Sustainability and innovation in 3D printing: Outlook and trends
The convergence of additive manufacturing (AM), sustainability, and innovation holds significant importance within the framework of Industry 4.0. This article examines the environmentally friendly and sustainable aspects of AM, more commonly referred to as 3D printing, a cutting-edge technology. It...
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| description | The convergence of additive manufacturing (AM), sustainability, and innovation holds significant importance within the framework of Industry 4.0. This article examines the environmentally friendly and sustainable aspects of AM, more commonly referred to as 3D printing, a cutting-edge technology. It describes the fundamentals of AM in addition to its diverse materials, processes, and applications. This paper demonstrates how several 3D printing techniques can revolutionize sustainable production by examining their environmental impacts. The properties, applications, and challenges of sustainable materials, such as biodegradable polymers and recyclable plastics, are thoroughly examined. Additionally, the research explores the implications of 3D printing in domains including renewable energy component fabrication, water and wastewater treatment, and environmental monitoring. In addition, potential pitfalls and challenges associated with sustainable 3D printing are examined, underscoring the criticality of continuous research and advancement in this domain. To effectively align sustainability goals with functional performance requirements, it is imperative to address complexities within fused deposition modeling (FDM) printing processes, including suboptimal bonding and uneven fiber distribution, which can compromise the structural integrity and durability of biodegradable materials. Ongoing research and innovation are essential to overcome these challenges and enhance the viability of biodegradable FDM 3D printing materials for broader applications. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9a06e075393146539bb5aae822c7be412025-01-23T07:56:41ZengAIMS PressClean Technologies and Recycling2770-45802024-04-014112110.3934/ctr.2024001Sustainability and innovation in 3D printing: Outlook and trendsMuhammad Ali Saqib0Muhammad Sohail Abbas1Hiroyuki Tanaka2Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, 54890 Lahore, PakistanDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, 54890 Lahore, PakistanDepartment of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, 9211 116 Street, Edmonton, AB T6G 1H9, CanadaThe convergence of additive manufacturing (AM), sustainability, and innovation holds significant importance within the framework of Industry 4.0. This article examines the environmentally friendly and sustainable aspects of AM, more commonly referred to as 3D printing, a cutting-edge technology. It describes the fundamentals of AM in addition to its diverse materials, processes, and applications. This paper demonstrates how several 3D printing techniques can revolutionize sustainable production by examining their environmental impacts. The properties, applications, and challenges of sustainable materials, such as biodegradable polymers and recyclable plastics, are thoroughly examined. Additionally, the research explores the implications of 3D printing in domains including renewable energy component fabrication, water and wastewater treatment, and environmental monitoring. In addition, potential pitfalls and challenges associated with sustainable 3D printing are examined, underscoring the criticality of continuous research and advancement in this domain. To effectively align sustainability goals with functional performance requirements, it is imperative to address complexities within fused deposition modeling (FDM) printing processes, including suboptimal bonding and uneven fiber distribution, which can compromise the structural integrity and durability of biodegradable materials. Ongoing research and innovation are essential to overcome these challenges and enhance the viability of biodegradable FDM 3D printing materials for broader applications.https://www.aimspress.com/article/doi/10.3934/ctr.2024001additive manufacturing3d printingindustry 4.0sustainabilityenvironmental implicationssustainable materialsalternative energy sources |
| spellingShingle | Muhammad Ali Saqib Muhammad Sohail Abbas Hiroyuki Tanaka Sustainability and innovation in 3D printing: Outlook and trends Clean Technologies and Recycling additive manufacturing 3d printing industry 4.0 sustainability environmental implications sustainable materials alternative energy sources |
| title | Sustainability and innovation in 3D printing: Outlook and trends |
| title_full | Sustainability and innovation in 3D printing: Outlook and trends |
| title_fullStr | Sustainability and innovation in 3D printing: Outlook and trends |
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| title_short | Sustainability and innovation in 3D printing: Outlook and trends |
| title_sort | sustainability and innovation in 3d printing outlook and trends |
| topic | additive manufacturing 3d printing industry 4.0 sustainability environmental implications sustainable materials alternative energy sources |
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