Review of high-performance sustainable polymers in additive manufacturing

Additive manufacturing (AM), commonly referred to as 3D printing, is viewed as a method of rapid prototyping and an alternative to traditional manufacturing. Recently, there has been increasing interest on sustainability of AM approaches and the materials that can be used. Advances in both AM techno...

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Published in:Green chemistry : an international journal and green chemistry resource : GC 2023-01, Vol.25 (2), p.453-466
Main Authors: Chyr, Gloria, DeSimone, Joseph M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biodegradability
Biodegradable materials
Biodegradation
End of life
Green chemistry
Manufacturing
Medical materials
Polymer chemistry
Polymers
Rapid prototyping
Raw materials
Reviews
Sourcing
Sustainability
Three dimensional printing
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Summary:Additive manufacturing (AM), commonly referred to as 3D printing, is viewed as a method of rapid prototyping and an alternative to traditional manufacturing. Recently, there has been increasing interest on sustainability of AM approaches and the materials that can be used. Advances in both AM technologies and polymer chemistry present multiple pathways for AM to become more sustainable, such as raw material sourcing, green synthesis, and end-of-life processing. This review provides a brief overview of AM techniques for polymers, sustainable sourcing of polymers in AM, and the advances of degradable/recyclable polymers in AM. It also provides a perspective of the potential role of AM in economic and chemical circularity, as well as opportunities for digital manufacturing for the future. Biodegradable materials for medical or other biological applications are beyond the scope of this review. This review evaluates the current state of sustainable polymers in additive manufacturing with a focus on higher performance capabilities.
ISSN:1463-9262
1463-9270
DOI:10.1039/d2gc03474c