Bioinspired box-beam mimicking a Typha leaf and fabricated from biopolymers using 3D printing

Sébastien Alix, Rachid Bensaada, Abdelghani Saouab, Eric Labbé, Vincent Marquet, Christophe Baley, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, CT Ingénierie, Umr Cnrs , Université Le Havre Normandie, Le Havre, Université de Bretagne Sud, Umr Cnrs

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Published online on July 27, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Ahead of Print.
In the realm of materials science and structural engineering, integrating sustainable development principles is crucial. This integration has led to the exploration of ecodesign, life cycle analysis, bio-based materials, and bioinspired designs. Bio-...