Revolutionizing Antibacterial Material Production Across Diverse Applications through Enhanced Fused Deposition Modeling Innovation

There is an urgent necessity to develop affordable, eco-friendly, and biodegradable materials to combat bacterial threats using innovative techniques and combinations. Fused Deposition Modeling is the most efficient and economical method for creating complex bi-metallic composites, which have demonstrated extraordinary antibacterial properties against common strains. This study investigates the antibacterial efficacy of two sets of biodegradable bi-materials consisting of PLA/Copper, one time by incorporating PLA/Stainless Steel and the other time PLA/Aluminum. The findings revealed that both sets exhibited outstanding antibacterial effectiveness within a concise period of less than ten minutes. Consequently, 3D-printed polymeric composites infused with metallic particles hold promise for various applications, including construction, biomedical applications, food packaging, and tissue engineering. Moreover, these composite materials offer sustainable solutions for public spaces and hospitals, where surface contact is frequent, contributing to a cleaner and safer environment.