Bio-derived materials
Optimising 3D Printing Outcomes with Machine Learning
Project Lead: Milica Todorović
Quality of 3D printing outcomes depends both on the ink properties and printer operating parameters. We use surrogate models to visualise the success of 3D printing in the search space of experimental parameters, so we can identify the set of variables that maximise the quality of printed structures.
Partner(s): Prof. Chunlin Xu, Laboratory of Natural Materials Technology, Åbo Akademi University
AI-driven Development of Lignin-based Bioplastics
Project Lead: Tim Salomaki
To convert wood lignin from pulp industry waste to new products, we are compounding it with PLA polymers and TCA plasticisers to achieve plasticity. AI tools help to guide experimentation and discover which blend formulations simultaneously optimise multiple elastic properties.
Partner(s): Prof. Chunlin Xu, Laboratory of Natural Materials Technology, Åbo Akademi University
