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Method to Produce Durable Pellets at Lower Energy Consumption Using High Moisture Corn Stover and a Corn Starch Binder in a Flat Die Pellet Mill

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Fabrication and Characterization of a Novel 3D-Printable Bio-Composite from Polylactic Acid (PLA) and

Siyang Wu¹, Lixing Ren¹, Jiyan Xu¹

¹College of Engineering and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China.

|August 14, 2025

Summary

This study developed a 3D-printable biocomposite from digested corn stover (DCS) and polylactic acid (PLA). The new material shows improved strength and modulus, offering a sustainable alternative for manufacturing.

Keywords:

3D printing PLA composites circular bioeconomy fused deposition modeling ruminant-digested fiber sustainable materials

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Biocomposite Development
Sustainable Manufacturing

Background:

Growing demand for sustainable materials in advanced manufacturing.
Need for effective valorization of agricultural waste like corn stover.
Limitations of conventional polymers in eco-friendly applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and characterize a novel 3D-printable biocomposite using ruminant-digested corn stover (DCS) as a reinforcement for polylactic acid (PLA).
To optimize DCS particle size and loading concentration for enhanced material properties.
To evaluate the potential of biologically preprocessed biomass for creating value-added engineering materials.

Main Methods:

Systematic optimization of DCS particle size (80-140 mesh) and loading concentration (5-20 wt.%).
Fabrication of composite filaments using melt extrusion.
3D printing of test specimens for comprehensive characterization (morphological, physical, mechanical).

Main Results:

Optimal formulation (120-mesh DCS at 15 wt.%) yielded a 15.6% increase in tensile strength (64.17 MPa) and a 21.1% enhancement in flexural modulus (4.19 GPa) compared to neat PLA.
Achieved density reduction, enabling lightweight structures.
Demonstrated effective interfacial integration and uniform fiber dispersion, confirming successful reinforcement.

Conclusions:

Biological preprocessing of corn stover is a viable method for creating high-performance biocomposites.
The developed biocomposite is a promising sustainable material for structural applications in advanced manufacturing.
This research supports agricultural waste valorization and the circular bioeconomy by converting residues into engineering materials.