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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 576, 2024
The 13th Engineering International Conference “Sustainable Development Through Green Engineering and Technology” (EIC 2024)
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Article Number | 06007 | |
Number of page(s) | 17 | |
Section | Sustainable Materials and Green Chemistry | |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202457606007 | |
Published online | 03 October 2024 |
Influence of Preheat Temperature Variation on Single Screw Extrusion for Characterizing PLA, PCL, and HA Biocomposite Filaments
1 Mechanical Engineering Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia
2 Mechanical Engineering Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia
3 Osaka University, Suita, Japan
* Corresponding author: fariz.wisdanugraha@gmail.com
Fractures and ligament injuries often require bone fixation, commonly through Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF) with compression plates and screws. Additive manufacturing (AM) techniques are considered sustainable due to their potential to reduce emissions and have a minimal adverse impact on the environment. Currently, there is extensive research into producing biocomposite filaments, though there remains limited exploration of the impact of preheat temperature on filament properties. This research explores the effects of varying preheat temperatures in a single screw extruder to achieve biocomposite filament as candidate for biodegradable bone implants. Biocomposite filaments made from Polylactic Acid (PLA) and Polycaprolactone (PCL) in an 85:15 ratio, with 5% hydroxyapatite (HA) derived from green mussel shell waste. Biocomposite mixture was cut into sub-5mm fragments and extruded at 175°C with preheat temperatures between 159°C and 168°C. Filaments were used to fabricate specimens via a 3D printer, following ASTM D790 standards. Specimens were analyzed using X-Ray Diffractometer, Fourier Transform Infrared, Scanning Electron Microscope, density measurements, three-point bending tests, and biodegradation assessments. Results show that preheat temperature variations significantly affect the filament’s crystallinity index, impacting density and mechanical properties. Higher preheat temperatures result in a lower crystallinity index, decreasing density and potentially increasing degradation rates.
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