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

Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Dr. Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni is an Assistant Professor at the Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar, with expertise in polymer composite materials and high-performance polymer nanocomposites for industrial applications. Since 2009, he has promoted interdisciplinary collaborations in nanocomposites and industrial technologies. His research includes sensor technology, piezoelectrics, energy storage, and flexible electronics. His prolific academic output encompasses numerous journal articles, book chapters, and edited volumes, with his publications amassing more than 17,000 citations.

Kalim Deshmukh is a senior researcher at the New Technologies-Research Centre, University of West Bohemia, Pilsen, Czech Republic. His research interest is mainly focused on the synthesis, characterization, and property investigations of novel polymer nanocomposites reinforced with different nanofillers, including various nanomaterials including carbon-based materials such as carbon black, carbon nanotubes, graphene and its derivatives, and MXenes for energy storage, energy harvesting, gas sensing, EMI shielding and high-k dielectric applications.

Professor Mariam AlAli AlMaadeed is Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies, Professor, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar. She received her Ph.D. in Materials Science from Alexandria University in Alexandria, Egypt in 2001, and joined the Physics Department at Qatar University in the same year. Prof. AlMaadeed has excellent experience and a large amount of internationally recognized work in the field of polymers, characterization and structure, as well as in nanocomposites and nanotechnology. Her work is featured in more than 130 journals and conference publications. Prof. AlMaadeed has given many consultations and workshops to a diverse group of organizations, across industry, government ministries, and communities. She is currently a member in many advisory committees and editorial board bodies such as Advanced Manufacturing: Polymer & Composites Science, Taylor and Francis and Emergent Materials, Springer. Prof. AlMaadeed has designed and contributed to many workshops, symposiums and conferences in the field of materials science, and in teaching and learning strategies. She received the Physics State Award for 2010, the Gulf Petrochemical Association (GPCA) Plastic Excellence Award in 2014 and the ISESCO Prize in Science & Technology 2016.

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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.