Recent Advances in 3D Printing of Polyhydroxyalkanoates: A Review

Abstract In the 21 st century, additive manufacturing technologies have gained in popularity mainly due to benefits such as rapid prototyping, faster small production runs, flexibility and space for innovations, non-complexity of process broad affordability. order meet diverse requirements that 3D models meet, it is necessary develop new printing well processed materials. This review focused on applicable polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs). PHAs are thermoplastics regarded a green alternative petrochemical polymers. The presented available selective laser sintering fused deposition modeling. Stereolithography can also be applied provided molecular weight functional end groups PHA adjusted photopolymerization. chemical physical properties primarily influence processing by technologies. intensive research fabrication objects based has been fulfil criteria customized prototyping medical area.