The Use of Graphene and Its Derivatives for the Development of Polymer Matrix Composites by Stereolithographic 3D Printing
Significant advances in graphene-based materials have facilitated the development of various composites structures in a diverse range of industry sectors. At present, the preparation of graphene-added materials is mainly developed through traditional methods. However, in recent years, additive manuf...
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| description | Significant advances in graphene-based materials have facilitated the development of various composites structures in a diverse range of industry sectors. At present, the preparation of graphene-added materials is mainly developed through traditional methods. However, in recent years, additive manufacturing emerged as a promising approach that enables the printing of complex objects in a layer-by-layer fashion, without the need for moulds or machining equipment. This paper reviews the most recent reports on graphene-based photopolymerizable resins developed for stereolithography (SLA), with particular consideration for medical applications. The characteristics of the SLA technology, the most suitable raw materials and formulations and the properties of final 3D products are described. Throughout, a specific focus is placed on the mechanical properties and biocompatibility of the final 3D-printed object. Finally, remaining challenges and future directions are also discussed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f6b1d25ae5be45d483849e0c057edfa62023-11-30T22:56:51ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172022-03-01127352110.3390/app12073521The Use of Graphene and Its Derivatives for the Development of Polymer Matrix Composites by Stereolithographic 3D PrintingIoana Chiulan0Ştefan Ioan Voicu1Dan Batalu2Advanced Polymer Materials Group, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Gh. Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, RomaniaAdvanced Polymer Materials Group, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Gh. Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, RomaniaFaculty of Materials Science and Engineering, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Splaiul Independentei 313, 060042 Bucharest, RomaniaSignificant advances in graphene-based materials have facilitated the development of various composites structures in a diverse range of industry sectors. At present, the preparation of graphene-added materials is mainly developed through traditional methods. However, in recent years, additive manufacturing emerged as a promising approach that enables the printing of complex objects in a layer-by-layer fashion, without the need for moulds or machining equipment. This paper reviews the most recent reports on graphene-based photopolymerizable resins developed for stereolithography (SLA), with particular consideration for medical applications. The characteristics of the SLA technology, the most suitable raw materials and formulations and the properties of final 3D products are described. Throughout, a specific focus is placed on the mechanical properties and biocompatibility of the final 3D-printed object. Finally, remaining challenges and future directions are also discussed.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/7/35213D printingstereolithographygraphenepolymer matrix composites |
| spellingShingle | Ioana Chiulan Ştefan Ioan Voicu Dan Batalu The Use of Graphene and Its Derivatives for the Development of Polymer Matrix Composites by Stereolithographic 3D Printing Applied Sciences 3D printing stereolithography graphene polymer matrix composites |
| title | The Use of Graphene and Its Derivatives for the Development of Polymer Matrix Composites by Stereolithographic 3D Printing |
| title_full | The Use of Graphene and Its Derivatives for the Development of Polymer Matrix Composites by Stereolithographic 3D Printing |
| title_fullStr | The Use of Graphene and Its Derivatives for the Development of Polymer Matrix Composites by Stereolithographic 3D Printing |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Use of Graphene and Its Derivatives for the Development of Polymer Matrix Composites by Stereolithographic 3D Printing |
| title_short | The Use of Graphene and Its Derivatives for the Development of Polymer Matrix Composites by Stereolithographic 3D Printing |
| title_sort | use of graphene and its derivatives for the development of polymer matrix composites by stereolithographic 3d printing |
| topic | 3D printing stereolithography graphene polymer matrix composites |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/7/3521 |
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