A new materials study examines activated carbon and magnesium oxide as additives in FFF filaments, with implications for thermal stability, strength, and durability.

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed an upcycling approach that adds value to discarded plastics for reuse in additive manufacturing, or 3D printing.

Additive manufacturing (AM) enables rapid prototyping, and novel manufacturing supply chains, in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and medical. Among various additive manufacturing techniques ...