3D printing of packaging inserts from biomass-fungi composites: Environmental sustainability analysis

• Published in: Discover applied sciences Vol. 7; no. 7; pp. 1 - 19
• Main Authors: Rahman, Al Mazedur, Tan, Eric C. D., Pei, Zhijian
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Springer Science and Business Media LLC 02.07.2025; Springer
• Subjects: 09 BIOMASS FUELS; 3D printing; Bioinspired Materials; biomass-fungi; Biomass-fungi composites; Biomethanol; Environmental Impact; Environmental Management; Environmental Policy; life cycle assessment (LCA); Manufacturing; Sustainability; Sustainable packaging

In this study, a comprehensive Life cycle assessment (LCA) is conducted on molded packaging inserts from expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam, molded packaging inserts from biomass-fungi composite, and 3D-printed packaging inserts from biomass-fungi composite under the low mix / high volume (LMHV) scenar...