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US 2022/0388235 A1Published application
Use of thermoplastic cellulose composite for additive manufacturing
AssigneeTeknologian tutkimuskeskus VTT Oy
InventorsKirsi Immonen, Eino Sivonen, Sini Metsä-Kortelainen, Jarmo Ropponen, Pia Willberg-Keyriläinen
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Abstract
According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided means for maximizing the amount of cellulose content in 3D-printable bio-based thermoplastic materials and increasing temperature resistance compared to the existing bio-based thermoplastic materials used in additive manufacturing.
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A three dimensional (3D) printable thermoplastic cellulose composite comprising at least 50 weight-% of total cellulose, a plasticizer, and a coupling agent comprising an epoxy modified polyunsaturated fatty acid.
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