Toward sustainable SLA 3D printing: glycerol-based 1,3-diether-2-methacrylates with solvent capability for in situ polymer blend formation

Key Points

• The research aims to explore the design of glycerol-based methacrylate monomers for improved 3D printing applications.
• Designed glycerol-based methacrylates with solvent capabilities.
• Incorporated thermoplastics into 3D printing resins.
• Evaluated the properties of the new polymer blends.
• Demonstrated successful incorporation of thermoplastics into the resins.
• Enhanced properties of 3D printed materials using the new monomers.
• Expanded potential applications for utilizing waste plastics in 3D printing.