Peer-reviewed research by the Department of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering (DICMaPI) of the University of Naples Federico II, published in the proceedings of the IEEE 6th International Forum on Research and Technology for Society and Industry (RTSI), presents a novel approach to producing bio-based lightweight structures using 3D foam printing.
The study demonstrates how physical foaming of biopolymers can create sustainable, high-performance structures with reduced weight and material consumption, paving the way for innovative applications in packaging, construction, and product design while aligning with circular economy principles.