[HTML][HTML] Potential and challenges of recycled polymer plastics and natural waste materials for additive manufacturing

A Yousaf, A Al Rashid, R Polat, M Koç - Sustainable Materials and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Global warming and climate change have emerged as pressing issues closely associated
with human activity and the manufacturing sector, significantly contributing to climate …

[HTML][HTML] Natural fibers as reinforcement of mortar and concrete: a systematic review from Central and South American regions.

G García, R Cabrera, J Rolón, R Pichardo… - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study examines recent research on mortar and concrete reinforced with natural fibers
(NF). NF are a sustainable, eco-friendly alternative to conventional fibers, offering a way to …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable mixes for 3D printing of earth-based constructions

F Faleschini, D Trento, M Masoomi, C Pellegrino… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
This work shows the results of an experimental campaign aimed at selecting earth-based
sustainable mixes for 3D printing. For this scope, 18 mixes were realized, varying the types …

From soil to printed structures: A systematic approach to designing clay-based materials for 3D printing in construction and architecture

O Asaf, A Bentur, P Larianovsky, A Sprecher - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Three-dimensional (3D) printing of clayey soils has been gaining traction in
construction and architecture due to its eco-friendliness and design advantages. However …

Additive manufacturing of natural materials

OB Carcassi, L Ben-Alon - Automation in Construction, 2024 - Elsevier
As additive manufacturing (AM) technology continues to advance for computer-aided design
and engineering applications, a parallel imperative emerges—a conscientious shift towards …

Mechanical behaviour of 3D printed and textile-reinforced eco-friendly composites

Y Tarhan, İH Tarhan, Y Jacquet… - Journal of Sustainable …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
3D printing has revolutionised construction with rapid, cost-effective production of complex
designs. However, the growing literature focuses on cementitious mixtures with high energy …

Additive construction using enhanced earthen-based composites: Improvement of the mechanical strength and water durability using chitosan and agave fibers

D Zavaleta, R Ñañez, G Silva, G Ruiz, MA Pando… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract 3D printing has emerged as a revolutionary technology with potential applications
in the construction industry. However, the prevalent use of ordinary cement in most 3D …

Additive manufacturing of earth-based materials: A literature review on mortar composition, extrusion, and processing earth

D Rocha, P Faria, SS Lucas - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Increasing concerns about global warming and its impact on the environment reinforce the
need for new materials and technologies. Additive manufacturing has become more relevant …

[HTML][HTML] First Impressions on Three-Dimensional Printing with Earth-Based Mortar at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto

M Buson, H Varum, MA Rezende - Buildings, 2024 - mdpi.com
Three-dimensional (3D) printing with earth-based mortar is still under development and
faces challenges. Optimising the mortar mixture, improving structural strength, determining …

Additive construction of concrete deep beams using low-cost characterization methods and FEM-based topological optimization

G Silva, A Quispe, J Baldoceda, S Kim, G Ruiz… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Additive manufacturing using concrete for large-scale construction purposes has
demonstrated economic, social, and environmental benefits compared to conventional …