We are currently conducting a research project on Natural Fiber reinforced biopolymer composites (green biocomposites) for food packaging application. 

Previously, we did an experts' survey on weight of  importance for 13 selection criteria to find the most suitable natural fiber. From that survey and by applying AHP Rating Mode method, we found that the top 5 ranking of criteria based on their importance are:

Rank            Criterion

1                   Raw Cost (10.6%)

2                   Tensile Strength (9.7%)

3                   Young's Modulus (8.8%)

4                   Availability (8.8%)

5                   Moisture Content (8.7%)

Now, we are to find the most suitable biopolymer matrix which are among starch biopolymer alternatives i.e rice starch, potato starch, wheat potato, corn starch etc. Therefore, we have identified 19 selection criteria. We really appreciate your feedback in assigning a weight of importance out of 7  score on  1 -  7 scale (1 being the "Not at all important", and 7 being "Extremely important") for each criterion in evaluating starch alternatives. 

Please click the link below to participate in the Experts' Survey: https://goo.gl/forms/K5bVs1Hq7KIgk0V72 All data collected will be used ONLY for this research. 

We hope to gather feedback from all experts by 9th of January 2019. Your feedback is very valuable and all your cooperation are highly appreciated.