Plant biomass represents a almost-unlimited reservoir of functional elements, which are buried within large macrostructure assemblies. The fine milling of biomass leads to physical and chemical changes. This can be seen as an obstacle because it modifies the flowability and the processability of the powder, but although it can be an asset, to functionalize the powders and enhance the performances of the target products.
The aim of the project is to investigate these modifications and to exploit them in the design of environmentally friendly materials using additive manufacturing.
