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Given the added need for eco-friendly material, environmental scientists are constantly on the look-out for new solutions. In this respect, biodegradable polymer proved to be a promising one. The Selfix material, being a bioplastic, is biodegradable and, unlike other plastic products, can be considered feasible for the industry as a smart material capable of biodegrading at the end of its life cycle. Using Selfix, waste paper can be re-used, thus eliminating the need for recycling and helping to reduce the CO2 emissions. The present paper develops 3D models with Selfix material to offer benefits such as easy-cutting and sticking properties in a way that can be educational for children. We examine the mechanical properties of this material using tensile testing, laser-cutting, CNC milling, surface roughness and also scanning electron microscope or SEM.

‘Plastic Deformation, Mechanical and Adhesive Properties of Bio-Plastic Material