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Environmental degradation and durability of bulk 3D-printed parts from biodegradable polyester blends of PBS, PLA, and PHB in seawater

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study examines behavior of 3D-printed biodegradable polyester blends in artificial seawater, revealing that print orientation and polymer composition critically affect water uptake, mechanical strength, and crystallinity.

Source: RSC Sustainability

DOI: 10.1039/d5su00275c

Authors: Alisa Sabalina, Sergejs Gaidukovs, Oskars Platnieks, Olesja Starkova, Gerda Gaidukova, Liga Orlova, Maksims Jurinovs

Institutions: Riga Technical University, University of Latvia

Language: English

Topic: biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties

Subfield: Biomaterials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Clean water and sanitation

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: European Commission, Rīgas Tehniskā Universitāte

Awards: G1314581055, G7092235725

OpenAlex ID: W4413061303

FWCI: 3.755

Cites: 95

Cited by: 20

Related to: 10