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Polymers for additive manufacturing and 4D-printing: Materials, methodologies, and biomedical applications
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In this paper, the basic principles, considering the printing mechanism as well as the advantages and disadvantages, of the most relevant polymer AM technologies are described, and particular features, properties and limitations of currently employed polymer systems in the various AM technology areas are presented and analyzed.About:
This article is published in Progress in Polymer Science.The article was published on 2019-07-01. It has received 315 citations till now.read more
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Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Manufacturing, Properties, and Applications.
TL;DR: An overview of a diverse range of fibers, their properties, functionality, classification, and various fiber composite manufacturing techniques is presented to discover the optimized fiber-reinforced composite material for significant applications.
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The Use of Chitosan, Alginate, and Pectin in the Biomedical and Food Sector-Biocompatibility, Bioadhesiveness, and Biodegradability.
TL;DR: The purpose of this review is to summarize the most compatible biopolymers such as chitosan, alginate, and pectin, which are used for application in food, biotechnological processes, and biomedical applications.
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Vat polymerization-based bioprinting-process, materials, applications and regulatory challenges.
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TL;DR: This paper, presenting a first-time comprehensive review of the VP-based bioprinting process, provides an in-depth analysis and comparison of the various biocompatible PIs and highlights the important considerations and biopprinting requirements.
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Plastic recycling in additive manufacturing: A systematic literature review and opportunities for the circular economy
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Polymeric Systems for Bioprinting.
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