abstract

The convergence of the global sports sector and the entertainment industry has increased sports equipment demand and highlighted the importance of sustainable manufacturing. This transition is driven by environmental concerns and renewable resource potential. Biodegradable polymers, which are environmentally friendly and have excellent physicochemical and mechanical properties, are becoming viable alternatives to non-renewable synthetic fibers. Polymers in sports equipment reduce environmental impact and boost domestic industries. Sustainable sports manufacturing explores and advances eco-friendly fiber-reinforced composites, natural composites, and hybrid fibers with nanoparticles. Natural fibers like coconut tree peduncle fiber are being studied as synthetic fiber substitutes in the automotive and marine industries. Due to their improved mechanical properties, sustainable fiber-reinforced composites like Date palm and Kenaf fibers are gaining popularity in the sports industry. However, manufacturing issues like ultrasonic connection durability in shoe components and titanium marine part surface irregularities must be addressed. The review emphasizes biodegradable polymers in sports equipment. It thoroughly reviews sustainable sports manufacturing research and suggests new directions.

Item Type:	Book Chapter
Additional Information:	Indexed by Scopus
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Biodegradable polymers; Hybrid fiber-based composites; Natural fiber-reinforced composites; Sports industry; Sustainable manufacturing
Subjects:	T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery T Technology > TS Manufactures
Faculty/Division:	Institute of Postgraduate Studies Faculty of Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering Technology
Depositing User:	Miss Amelia Binti Hasan
Date Deposited:	21 Aug 2024 08:08
Last Modified:	21 Aug 2024 08:08
URI:	http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/42434
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