Utilizing Food Waste in 3D-Printed PLA Formulations to Achieve Sustainable and Customizable Controlled Delivery Systems
Liwen Wang,
Ling Xin Yong,
Say Chye Joachim Loo
Abstract:This is the first study that explores blending polylactic acid (PLA) with various biomasses, including food wastes�brewer's spent grain (BSG), spent coffee grounds (SCG), sesame cake (SC), and thermoplastic starch (TPS) biomass to create composite gastric floating drug delivery systems (GFDDS) through 3D printing. The aim is to investigate the influence of biomass percentage, biomass type, and printing parameters on their corresponding drug release profiles. 3D-printed (3DP) composite filaments were prepared b… Show more
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