Additive Manufacturing Of Biopolymers

Additive Manufacturing of Biopolymers: Materials, Printing Techniques, and Applications describes various biopolymers that are currently used in additive manufacturing technologies and identifies the challenges/limitations in the materials and printing processes. The book provides basic knowledge and advanced details about 3D printing techniques and the applicable biopolymers as well as the latest updates on materials and techniques for 3D printing of biopolymers. Each chapter dedicates a section to future trends and perspectives in additive manufacturing of biopolymers from the use of biopolymers and new techniques point-of-view. Provides an overview of biopolymer materials in terms of physicochemical properties that can be applied for the additive manufacturing process Gives a comprehensive overview of applicable 3D printing techniques for biopolymers and their benefits and challenges Explains in-depth chemical and physical properties of fabricated products for various applications Offers a future vision in the development of both material and printing techniques in regard to biopolymers as well as new aspects in modeling and artificial intelligence issues

"The book provides the latest technical information on sustainable materials used in additive manufacturing (AM). Topics covered include an up-to-date and extensive overview of raw materials, their chemistry, and functional properties of their commercial versions; a description of the relevant AM processes, products, applications, and limitations; and a forecast of sustainable materials used in AM, their properties, and applications in the near future provided by experts in the field. Data included are relative to current commercial products and are presented in easy to read tables and charts"--

Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2016 in the subject Engineering - Chemical Engineering, Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences Mönchengladbach (Forschungsinstitut für Textil und Bekleidung), language: English, abstract: Additive manufacturing or 3D printing is the process of turning digital files into physical, three dimensional objects. This is realized using additive processes, which imply successfully laying down very thin layers of material until the object is finalized. Since invented, it has been used for the purpose of rapid prototyping, and has evolved into a next generation manufacturing technology with the potential of allowing rapid, on site and on demand production of parts and end-products, signaling the beginning of a third industrial revolution. The aim of this research is to successfully print different three dimensional structures on a variety of knitted fabrics, in order to observe the properties and the behavior of the biopolymers in these circumstances. To do so, 3 separate objects in form of thin rectangles were 3D printed on 7 different surfaces, which were later subject of a peel test that measured the adherence of the polymer to the knitted structure.

This book provides the latest technical information on sustainable materials that are feedstocks for additive manufacturing (AM). Topics covered include an up-to-date and extensive overview of raw materials, their chemistry, and functional properties of their commercial versions; a description of the relevant AM processes, products, applications, advantages, and limitations; prices and market data; and a forecast of sustainable materials used in AM, their properties, and applications in the near future. Data included are relative to current commercial products and are presented in easy-to-read tables and charts. Features Highlights up-to-date information and data of actual commercial materials Offers a broad survey of state-of the-art information Forecasts future materials, applications, and areas of R&D Contains simple language, explains technical terms, and minimizes technical lingo Includes over 200 tables, nearly 200 figures, and more than 1,700 references to technical publications, mostly very recent Handbook of Sustainable Polymers for Additive Manufacturing appeals to a diverse audience of students and academic, technical, and business professionals in the fields of materials science and mechanical, chemical, and manufacturing engineering.

The growing interest in replacing petroleum-based products by inexpensive, renewable, natural materials will have a significant impact on sustainability, environment, and the polymer industry. This book provides scientists a useful framework to help take advantage of the latest research conducted in this rapidly advancing field enabling them to develop and commercialize their own products quickly and more successfully.

Application of additive manufacturing and tissue engineering in the fields of science and technology enables the manufacturing of biocompatible, customized, reliable, and cost-effective parts, restoring the functionality of a failed human body part. This book offers a platform for recent breakthroughs in additive manufacturing related to biomedical applications. This book highlights some of the top innovations and advances in additive manufacturing and processing technologies that are the future of the manufacturing industry while also presenting current challenges and opportunities regarding the choice of material. This book includes areas of applications such as surgical guides, tissue regeneration, artificial scaffolds, implants, and drug delivery and release. Throughout the book, an emphasis is placed on rapid tooling for engineering applications. Additive Manufacturing of Polymers for Tissue Engineering: Fundamentals, Applications, and Future Advancements acts as a first-hand source of information for academic scholars and commercial manufacturers as they make strategic manufacturing and development plans.

Additive Manufacturing for Bio-Composites and Synthetic Composites focuses on processes, engineering, and product design applications of bio-composites and synthetic composites in additive manufacturing (AM). It discusses the preparation and material characterization and selection, as well as future opportunities and challenges. Reviews the latest research on the development of composites for AM and the preparation of composite feedstocks. Offers an analytical and statistical approach for the selection of composites for AM, including characterization of material properties. Emphasizes the use of environmentally friendly composites. Analyzes the lifecycle including costs. Considers potential new fibers, their selection, and future applications. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the application of advanced composite materials in AM and is aimed at researchers, engineers, and advanced students in materials and manufacturing engineering and related disciplines.

Additive Manufacturing explains the background theory, working principles, technical specifications, and latest developments in a wide range of additive manufacturing techniques. Topics addressed include treatments of manufactured parts, surface characterization, and the effects of surface treatments on mechanical behavior. Many different perspectives are covered, including design aspects, technologies, materials and sustainability. Experts in both academia and industry contribute to this comprehensive guide, combining theoretical developments with practical improvements from R&D. This unique guide allows readers to compare the characteristics of different processes, understand how they work, and provide parameters for their effective implementation. This book is part of a four-volume set entitled Handbooks in Advanced Manufacturing. Other titles in the set include Advanced Machining and Finishing, Advanced Welding and Deformation, and Sustainable Manufacturing Processes. Provides theory, operational parameters, and latest developments in 20 different additive manufacturing processes Includes contributions from experts in industry and academia with a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds, providing a comprehensive survey of this diverse and influential subject Includes case studies of innovative additive manufacturing practices from industry