The use of additive manufacturing technologies is on the rise. One of these is also Fused Filament Fabrication. 3D printers, that use FFF technology, use polymer filaments. Due to the global situation, biodegradable materials are at the forefront of research. The aim of the thesis is to make an environmentally friendly filament for 3D printers from polyvinyl alcohol with the addition of microcrystalline cellulose to improve mechanical properties. Test granules from polyvinyl alcohol and microcrystalline cellulose in different concentrations were transformed into filaments with different cellulose contents using extrusion process. Optical analyses and dimensional measurements were carried out on filament samples. We found out that filaments are mostly homogenous and well structured. But for use on a 3D printer out methodology needs some finishing.
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