Browsing Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest by Author "Engler, Leonardo"
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Designing sustainable polymer blends: tailoring mechanical properties and degradation behaviour in PHB/PLA/PCL blends in a seawater environment
Engler, Leonardo; Farias, Naiara C.; Crespo, Janaina S.; Gately, Noel M.; Major, Ian; Pezzoli, Romina; Devine, Declan M. (MDPI, 2023-06-29)Biodegradable polyesters are a popular choice for both packaging and medical device manufacture owing to their ability to break down into harmless components once they have completed their function. However, commonly used ... -
Process optimization for the 3D printing of PLA and HNT composites with Arburg plastic freeforming
Engler, Leonardo; Crespo, Janaina S.; Gatley, Noel M.; Major, Ian; Devine, Declan M. (MDPI, 2022-10-12)The industrial use of additive manufacturing continues to rapidly increase as new technology developments become available. The Arburg plastic freeforming (APF) process is designed to utilize standard polymeric granules ...