Circular Economy and 3D Printing: Biomaterials in Industrial Sustainability
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https://doi.org/10.33936/riemat.v10i1.7680Keywords:
circular economy, waste, environmental impact, additive manufacturing, sustainable materialsAbstract
3D printing is a set of manufacturing techniques that are being used in the manufacture of various products. The objective of this research is to identify how these additive manufacturing techniques can offer advantages over traditional manufacturing techniques for the use of biomaterials, by-products, and waste, allowing for a reduction in costs and environmental pollution in the industrial sector. To carry out this study, a systematic literature review was conducted using the desk research technique, considering studies on the circular economy and biomaterials used in 3D printing. Among the results found, it was evident that there is a wide range of possibilities for the use of materials: natural, composite, and synthetic, which come from recycling, for use in different 3D printing techniques. Their adoption would imply slower consumption of raw materials, reduced costs, and less pollution. These new production schemes can guide the industrial sector toward the adoption of circular economy models and sustainable development.
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