Enhancing Polylactic Acid (PLA) Performance: A Review of Additives in Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) Filaments
Polymers,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(2), С. 191 - 191
Опубликована: Янв. 14, 2025
This
review
explores
the
impact
of
various
additives
on
mechanical
properties
polylactic
acid
(PLA)
filaments
used
in
Fused
Deposition
Modeling
(FDM)
3D
printing.
While
PLA
is
favored
for
its
biodegradability
and
ease
use,
inherent
limitations
strength
heat
resistance
necessitate
enhancements
through
additives.
The
natural
synthetic
fibers,
inorganic
particles,
nanomaterials
properties,
printability,
overall
functionality
composites
was
examined,
indicating
that
fiber
reinforcements,
such
as
carbon
glass
significantly
enhance
tensile
stiffness,
while
fibers
contribute
to
sustainability
but
may
compromise
stability.
Additionally,
inclusion
particulate
fillers
like
calcium
carbonate
improves
dimensional
stability
although
larger
particles
can
lead
agglomeration
issues.
study
highlights
potential
improved
performance
specific
applications
acknowledging
need
further
investigation
into
optimal
formulations
processing
conditions.
Язык: Английский
Enhancing biocomposite critical quality indicators (CQIs): the impact of biochar content in additive manufacturing
Biochar,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
7(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 24, 2025
Язык: Английский
Reinforced Polymer Composite Filaments in Fused Deposition Modeling of 3D Printing Technology: A Review
Advanced Engineering Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 3, 2025
Fused
deposition
modeling
(FDM)
is
one
of
the
most
commonly
used
3D
printing
techniques.
FDM
uses
thermoplastics
to
manufacture
final
product.
This
review
article
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
use
composite
materials
in
printing.
It
explores
various
filament
manufacturing
methods,
highlighting
extrusion
The
main
advantages
using
are
discussed,
then
recycled
filaments,
their
benefits,
and
difficulties
possibilities
related
applications
covered.
Next,
filaments
aerospace,
automotive,
medical,
electronics,
prosthetics/orthotics
explored.
Finally,
discusses
current
challenges
suggests
future
directions
for
research.
Язык: Английский
Structural Performance and Optimization of 3D-Printed PLA Lattice Structures for Sustainable Design in Load-Bearing Applications
Engineering Technology & Applied Science Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(2), С. 21086 - 21092
Опубликована: Апрель 3, 2025
This
study
explores
the
structural
performance
and
optimization
of
3D-printed
Polylactic
Acid
(PLA)
lattice
structures,
focusing
on
octapeak,
hexstar,
dodecahedron
designs,
for
potential
load-bearing
applications.
Through
compression
testing,
load-displacement
behavior
each
structure
type
was
analyzed,
examining
key
characteristics
such
as
peak
load
capacity,
deformation
patterns,
failure
modes.
The
Preference
Ranking
Organization
Method
Enrichment
Evaluations
(PROMETHEE)
employed
to
assess
configuration
based
two
primary
criteria:
compressive
strength
mass.
analysis
yielded
insights
that
were
structure-type
specific
well
overall
across
all
nine
samples.
Among
hexstar
configurations,
sample
4
attained
highest
rank
due
its
exceptional
making
it
optimal
choice
high-strength
Within
octapeak
groups,
samples
2
7,
respectively,
demonstrated
balanced
performance,
suitable
applications
prioritizing
mass
efficiency
over
maximum
strength.
In
ranking,
emerged
top-performing
structure,
with
configurations
consistently
balancing
effectively,
while
offered
viable
alternatives
lighter,
less
load-intensive
uses.
findings
demonstrate
utility
PROMETHEE
method
in
optimizing
engineering
applications,
thus
contributing
advancement
sustainable
design
additive
manufacturing.
research
provides
a
framework
selecting
structures
meet
application-specific
criteria
material
efficiency.
Язык: Английский
Valorization of recycled fine powder glass (RFPG) in additive manufacturing: Optimization of the RFPG content in polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) and multi-response analysis
Cleaner Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 100271 - 100271
Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2024
Язык: Английский
Processability and properties of cubic‐BaTiO3/poly(vinylidene fluoride) composites for additive manufacturing: From powder compounding to 3D‐printed parts
Polymer Composites,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 30, 2024
Abstract
Poly(vinylidene
fluoride)
(PVDF)
is
a
piezoelectric
and
thermoplastic
material
with
great
potential
for
additive
manufacturing
(AM)
applications.
Using
barium
titanate
(BaTiO
3
)
as
filler,
PVDF‐based
composite
materials
were
developed,
characterized,
processed
by
AM
extrusion
(MEX).
The
morphological
features
phase
transformations
occurring
throughout
the
processing
of
BaTiO
‐filled
PVDF,
from
compounding
to
printed
part,
analyzed.
morphology
powder
feedstock
after
dispersion
in
high‐energy
ball
mill
changed
spheroidal
laminar
β‐phase
formation
was
favored.
Microhardness
gradually
increased
content,
obtaining
an
enhancement
~60%
content
25
vol%,
supported
good
filler.
A
~48%
increase
dielectric
permittivity
also
achieved.
After
extrusion,
filaments
filler
15
vol%
showed
more
stable
diameter,
well
higher
crystallinity
surface
roughness,
compared
those
lower
contents.
Material
filament
direct
printing
pellets
based
on
MEX
successfully
used
obtain
parts.
Composite
parts
enhanced
hydrophilicity,
flexural
modulus
(up
~33%
7
PVDF),
thus
leading
superior
mechanical
characteristics
biomedical
Highlights
Dry
milling
suitable
greener
approach.
processes
3D‐printed
use
pellets/powder
improved
3D
printability.
roughness
hydrophilicity
content.
elastic
Язык: Английский
Biodegradable composites filled with agro‐industrial waste and fertilizers for filament production and application in active manufacturing
Polymer Composites,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 31, 2024
Abstract
One
of
the
challenges
to
prioritizing
a
circular
economy
is
development
composites
made
with
renewable
polymer
matrices
and
using
agro‐industrial
residues
such
as
plant
fibers.
Aiming
follow
paths
economy,
this
research
aims
develop
based
on
blend
poly(butylene
adipate‐co‐terephthalate)
polylactic
acid
filled
three
residues:
peanut
shell,
soybean
corn
husk,
nitrogen–phosphorus–potassium
fertilizer.
For
this,
filaments
systems
containing
vegetable
fiber
(5
wt%)
fertilizer
(3
were
processed
in
single‐screw
extruder.
The
characterized
by
Fourier
transfer
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR),
thermogravimetry,
differential
scanning
calorimetry,
surface
morphological
analysis,
mechanical
behavior.
FTIR
indicated
changes
blend's
characteristic
bands,
suggesting
an
interaction
between
matrix
fillers.
altered
systems'
thermal
properties
stability.
significantly
affected
(
p
<
0.05)
particular
way
each
system.
Finally,
presence
agglomerates
confirmed
analysis.
Additionally,
these
can
be
applied
raw
materials
produce
for
active
manufacturing
agricultural
sector,
adding
value
available
natural
while
adhering
economy.
Highlights
Poly(butylene
adipate
co
‐terephthalate)
(PBAT)/poly(lactic
acid)
(PLA)
produced
waste;
Mineral
compound
was
incorporated
into
PBAT/PLA
composites;
Agro‐industrial
waste
adds
filler
promotes
Язык: Английский