Description
Engineering Materials for 3D Printing: Synthesis, Functionalization to Applications delves into the transformative world of additive manufacturing, covering the development and characterization of polymer-based materials crafted through processes such as extrusion, sol-gel, and pulverization. Over the past three decades, 3D printing has revolutionized the creation of functional prototypes, utilizing an array of materials like thermoplastics, resins, metals, and alloys. This book explores the advantages of 3D printing over conventional manufacturing, emphasizing its potential for structural and non-structural engineering applications. It stands out for its focus on meta-structure properties, offering insights into the fabrication of engineering prototypes.While existing literature extensively covers manufacturing processes, this work bridges the gap by exploring 3D printable materials for diverse engineering uses.- The theoretical foundation of the book helps readers to understand the fundamentals of the process, material development and basic required characteristics of 3D printable materials; in addition, it covers the theory behind the development of smart 3D printed products for structural and non-structural engineering applications- The theoretical information in the book is supported with details of R&D on product development- The practical implications of 3D printing are integrated in the book with real-world case studies in order to promote a better understanding of case studies- The content of the book is organized in such a manner that it is helpful for multiple research disciplines: such as engineering, structural, non-structural engineering, biomedical, waste management, etc
Table of Contents
Section A: Polymer/ polymer composites-based 3D printable materials1. In-house fabrication of extrusion-based polymer and composites for 3D printing2. Sol-gel method for 3D printing of smart polymer materials3. Pulverization as material processing for 3D printed thermoplastics4. Meta-structure base 3D printing of polymers for structural applicationsSection B: Metals-based 3D printable materials5. Atomization and solid-state metal reduction for 3D printing6. Electrolysis and chemical treated metal and alloys for structural engineering applications7. Meta-structures-based metal 3D printing for non-structural applications8. Hybridization of metal 3D printing for smart structuresSection C: Applications and case studies9. Fabrication of smart orthopaedic implants for human and veterinary patients10. Meta-structures based smart repair solutions for structural defects of heritage buildings11. A case study on the fabrication of dental implants and tools for humans12. Some comprehensive studies on compressive properties of metal 3D printed strategic canine tooth13. Meta-structures inspired mesh based smart solutions for surgical practices of diaphragmatic hernia in bovines
