There has been increasing interest over recent years in the application of three-dimensional
(3D) printing technologies in the biomedical field. One such method is Direct Ink Writing …

In three-dimensional (3D) printing, one of the main parameters influencing the properties of
3D-printed materials is the infill density (ID). This paper presents the influence of ID on the …

The current global health crisis caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19) has increased
the use of personal protective equipment, especially face masks, leading to the disposal of a …

Extrusion is extensively used due to its ability to produce intricate products that maintain a
uniform cross-sectional shape throughout their complete length. Beyond manufacturing …

This work reports the potential of poly (lactic acid)—PLA composites with different halloysite
nanotube (HNTs) loading (3, 6 and 9 wt%) for further uses in advanced applications as …

As the market for minimally invasive surgery has grown, the demand for high-precision and
high-performance catheters has increased. Catheters for the diagnosis and treatment of …

The surface of silicon dioxide (SiO 2) nanoparticles was treated with oleic acid, and the
resulting surface properties were characterized. Bio-based poly (lactic acid)(PLA)/poly …

Poly-l-lactic acid (PLLA) is one of the most common bioabsorbable materials in the medical
device field. However, its use in load-bearing applications is limited due to its inferior …

In this study, blends of poly (lactic acid)(PLA)/linear medium density polyethylene (LMDPE)
at different weight ratios were prepared by rotational molding. Two mixing strategies were …

Crystal structure and morphology dictate the mechanical, thermal, and degradation
properties of poly l-lactide (PLLA), the structural polymer of the first clinically approved …