Mechanical, chemical, and bio-recycling of biodegradable plastics: A review

R Kumar, K Sadeghi, J Jang, J Seo - Science of the Total Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
The extensive use of petroleum-based non-biodegradable plastics for various applications
has led to global concerns regarding the severe environmental issues associated with them …

Critical review of FDM 3D printing of PLA biocomposites filled with biomass resources, characterization, biodegradability, upcycling and opportunities for biorefineries

S Bhagia, K Bornani, R Agrawal, A Satlewal… - Applied Materials …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract 3D printing by fused deposition modeling (FDM) is an advanced additive
manufacturing technology for making thermoplastic-based structures. Several studies have …

Poly (lactic acid) blends: Processing, properties and applications

M Nofar, D Sacligil, PJ Carreau, MR Kamal… - International journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
Poly (lactic acid) or polylactide (PLA) is a commercial biobased, biodegradable,
biocompatible, compostable and non-toxic polymer that has competitive material and …

A review of multi-material 3D printing of functional materials via vat photopolymerization

U Shaukat, E Rossegger, S Schlögl - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Additive manufacturing or 3D printing of materials is a prominent process technology which
involves the fabrication of materials layer-by-layer or point-by-point in a subsequent manner …

Biocompatibility, biodegradation and excretion of polylactic acid (PLA) in medical implants and theranostic systems

D Da Silva, M Kaduri, M Poley, O Adir, N Krinsky… - Chemical Engineering …, 2018 - Elsevier
Polylactic acid (PLA) is the most commonly used biodegradable polymer in clinical
applications today. Examples range from drug delivery systems, tissue engineering …

A comprehensive review on the preparation and application of calcium hydroxyapatite: A special focus on atomic doping methods for bone tissue engineering

S Panda, CK Biswas, S Paul - Ceramics international, 2021 - Elsevier
Hydroxyapatite (HAP) has been considered to be one of the most preferred scaffold
materials among many in the last decade for the bone tissue engineering. Be it prosthetic …

Comprehensive exploration of natural degradation of poly (lactic acid) blends in various degradation media: A review

NA Rosli, M Karamanlioglu, H Kargarzadeh… - International journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Poly (lactic acid)(PLA), a bio-based polyester, has been extensively investigated in
the recent past owing to its excellent mechanical properties. Several studies have been …

3D printing using plant-derived cellulose and its derivatives: A review

L Dai, T Cheng, C Duan, W Zhao, W Zhang, X Zou… - Carbohydrate …, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract Three-dimensional (3D) printing is classified as a revolutionary, disruptive
manufacturing technology. Cellulose (the most abundant natural polymer) and its many …

Polymer structure-property requirements for stereolithographic 3D printing of soft tissue engineering scaffolds

RJ Mondschein, A Kanitkar, CB Williams, SS Verbridge… - Biomaterials, 2017 - Elsevier
This review highlights the synthesis, properties, and advanced applications of synthetic and
natural polymers 3D printed using stereolithography for soft tissue engineering applications …

3D printing of scaffolds for tissue regeneration applications

AV Do, B Khorsand, SM Geary… - Advanced healthcare …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
The current need for organ and tissue replacement, repair, and regeneration for patients is
continually growing such that supply is not meeting demand primarily due to a paucity of …