Biobased polymer composites: a review

A Pokharel, KJ Falua, A Babaei-Ghazvini… - Journal of Composites …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Global environmental concerns, as well as the rapid depletion of non-renewable fossil fuel-
based resources, have prompted research into the development of sustainable …

Poly lactic acid (PLA) polymers: from properties to biomedical applications

F Ebrahimi, H Ramezani Dana - International Journal of Polymeric …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Polylactic acid (PLA), one of the well-known bioabsorbable and compostable polyesters has
rapidly evolved into a competitive commodity material over the last decades. To provide …

Enhanced bone tissue regeneration using a 3D-printed poly (lactic acid)/Ti6Al4V composite scaffold with plasma treatment modification

M Zarei, M Shabani Dargah, M Hasanzadeh Azar… - Scientific reports, 2023 - nature.com
The mechanical and biological properties of polylactic acid (PLA) need to be further
improved in order to be used for bone tissue engineering (BTE). Utilizing a material …

Develo** a novel technique for the fabrication of PLA-graphite composite filaments using FDM 3D printing process

MM Zerankeshi, SS Sayedain, M Tavangarifard… - Ceramics …, 2022 - Elsevier
Develo** a uniform polymer-based composite filament is a critical factor for a successful
3D printing process. In this regard, a novel technique for the fabrication of PLA-graphite …

Fabrication, characterization and evaluating properties of 3D printed PLA-Mn scaffolds

S Dehghan-Toranposhti, R Bakhshi, R Alizadeh… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Polylactic acid (PLA) based scaffolds have attained considerable attention in recent years
for being used as biodegradable implants in bone tissue engineering (BTE), owing to their …

Evaluation of physicochemical properties of a hydroxyapatite polymer nanocomposite for use in fused filament fabrication

NM Nguyen, AB Kakarla, SG Nukala, C Kong, A Baji… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Over the last decade, there has been an increasing interest in the use of bioceramics for
biomedical purposes. Bioceramics, specifically those made of calcium phosphate, are …

Finite element analysis of upper limb splint designs and materials for 3D printing

SH Mian, U Umer, K Moiduddin, H Alkhalefah - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Three-dimensional (3D) printed splints must be lightweight and adequately ventilated to
maximize the patient's convenience while maintaining requisite strength. The ensuing loss …

Electrospun poly (lactic acid) and silk fibroin based nanofibrous scaffold for meniscus tissue engineering

S Promnil, C Ruksakulpiwat, P Numpaisal… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Biopolymer based scaffolds are commonly considered as suitable materials for medical
application. Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) is one of the most popular polymers that has been used …

Defects and residual stresses finite element prediction of FDM 3D printed wood/PLA biocomposite

A Morvayová, N Contuzzi, G Casalino - The International Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
The exploited enthusiasm within the research community for harnessing PLA-based
biocomposites in fused deposition modeling (FDM) is spurred by the surging demand for …

Tuning mechanical properties of 3D printed composites with PLA: TPU programmable filaments

A Darnal, Z Shahid, H Deshpande, J Kim… - Composite Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
Polylactic acid (PLA) filament is widely used for desktop 3D printing purposes due to its
exceptional mechanical properties such as high strength; however, its brittleness restricts its …