Review
Polymer Science
Khairul Izwan Ismail, Tze Chuen Yap, Rehan Ahmed
Summary: Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) is a rapidly developing additive manufacturing technology that can produce complex shapes in a short time. However, the mechanical properties of FDM printed parts are weaker than conventionally manufactured products. This review focuses on fiber reinforcement to improve the mechanical, thermal and electrical properties of FDM printed parts. Different fiber types, fiber insertion techniques, and manufacturing methods are discussed. Three different methods of embedding fibers in thermoplastics are briefly reviewed, and the performance of the composites produced by these methods is discussed.
Article
Polymer Science
Mohammed Aqeel Albadrani
Summary: This study examined the mechanical performance of 3D-printed, fiber-reinforced composites and found that Kevlar-based composites exhibited superior mechanical properties compared to glass-based composites. The effect of fiber orientation also varied between the two systems.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Matthias Rutzen, Michael Schulz, Judith Moosburger-Will, Philipp Lauff, Oliver Fischer, Dirk Volkmer
Summary: The research discusses a carbon fiber-reinforced cementitious composite fabricated through 3D printing, achieving high flexural strength without the need for additional continuous reinforcement. Optimization of mixture design and consistency effectively controls fiber alignment, with approximately 70% of fibers aligned within a specified range. Analysis shows that the reinforcement remains effective even when combined with nonreinforced mortar in a 'lost formwork' approach commonly used in 3D printing.
MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Peng Zhuo, Shuguang Li, Ian A. Ashcroft, Arthur I. Jones
Summary: This review paper delves into the latest developments in continuous fiber reinforced 3D printing technology, reviewing the materials and devices used in current studies, discussing various processing methods, and providing a comprehensive summary of mechanical properties.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Fleurine Eberle, Anne-Katrin Gruska, Benjamin Filippi, Phillipp Stahlhut, Gordon G. Wallace, Paul D. Dalton, Stephen Beirne
Summary: A 3D-printed nozzle is introduced for the single-step fabrication of melt electrowritten hollow fibers, utilizing SLM and conventional nozzles to create small diameter hollow fibers efficiently.
ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Fuji Wang, Gongshuo Wang, Fuda Ning, Zhongbiao Zhang
Summary: This study developed a theoretical model to analyze the fiber-matrix impregnation behavior during fused filament fabrication (FFF) of continuous carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (C-CFRTP) composites. Microscopic measurement was conducted to verify the model, and the results showed that increasing impregnation percentage can improve tensile strength. These findings provide insights into the relationship between process parameters and mechanical properties, promoting effective FFF fabrication of C-CFRTP components.
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Wenqing Wang, Lu Zhang, Xingjie Dong, Jianqin Wu, Qing Zhou, Suwen Li, Chujing Shen, Wei Liu, Gang Wang, Rujie He
Summary: This review systematically reviews the additive manufacturing technologies of FRCMCs, summarizing the progress and discussing the scientific, technological challenges, and prospects.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Skhandesh Srinivasan Ganesh Iyer, Ozgur Keles
Summary: This study investigated the mechanical behavior of short-carbon-fiber-reinforced thermoplastics at different raster angles. The results showed that tensile strength and elastic modulus decreased with the change in raster angle, while flexural strength and modulus were less affected. Additionally, there was a non-linear relationship between fracture toughness and raster angle, with the maximum toughness observed at 0 degrees and 60 degrees.
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Mumin Tutar
Summary: Nowadays, 3D printers are widely used and gaining popularity. The mechanical properties of parts produced by this method have become important in addition to their visuality. This study investigates the effects of fiber reinforcement, raster angle, and frame on the mechanical properties of samples produced using the FDM method with polyamide (PA) and carbon fiber reinforced PA (PA-CF) filaments. Compression, tensile, and bending tests were conducted, and the porosity of the manufactured parts was also discussed.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sebastian Kuschmitz, Arne Schirp, Johannes Busse, Hagen Watschke, Claudia Schirp, Thomas Vietor
Summary: Additive manufacturing, especially material extrusion (MEX), has gained attention due to its advantages in producing complex, load-path optimized parts. To expand its application fields, high-strength and lightweight materials like continuous carbon and flax fibers are needed. Bonding fiber-matrix in one process step allows for a wider variety of material combinations.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Christine Ajinjeru, Vidya Kishore, Xun Chen, Christopher Hershey, John Lindahl, Vlastimil Kunc, Ahmed Arabi Hassen, Chad Duty
Summary: This study investigated the dynamic rheological and mechanical properties of different carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastics used in additive manufacturing, revealing differences in viscoelastic behavior that can inform the extrusion and bead formation process on the BAAM system. The results showed variations in elastic and viscous components among the materials tested, with potential implications for optimizing the printing of molds and components in large-scale additive manufacturing applications.
JOURNAL OF THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Jose J. Relinque, Ismael Romero-Ocana, Francisco J. Navas-Martos, Francisco J. Delgado, Manuel Dominguez, Sergio Molina
Summary: This work presents the design and preparation of composites based on a high impact acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene polymer matrix. The addition of aluminium microparticles or graphite nanoplatelets improves the conductivity of the materials. The composites were obtained using twin-screw extrusion and their performance in fused filament fabrication was tested and compared with conventional manufacturing methods. Characterization of the composites was conducted in terms of structure, composition, and thermal/electrical properties.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Characterization & Testing
Samarthya Bhagia, Surbhi Kore, Sanjita Wasti, Jaroslav Durkovic, Jan Kovac, Xianhui Zhao, Hunter B. Andrews, Madhavi Martin, Nidia C. Gallego, Uday Vaidya, Soydan Ozcan
Summary: 2,2,4,4-Tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol (TMCD) is a diol monomer that can enhance the properties of terephthalic acid (TPA) polyesters. TMCD-modified poly (1,4-cyclohexylenedimethylene terephthalate) (PCTT) has been used to manufacture consumer products with improved toughness, heat resistance, and clarity. However, its suitability for 3D printing has not been evaluated.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tim Heitkamp, Simon Girnth, Sebastian Kuschmitz, Guenter Klawitter, Nils Waldt, Thomas Vietor
Summary: The study on combining carbon and aramid fibers in additive manufacturing found that increasing aramid fiber content can increase impact strength but decrease tensile and flexural strength as well as stiffness. Microstructural investigations revealed debonding and delamination as the main failure mechanisms.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
William Jordan Wright, Hilmar Koerner, Dan Rapking, Andrew Abbott, Emrah Celik
Summary: Short fiber reinforced polymer composites fabricated by direct ink writing (DW) offer design flexibility, low cost, and tailored properties. The study focuses on controlling fiber alignment in these composites using two common printing parameters: nozzle diameter and velocity ratio. It was found that printing with smaller nozzle diameters and higher velocity ratios enhances fiber alignment, resulting in improved bending stiffness and strength.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Keiichi Shirasu, Go Yamamoto, Itaru Tamaki, Toshio Ogasawara, Yoshinobu Shimamura, Yoku Inoue, Toshiyuki Hashida
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Keiichi Shirasu, Go Yamamoto, Yo Nozaka, Weili Wang, Toshiyuki Hashida
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2015)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Weili Wang, Go Yamamoto, Keiichi Shirasu, Yo Nozaka, Toshiyuki Hashida
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2015)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Keiichi Shirasu, Go Yamamoto, Yoku Inoue, Toshio Ogasawara, Yoshinobu Shimamura, Toshiyuki Hashida
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS A-PHYSICAL
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Go Yamamoto, Keiichi Shirasu, Yo Nozaka, Yoshinori Sato, Toshiyuki Takagi, Toshiyuki Hashida
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yo Nozaka, Weili Wang, Keiichi Shirasu, Go Yamamoto, Toshiyuki Hashida
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Yoshinobu Shimamura, Kahori Oshima, Keiichiro Tohgo, Tomoyuki Fujii, Keiichi Shirasu, Go Yamamoto, Toshiyuki Hashida, Ken Goto, Toshio Ogasawara, Kimiyoshi Naito, Takayuki Nakano, Yoku Inoue
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2014)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Go Yamamoto, Keiichi Shirasu, Yo Nozaka, Weili Wang, Toshiyuki Hashida
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING
(2014)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Keiichi Shirasu, Go Yamamoto, Toshiyuki Hashida
MATERIALS RESEARCH EXPRESS
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Tran Huu Nam, Ken Goto, Yoshinobu Shimamura, Yoku Inoue, Go Yamamoto, Keiichi Shirasu, Toshiyuki Hashida
COMPOSITE INTERFACES
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Kimiyoshi Naito, Keiichi Shirasu, Yoshihisa Tanaka
FATIGUE & FRACTURE OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS & STRUCTURES
(2020)
Article
Polymer Science
Nobuyuki Odagiri, Keiichi Shirasu, Yoshiaki Kawagoe, Gota Kikugawa, Yutaka Oya, Naoki Kishimoto, Fumio S. Ohuchi, Tomonaga Okabe
Summary: The study reveals that higher stoichiometric ratio samples enhance material ductility, while lower stoichiometric ratio samples primarily exhibit branched molecular structures.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Keiichi Shirasu, Junpei Tsuyuki, Ryo Higuchi, Sota Onodera, Tomonaga Okabe
Summary: The stress-strain responses and damage initiation/propagation mechanisms of an open-hole carbon-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic were investigated through experimental and numerical methods. The superior mechanical properties of the material were found to be mainly attributable to the high toughness and ductility of the thermoplastic resin. The interfacial fracture toughnesses were evaluated through finite element analysis, and the stress-strain response and damage evolution of open-hole specimens were analyzed using a quasi-3D extended finite element method.
JOURNAL OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Keiichi Shirasu, Akihiro Nakamura, Go Yamamoto, Toshio Ogasawara, Yoshinobu Shimamura, Yoku Inoue, Toshiyuki Hashida
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2017)