Repairable and recyclable UV-curing 3D-printing materials derived from renewable resources - RR-UV-3D
IKYDA 2024
Repairable and Recyclable UV-curing 3D-printing materials derived from renewable resources
RR-UV-3D
IKYDA 2024
IKYDA is a scholarship program aimed at strengthening scientific cooperation between Greece and Germany. The two partners carry out joint research projects with mutual exchanges of visits.
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RR-UV-3D is a project funded by IKYDA 2024, to facilitate the collaboration between BikiarisLab and the group of Dr. Tobias Robert from the Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research.
Duration: 01/08/2024-31/07/2026
Project Scope and Objectives
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The RR-UV-3D project aims to create innovative, eco-friendly 3D printing materials by combining biobased polymers with covalent adaptable networks (CANs) for additive manufacturing. Traditional UV-curable 3D printing polymers, though valuable, are challenging to recycle. By developing resins from renewable monomers like itaconic acid and glycerol, this project seeks to replace petrochemical-based materials with sustainable alternatives. Using CANs, these materials will allow thermal repair and reprocessing through reversible crosslinking, reducing waste and supporting a circular economy.
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Through the collaborative efforts of the research teams, RR-UV-3D combines expertise in polymer chemistry and 3D printing to develop reprocessable, biobased materials. This interdisciplinary partnership, funded by the IKYDA project, enhances international collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the training of early-career researchers. The results are expected to benefit both scientific research and industrial applications, expanding the potential of 3D printing to include greener, recyclable materials suited for diverse applications like dental implants and automotive parts.