College
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-05 21:37:36
Major
Mechanical Engineering
Honors Course
4600:486:801
Number of Credits
4
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2022
Abstract
The purpose of this research is to examine the effects of recycling PLA filament for 3D printing on its material properties. After examining these effects, PLA and carbon fiber additives were mixed with recycled PLA pellets in different ratios to attempt to regain material properties lost in the recycling process. To complete these findings, an experiment was design and executed.
The research found that tensile strength during multiple iterations of recycling remained mostly unaffected, however, the strain degraded exponentially. In the PLA additive study, high ratios of PLA additive were able to increase the strength and strain properties of the material. In the carbon fiber study, the strength and strain properties could not be restored.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Manigandan Kannan
First Reader
Dr. Gregory Morscher
Second Reader
Aaron Trexler
Honors Faculty Advisor
Scott Sawyer
Recommended Citation
Hyland, Charlotte and Molinar, Troy D., "Recycled Printer Filament" (2022). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1537.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1537
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Materials Science and Engineering Commons, Mechanics of Materials Commons, Other Mechanical Engineering Commons, Polymer Science Commons