Three-Dimensional Prototyping with PLA for the Electrical Sector: Perspectives and Challenges in Material Development
Additive manufacturing with polylactic acid (PLA) presents significant potential for the electrical sector, especially in rapid prototyping and customized component fabrication. While PLA is valued for its biodegradability and ease of processing, its limited thermal stability and poor electrical con...
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| author | Diana Aline Gomes Luís Fernando Cusioli Daniel Mantovani Angelo Marcelo Tusset Silvio Miguel Parmegiani Marcucci Giane Gonçalves Lenzi Antonio Benjamim Mapossa Rosângela Bergamasco |
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| description | Additive manufacturing with polylactic acid (PLA) presents significant potential for the electrical sector, especially in rapid prototyping and customized component fabrication. While PLA is valued for its biodegradability and ease of processing, its limited thermal stability and poor electrical conductivity restrict its use in high-performance applications. This study investigates the enhancement of PLA through the incorporation of conductive and thermally resistant fillers, aiming to expand its functional properties. Advances in multimaterial and 4D printing are also explored as strategies to increase the applicability of PLA in the production of sensors, flexible circuits, and tailored electrical devices. The findings support PLA’s potential as a sustainable, high-value material for next-generation electrical manufacturing. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-db6391dcb1d7403aa33dc82f860835392025-08-20T03:46:38ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732025-05-011811284410.3390/en18112844Three-Dimensional Prototyping with PLA for the Electrical Sector: Perspectives and Challenges in Material DevelopmentDiana Aline Gomes0Luís Fernando Cusioli1Daniel Mantovani2Angelo Marcelo Tusset3Silvio Miguel Parmegiani Marcucci4Giane Gonçalves Lenzi5Antonio Benjamim Mapossa6Rosângela Bergamasco7Department of Chemical Engineering, State University of Maringá, Maringá 87020-900, Paraná, BrazilDepartment of Chemical Engineering, State University of Maringá, Maringá 87020-900, Paraná, BrazilPost-Graduate Program in Production Engineering (PPGEP), Federal University of Technology (UTFPR), Ponta Grossa 84017-220, Paraná, BrazilPost-Graduate Program in Production Engineering (PPGEP), Federal University of Technology (UTFPR), Ponta Grossa 84017-220, Paraná, BrazilPost-Graduate Program in Production Engineering (PPGEP), Federal University of Technology (UTFPR), Ponta Grossa 84017-220, Paraná, BrazilPost-Graduate Program in Production Engineering (PPGEP), Federal University of Technology (UTFPR), Ponta Grossa 84017-220, Paraná, BrazilDepartment of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calagary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calagary, AB T2N 1N4, CanadaDepartment of Chemical Engineering, State University of Maringá, Maringá 87020-900, Paraná, BrazilAdditive manufacturing with polylactic acid (PLA) presents significant potential for the electrical sector, especially in rapid prototyping and customized component fabrication. While PLA is valued for its biodegradability and ease of processing, its limited thermal stability and poor electrical conductivity restrict its use in high-performance applications. This study investigates the enhancement of PLA through the incorporation of conductive and thermally resistant fillers, aiming to expand its functional properties. Advances in multimaterial and 4D printing are also explored as strategies to increase the applicability of PLA in the production of sensors, flexible circuits, and tailored electrical devices. The findings support PLA’s potential as a sustainable, high-value material for next-generation electrical manufacturing.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/11/2844additive manufacturingpolylactic acidreinforced composites3D printingsustainability |
| spellingShingle | Diana Aline Gomes Luís Fernando Cusioli Daniel Mantovani Angelo Marcelo Tusset Silvio Miguel Parmegiani Marcucci Giane Gonçalves Lenzi Antonio Benjamim Mapossa Rosângela Bergamasco Three-Dimensional Prototyping with PLA for the Electrical Sector: Perspectives and Challenges in Material Development Energies additive manufacturing polylactic acid reinforced composites 3D printing sustainability |
| title | Three-Dimensional Prototyping with PLA for the Electrical Sector: Perspectives and Challenges in Material Development |
| title_full | Three-Dimensional Prototyping with PLA for the Electrical Sector: Perspectives and Challenges in Material Development |
| title_fullStr | Three-Dimensional Prototyping with PLA for the Electrical Sector: Perspectives and Challenges in Material Development |
| title_full_unstemmed | Three-Dimensional Prototyping with PLA for the Electrical Sector: Perspectives and Challenges in Material Development |
| title_short | Three-Dimensional Prototyping with PLA for the Electrical Sector: Perspectives and Challenges in Material Development |
| title_sort | three dimensional prototyping with pla for the electrical sector perspectives and challenges in material development |
| topic | additive manufacturing polylactic acid reinforced composites 3D printing sustainability |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/11/2844 |
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