2 publications

• Published Subscription Review Article 1 May 2025

  Need of Biocomposite Polymers In 3D Printing: Addressing Environmental and Public Health

  By Prajakta P. Desai, Vivek V. Kulkarni

  Abstract: Concerns over the effects of conventional polymer materials on the environment and human health have been highlighted by the growing use of additive manufacturing or 3D printing. Traditional synthetic composites are usually made of petroleum-based plastics that include a range of chemical agents, such as additives and plasticizers. The increasing use of 3D printing has sparked concerns about the environmental and health risks linked to traditional polymer materials. With an …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 135–142 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research 28 Mar 2025

  Synthesis of Novel Hybrid Biocomposites and Experimental Investigation of Mechanical Properties

  By Prajakta Pritam Desai, Vivek V. Kulkarni, ShailendraV.Dhanal

  Abstract: As industries increasingly adopt additive manufacturing, the demand for materials that offer better mechanical properties and functionality is on the rise. The purpose of present research work is to develop a novel hybrid biocomposites for 3D printing applications. The acacia bark, waste powder obtained from wet mahanarayan oil consisting of herbs and other bio filler was added in polylactic acid (PLA) for synthesis of hybrid biocomposites filament by twin screw …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 1–12 Read article →