An Overview of Additive Manufacturing of Polymers and Associated Composites

Overview

Journal Polymers (Basel)

Publisher MDPI

Date 2020 Nov 20

PMID 33212903

Citations 28

Authors

Shukantu Dev Nath

Sabrina Nilufar

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Abstract

Additive manufacturing is rapidly evolving and opening new possibilities for many industries. This article gives an overview of the current status of additive manufacturing with polymers and polymer composites. Various types of reinforcements in polymers and architectured cellular material printing including the auxetic metamaterials and the triply periodic minimal surface structures are discussed. Finally, applications, current challenges, and future directions are highlighted here.

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