Global plastic production is rapidly increasing, resulting in significant amounts of plastic
entering the marine environment. This makes marine litter one of the most critical …

Abstract 3D printing process has gained significant attention because of its ability to
manufacture complicated geometries. The process also has a lot of potential for reducing …

Polyamides (PA) are a family of engineering thermoplastics used in a wide range of
applications including automotive, building, construction, separation processes, textiles, and …

Developing new biocomposites from waste paper and plastics could help meet global
sustainability goals while addressing environmental issues. In this paper, the polyvinyl …

Plastic waste consumption increases exponentially every year, mainly in the last three years
due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The rapid growth of plastic products has exceeded the …

Recycled acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (RABS) has undesirable thermal properties that
cause the material to shrink and not adhere to the printing bed during three-dimensional …

The growing demand for sustainable materials as substitutes for conventional materials has
led to the need for sustainable manufacturing practices that can effectively balance the use …

The devastating effect of plastic waste on the ecosystem due to the rapid increase in
population has been a concern. Although stakeholders and governments invested in efforts …

The rising concerns about environmental harm and pollution create a setting for the search
for better materials to produce more sustainable products. Plastic plays a crucial role in …

Distributed recycling via additive manufacturing (DRAM) emphasizes an emerging approach
to locally recycle waste plastic by 3D-printing it into valuable products. Although major …