STATE OF THE ART IN MATERIAL UPCYCLING FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING.

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Title: STATE OF THE ART IN MATERIAL UPCYCLING FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING.
Authors: Baruah, Sweta sbaruah@utk.edu
Source: Advanced Materials & Processes. Mar2026, Vol. 184 Issue 2, p18-22. 5p.
Subjects: Scrap materials, Machining, Sustainability, Stereolithography, Conservation of natural resources, Waste products, Ecological impact, Recycling & the environment
Abstract: The article focuses on the potential of additive manufacturing (AM) as a sustainable alternative to traditional manufacturing, with topics including the significance of material upcycling to reduce environmental impact, the use of machining scrap and waste materials as high-value feedstock for AM processes, and the current advancements and future prospects of upcycling strategies in enhancing resource efficiency in AM.
Database: Engineering Source
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Abstract:The article focuses on the potential of additive manufacturing (AM) as a sustainable alternative to traditional manufacturing, with topics including the significance of material upcycling to reduce environmental impact, the use of machining scrap and waste materials as high-value feedstock for AM processes, and the current advancements and future prospects of upcycling strategies in enhancing resource efficiency in AM.
ISSN:08827958