RT journal article
T1 Integrating Cork Biochar as a Green Filler via Photopolymerization
A1 Romero Ocaña, Ismael
A1 Fernández Delgado, Natalia
A1 Benito Jareño, Javier
A1 Molina Rubio, Sergio Ignacio
A2 Ciencia de los Materiales e Ingeniería Metalúrgica y Química Inorgánica
K1 3D printing
K1 cork biochar
K1 green filler
K1 composite
K1 vat photopolymerization
AB This study analyzed the use of cork-derived biochar, obtained through pyrolysis, as a more sustainable additive than traditional carbon materials. In addition, the present study explored its application in a polymer matrix through additive manufacturing via stereolithography. To the best of our knowledge, this approach has not been reported in scientific literature. The cork biochar retained the morphology of the original cork and integrated well into the photocurable polymer, as demonstrated by scanning electron microscopy. This integration can contribute to the formation of internal networks within the material, potentially modifying some of its properties. At specific low percentages, cork biochar enhanced both the electrical conductivity and mechanical properties of photocurable polymers. Notably, the required biochar concentrations were minimal, facilitating its incorporation into the photopolymer matrix. Additionally, the thermal stability of the material slightly improved at certain percentages but remained comparable to that of the original polymer in all cases. These findings highlight the potential of cork biochar as a sustainable additive for advanced polymer composites.
PB MPDI
SN 2076-3417
YR 2025
FD 2025-03-15
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/35939
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/35939
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 21-sep-2026