Novel Nanomaterial Ink Coating Method for Functional 3D-Printed Parts
Abstract
Nanocomposites have many useful and functional properties, yet additive manufacturing has only recently begun to take advantage of many of these properties. This work details a nanomaterial ink coati ng method for 3D printer filament to produce functional 3D-printed parts. This method allows 3D-printed parts to have full functionality that is not possible with conventional 3D printing methods, only previously simulated by surface modification. Additionally, since nanomaterials should be used in a cost-effective and property-enhancing manner, maximum loading parameters are shown to prevent “streaking” of carbon nanotubes in the part, which leads to property degradation and printer malfunction. Our method, which represents a large advance in additive manufacturing technology, is applicable to seemingly all nanomaterials capable of withstanding typical extrusion temperatures.
Citation
Strasser, Alex; Moran, Aaron (2020). Novel Nanomaterial Ink Coating Method for Functional 3D-Printed Parts. Undergraduate Research Scholars Program. Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /188501.