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Journal of Polymer & Composites Review Article

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

  1. Prajakta P. Desai Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Technology, Sanjay Ghodawat University, Kolhapur
  2. Vivek V. Kulkarni Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Technology, Sanjay Ghodawat University, Kolhapur

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 emphasis on the advantages for public health and environmental sustainability, this review study evaluates the potential of biocomposite polymers as sustainable substitutes for 3D printing applications. The study looks at the waste production, exposure concerns, and harmful emissions that are currently connected to traditional 3D printing materials from an environmental and public health perspective. The properties, uses, and benefits of several biocomposite polymers, such as PLA, starch-based, and cellulose-based polymers, are then covered. Bio composite polymers offer a potential solution to the sustainability issues associated with conventional 3D printing materials. The review emphasizes how biodegradability, lower emissions, and biocompatibility of biocomposites might mitigate pollution, resource depletion, and health hazards. It looks at the environmental and public health problems linked to traditional 3D printing materials, including waste creation, exposure risks, and the release of harmful substance.

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