Colour Fastness to Various Agents and Dynamic Mechanical Characteristics of Biocomposite Filaments and 3D Printed Samples

The aim of the study was to analyse the colour fastness of 3D printed samples that could be used as decorative or household items. Such items are often fabricated with 3D printing. The colour of filaments affects not only the mechanical properties, but also the appearance and user satisfaction. Samp...

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Published in:Polymers 2021-10, Vol.13 (21), p.3738
Main Authors: Muck, Deja, Tomc, Helena Gabrijelčič, Elesini, Urška Stanković, Ropret, Maruša, Leskovšek, Mirjam
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
3-D printers
Biomedical materials
Cellulose
Color fastness
Composite materials
Detergents
Dynamic mechanical properties
Elasticity
Extrusion dies
Filaments
Glass transition
Hemp
High temperature
Manufacturers
Mechanical properties
Moisture absorption
Morphology
Polymers
Renewable resources
Stiffness
Tensile strength
Three dimensional printing
User satisfaction
Water resistance
Wood composites
Wood fibers
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Summary:The aim of the study was to analyse the colour fastness of 3D printed samples that could be used as decorative or household items. Such items are often fabricated with 3D printing. The colour of filaments affects not only the mechanical properties, but also the appearance and user satisfaction. Samples of biocomposite filaments (PLA and PLA with added wood and hemp fibres) were used. First, the morphological properties of the filaments and 3D printed samples were analysed and then, the colour fastness against different agents was tested (water, oil, detergent, light and elevated temperature). Finally, the dynamic mechanical properties of the filaments and 3D printed samples were determined. The differences in the morphology of the filaments and 3D printed samples were identified with SEM analysis. The most obvious differences were observed in the samples with wood fibres. All printed samples showed good resistance to water and detergents, but poorer resistance to oil. The sample printed with filaments with added wood fibres showed the lowest colour fastness against light and elevated temperatures. Compared to the filaments, the glass transition of the printed samples increased, while their stiffness decreased significantly. The lowest elasticity was observed in the samples with wood fibres. The filaments to which hemp fibres were added showed the reinforcement effect. Without the influence on their elasticity, the printed samples can be safely used between 60 and 65 °C.
ISSN:2073-4360
2073-4360
DOI:10.3390/polym13213738