
3D and 4D Printing of Polymer Nanocomposite Materials
Processes, Applications, and Challenges
- 1st Edition - October 11, 2019
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni, Kalim Deshmukh, Mariam AlAli AlMaadeed
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 6 8 0 5 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 7 3 0 2 - 2
3D and 4D Printing of Polymer Nanocomposite Materials: Processing, Applications, and Challenges covers advanced 3D and 4D printing processes and the latest developments in novel… Read more
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Request a sales quote3D and 4D Printing of Polymer Nanocomposite Materials: Processing, Applications, and Challenges covers advanced 3D and 4D printing processes and the latest developments in novel polymer-based printing materials, thus enabling the reader to understand and benefit from the advantages of this groundbreaking technology. The book presents processes, materials selection, and printability issues, along with sections on the preparation of polymer composite materials for 3D and 4D printing. Across the book, advanced printing techniques are covered and discussed thoroughly, including fused deposition modeling (FDM), selective laser sintering (SLS), selective laser melting (SLM), electron beam melting (EBM), inkjet 3D printing (3DP), stereolithography (SLA), and 3D plotting.
Finally, major applications areas are discussed, including electronic, aerospace, construction and biomedical applications, with detailed information on the design, fabrication and processing methods required in each case.
- Provides a thorough, clear understanding of polymer preparation techniques and 3D and 4D printing processes, with a view to specific applications
- Examines synthesis, formation methodology, the dispersion of fillers, characterization, properties, and performance of polymer nanocomposites
- Explores the possibilities of 4D printing, covering the usage of stimuli responsive hydrogels and shape memory polymers
Academic: Researchers, scientists, and advanced students in the areas of 3D and 4D printing, polymer matrix composites, nanocomposites, polymer processing, polymer chemistry, polymer physics, plastics engineering, materials science, biomedical engineering, and mechanical engineering. Industry: Scientists and R&D professionals leading research into 3D and 4D printing of polymeric materials; engineers and technologists across industries (plastics engineering, aerospace, biomedical, electronics, construction); consultants in the polymer industry
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 11, 2019
- No. of pages (Paperback): 592
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128168059
- eBook ISBN: 9780128173022
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Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni
Dr. Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni is a Research Assistant Professor at the Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University. He earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of South Brittany, France, and completed postdoctoral research at Inha University, South Korea, and Qatar University. His expertise spans analytical chemistry, nanomaterials, and interdisciplinary research involving collaborations across computer science, biomedical sciences, and engineering disciplines. He holds multiple patents and serves as lead investigator on several major research projects funded by the Qatar National Research Fund and Qatar University.
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Kalim Deshmukh
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