| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2023 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2023)
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| Symposium
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2023 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2023)
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| Presentation Title |
Additive Manufacturing of Self-healing Polymers as a Pathway for Environmental Stability |
| Author(s) |
David A. Roberson |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
David A. Roberson |
| Abstract Scope |
The environmental impact of polymers has continually gained attention as it is becoming more and more apparent that recycling of polymers does not provide a solution to this problem as plastic refuse can be found in the form of numerous “plastic islands” in the oceans. Additionally, understanding of the impact of microplastics on human health has been brought to light. Here we present the use of self-healing polymers as a pathway towards the mitigation of polymeric waste. Past efforts in the development of sustainable polymer matrix composites as well as the upcycling of plastics from waste streams will be discussed. The benefits of the additive manufacturing (AM) of polymers with shape-memory and self-healing properties will also be presented in terms of the effect of AM-facilitated microstructural control on the resultant physical properties. The development of a metric for the self-healing of polymers will also be described. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: Post-meeting proceedings |