Advancements and Challenges in Additively Manufactured Functionally Graded Materials: A Comprehensive Review
This paper thoroughly examines the advancements and challenges in the field of additively manufactured Functionally Graded Materials (FGMs). It delves into conceptual approaches for FGM design, various manufacturing techniques, and the materials employed in their fabrication using additive manufactu...
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| author | Suhas Alkunte Ismail Fidan Vivekanand Naikwadi Shamil Gudavasov Mohammad Alshaikh Ali Mushfig Mahmudov Seymur Hasanov Muralimohan Cheepu |
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| description | This paper thoroughly examines the advancements and challenges in the field of additively manufactured Functionally Graded Materials (FGMs). It delves into conceptual approaches for FGM design, various manufacturing techniques, and the materials employed in their fabrication using additive manufacturing (AM) technologies. This paper explores the applications of FGMs in diverse fields, including structural engineering, automotive, biomedical engineering, soft robotics, electronics, 4D printing, and metamaterials. Critical issues and challenges associated with FGMs are meticulously analyzed, addressing concerns related to production and performance. Moreover, this paper forecasts future trends in FGM development, highlighting potential impacts on diverse industries. The concluding section summarizes key findings, emphasizing the significance of FGMs in the context of AM technologies. This review provides valuable insights to researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders, enhancing their understanding of FGMs and their role in the evolving landscape of AM. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-284be4fabf29444ab675d355ec15790f2024-02-23T15:22:53ZengMDPI AGJournal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing2504-44942024-01-01812310.3390/jmmp8010023Advancements and Challenges in Additively Manufactured Functionally Graded Materials: A Comprehensive ReviewSuhas Alkunte0Ismail Fidan1Vivekanand Naikwadi2Shamil Gudavasov3Mohammad Alshaikh Ali4Mushfig Mahmudov5Seymur Hasanov6Muralimohan Cheepu7Department of Engineering Technology, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529, USAAdditive Manufacturing Research and Innovation Laboratory, Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN 38505, USAAdditive Manufacturing Research and Innovation Laboratory, Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN 38505, USAAdditive Manufacturing Research and Innovation Laboratory, Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN 38505, USAAdditive Manufacturing Research and Innovation Laboratory, Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN 38505, USAAdditive Manufacturing Research and Innovation Laboratory, Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN 38505, USAHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Science, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138, USADepartment of Materials System Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan 48547, Republic of KoreaThis paper thoroughly examines the advancements and challenges in the field of additively manufactured Functionally Graded Materials (FGMs). It delves into conceptual approaches for FGM design, various manufacturing techniques, and the materials employed in their fabrication using additive manufacturing (AM) technologies. This paper explores the applications of FGMs in diverse fields, including structural engineering, automotive, biomedical engineering, soft robotics, electronics, 4D printing, and metamaterials. Critical issues and challenges associated with FGMs are meticulously analyzed, addressing concerns related to production and performance. Moreover, this paper forecasts future trends in FGM development, highlighting potential impacts on diverse industries. The concluding section summarizes key findings, emphasizing the significance of FGMs in the context of AM technologies. This review provides valuable insights to researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders, enhancing their understanding of FGMs and their role in the evolving landscape of AM.https://www.mdpi.com/2504-4494/8/1/23functionally graded materialsadditive manufacturingdesign conceptsmanufacturing techniques4D printingmetamaterials |
| spellingShingle | Suhas Alkunte Ismail Fidan Vivekanand Naikwadi Shamil Gudavasov Mohammad Alshaikh Ali Mushfig Mahmudov Seymur Hasanov Muralimohan Cheepu Advancements and Challenges in Additively Manufactured Functionally Graded Materials: A Comprehensive Review Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing functionally graded materials additive manufacturing design concepts manufacturing techniques 4D printing metamaterials |
| title | Advancements and Challenges in Additively Manufactured Functionally Graded Materials: A Comprehensive Review |
| title_full | Advancements and Challenges in Additively Manufactured Functionally Graded Materials: A Comprehensive Review |
| title_fullStr | Advancements and Challenges in Additively Manufactured Functionally Graded Materials: A Comprehensive Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Advancements and Challenges in Additively Manufactured Functionally Graded Materials: A Comprehensive Review |
| title_short | Advancements and Challenges in Additively Manufactured Functionally Graded Materials: A Comprehensive Review |
| title_sort | advancements and challenges in additively manufactured functionally graded materials a comprehensive review |
| topic | functionally graded materials additive manufacturing design concepts manufacturing techniques 4D printing metamaterials |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2504-4494/8/1/23 |
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