Naturally derived materials fit for 3D printing (IMAGE)

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Naturally derived materials fit for 3D printing

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Researchers found that moderate levels of ash — sometimes found as spheres in biomass — do not significantly affect the mechanical properties of biocomposites made up of corn stover, switchgrass and PLA thermoplastic.

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Andy Sproles/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy

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