Innovative Hybrid Nanocomposites in 3D Printing for Functional Applications: A Review.

Area of Science:

• Additive Manufacturing
• Materials Science
• Device Engineering

Background:

• 3D printing excels at creating complex structures for diverse industries like healthcare and electronics.
• Current 3D printing is limited in functional device fabrication due to a need for specialized materials.
• Advancements in 3D printing techniques are crucial for developing novel functional devices.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review 3D printing techniques and their applications in functional devices.
• To highlight recent progress in 3D printing for energy storage and biomedical applications.
• To identify challenges and future directions for functional 3D printed devices.

Main Methods:

• Review of material extrusion and vat polymerization 3D printing techniques.
• Analysis of recent literature on 3D printing for energy and biomedical devices.
• Synthesis of current challenges and future research perspectives.

Main Results:

• 3D printing offers significant advantages for fabricating intricate geometries.
• Material development is a critical bottleneck for functional 3D printed devices.
• Recent advances show promise for 3D printed energy storage and biomedical applications.

Conclusions:

• Further development of functional materials is essential for expanding 3D printing in device fabrication.
• Continued research into 3D printing techniques will drive innovation in energy and biomedical sectors.
• Addressing key challenges will unlock the full potential of 3D printed functional devices.