3D and 4D Printing of Polymer Nanocomposite Materials: Processes, Applications, and Challenges

3d And 4d Printing Of Polymer Nanocomposite Materials: Processing, Applications, And Challenges, Covers Every Possible Details Of Advanced 3d And 4d Printing Processes And The Latest Developments In Novel Polymer-based Printing Materials, Enabling The Reader To Understand And Benefit From The Advantages Of This Ground-breaking Technology. The Book Begins By Introducing The State-of-the-art Technology Behind 3d And 4d Printing, Followed By A Chapter That Discusses The Intimate Relationship Between Process, Materials Selection, And Printability Issues, Which Is Treated As Core Consideration For Anyone Developing Polymer Composite Materials For 3d Or 4d Printing. Afterwards, A Systematic Approach Is Followed, With 12 Chapters Each Covering In Detail The Preparation Of Polymer Composite Material For 3d And 4d Printing. Across The Book, Advanced Printing Techniques Are Covered And Discussed Thoroughly, Including Fused Deposition Modelling (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. This Is An Excellent Resource For Anyone Involved In The Field Of 3d Or 4d Printing Of Polymers For Advanced Technologies, Whether In Terms Of Developing Materials Or Products. The Book Will Support Academic Researchers, Scientists, Advanced Students, R&d Professionals, Industrial Engineers, And Consultants Across A Range Of Disciplines And Numerous Industries.