
Additive Manufacturing of Polymer-Based Composite Materials
Materials, Processes, and Properties
- 1st Edition - June 13, 2024
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Editors: Fabienne Touchard, Fabrizio Sarasini
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 5 9 1 7 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 5 9 1 8 - 3
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- Provides an overview of different methods for additive manufacturing of polymer-based matrix composites
- Covers long and short fiber-based composites and corresponding application examples
- Addresses the development and properties of a wide range of matrices (thermoplastics, thermosets), and fibers (natural and synthetic) in a user-specified orientation, continuous or random organization and hierarchical structures
- Presents sustainability and structural reliability of composite structures
- Displays a careful balance between materials science and technology, providing a detailed understanding of how composites’ properties, processing, performance, and structure are interrelated
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Preface
- 1. Recent trends in “conventional” manufacturing of composites
- Abstract
- 1.1 General introduction
- 1.2 Primary components of composite materials
- 1.3 Hand-lamination process
- 1.4 Prepreg technology
- 1.5 Filament winding
- 1.6 Resin transfer molding technology
- 1.7 Press-forming techniques
- 1.8 Conclusions
- References
- 2. Optimization of fused deposition modeling for short fiber reinforced composites
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Processing-structure-properties correlations
- 2.3 Printing optimization
- 2.4 Postprocess treatments
- References
- 3. Modeling of 3D printed composites
- Abstract
- 3.1 Properties of 3D-printed composites
- 3.2 Modeling properties of 3D-printed composites
- 3.3 Behavior modeling of 3D-printed composites
- 3.4 Conclusions
- References
- 4. Three-dimensional printing of continuous plant fiber composites
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Technology landscape
- 4.3 Composite material parameters
- 4.4 Solutions to enhance mechanical properties
- 4.5 Effects of processing parameters
- 4.6 Reinforcement geometry and orientation
- 4.7 Future trends and applications
- 4.8 Conclusions
- References
- 5. 4D-printed composite actuators
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Definition and approaches of 4D printing
- 5.3 Advanced functionalities
- 5.4 Modeling
- 5.5 Engineering applications and future trends
- 5.6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 6. How to teach 4D printing for metamaterials and soft robotics
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Four-dimensional printing of metamaterials for energy absorption
- 6.3 Four-dimensional Printing of multimaterial composite beams for soft robotic applications
- 6.4 Conclusion
- Declaration of competing interest
- References
- 7. Additive manufacturing of polymer matrix composites via direct ink writing process
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Direct ink writing of polymer matrix composites with chopped fiber reinforcement
- 7.3 Direct ink writing of polymer matrix composites with continuous fiber reinforcement
- 7.4 Thermal enhancement
- 7.5 Mechanical enhancement
- 7.6 Electrical enhancement
- 7.7 Outlook
- References
- 8. 3D stereolithography of polymer matrix composites
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Review of 3D stereolithography
- 8.3 Radical photopolymerization and consequences
- 8.4 Improved resolution
- 8.5 Influence of µ on resolution in z (layers)
- 8.6 Consequences in a charged environment
- 8.7 Two-photon stereolithography
- 8.8 Significant factors influencing printability
- 8.9 Conclusion
- References
- 9. Wet fiber placement for additive manufacturing with thermoset resins
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Basic concept of wet fiber placement
- 9.3 Classification of process technology
- 9.4 Equipment
- 9.5 Resin adaptation
- 9.6 Wet fiber placement-specific topology optimization
- 9.7 Experiments
- 9.8 Conclusions and outlook
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 10. Health monitoring of 3D-printed structures
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Guided wave-based studies
- 10.3 Electromechanical impedance damage sensitivity in 3D-printed polymers
- 10.4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: June 13, 2024
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- No. of pages: 480
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443159176
- eBook ISBN: 9780443159183
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Fabienne Touchard
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Fabrizio Sarasini
Fabrizio Sarasini received the Laurea degree (cum laude) in Materials Engineering and the Ph.D. degree in Materials Engineering from Sapienza University of Rome in 2002 and 2007, respectively. Since June 2019 he is Associate Professor of Materials Science and Technology at the Department of Chemical Engineering Materials Environment of Sapienza University of Rome. His research interests include the use of plant fibres in biopolymers for designing biocomposites with reduced environmental impact, fibre/matrix interfacial modification and assessment, the valorization of agro-industrial wastes as fillers in thermoplastic matrices (micro- and nanoscale), 3D printing of polymers and polymer matrix composites, the low and high velocity impact response of composite materials for structural applications. He has directed or co-directed three PhD theses and has been responsible for four collaborative research programs. He has more than 160 international peer-reviewed journal papers.