Polylactic acid (PLA) is the most widely used raw material in extrusion-based three-
dimensional (3D) printing (fused deposition modeling, FDM approach) in many areas since …

Plasma-enhanced synthesis and modification of polymers is a field that continues to expand
and become increasingly more sophisticated. The highly reactive processing environments …

Biocomposites composed of the polymeric matrix and reinforcing fibres have emerged as
new innovative materials with multiple applications and as an alternative to traditional …

This research aimed to investigate the effects of using wood leachate (WL) powder as a cost-
effective filler added to novel poly (lactic acid) biocomposites and evaluate their mechanical …

The effect of low-temperature arc discharge plasma treatment in a nitrogen atmosphere on
the modification of the physicochemical properties of PLA-based scaffolds was studied. In …

Surface treatment of 3D-printed objects with coatings, besides protection against
environmental influences, offers the improvement of visual appearance of the printed …

In this study, wood–plastic composites (WPCs) were prepared from polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
modified by sodium trisulfide (Na2S3) and rice straw (RS) treated with 7% sodium hydroxide …

The use of natural fibers as reinforcement for polymer-based composites has been attracting
the interest of the scientific community for a long time. Despite the maturity of natural fiber …

The effect of surface modification by an arc discharge plasma in a nitrogen flow with
treatment durations of 5 and 10 min on the physicochemical properties and biocompatibility …

Additive manufacturing is becoming increasingly important for manufacturing end products,
not just prototyping. However, the size of 3D-printed products is limited due to available …