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Applications of Novel Materials and Surfaces in Additive Manufacturing

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Additive Manufacturing Technologies".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2024 | Viewed by 2636

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Tomislav Cigula

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Faculty of Graphic Arts, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Interests: surface phenomenon; chemical processing; coatings; printing plates
Dr. Marina Vukoje

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Faculty of Graphic Arts, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Interests: coatings; paper; recycling; thermochromic materials
Prof. Dr. Raša Urbas

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Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Interests: printing; printing inks; graphic prepress; printing for blind and visually impaired

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Additive manufacturing provides a powerful tool for various applications in different fields. Nowadays, a number of available additive processes and materials are used in additive manufacturing. To tackle challenges arising from legislation change and manufacturing trends, researchers need to constantly develop new materials and processes. Additionally, introducing new materials could enable better manufacturing results and more efficient processing. This Special Issue aims to present new ideas and potential solutions in additive manufacturing by proposing and characterizing novel materials, as well as the material processing technologies and processing settings.

This Special Issue will publish high quality original research papers dealing with:

  • Material preparation procedures;
  • Material characterization methods and procedures;
  • Material recyclability and life cycle assessment;
  • Material application processes;
  • Surface properties and structure;
  • Enhancing surface functionality;
  • Assessment of products made via additive manufacturing;
  • Additive manufacturing processes.

Dr. Tomislav Cigula
Dr. Marina Vukoje
Prof. Dr. Raša Urbas
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Applied Sciences is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • mechanical properties of material
  • chemical properties of material
  • material recyclability
  • surface functionality
  • additive manufacturing process
  • composites
  • process optimization

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In Vitro Study of the Surface Roughness, Hardness, and Absorption of an Injection-Molded Denture Base Polymer, Manufactured under Insufficient Mold Solidification
by Bozhana Chuchulska, Mariya Dimitrova and Boyan Dochev
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(7), 2906; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/app14072906 - 29 Mar 2024
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The current study sought to investigate the changes in surface hardness, roughness, and moisture absorption of the Vertex ThermoSens polymer (Vertex Dental, 3D Systems, The Netherlands) following immersion in artificial saliva for various periods (7, 14, and 28 days). A total of 60 [...] Read more.
The current study sought to investigate the changes in surface hardness, roughness, and moisture absorption of the Vertex ThermoSens polymer (Vertex Dental, 3D Systems, The Netherlands) following immersion in artificial saliva for various periods (7, 14, and 28 days). A total of 60 rectangular specimens with dimensions of 20 mm in length, 20 mm in width, and 3 mm in thickness were made. Due to insufficient mold solidification, these specimens were made utilizing the injection molding process. A Mitutoyo Surftest 4 roughness meter (Mitutoyo, Aurora, IL, USA) was used to measure the surface roughness of the test materials. The ThermoSens polymer hardness was assessed using the Shor method and D—HSD scale, while absorption was measured with a Sartorius analytical balance. Results indicated the highest mean hardness after 28 days (M = 77.6) (Surface 1) and the lowest for the control group (M = 59) (Surface 2). The maximum surface roughness occurred in direction 2.2 pre-immersion (Ra = 2.88 μm) and 7 days post-removal (Ra = 2.95 μm). The control group exhibited the lowest absorption (Wsp = 1.524 mg/mm3), with the highest mean values over 28 days (Wsp = 1.541 mg/mm3). The elevated flask and plaster temperature slowed polymer solidification, resulting in longer macromolecules and improved mechanical properties and surface features. Full article
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Impact Fracture Resistance of Fused Deposition Models from Polylactic Acid with Respect to Infill Density and Sample Thickness
by Dubravko Banić, Katarina Itrić Ivanda, Marina Vukoje and Tomislav Cigula
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(5), 2035; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/app14052035 - 29 Feb 2024
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Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is widely employed in prototyping due to its cost-effectiveness, speed, and ability to produce detailed and functional prototypes using a variety of materials. Simultaneously, consideration for the use of biodegradable polymers and a general reduction in their usage while [...] Read more.
Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is widely employed in prototyping due to its cost-effectiveness, speed, and ability to produce detailed and functional prototypes using a variety of materials. Simultaneously, consideration for the use of biodegradable polymers and a general reduction in their usage while enhancing the production of polymer-based products is at the forefront of sustainable practices and environmental consciousness. This study investigates the impact fracture resistance of FDM models fabricated from Polylactic Acid (PLA), examining the influence of infill density (50% and 100% infill) and sample thickness (2 mm, 3 mm, and 5 mm). Optical microscopy, FTIR spectroscopy, and SEM analysis of PLA filament and fractured FDM PLA surfaces in impacted samples were conducted to ascertain the influence of process parameters on impact damage and failure mechanisms. The results indicate that a 100% infill profile with a 2 mm thickness should be avoided due to unpredictable behavior under impact. Conversely, a 5 mm thickness demonstrates significantly higher durability in comparison to a 50% infill profile. Optimal impact strength is observed in samples with a 3 mm thickness, suggesting potential material savings with 50% infill without compromising mechanical properties. The findings contribute valuable insights for refining FDM parameters and advancing the understanding of material behaviors in sustainable manufacturing practices. Full article
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Legibility of Sans-Serif Typeface on Different Paper Grades Made from Invasive Alien Plant Species
by Klementina Možina, Dorotea Kovačević and Klemen Možina
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(3), 1281; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/app14031281 - 03 Feb 2024
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Invasive alien plant species (IAPS) may cause threats to native biodiversity in ecosystems. Researchers have been investigating all the possible ways that they can be used effectively for other purposes. Since IAPS are capable of forming cellulose fibre nets, in this research, papers [...] Read more.
Invasive alien plant species (IAPS) may cause threats to native biodiversity in ecosystems. Researchers have been investigating all the possible ways that they can be used effectively for other purposes. Since IAPS are capable of forming cellulose fibre nets, in this research, papers were made from three different types of IAPS (Japanese knotweed, giant goldenrod, and black locust). This research examined these IAPS papers and their effectiveness when used as printing substrates. In comparison to commercial office paper, the differences in basic, surface, optical, and microscopic properties were measured. As a widely used technology, inkjet printing was applied. We tested a commonly used sans-serif typeface (which has been established as being more legible than other typefaces in previous research) in three different type sizes (i.e., 8, 10, and 12 pt). According to the results, paper made from IAPS could offer some usable properties and acceptable legibility, especially when printing typefaces with specific attributes, such as moderate counter size, higher x-height, and minimal differences in the letter stroke width, are used. An appropriate typographic tonal density should be achieved in combination with an adequate letter size, e.g., 10 pt type size when a sans-serif typeface is used. Full article
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Comparison of Quality of Porous Structure Specimens Produced by Different Additive Technologies and from Different Materials
by Jozef Tkac, Teodor Toth, Ondrej Mizera, Vieroslav Molnar, Gabriel Fedorko and Miroslav Dovica
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(2), 648; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/app14020648 - 12 Jan 2024
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Lattice and gyroid structures are often subjected to additive technologies to produce various types of products, and the current market has a number of 3D printers that can be used for their production. The quality of the products produced in this way can [...] Read more.
Lattice and gyroid structures are often subjected to additive technologies to produce various types of products, and the current market has a number of 3D printers that can be used for their production. The quality of the products produced in this way can be assessed on the basis of technical parameters and the filament used. Such an approach, however, is insufficient. In terms of quality, other product parameters need to be assessed, such as the surface texture and the internal structure’s porosity. For such an assessment, we can use the industrial tomography method and the method of roughness measurement via an optical microscope. The paper presents research on the assessment of the surface texture and porosity in lattice and gyroid structures. For the research, two types of test specimens—a specimen with a lattice structure and a specimen with a gyroid structure—were prepared. The obtained results proved that the 3D printing technology directly impacted the surface texture and porosity. For experimental specimens produced by SLS technology, we found that it was very important to carefully remove the excess powder, as unremoved powder can significantly affect the porosity results. For specimens produced by FDM technology, the research confirmed that some “gaps” between the layers were not pores but defects created during specimen production. When analyzing the surface using the Alicon Infinite G5 optical microscope, we found that the measured roughness results were directly impacted by the specimen’s surface color, the structure’s geometry, and the ambient light, which was confirmed by a red lattice experimental specimen, the surface of which could not be scanned. Based on the above, it can be stated that the selection of 3D technology for additive production needs must be given adequate attention regarding the quality of the created structures and textures. Full article
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