Comprehensive characterization of raw and treated pineapple leaf fiber/polylactic acid green composites manufactured by 3D printing technique

• Main Authors: Mansingh, Bright Brailson, Binoj, Joseph Selvi, Tan, Ze Quan, Wong, Eugene Wai Leong, Amornsakchai, Taweechai, Abu Hassan, Shukur, Goh, Kheng Lim
• Format: Article
• Published: John Wiley and Sons Inc 2022
• Subjects: Q Science (General); TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/103679/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pc.26906

The aim of this study is to develop a completely sustainable, biodegradable, eco-friendly and green composite material for packaging of food and medical products by an additive manufacturing technique such as 3D printing. This report presents the mechanical, crystalline, chemical bonding and thermal...