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Title
Circular Ocean WP3.1: Potential applications of 3D Printing (3DP) in the recycling of Fishing Nets & Ropes (FNR’s)
Title (original)
Circular Ocean WP3.1: Potential applications of 3D Printing (3DP) in the recycling of Fishing Nets & Ropes (FNR’s)
Description
This working paper provides an overview of the current 3DP industry and an assessment of the available 3DP technologies. Each technology is evaluated in relation to its potential for processing Recycled Plastic Filaments (RPF) and, more specifically, recycled FNRs. To date, FNRs have not yet been recycled for use with 3D printers; however, they have successfully been processed into consumer products by other means. This paper therefore uses the lessons learned from a number of relevant case studies in order to compile a desk-based review of the potential opportunities and challenges to FNRs being successfully recycled into valuable products using 3DP.
Authors
Rhiannon Hunt & Martin Charter
Publication year
2016
Resource type
Reports
Language
English
Areas of knowledge
Circular economy & recycling
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