%0 Journal Article 
%A Lazaro-Hdez, Carlos
%A Valerga Puerta, Ana Pilar
%A Sanchez Nacher, Lourdes
%A Ivorra-Martinez, Juan
%A Boronat, Teodomiro
%T Multimaterial PLA with tailored plasticization using fused deposition modeling for improved flexibility and shape memory recovery
%D 2025
%U http://hdl.handle.net/10498/36273
%X The purpose of this study is to develop and characterize high-performance, biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA)-based materials for advanced applications that demand increased flexibility and shape memory capabilities. By introducing triethyl citrate (TEC) as a plasticizer and leveraging multimaterial three-dimensional printing configurations, this research aimed to mitigate PLA’s inherent brittleness and expand its functional range. Additionally, this work sought to optimize design parameters – such as infill orientation and core-shell distribution – to maximize mechanical strength, fracture toughness and shape recovery. Ultimately, this study aspired to broaden PLA’s applicability in fields like biomedical devices, packaging and engineered components.
%K Multimaterial
%K Additive Manufacturing
%K Shape memory
%K Plasticizer
%~ Universidad de Cádiz