Additive Manufacturing of Biopolymers: Materials, Printing Techniques, and Applications describes various biopolymers that are currently used in additive manufacturing technologies and identifies the challenges/limitations in the materials and printing processes. The book provides basic knowledge and advanced details about 3D printing techniques and the applicable biopolymers as well as the latest updates on materials and techniques for 3D printing of biopolymers. Each chapter dedicates a section to future trends and perspectives in additive manufacturing of biopolymers from the use of biopolymers and new techniques point-of-view.

• Provides an overview of biopolymer materials in terms of physicochemical properties that can be applied for the additive manufacturing process
• Gives a comprehensive overview of applicable 3D printing techniques for biopolymers and their benefits and challenges
• Explains in-depth chemical and physical properties of fabricated products for various applications
• Offers a future vision in the development of both material and printing techniques in regard to biopolymers as well as new aspects in modeling and artificial intelligence issues

1. Introduction to additive manufacturing of biopolymers2. Rapid prototyping and 3D printing techniques for biopolymers3. Biopolymers in additive manufacturing4. 3D printing of biopolymer hydrogels5. 3D printing of fire-retardant biopolymers6. 3D printing of micro and nanocomposite biopolymers7. 3D printing of functional biopolymers and structures8. 4D printing of biopolymers9. Design for additive manufacturing of biopolymers10. Post-processing methods for 3D printed biopolymers11. 3D printed biopolymers for soft robots12. 3D printed natural biopolymers for building and construction13. 3D printed biopolymers for medical applications and devices14. Potential applications of 3D and 4D printing of biopolymers15. Modeling and simulation in 3D printing of biopolymers16. 3D printing with biopolymers: solution for sustainable and circular economy