Application of Taguchi Method in the Optimization of Processing Parameters for Green Fiber

Abstract:

Since polylactide (PLA) fiber, green fiber, is given with better chemical inertia, easiness of processing, biodegradation, it can be completely degraded in soil and water into carbon dioxide and water. Fiber products made of it is not found with features as favorable moisture absorption, wrinkle-resistance, resilience, curliness, dyeability, biocompatibility, and resistance to ultraviolet light; besides, PLA fiber is given with broad prospect of applications, and can be widely used on industry, agricultural purpose, forestry, clothing, fishing, and hygiene and medical treatment and many other domains. Therefore, this study would focus on optimizing processing parameters of melt spinning equipment by using Taguchi method for PLA fiber.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 239-240)
• Pages: 1596-1599
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.239-240.1596
• Online since: December 2012
• Authors: Shu Wen Wang, Te Li Su
• Keywords: Green Fiber, Optimization, Polylactide Fiber, Taguchi Method

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