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

Abstract

3D printing by fused deposition modeling (FDM) is an advanced additive manufacturing technology for making thermoplastic-based structures. Several studies have recently investigated 3D printing of polylactic acid (PLA) with biomass resources like cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin and whole biomass. Such biodegradable composites are better for the environment and can be used to replace non-biodegradable composites in a variety of applications. Therefore, a deep understanding of printing such biocomposites is needed for supporting such manufacturing. Recent developments focused on FDM printing of PLA filled with biomass resources have been critically reviewed to reveal the intricate aspects of manufacturing of such materials and characterization of the changes caused by biomass-based fillers. Properties of high molecular weight PLA, essentials of printing with PLA and conditions for filament extrusion and printing of biocomposites are discussed. Characterization results from mechanical testing, thermal analysis, viscoelastic properties, imaging and spectroscopy are reviewed for understanding the impact of filling biomass resources in PLA by printing. The latter sections discuss applications, upcycling & recycling and future opportunities for biorefineries.

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Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1787429
Alternate Identifier(s):
OSTI ID: 1805017
Grant/Contract Number:  
AC05-00OR22725
Resource Type:
Published Article
Journal Name:
Applied Materials Today
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Name: Applied Materials Today Journal Volume: 24 Journal Issue: C; Journal ID: ISSN 2352-9407
Publisher:
Elsevier
Country of Publication:
Netherlands
Language:
English
Subject:
09 BIOMASS FUELS; 3D printing; Additive manufacturing; Biomass; Cellulose; Lignin; PLA; Thermoplastics; Biodegradation; Recycling; upcycling

Citation Formats

Bhagia, Samarthya, Bornani, Kamlesh, Agrawal, Ruchi, Satlewal, Alok, Ďurkovič, Jaroslav, Lagaňa, Rastislav, Bhagia, Meher, Yoo, Chang Geun, Zhao, Xianhui, Kunc, Vlastimil, Pu, Yunqiao, Ozcan, Soydan, and Ragauskas, Arthur J. Critical review of FDM 3D printing of PLA biocomposites filled with biomass resources, characterization, biodegradability, upcycling and opportunities for biorefineries. Netherlands: N. p., 2021. Web. doi:10.1016/j.apmt.2021.101078.
Bhagia, Samarthya, Bornani, Kamlesh, Agrawal, Ruchi, Satlewal, Alok, Ďurkovič, Jaroslav, Lagaňa, Rastislav, Bhagia, Meher, Yoo, Chang Geun, Zhao, Xianhui, Kunc, Vlastimil, Pu, Yunqiao, Ozcan, Soydan, & Ragauskas, Arthur J. Critical review of FDM 3D printing of PLA biocomposites filled with biomass resources, characterization, biodegradability, upcycling and opportunities for biorefineries. Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmt.2021.101078
Bhagia, Samarthya, Bornani, Kamlesh, Agrawal, Ruchi, Satlewal, Alok, Ďurkovič, Jaroslav, Lagaňa, Rastislav, Bhagia, Meher, Yoo, Chang Geun, Zhao, Xianhui, Kunc, Vlastimil, Pu, Yunqiao, Ozcan, Soydan, and Ragauskas, Arthur J. Wed . "Critical review of FDM 3D printing of PLA biocomposites filled with biomass resources, characterization, biodegradability, upcycling and opportunities for biorefineries". Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmt.2021.101078.
@article{osti_1787429,
title = {Critical review of FDM 3D printing of PLA biocomposites filled with biomass resources, characterization, biodegradability, upcycling and opportunities for biorefineries},
author = {Bhagia, Samarthya and Bornani, Kamlesh and Agrawal, Ruchi and Satlewal, Alok and Ďurkovič, Jaroslav and Lagaňa, Rastislav and Bhagia, Meher and Yoo, Chang Geun and Zhao, Xianhui and Kunc, Vlastimil and Pu, Yunqiao and Ozcan, Soydan and Ragauskas, Arthur J.},
abstractNote = {3D printing by fused deposition modeling (FDM) is an advanced additive manufacturing technology for making thermoplastic-based structures. Several studies have recently investigated 3D printing of polylactic acid (PLA) with biomass resources like cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin and whole biomass. Such biodegradable composites are better for the environment and can be used to replace non-biodegradable composites in a variety of applications. Therefore, a deep understanding of printing such biocomposites is needed for supporting such manufacturing. Recent developments focused on FDM printing of PLA filled with biomass resources have been critically reviewed to reveal the intricate aspects of manufacturing of such materials and characterization of the changes caused by biomass-based fillers. Properties of high molecular weight PLA, essentials of printing with PLA and conditions for filament extrusion and printing of biocomposites are discussed. Characterization results from mechanical testing, thermal analysis, viscoelastic properties, imaging and spectroscopy are reviewed for understanding the impact of filling biomass resources in PLA by printing. The latter sections discuss applications, upcycling & recycling and future opportunities for biorefineries.},
doi = {10.1016/j.apmt.2021.101078},
journal = {Applied Materials Today},
number = C,
volume = 24,
place = {Netherlands},
year = {Wed Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 2021},
month = {Wed Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 2021}
}

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Compatibilization of immiscible poly(l-lactide) and low density polyethylene blends
journal, December 2004

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Fabrication of lignocellulosic biomass paper containing nanofibrillated biomass
journal, November 2020


Novel biorenewable composite of wood polysaccharide and polylactic acid for three dimensional printing
journal, May 2018


Mechanical and thermal properties of PLA composites with cellulose nanofibers and standard size fibers
journal, October 2011


Life cycle analysis of distributed recycling of post-consumer high density polyethylene for 3-D printing filament
journal, May 2014


Chemical surface modification of lignin particle and its application as filler in the polypropylene composites
journal, November 2015

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Facile and green preparation of hemicellulose-based film with elevated hydrophobicity via cross-linking with citric acid
journal, January 2019


Shape fidelity and structure of 3D printed high consistency nanocellulose
journal, March 2019


Poplar as Biofiber Reinforcement in Composites for Large-Scale 3D Printing
journal, August 2019

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Enzymatic-Assisted Modification of Thermomechanical Pulp Fibers To Improve the Interfacial Adhesion with Poly(lactic acid) for 3D Printing
journal, September 2017

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Structure and properties of polyethylene–polypropylene blend
journal, February 1983


Multiplane fused deposition modeling: a study of tensile strength
journal, April 2019

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Recycling possibilities of bioplastics based on PLA/PHB blends
journal, December 2020


Polylactic acid-based wood-plastic 3D printing composite and its properties
journal, September 2019


Rheological, Mechanical, and thermal properties of polylactide/cellulose nanofiber biocomposites
journal, June 2016

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Influence of Rice Husk and Wood Biomass Properties on the Manufacture of Filaments for Fused Deposition Modeling
journal, October 2019


Maleation of polylactide (PLA) by reactive extrusion
journal, April 1999


Natural deep eutectic solvents for lignocellulosic biomass pretreatment: Recent developments, challenges and novel opportunities
journal, December 2018


Influence of surface modified cellulose microfibrils on the improved mechanical properties of poly (lactic acid)
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Highly thermal-stable and functional cellulose nanocrystals and nanofibrils produced using fully recyclable organic acids
journal, January 2016

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On the application of grey Taguchi method for benchmarking the dimensional accuracy of the PLA fused filament fabrication process
journal, May 2020

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Towards thermoplastic hemicellulose: Chemistry and characteristics of poly-(ε-caprolactone) grafting onto hemicellulose backbones
journal, September 2018