Researcher Daniel Ifeoluwa Ajiola has developed a sustainable binder for industrial sand 3D printing...

Researcher Daniel Ifeoluwa Ajiola has developed a sustainable binder for industrial sand 3D printing using tung oil-based resins, as published in Materials Today Communications. This bio-based alternative matches the performance of conventional petroleum-derived binders, providing a cleaner pathway for binder jetting in aerospace and automotive casting. By replacing synthetic resins, the process reduces VOC emissions and carbon footprints while decoupling from volatile oil markets. This innovation marks a systemic shift toward circular material systems in industrial production. 🌍 #3DPrinting #Sustainability #BinderJetting #MaterialScience