Self-Sterilizing 3D-Printed Polylactic Acid Surfaces Coated with a BODIPY Photosensitizer

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 11597-11608
Author(s):  
Sol R. Martínez ◽  
Yohana B. Palacios ◽  
Daniel A. Heredia ◽  
Virginia Aiassa ◽  
Antonela Bartolilla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polylactic Acid ◽  
3D Printed

Fused Filament Fabrication 3D Printed Polylactic Acid Electroosmotic Pumps

Lab on a Chip ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liang Wu ◽  
Stephen Beirne ◽  
Joan-Marc Cabot Canyelles ◽  
Brett Paull ◽  
Gordon G. Wallace ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Polylactic Acid ◽  
Fused Filament Fabrication ◽  
Flexible Approach ◽  
Electroosmotic Pump ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
Electroosmotic Pumps

Additive manufacturing (3D printing) offers a flexible approach for the production of bespoke microfluidic structures such as the electroosmotic pump. Here a readily accessible fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printing...

The design of 3D printed polylactic acid (PLA) morphology with coating of chitosan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dyah Hikmawati ◽  
Siti Zulaihah ◽  
Aminatun
Keyword(s):  
Polylactic Acid ◽  
3D Printed

Dielectric Characterization of Anisotropic 3D-Printed Biodegradable Substrates Based on Polylactic Acid [Application Notes]

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (9) ◽  
pp. 18-100
Author(s):  
Hector-Noel Morales-Lovera ◽  
Jose-Luis Olvera-Cervantes ◽  
Alonso Corona-Chavez ◽  
Tejinder Kaur Kataria
Keyword(s):  
Polylactic Acid ◽  
Dielectric Characterization ◽  
3D Printed

Effect of heat treatment on mechanical properties of 3D printed polylactic acid parts

2021 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-78
Author(s):  
Pulkin Gupta ◽  
Sudha Kumari ◽  
Abhishek Gupta ◽  
Ankit Kumar Sinha ◽  
Prashant Jindal
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Polylactic Acid ◽  
Recrystallization Temperature ◽  
Fused Deposition Modelling ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Dog Bone ◽  
Heat Treated ◽  
Maximum Decrease ◽  
3D Printed

Abstract Fused deposition modelling (FDM) is a layer-by-layer manufacturing process type of 3D-printing (3DP). Significant variation in the mechanical properties of 3D printed specimens is observed because of varied process parameters and interfacial bonding between consecutive layers. This study investigates the influence of heat treatment on the mechanical strength of FDM 3D printed Polylactic acid (PLA) parts with constant 3DP parameters and ambient conditions. To meet the objectives, 7 sets, each containing 5 dog-bone shaped samples, were fabricated from commercially available PLA filament. Each set was subjected to heat treatment at a particular temperature for 1 h and cooled in the furnace itself, while one set was left un-treated. The temperature for heat treatment (Th) varied from 30 °C to 130 °C with increments of 10 °C. The heat-treated samples were characterized under tensile loading of 400 N and mechanical properties like Young’s modulus (E), Strain % ( ε ) and Stiffness (k) were evaluated. On comparing the mechanical properties of heat-treated samples to un-treated samples, significant improvements were observed. Heat treatment also altered the geometries of the samples. Mechanical properties improved by 4.88 % to 10.26 % with the maximum being at Th of 110 °C and below recrystallization temperature (Tr) of 65 °C. Deformations also decreased significantly at higher temperatures above 100 °C, by a maximum of 36.06 %. The dimensions of samples showed a maximum decrease of 1.08 % in Tr range and a maximum decrease of 0.31 % in weight at the same temperature. This study aims to benefit the society by establishing suitable Th to recover the lost strength in PLA based FDM 3D printed parts.

Mechanical Properties of 3D-Printed Wood-Plastic Composites

2018 ◽  
Vol 777 ◽  
pp. 499-507 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ossi Martikka ◽  
Timo Kärki ◽  
Qing Ling Wu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Polylactic Acid ◽  
Wood Plastic Composite ◽  
Wood Plastic Composites ◽  
Plastic Composite ◽  
Plastic Composites ◽  
3D Printed

3D printing has rapidly become popular in both industry and private use. Especially fused deposition modeling has increased its popularity due to its relatively low cost. The purpose of this study is to increase knowledge in the mechanical properties of parts made of wood-plastic composite materials by using 3D printing. The tensile properties and impact strength of two 3D-printed commercial wood-plastic composite materials are studied and compared to those made of pure polylactic acid. Relative to weight –mechanical properties and the effect of the amount of fill on the properties are also determined. The results indicate that parts made of wood-plastic composites have notably lower tensile strength and impact strength that those made of pure polylactic acid. The mechanical properties can be considered sufficient for low-stress applications, such as visualization of prototypes and models or decorative items.

Effects of Gamma Irradiation Upon the Mechanical and Chemical Properties of 3D-Printed Samples of Polylactic Acid

2019 ◽  
Vol 141 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Conrad West ◽  
Robert McTaggart ◽  
Todd Letcher ◽  
Douglas Raynie ◽  
Ranen Roy
Keyword(s):  
Polylactic Acid ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Waste Streams ◽  
Exponential Functions ◽  
Destructive Testing ◽  
Space Applications ◽  
Mechanical Responses ◽  
Decomposition Processes ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
And Chemical Properties

3D printing offers the opportunity to design and make replacement parts to exacting specifications when needed. This is particularly helpful for space applications where stand-alone replacement mechanisms are required. Samples of 3D-printed polylactic acid (PLA) were subjected with up to 200 kGy of gamma radiation from a Cobalt-60 irradiator. The mechanical responses to destructive testing were successfully modeled with a combination of linear and exponential functions and may be understood given the underlying chemical changes due to said radiation exposures. We find that for doses up to 50 kGy, the performance of 3D-printed PLA is largely unaffected, which is beneficial for applications in space and in medicine. At larger doses, it appears that decomposition processes win out over cross-linking, which may aid in the degradation of PLA in waste streams.

scholarly journals DESIGN OF A 3D-PRINTED THREE-CLAW ROBOTIC GRIPPER END-EFFECTOR

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 70-79
Author(s):  
Dino Dominic Forte Ligutan ◽  
Argel Alejandro Bandala ◽  
Jason Limon Española ◽  
Richard Josiah Calayag Tan Ai ◽  
Ryan Rhay Ponce Vicerra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Polylactic Acid ◽  
Grip Force ◽  
Thermoplastic Polyurethane ◽  
Robotic Arm ◽  
End Effector ◽  
Design Considerations ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Metal Work

The development of a novel 3D-printed three-claw robotic gripper shall be described in this paper with the goal of incorporating various design considerations. Such considerations include the grip reliability and stability, grip force maximization, wide object grasping capability. Modularization of its components is another consideration that allows its parts to be easily machined and reusable. The design was realized by 3D printing using a combination of tough polylactic acid (PLA) material and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) material. In practice, additional tolerances were also considered for 3D printing of materials to compensate for possible expansion or shrinkage of the materials used to achieve the required functionality. The aim of the study is to explore the design and eventually deploy the three-claw robotic gripper to an actual robotic arm once its metal work fabrication is finished.

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