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Effect of process-based strategies on anaerobic digestion of 3D-printing-derived polylactic acid: biogas production and mechanistic interpretation

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: • Anaerobic biogas yield from 3D-printing-derived PLA was mechanistically investigated. • Micro-aeration, Fenton and thermo-alkaline strategies were comparatively carried out. • Thermo-alkaline pretreatment enhanced biomethane production up to 360 mL/g PLA . • FT-IR, DSC and viscometry analyses highlighted PLA degradation mechanisms. • 3D printing enhanced PLA susceptibility to thermo-alkaline hydrolysis.

Source: Biomass and Bioenergy

DOI: 10.1016/j.biombioe.2026.109636

Authors: Davide Giandomenico, Alessandro Gottuso, Rocco Rubino, Alberto Ferraro, Luca Fambri, Francesco Parrino, Raffaele Morello, Francesco Bianco, Gennaro Trancone, Umberto Fratino, Danilo Spasiano

Institutions: University of Bari Aldo Moro, Polytechnic University of Bari, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, University of Trento, National Interuniversity Consortium of Materials Science and Technology, Università degli studi di Cassino e del Lazio Meridionale, University of Naples Federico II

Language: English

Topic: Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Production

Subfield: Building and Construction

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,270

Funders: Ministero dell’Istruzione, dell’Università e della Ricerca, Ministero dell'Università e della Ricerca

OpenAlex ID: W7162938671

FWCI: 6.149

Cites: 87

Cited by: 2

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