HeroX Challenge Research

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Problem Defined

  • It is known that plastic waste is a global problem that continues to not receive much attention. We continue to produce non-biodegradable plastic today.
  • 3D Printing housing infrastructure using a large printer(4'x4'x8')

Research and Potential Ideas

  • Engineering Effort
    • 3D Printer Size
    • Building Printer Hardware
    • Further research into other materials to use for printing (Geo-Polymers)
  • Revenue/Business Model
    • $100K Incentive
    • Precious Plastics Business Case Study
  • Collaborative Effort
  • City Engineering Code Reform and Certification
  • Marketing/Sponsor/Outreach Efforts
    • Getting others to show up
  • Sourcing Plastic Resources
    • Starting a Recycling Facility in a City/Town
    • Buy others waste for a price
    • Composition of the plastics

Questions/Alternatives

  • Plastic forms for construction, an example would be rammed earth structures
  • Chemical engineering before final plastic product?
  • https://nefhousebuilder.com/insulated-concrete-forms/ - Research into insulated concrete forms
  • Producing filament spools from the waste plastic?
  • Risk of fire or high heat melting the structure?

Action Items