Abstract
SHS investigation development is considered from the geographical and historical viewpoint. 3 stages are described. Within Stage 1 the work was carried out in the Department of the Institute of Chemical Physics in Chernogolovka where the scientific discovery had been made. At Stage 2 the interest to SHS arose in different cities and towns of the former USSR. Within Stage 3 SHS entered the international scene. Now SHS processes and products are being studied in more than 50 countries.
Abstract
The composite materials find their application in almost all industries, viz.
automobile, aircraft, spacecraft, construction. Polymer composites replace traditional
metal matrix composites due to their light weight, high stiffness, and strength with
respect to weight. Extensive research is being carried out by introducing reinforcing
fibers in the polymer matrix to make the composite more functional, versatile, and on
par with the metal composites. The increase in environmental awareness towards
sustainability has attracted researchers to utilize natural fibers in polymer composites.
The conventional way of preparing fiber-reinforced polymer composites are
compression moulding, injection moulding, etc. With the progression of industry 4.0,
the manufacturing industry has been shifted towards additive manufacturing, which
serves as one of the pillars of industry 4.0. In this context, the manufacturing of
polymer composites with natural fibers through additive manufacturing is gaining
importance to provide sustainable development. This chapter integrates the review of
existing literature to categorize various additive manufacturing technologies being
adopted for natural fiber reinforced polymer composites (NFRPC). It also critically
analyses the challenges and opportunities associated with additive manufacturing of
NFRPC.
Keywords:
Additive manufacturing, Composites, Natural fiber, 3D printing.
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