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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Polymer Science
  • Manufacturing Technology

Background:

  • Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, enables the creation of physical objects from digital models without molds or machining.
  • The shift from rapid prototyping to rapid manufacturing presents new challenges for engineers and scientists.
  • Polymers are the most widely used materials in AM, driving innovation in material development and processing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review polymer processing and the development of advanced polymer systems for additive manufacturing.
  • To cover various AM techniques and the broad range of polymers utilized.
  • To address design, additives, and processing parameters for improved AM outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on polymer processing and AM techniques.
  • Categorization of AM methods including vat photopolymerization, powder bed fusion, material jetting, sheet lamination, extrusion, and 3D bioprinting.
  • Analysis of polymer types such as thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers, hydrogels, and composites.

Main Results:

  • Exploration of how polymer design, additives, and processing parameters influence build speed, accuracy, functionality, and mechanical properties.
  • Demonstration of polymer-based AM applications in lightweight engineering, architecture, food, optics, energy, dentistry, and medicine.
  • Highlighting the crucial role of polymer AM in developing multifunctional and multimaterial systems, including biological applications.

Conclusions:

  • Polymer-based additive manufacturing is a key technology for creating customized, on-demand objects.
  • Advancements in polymer materials and processing are crucial for expanding AM capabilities.
  • Polymer AM is pivotal for emerging multifunctional systems, including living and life-like constructs.