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Advanced and functional composite materials via additive manufacturing: Trends and perspectives

by Yijie Jiang, Alejandro Serrano, Wonbong Choi, Rigoberto C Advincula, H Felix Wu
Publication Type
Journal
Journal Name
MRS Communications
Publication Date
Page Numbers
449 to 459
Volume
14
Issue
4

Additive manufacturing (AM) has many advantages over conventional subtractive manufacturing methods. The cost-effective AM allows for precise fabrication of complex structures with less material waste, making it a popular manufacturing process in many applications. The recent development of AM materials has advanced significantly. By precisely controlling material distribution and microstructural features, AM facilitates the creation of new composites with specific requirements. AM techniques have contributed considerably to integrating unique functionalities for various applications. This review emphasizes multiple categories of materials, including metal alloys, polymer-based composites, and sustainable composites, as well as applications of sensing materials and strategies and emerging artificial intelligence and machine learning.