This book provides a comprehensive review of advances in processing ceramic-based materials with complex geometries using additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing technologies. AM enables the integration of material and geometric design, allowing for tailored performance, reduced production time and lower costs. Despite notable progress, challenges remain, particularly in improving dimensional accuracy and surface finish, due to the layer-by-layer processing characteristics. The book explores various practical AM techniques, offering detailed discussions on their strengths and limitations.
Key features:
- First book on 3D printing of ceramics
- Provides a comprehensive review of the achievements in the field of processing of ceramic‐based materials using additive manufacturing technologies
- Describes various practical technologies in detail, with intensive discussion on their respective advantages and shortcomings
- Acts as a valuable reference for researchers and advanced students in areas of advanced ceramics and ceramic processing
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Stereolithographic (SLA) approaches * 2.1. Brief introduction * 2.2. Working principles of stereolithographic approaches * 2.3. Fabrication and characterization of stereolithographically printed ceramics * 2.4. Concluding remarks
Chapter 3: Inkjet Printing * 3.1. Brief description * 3.2. Principles of inkjet printing * 3.3. Methods for preparation of printing inks * 3.4. Inkjet printing of ceramic materials * 3.5. Concluding remarks
Chapter 4: Selective laser sintering/melting (SLS/SLM) * 4.1. Brief overview * 4.2. Fundamental considerations * 4.3. Ceramic materials processed with SLS/SLM * 4.4. Concluding remarks
Chapter 5: Extrusion freeforming fabrication (EFF)
- 5.1. Introduction
- 5.2. Types of extrusion methods and extrusion mechanisms
- 5.3. Examples of materials
- 5.4. Concluding remarks
Chapter 6: Laminated object manufacturing (LOM) * 6.1. Introduction * 6.2. Characteristics of LOM process * 6.3. LOM printed ceramic materials and structures * 6.4. Conclusions and perspectives
Chapter 7: Applications of 3D printed ceramics * 7.1. Brief introduction * 7.2. Applications of 3D printed ceramics * 7.3. Concluding remarks
About the Author :
Ling Bing Kong is a Professor at Shenzhen Technology University. In addition to publishing 360 journal papers and 6 books, he serves as a referee for more than 50 international journals and is an editorial board member and guest editor for several journals.
Zhuohao Xiao is an Professor and the Director of the Journal Office at Jingdezhen Ceramic University. He is a Member of the Chinese Ceramic Society, Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society, and China Instrument and Control Society.
Yin Liu is a Professor at the Huainan Union University. His research interests include inorganic functional materials, magnetic nanomaterials, functional ceramics, new energy materials and resource recycling.
Bin He is a Professor at Shenzhen Technology University and the Head of Department of Materials Science and Engineering. His research interests include diamond and related materials, thin film technologies, ultra-wide bandgap semiconductor, nanostructures and related applications.
