Composition for eco-friendly artificial leather having coffee grounds with biodegradable and deodorizing effect, artificial leather including same and manufacturing method thereof
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Solution Overview
Problem
Coffee grounds, when simply added to the production of artificial leather, result in non-uniform dispersion, leading to deteriorated mechanical strength and elongation, and pose environmental and processing challenges due to their large volume and disposal issues.
Innovation Solution
A composition for artificial leather including a first resin, a first plasticizer, and a masterbatch with coffee grounds, where the masterbatch is prepared with a second resin and second plasticizer, ensuring uniform dispersion and incorporating a biodegradation accelerator, resulting in a biodegradable and odorless product with improved mechanical properties.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If coffee grounds are simply introduced during the process of producing artificial leather, then the environmental friendliness and biodegradability are improved, but the uniformity of dispersion and mechanical strength are deteriorated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the coffee grounds into fine particles through grinding and classification processes, creating a uniform particle size distribution (D10: 10-20 μm, D50: 30-50 μm, D90: 60-80 μm). This segmentation allows the coffee grounds to disperse uniformly throughout the artificial leather matrix, resolving the contradiction between environmental benefits and dispersion uniformity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent modifies the physical and chemical parameters of coffee grounds by controlling particle size, water content (5-15%), and surface treatment. These parameter changes enable the coffee grounds to be uniformly dispersed while maintaining their biodegradable and environmentally friendly properties.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If coffee grounds are simply introduced during the process of producing artificial leather, then the environmental friendliness and biodegradability are improved, but the mechanical strength such as tensile strength and elongation are deteriorated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent optimizes multiple parameters including coffee grounds particle size (fine distribution), water content (5-15%), and mixing conditions to ensure uniform dispersion. These parameter changes prevent aggregation and maintain the mechanical integrity of the artificial leather while incorporating biodegradable coffee grounds.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a composite material system where finely ground coffee grounds are uniformly distributed within the artificial leather matrix. This composite structure allows the coffee grounds to provide environmental benefits without compromising the overall mechanical strength, as the fine particles are well-integrated into the material structure.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If coffee grounds are simply introduced during the process of producing artificial leather, then the biodegradability is improved, but the processing cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary actions by pre-grinding, classifying, and drying the coffee grounds before incorporation into the artificial leather production process. This preliminary preparation ensures that the coffee grounds are in the optimal state for uniform dispersion and easy processing, reducing overall manufacturing complexity while maintaining high biodegradability.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution achieves artificial leather with enhanced mechanical properties, biodegradability, and reduced odor, as evidenced by increased biodegradability and improved odor reduction, while addressing environmental concerns by utilizing recycled coffee grounds.
Implementation Method 1
coffee grounds with biodegradable and deodorizing effect
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to artificial leather. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to biodegradable and odorless artificial leather including coffee grounds. A composition for artificial leather includes a first resin, a first plasticizer, and a masterbatch including a second resin, a second plasticizer, and coffee grounds. The artificial leather includes a sheet layer including the composition disclosed herein.