This book presents a guide to polymer nanocomposites for 3D, 4D, and 5D printing, filling the gap between studies and research in the real world, and facilitating its use by engineers, technicians, and designers in their own products and projects. ****It introduces the reader to cutting-edge 3D, 4D, and 5D printing techniques, as well as the newest innovations in polymer-based printing materials, so that they may reap the benefits of this revolutionary technology. The book covers the fundamentals, methods, materials, and printability concerns involved in preparing polymer composites for 3D, 4D, and 5D printing. Subsequently, the most important applications are described in detail, including electrical, electronic, and biological uses, each of which has its own unique set of design, manufacturing, and processing requirements.

Highlights recent advances in polymer nanocomposites for 3D, 4D, and 5D printing Presents cutting-edge 3D, 4D, and 5D printing techniques using polymer-based printing materials Discusses applications in engineering and biology with its unique set of design, manufacturing & processing requirements

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Dr. Srikanta Moharana is presently working as Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry, School of Applied Sciences, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha, India. He obtained his Ph.D. and M.Phil. degrees in Chemistry from the School of Chemistry, Sambalpur University, India. His research interests are in the areas of carbon nanomaterials (graphene, carbon nanotubes) and functional ceramic-based polymer nanocomposite synthesis and characterization for advanced energy storage applications.

Dr. Bibhuti B. Sahu is presently working as Associate Professor in the Department of Basic Science and Humanities, Nalanda Institute of Technology (NIT), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. He obtained his Ph.D. from Department of Physics, Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Burla, Odisha, India and M.Phil. degree from the School of Physics, Sambalpur University, Odisha, India. His research experience and interest are in ferrites, hexaferrites, dielectric & ferroelectric material, synthesis, and application of composite materials in energy and magnetic applications.

Dr. Santosh Kumar Satpathy is currently working as Associate Professor in the Department of Physics, School of Applied Sciences, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha, India. He obtained his Ph.D. from Sambalpur University in collaboration with Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute, Kolkata. His current area of research is Ferroelectrics, Advanced Ceramic Materials, Multiferroics, Polymers, ceramic composites, and other ceramic materials for the application of perovskite materials.

Dr. Subhendu Chakraborty holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry and is the Assistant Dean-Research and Associate Professor at Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, India. His research expertise spans the synthesis and application of advanced nanomaterials, including perovskites, and two-dimensional materials. With a strong interdisciplinary focus, his work explores their potential in biomedical applications, sensor technologies, and environmental sustainability.

Inhalt

The current state-of-the-art and emerging advancements in 3D, 4D, and 5D printing technologies.- Fundamental Concepts, Classification, and Materials used for 3D, 4D, and 5D Printing.- Nanotechnologies and Nanomaterials in 3D, 4D, and 5D Printing technologies.- Processing Techniques and Challenges of 3D, 4D, and 5D Printed Polymer nanocomposites.- Additive Manufacturing Technologies for Polymer Nanocomposites.