Additive Manufacturing Using Agriculturally Derived Biowastes: A Systematic Literature Review.

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Sustainable Engineering
• Biotechnology

Background:

• Agricultural biowastes offer a sustainable source for novel material development.
• Additive manufacturing (AM) presents opportunities for utilizing diverse biowaste forms like powders, fibers, and filaments.
• Existing research explores various biowastes, AM techniques, and potential applications.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review and analyze the existing literature on novel materials derived from agricultural biowastes for additive manufacturing.
• To identify trends, challenges, and future research directions in this interdisciplinary field.

Main Methods:

• A systematic literature review of 57 publications since 2016.
• Analysis of different types of agriculturally derived biowastes (including wood, fish, and algal wastes).
• Examination of various additive manufacturing methods and their compatibility with biowaste materials.

Main Results:

• Agriculturally derived biowastes can be processed into materials suitable for additive manufacturing.
• A wide range of biowastes have been explored, alongside diverse AM techniques.
• Potential for large-scale applications of AM using these sustainable materials has been identified.

Conclusions:

• Significant progress has been made in developing novel materials from agricultural biowastes for additive manufacturing.
• Further research is crucial for material innovation, enhancing print quality, and improving mechanical properties.
• Exploration of large-scale industrial applications is necessary to fully realize the potential of these sustainable materials.