The use of cellulose in bio-derived formulations for 3D/4D printing: A review

Cellulose is one of the most versatile biopolymers found in nature. Its use is now transitioning from sustainability-focused development to provide technical solutions across a wide range of applications. This review paper describes the use of cellulose as reinforcement in biocomposites and recent r...

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Published inComposites. Part C, Open access Vol. 4; p. 100113
Main Authors Gauss, Christian, Pickering, Kim L., Muthe, Lakshmi Priya
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 01.03.2021
Elsevier
Subjects
Additive manufacturing
Biobased composites
Functionality
Reinforcement
Smart materials
Reinforcement
Additive manufacturing
Functionality
Smart materials
Biobased composites
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Summary:Cellulose is one of the most versatile biopolymers found in nature. Its use is now transitioning from sustainability-focused development to provide technical solutions across a wide range of applications. This review paper describes the use of cellulose as reinforcement in biocomposites and recent related advances in 3D printing technologies, including 4D (responsive/smart) printing and current/future applications. Relevant aspects such as the origin and intrinsic/structural properties of cellulose and cellulose/matrix interaction during processing are discussed. A particular focus is directed to identify opportunities for the development of new cellulose-based composites, formulation requirements for 3D/4D printing, and comprehension of the interplay between rheology, chemistry, and processing. Overall, new materials and technologies based on cellulose have shown promising results for real-life applications, opening new scientific development opportunities and a new generation of sustainable and advanced materials.
ISSN:2666-6820
2666-6820
DOI:10.1016/j.jcomc.2021.100113