Sustainable glycerol-based reactive diluent alternatives to commercial ethylene glycol diacrylate (EGDA) and 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) for additive manufacturing

Key Points

• Sustainable bio-based reactive diluents enhance 3D printing applications, promoting environmental benefits.
• Glycerol-based precursors show efficiency, providing alternatives to commercial ethylene glycol diacrylate.
• Study employs an observational analysis of synthesized compounds for effective 3D printing solutions.
• This highlights the potential of bio-based materials in reducing the ecological impact of manufacturing.