Materials
Materials
Pure chitosan multifilament yarns made using a semi?industrial pilot scale wet?spinning process with ionic liquids
16/03/2024 -
This study examines how varying activator and catalyst concentrations, along with polymerization temperature, influence key parameters in anionic PA12 polymerization, including polymerization time,...
The Ageing of μPlasma-Modified Polymers: The Role of Hydrophilicity
19/03/2024 -
Thermoplastic polymers exhibit relatively limited surface energies and this results in poor adhesion when bonded to other materials. Plasma surface modification offers the potential to overcome this...
New perspectives on poly(lauryllactam) PA12: Optimization of process parameters for AROP of ??lauryllactam
16/03/2024 -
Activated carbon nanofibers (ACnFs) were produced from PAN and PAN/Cell electrospun nanofibers, in which the PAN fraction was obtained from acrylic textile wastes. Resulting ACnFs were microporous...
The Effect of Powder Re-Use on the Coalescence Behaviour and Isothermal Crystallisation Kinetics of Polyamide 12 within Powder Bed Fusion
23/02/2024 -
Polymer powder bed fusion (PBF) is becoming increasingly popular for the fabrication of lightweight, high-performance parts, particularly for medical and aerospace applications. This study...
Multifunctional nanocomposites based on a polyamide 6/polyamide 12 blend and multi?walled carbon nanotubes
04/02/2024 -
Manufacture and characterization results of nanocomposites based on a polyamide 6/polyamide 12 blend and multi?walled carbon nanotubes.Nanocomposites based on an immiscible blend of polyamide 6 (PA6)...
Innovative Approaches to 3D Printing of PA12 Forearm Orthoses: A Comprehensive Analysis of Mechanical Properties and Production Efficiency
29/01/2024 -
This research paper aims to explore the mechanical characteristics of polyamide PA12 (PA12) as a 3D material printed utilizing Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and HP MultiJet Fusion (HP MJF)...
Impact of Part Positioning along Chamber Z-Axis and Processing Parameters in Selective Laser Sintering on Polyamide Properties
23/01/2024 -
Additive manufacturing procedures are being increasingly developed, from prototyping to finished functional products. However, their rapid development also brings along the testing of properties with...
Selective Laser Sintering vs Multi Jet Fusion: a comprehensive comparison study based on the properties of glass beads reinforced PA12
02/01/2024 -
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) are the most widespread powder bed fusion additive manufacturing techniques for fabricating polymeric parts since they offer great design...
Synthesis of High-Value Bio-Based Polyamide 12,36 Microcellular Foams with Excellent Dimensional Stability and Shape Recovery Properties
04/01/2024 -
The search for alternatives to petroleum-based thermoplastic polyamide elastomers (TPAEs) has recently drawn great interest. In this study, a bio-massed TPAE, PA12,36, was synthesized using...
Applicability of a Material Constitutive Model Based on a Transversely Isotropic Behaviour for the Prediction of the Mechanical Performance of Multi Jet Fusion Printed Polyamide 12 Parts
23/12/2023 -
Multi Jet Fusion (MJF), an innovative additive manufacturing (AM) technique in the field of Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) developed by Hewlett-Packard (HP) Inc. (Palo Alto, CA, USA), has been designed to...
Characterization and Simulation of Shear-Induced Damage in Selective-Laser-Sintered Polyamide 12
21/12/2023 -
This paper presents the characterisation of selective-laser-sintered (SLS) samples of polyamide 12 (PA12) under shear loading. PA12 is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic and is used in various...
Development of Triboelectric Nanogenerators using Novel 3D Printed Polymer Materials
06/12/2023 -
Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) are becoming attractive devices for harvesting mechanical energy. 3D printing (3DP) is a newly reported technique for the development of this device. This...
Artificial Neural Networks for Predicting Mechanical Properties of Crystalline Polyamide12 via Molecular Dynamics Simulations
29/10/2023 -
Predicting material properties of 3D printed polymer products is a challenge in additive manufacturing due to the highly localized and complex manufacturing process. The microstructure of such...
Study into the Fire and Explosion Characteristics of Polymer Powders Used in Engineering Production Technologies
24/10/2023 -
Polymers and their processing by engineering production technologies (injection, molding or additive manufacturing) are increasingly being used. Polymers used in engineering production technologies...
Real-Time Optical Detection of Artificial Coating Defects in PBF-LB/P Using a Low-Cost Camera Solution and Convolutional Neural Networks
13/10/2023 -
Additive manufacturing plays a decisive role in the field of industrial manufacturing in a wide range of application areas today. However, process monitoring, and especially the real-time detection...
Design and Behavior of Lightweight Flexible Structure with Spatial Pattern Reducing Contact Surface Fraction
26/09/2023 -
Flexible structures are increasingly important in biomedical applications, where they can be used to achieve adaptable designs. This paper presents a study of the design and behavior of 3D-printed...
Dry Friction and Wear Behavior of Laser-Sintered Graphite/Carbon Fiber/Polyamide 12 Composite
28/09/2023 -
Carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRPs) are being used extensively in modern industries that require a high strength-to-weight ratio, such as aerospace, automotive, motorsport, and sports equipment....
Drug Release and Biocompatibility of a Paclitaxel-Coated Balloon Prepared Using the Electrostatic Spray Method
25/09/2023 -
Paclitaxel-coated balloons (PCBs) have become effective treatment options for vascular disease, but long-term drug release and biocompatibility are influenced by the drug patterns. In this work,...
The Influence of Thermoplastic Composite Recycling on the Additive Manufacturing Process and In-Use Phase as Candidate Materials for Wearable Devices Applications
15/09/2023 -
Fused filament fabrication (FFF) is a popular additive manufacturing (AM) method for creating thermoplastic parts with intricate geometrical designs. Pure thermoplastic materials utilized in FFF,...
The Antifungal Fibers of Polyamide 12 Containing Silver and Metal Oxides
25/08/2023 -
The textile market is a vast industry that utilizes antimicrobial polymeric materials, including various types of fabrics, for medical and personal protection applications. Therefore, this study...
Investigation of the Thermal Characteristics of a Novel Laser Sintering Machine for Additive Manufacturing of Continuous Carbon Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Parts
14/08/2023 -
This paper presents the thermal analysis of a novel laser sintering machine for additive manufacturing of continuous carbon fibre-reinforced polymer parts. The core element of this machine is a fibre...
