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  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Vat photopolymerization is a key 3D printing method for high-resolution polymer nanocomposites.
  • Metal oxide nanoparticles (MOx NPs) offer tunable properties and photocatalytic activity.
  • MOx NPs can enhance mechanical, thermal, electrical, optical, and biomedical properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the potential and limitations of incorporating MOx NPs in vat photopolymerization.
  • To highlight advancements in creating functional nanocomposites using MOx NPs.
  • To identify key challenges hindering the application of these materials.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current research on vat photopolymerization of polymer nanocomposites.
  • Analysis of the role of various MOx NPs (TiO2, ZnO, Fe3O4, Cu2O, ZrO2) as functional additives and photocatalysts.
  • Examination of property enhancements and processing challenges.

Main Results:

  • MOx NPs improve mechanical strength, thermal stability, electrical/dielectric properties, and optical characteristics.
  • Superparamagnetic Fe3O4 NPs introduce magnetic functionality for specialized applications.
  • Biomedical applications leverage MOx NPs for antimicrobial activity and tissue compatibility.
  • Challenges include nanoparticle aggregation, increased viscosity, light scattering, and altered photopolymerization kinetics.

Conclusions:

  • MOx NPs hold significant promise for developing advanced functional materials via vat photopolymerization.
  • Overcoming challenges in dispersion, processing, and kinetics is crucial for maximizing filler loading and performance.
  • Further research is needed to enable application-oriented functional materials for diverse fields.