Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Markus Mader, Leonhard Hambitzer, Phillip Schlautmann, Sophie Jenne, Christian Greiner, Florian Hirth, Dorothea Helmer, Frederik Kotz-Helmer, Bastian E. Rapp
Summary: This paper introduces a method of additive manufacturing of transparent fused silica using melt-extrusion and fused feedstock deposition, allowing previously inaccessible glass structures to be printed.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mohammed Nuwaid Nattukallingal, Ziying Ran, Ahmed Abass
Summary: FDM 3D printing technology is cost-effective but generates plastic waste. To recycle this waste, a 3D printer material-recycling machine (3DP-MRM) was developed and tested successfully with minor issues.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Vineet R. Kulkarni, Jaidev Chakka, Faez Alkadi, Mohammed Maniruzzaman
Summary: 3D printing of pharmaceuticals aims to create personalized medication for patients on demand. The study resolves the printing lag time and manual interventions in the current FDM-based processes by using the dynamic z-axis to continuously print drug-loaded printlets.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Chloe Parulski, Eva Gresse, Olivier Jennotte, Alexandre Felten, Eric Ziemons, Anna Lechanteur, Brigitte Evrard
Summary: This study aims to enhance the dissolution rate of poorly soluble drugs using hot-melt extrusion coupled with fused deposition modeling. The results demonstrated that solid oral forms containing challenging drugs can be successfully prepared using hot-melt extrusion and 3D printing. The amorphous state of the drug showed improved dissolution rate, and the rate was influenced by the infill density and polymer composition of the printed forms.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Ting Shen, Huiwen Xiong, Zhiyou Li, Lei Zhang, Kechao Zhou
Summary: This study fabricated 3D zirconia ceramics using granular feedstock and analyzed their morphology, surface quality, and the effect of thermal accumulation on structure. The research showed that small printing size increased thermal accumulation and decreased printing quality.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Furong Niu, Xiaole Yang, Yuanbing Li, Jinyu Guo, Liu Peng, Zhipeng Xie, Xianfeng Yang
Summary: Dense Si3N4 ceramics were successfully prepared by fused deposition molding method accompanied by gas pressure sintering. The study focused on the characterization of surface steps, inter layer bonding, and microstructure evolution. It was found that layer thickness and nozzle diameter had little effect on the density and flexural strength of the ceramics. The contour offset path filling strategy was found to be more effective in obtaining higher flexural strength of the sintered parts.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Christian Brauner, Marco Kueng, Delal Arslan, Christoph Maurer
Summary: This study presents the first-time application of phenoxy polymers in FFF, utilizing its unique dissolution properties and similarities to epoxide resins for toughening. The processing parameters, extrusion, FFF printing, and mechanical characteristics were thoroughly characterized, and compared with other standard FFF materials for evaluation.
Article
Polymer Science
Muhammad Harris, Hammad Mohsin, Johan Potgieter, Kashif Ishfaq, Richard Archer, Qun Chen, Karnika De Silva, Marie-Joo Le Guen, Russell Wilson, Khalid Mahmood Arif
Summary: This research introduces a partially biodegradable polymeric blend for large-scale fused deposition modeling. The blend demonstrates high stability against soil biodegradation, with excellent mechanical strength and high mass retention percentage.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Arit Das, Martin Etemadi, Bradley A. Davis, Steven H. McKnight, Christopher B. Williams, Scott W. Case, Michael J. Bortner
Summary: This study investigates the impact of adding short fibers or continuous fibers to filament fusion materials on the properties of the resulting parts. Through detailed crystallization analysis and rheological characterizations, improvements in the fiber-reinforced system were observed. The experiment also found that layer thickness is a key parameter affecting the tensile properties of printed parts.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2021)
Article
Mathematics
Mahmoud Moradi, Mojtaba Karamimoghadam, Saleh Meiabadi, Giuseppe Casalino, Mohammad Ghaleeh, Bobymon Baby, Harikrishna Ganapathi, Jomal Jose, Muhammed Shahzad Abdulla, Paul Tallon, Mahmoud Shamsborhan, Mohammad Rezayat, Satyam Paul, Davood Khodadad
Summary: This paper investigates the 3D printing of poly vinyl alcohol (PVA) using the fused deposition modeling (FDM) process. The study focuses on varying the infill percentage and patterns as input parameters and measuring modulus, elongation at break, and weight as experimental responses. The results show that both input parameters significantly affect the output responses. The Design Expert software is used to identify the optimal parameters and analyze their interactions.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Luqman Musa, Nitiyah Krishna Kumar, Shayfull Zamree Abd Rahim, Mohamad Syahmie Mohamad Rasidi, Allan Edward Watson Rennie, Rozyanty Rahman, Armin Yousefi Kanani, Ahmad Azrem Azmi
Summary: Currently, various sectors are utilizing three-dimensional printing technology, and the use of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) blend as filament material can overcome the limitations of existing materials, offering flexibility and thermal properties.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Markus Mader, Christof Rein, Eveline Konrat, Sophia Lena Meermeyer, Cornelia Lee-Thedieck, Frederik Kotz-Helmer, Bastian E. Rapp
Summary: Polystyrene (PS) is widely used in biomedical and life science research, and this study presents a novel approach of 3D printing transparent PS microfluidic chips. The successful development of this prototyping method using fused deposition modeling (FDM) will significantly accelerate the production of future biomedical microfluidic chips.
Review
Engineering, Manufacturing
Jose Luis Perez-Castillo, Enrique Cuan-Urquizo, Armando Roman-Flores, Oscar Olvera-Silva, Victor Romero-Munoz, Alfonso Gomez-Espinosa, Rafiq Ahmad
Summary: This paper provides an overview of the state-of-the-art in curved layered fused filament fabrication (CLFFF), covering topics such as upgrading FFF machines, slicing algorithms, and mechanical property characterization. Additionally, potential future research directions and the application of CLFFF in lattice metamaterial fabrication are discussed, along with concluding remarks and recommendations for the use of CLFFF.
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Michele Martini, Massimiliano Scaccia, Gabriele Marchello, Haider Abidi, Mariapaola D'Imperio, Ferdinando Cannella
Summary: This article reviews FDM technologies, including the models of extrusion and deposition, as well as the control strategies currently adopted in industry.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Composites
Vishal Mishra, Sushant Negi, Simanchal Kar, Anup Kumar Sharma, Yadav Narendra Kumar Rajbahadur, Avinash Kumar
Summary: This article provides a systematic review on thermoplastic composite structure prepared through FDM technology and summarizes the current knowledge about the use of various additives to improve the overall quality of FDM parts. The common defects associated with FDM printed composite structures and the methods required to improve the quality of FDM composite parts are also discussed in this article.
JOURNAL OF THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kai Li, Caitlyn M. Clarkson, Lu Wang, Yu Liu, Meghan Lamm, Zhenqian Pang, Yubing Zhou, Ji Qian, Mehdi Tajvidi, Douglas J. Gardner, Halil Tekinalp, Liangbing Hu, Teng Li, Arthur J. Ragauskas, Jeffrey P. Youngblood, Soydan Ozcan
Summary: Cellulose nanofibers form hierarchical structures and the alignment of these fibers significantly influences the performance of materials. Reviews on cellulose nanofibers alignment are limited, but offer opportunities for future research and development.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Amy Langhorst, Mohammad Ravandi, Debbie Mielewski, Mihaela Banu
Summary: Natural fiber composites serve as a lightweight, sustainable alternative to high-density synthetic fiber composites in semi-structural automotive applications. Heat-treatment of fibers prior to compounding has been shown to improve composite performance. This study investigates the effects of heat treatment on blue-agave fiber mechanical performance and morphology.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Xianhui Zhao, Katie Copenhaver, Lu Wang, Matthew Korey, Douglas J. Gardner, Kai Li, Meghan E. Lamm, Vidya Kishore, Samarthya Bhagia, Mehdi Tajvidi, Halil Tekinalp, Oluwafemi Oyedeji, Sanjita Wasti, Erin Webb, Arthur J. Ragauskas, Hongli Zhu, William H. Peter, Soydan Ozcan
Summary: Natural fiber reinforced polymer composites have sustainable nature, face challenges in recycling and degradation of material properties, but mitigation approaches such as adding functional additives and virgin plastics can help overcome these challenges. Future applications in additive manufacturing and automotive parts are also discussed.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Rafa Tasnim, Lily Calderwood, Brogan Tooley, Lu Wang, Yong-Jiang Zhang
Summary: This study examined the effects of different fertilizers on wild lowbush blueberry and found that foliar fertilizers might benefit plant growth but have limited impact on yield. Moreover, the study revealed that the physiological traits of wild blueberries in the vegetative year are more closely related to crop yield.
Review
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Katie Copenhaver, Kai Li, Lu Wang, Meghan Lamm, Xianhui Zhao, Matthew Korey, David Neivandt, Brandon Dixon, Sabrina Sultana, Peter Kelly, William M. Gramlich, Halil Tekinalp, Douglas J. Gardner, Susan MacKay, Kashif Nawaz, Soydan Ozcan
Summary: Cellulose nanofibrils have gained research interest due to their low cost and abundance. Researchers have investigated various biomass pretreatments to reduce energy requirements, improve fibrillation effectiveness, and add functionality to the resulting nanofibrils.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Cong Chen, Wenjing Sun, Lu Wang, Mehdi Tajvidi, Jinwu Wang, Douglas J. Gardner
Summary: This study modified sustainable nanocrystalline cellulose material and successfully produced multifunctional CNC films. These films have good oxygen permeation resistance, high UV absorption properties, water resistance, and oil/grease resistance, making them suitable for transparent food packaging.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Rachel Couvreur, Sandeep Tamrakar, Pauline Savich, Deborah Mielewski, Alper Kiziltas
Summary: This study demonstrates the potential for recycling thermoset materials as a reinforcing agent in PU foam, improving its mechanical, thermal, and sound absorption properties. This shows a promising opportunity for closed-loop recycling processes in automotive applications.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
A. Griffin Miller, Lu Wang, Douglas Gardner, Richard A. Venditti, Sunkyu Park
Summary: Acetylation was explored as a technique to improve compatibility between cellulose fibers and a poly(lactic acid)/poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) polymer matrix. Different degrees of acetylation were tested, and the fibers were added in various weight loadings. The results showed no improvement in tensile strength, but an increase in modulus for non-acetylated and fully acetylated fibers. Modified fibers also increased the strain at break at low loadings. Acetylated cellulose acted as a nucleation retardant, while unmodified cellulose fibers acted as a nucleating agent. The study emphasized the importance of fiber size, dispersion, and fiber-polymer interactions for final properties. Acetylated fiber reinforcement showed potential for enhancing strain and compatibility of composites, especially in applications like 3D printing.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
J. Elliott Sanders, Lu Wang, Gabriella Brinkley, Douglas J. J. Gardner
Summary: This research introduces the use of electrospray drying to produce dry nano-scale cellulose nanocrystal powder from a water suspension. The electrospray drying mechanism utilizes coulomb repulsion to produce ultra-fine droplets which dehydrate into nano-scale powder. The recovered nano-scale powder CNCs showed improved properties when added to poly-lactic acid (PLA) composite.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
R. M. Oshani Nayanathara, Weiqi Leng, Senal D. Liyanage, Xiang Wang, Lu Wang, Jinwu Wang, Zhenhua Tian, Charles U. Pittman, Steven R. Gwaltney, Xuefeng Zhang
Summary: The inherent hydrophilicity of lignocellulosic materials can be transformed into hydrophobicity by metal-ion-modification (MIM) method, using metal ions such as Fe3+ and Zr4+ to coordinate with pulp fibers' polar groups. This technique enables the production of biodegradable hydrophobic paper and tableware without the need for hydrophobic sizing chemicals. The MIM technique is stable and can be integrated into the existing paper-making process for scalable production of sustainable and biodegradable plastic alternatives.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xianhui Zhao, Samarthya Bhagia, Diego Gomez-Maldonado, Xiaomin Tang, Sanjita Wasti, Shun Lu, Shuyang Zhang, Mahesh Parit, Mitchell L. Rencheck, Matthew Korey, Huixin Jiang, Jiadeng Zhu, Xianzhi Meng, Meghan E. Lamm, Katie Copenhaver, Maria S. Peresin, Lu Wang, Halil Tekinalp, Guang Yang, Vipin Kumar, Gang Chen, Kashif Nawaz, X. Chelsea Chen, Uday Vaidya, Arthur J. Ragauskas, Erin Webb, Douglas J. Gardner, Ping He, Ximin He, Kai Li, Soydan Ozcan
Summary: This article reviews the recent development and applications of bioinspired nanocellulose-based materials, summarizes their functions and applications, discusses bioinspired design templates, strategies, advantages and challenges, and explores the mechanisms and processes of biomimetic design. Finally, future research directions and opportunities of bioinspired nanocellulose-based materials are highlighted.
Review
Polymer Science
Mehmet Ozgur Seydibeyoglu, Alperen Dogru, Jinwu Wang, Mitch Rencheck, Yousoo Han, Lu Wang, Elif Alyamac Seydibeyoglu, Xianhui Zhao, Kimberly Ong, Jo Anne Shatkin, Siamak Shams Es-haghi, Sunil Bhandari, Soydan Ozcan, Douglas J. Gardner
Summary: The use of composite materials in various applications has led to many innovations, including the development of hybrid fibers, sustainable materials, and nanocellulose as reinforcement. This review extensively discusses the applications of hybrid fiber reinforcement, nanocellulose, nanocellulose in hybrid forms, nanocellulose with other nanomaterials, as well as the challenges and opportunities associated with their use, including safety issues. The review highlights the potential of using nano- and micron-sized materials together to create value-added products at an industrial scale, and also explores the novel solutions that hybrid structures consisting of two different nano-materials can offer in electronics and sensors applications.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lu Wang, Peter V. Kelly, Nihan Ozveren, Xuefeng Zhang, Matthew Korey, Cong Chen, Kai Li, Sunil Bhandari, Halil Tekinalp, Xianhui Zhao, Jinwu Wang, M. Ozgur Seydibeyoglu, Elif Alyamac-Seydibeyoglu, William M. Gramlich, Mehdi Tajvidi, Erin Webb, Soydan Ozcan, Douglas J. Gardner
Summary: This review paper explores the multi-functional applications of cellulose nanomaterials (CNMs) in polymer coatings and adhesives. CNMs can enhance mechanical performance, gas barrier properties, flame resistance, corrosion resistance, self-healing, optical regulation, self-cleaning/antifouling, and antimicrobial characteristics of polymer coatings. The addition of CNMs to polymer adhesives offers benefits such as mechanical enhancement, curing promotion, volatile organic compound (VOC) suppression, and electrical conductivity. The paper aims to promote the research and commercial use of CNMs in green and sustainable polymer composite coating and adhesive formulations.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Rafa Tasnim, Lu Wang, Mahesh Parit, Yong-Jiang Zhang
Summary: Nanocellulose has the potential to be used as an adjuvant with foliar-applied pesticides and fertilizers in agriculture. However, the mechanism of how nanocellulose interacts with leaves is still unclear. This study found that the addition of nanocellulose affected the surface properties and water loss of one blueberry species, but not another. It also assisted the dispersion of foliar fertilizers on the leaf surface, potentially resulting in higher fruit yield.
ACS AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Dinesha Ganesarajan, Leonardo Simon, Sandeep Tamrakar, Alper Kiziltas, Deborah Mielewski, Natnael Behabtu, Christian Lenges
Summary: This study aimed to develop hybrid composites that combine semi-crystalline engineered polysaccharide with long glass fiber in a polypropylene matrix for improved performance and environmental attributes. The results showed that formulations with 10/15 or 10/20 weight ratios of polysaccharide/glass fiber exhibited significant improvements in modulus, strength, and impact properties, as well as reduced density. Additionally, the addition of only 10% polysaccharide could save a substantial amount of fuel. These hybrid composites offer a balance of engineering and environmental performance and are commercially viable.
COMPOSITES PART C: OPEN ACCESS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lars odegaard Bentsen, Narada Dilp Warakagoda, Roy Stenbro, Paal Engelstad
Summary: This study investigates uncertainty modeling in wind power forecasting using different parametric and non-parametric methods. Johnson's SU distribution is found to outperform Gaussian distributions in predicting wind power. This research contributes to the literature by introducing Johnson's SU distribution as a candidate for probabilistic wind forecasting.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xing Liu, Qiuchen Wang, Yunhao Wen, Long Li, Xinfang Zhang, Yi Wang
Summary: This study analyzes the characteristics of process parameters in three lean gas ethane recovery processes and establishes a prediction and multiobjective optimization model for ethane recovery and system energy consumption. A new method for comparing ethane recovery processes for lean gas is proposed, and the addition of extra coolers improves the ethane recovery. The support vector regression model based on grey wolf optimization demonstrates the highest prediction accuracy, and the multiobjective multiverse optimization algorithm shows the best optimization performance and diversity in the solutions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cairong Song, Haidong Yang, Xian-Bing Meng, Pan Yang, Jianyang Cai, Hao Bao, Kangkang Xu
Summary: The paper proposes a novel deep learning-based prediction framework, aTCN-LSTM, for accurate cooling load predictions. The framework utilizes a gate-controlled multi-head temporal convolutional network and a sparse probabilistic self-attention mechanism with a bidirectional long short-term memory network to capture both temporal and long-term dependencies in the cooling load sequences. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method, which can serve as an effective guide for HVAC chiller scheduling and demand management initiatives.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhe Chen, Xiaojing Li, Xianli Xia, Jizhou Zhang
Summary: This study uses survey data from the Loess Plateau in China to evaluate the impact of social interaction on the adoption of soil and water conservation (SWC) technology by farmers. The study finds that social interaction increases the likelihood of farmers adopting SWC, and internet use moderates this effect. The positive impact of social interaction on SWC adoption is more pronounced for farmers in larger villages and those who join cooperative societies.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chenghua Zhang, Yunfei Yan, Kaiming Shen, Zongguo Xue, Jingxiang You, Yonghong Wu, Ziqiang He
Summary: This paper reports a novel method that significantly improves combustion performance, including heat transfer enhancement under steady-state conditions and adaptive stable flame regulation under velocity sudden increase.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
