What is it about?
This research can serve as a foundation for more advanced waste-to-resource initiatives. Exploring different solvents, optimizing processing methods, or even integrating biodegradable additives could further enhance the self-decomposition of PLA and aligns with the global push toward circular economies, where waste is not merely discarded but repurposed in ways that support environmental sustainability.
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Why is it important?
3D printing is a pivotal technology driving the Fourth Industrial Revolution. However, the amount of waste generated has increased. We reused the waste, forming it into a film-like shape as bioplastic since PLA is a biodegradable polymer, and studied its biodegradation process.
Perspectives
3D printing has changed the way we create things, making manufacturing and design faster and more accessible. However, the materials used in 3D printing, like polylactic acid (PLA), still have an impact on the environment. PLA is often seen as an eco-friendly plastic, but it doesn’t break down as quickly as people might expect, leading to waste issues. This study explores a new way to manage PLA waste by recycling it in a way that helps it break down more easily.
Hatika Kaco
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
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This page is a summary of: Physicochemical properties of reforming the recycled biobased polylactic acid (PLA) filament into film-liked shape, January 2025, American Institute of Physics,
DOI: 10.1063/5.0258537.
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