Sustainability of additive manufacturing: the circular economy of materials and environmental perspectives

• DOI: 10.1016/j.jmrt.2020.04.062
• Publication Date: 2020-06-09T16:35:27Z
• Authors: Henry A. Colorado; Elkin I. Gutiérre...; Sergio Neves Mont...
• Keywords: Circular Economy; Material efficiency

This research is a comprehensive review of the sustainability additive manufacturing, from circular economy and recycling materials to other environmental challenges involving safety manufacturing. There has been important progress in this area, with an increasing number papers that cover diverse aspects, including economy, life cycle assessment materials. increase due importance scientists, industry, government society are now giving these topics. seeks develop greater awareness relation possibilities implications use AM, as well encourage sustainable development by raising taking necessary actions achieve compliance Sustainable Development Goals. Similarly, current trends examined practices currently being adopted order ensure AM consolidated convenient practice economic, social spheres. In general, polymers, ceramics, metals composite undergoing intensive improve their use. Although shows significant made on several relevant issues, using optimization minimize energy waste still far global solution.