Novel Continuous Fiber Bi-Matrix Composite 3-D Printing Technology

Adumitroaie, Adi; Антонов, Ф. К.; Khaziev, Aleksey; Azarov, A. V.; Golubev, Mikhail; Vasiliev, Valery V.

doi:10.3390/ma12183011

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“…For implants, the most common materials are metals, especially titanium alloys and for other applications, polymers such as polyamide, ABS, Nylon and different photocurable resins. Material extrusion of reinforced composites would be interesting material where light weight is required, such as for prostheses, and there are new developments in the material extrusion of metals which could work in many categories [ 122 , 123 , 124 , 125 ].…”

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Additive Manufacturing Processes in Medical Applications

2021

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Additive manufacturing (AM, 3D printing) is used in many fields and different industries. In the medical and dental field, every patient is unique and, therefore, AM has significant potential in personalized and customized solutions. This review explores what additive manufacturing processes and materials are utilized in medical and dental applications, especially focusing on processes that are less commonly used. The processes are categorized in ISO/ASTM process classes: powder bed fusion, material extrusion, VAT photopolymerization, material jetting, binder jetting, sheet lamination and directed energy deposition combined with classification of medical applications of AM. Based on the findings, it seems that directed energy deposition is utilized rarely only in implants and sheet lamination rarely for medical models or phantoms. Powder bed fusion, material extrusion and VAT photopolymerization are utilized in all categories. Material jetting is not used for implants and biomanufacturing, and binder jetting is not utilized for tools, instruments and parts for medical devices. The most common materials are thermoplastics, photopolymers and metals such as titanium alloys. If standard terminology of AM would be followed, this would allow a more systematic review of the utilization of different AM processes. Current development in binder jetting would allow more possibilities in the future.

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Additive Manufacturing Processes in Medical Applications

2021

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“…The future direction of the present research may include a comprehensive study of the blending of some of the commonly known reinforcing agents, such as carbon nanotubes and graphene, with Nylon-6, since these substances possess an excellent potential in terms of mechanical resistance, biocompatibility, and various uses in sensors and conductive devices [47,48,49,50,51,52,53]. Blending these substances may lead to the generation of advanced materials to be employed for the additive manufacturing of strong, flexible, and durable structures for a variety of commercial uses [49,54], which need to be investigated via mechanical testing and the microstructure characterization conducted through optical and scanning electron microscope imaging.…”

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High-Performance Nylon-6 Sustainable Filaments for Additive Manufacturing

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This study deals with the development of Nylon-6 fused deposition modeling (FDM) filaments for additive manufacturing, which couples high mechanical performances with eco-sustainability. These filaments were extruded from recycled Nylon-6 granulates through a dedicated twin-screw extrusion line, which processes either pure Nylon-6 grains, or mixtures of such a material with minor fractions of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and titanium dioxide (TiO2). The rheological and thermal properties of the investigated filaments are analyzed, including melt flow index, melting temperature, and decomposition temperature, which are of the utmost importance when avoiding the overheating and decomposition of the material. Such a study is conducted in both pre-extrusion and post-extrusion conditions. The tensile strength, the wear resistance, and the printability of the examined recycled Nylon-6 filaments are also studied by comparing the properties of such filaments with those exhibited by different nylon-based filaments for FDM that are available in the market. The given results show that the recycling of Nylon-6 through the “caprolactam” regeneration route enables the newly formed material to retain high physical and mechanical properties, such as tensile strength at yield in the interval 55.79–86.91 MPa. Referring to the basic composition of the filaments examined in the present study, this remarkably high-yield strength is accompanied by a Young modulus of 1.64 GPa, and wear resistance of 92 µm, under a 15 min/1 kg load pin-on-disk test carried at the sliding speed of 250 rpm.

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“…The polymer matrix is generally identical to that of the towpreg. However, in the case of Anisoprint’s process, the co-extruded polymer matrix is a thermoplastic, whereas the towpreg matrix is a thermoset [ 107 , 108 , 109 ]. Further polymer matrices should be available soon, increasing the spectra of application of this method.…”

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Fused Filament Fabrication of Polymers and Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Advances in Structure Optimization and Health Monitoring

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3D printed neat thermoplastic polymers (TPs) and continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites (CFRTPCs) by fused filament fabrication (FFF) are becoming attractive materials for numerous applications. However, the structure of these materials exhibits interfaces at different scales, engendering non-optimal mechanical properties. The first part of the review presents a description of these interfaces and highlights the different strategies to improve interfacial bonding. The actual knowledge on the structural aspects of the thermoplastic matrix is also summarized in this contribution with a focus on crystallization and orientation. The research to be tackled to further improve the structural properties of the 3D printed materials is identified. The second part of the review provides an overview of structural health monitoring technologies relying on the use of fiber Bragg grating sensors, strain gauge sensors and self-sensing. After a brief discussion on these three technologies, the needed research to further stimulate the development of FFF is identified. Finally, in the third part of this contribution the technology landscape of FFF processes for CFRTPCs is provided, including the future trends.

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Novel Continuous Fiber Bi-Matrix Composite 3-D Printing Technology

Cited by 52 publications

References 23 publications

Additive Manufacturing Processes in Medical Applications

Additive Manufacturing Processes in Medical Applications

High-Performance Nylon-6 Sustainable Filaments for Additive Manufacturing

Fused Filament Fabrication of Polymers and Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Advances in Structure Optimization and Health Monitoring

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