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• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 9 May 2026

  A Sustainable and Green Prototyping Framework for Low-carbon and Resource-efficient Virtual Product Development

  By Khiraling Patil, Sachhidanand Reur, Ashok Kumar Vanageri

  Abstract: The increasing emphasis on sustainable manufacturing has intensified the need for environmentally responsible design and development methodologies for polymer and polymer-composite materials, where material selection, processing routes, and waste generation play a critical role in overall environmental impact. This paper presents a Sustainable and Green Prototyping (SGP) framework that integrates Virtual Prototyping (VP), Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and multi-objective optimization to systematically reduce carbon footprint, energy consumption, and material waste …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 459–471 Read article →