Smart Healthy Box Development Using Biodegradable Materials as an Environmentally Friendly Solution

Abstract

The advancement of healthcare technology has led to the innovation of smart medication storage devices, known as the Smart Healthy Box (SHB), designed to help users manage their medication schedules efficiently. However, the use of conventional plastics such as ABS and PP in similar products raises environmental concerns due to their non-biodegradable nature. This study aims to develop a Smart Healthy Box design using biodegradable material, Polylactic Acid (PLA), and compare its mechanical performance with Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) through mechanical property simulations. The analysis was conducted using the finite element simulation method to evaluate stress, strain, and total deformation on a 3D model. Simulation results show that PLA exhibits a maximum stress of 1.001 × 10⁶ N/m² and strain of 2.138 × 10⁻¹⁰, while ABS records a maximum stress of 9.808 × 10⁵ N/m² and strain of 3.759 × 10⁻⁴. These results indicate that PLA has higher stiffness and compressive strength, whereas ABS demonstrates better flexibility and deformation resistance. Therefore, the use of PLA in Smart Healthy Box design is considered a promising eco-friendly solution that maintains structural stability and product safety for medical applications.

Keywords: Smart Healthy Box, Polylactic Acid (PLA), Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Stress, Strain, Biodegradable Material.