Graphene has emerged as one of the promising nanoscale components of polymer
nanocomposites owing to its exceptional properties. The 2D graphene material, when …

This paper reviews the potential application of graphene and its derivatives as nano filler in
a variety of thermoplastic polymers. The graphene derivatives in the form of graphene oxide …

Abstract 3D printing (additive manufacturing (AM)) has enormous potential for rapid tooling
and mass production due to its design flexibility and significant reduction of the timeline from …

Carbon black (CB) modified polyamide 12 (PA12) nanocomposites (PA12/CB) were
fabricated through melt mixing extrusion for a range of different filler weight-to-weight ratios …

Abstract Three-dimensional (3D) printed Polypropylene (PP) reinforced with aluminum oxide
(Al 2 O 3) nanoparticles (NPs) were developed and fully characterized in this study …

In this work, an industrially scalable method was developed for the preparation of
multifunctional nanocomposite filaments. Polylactic Acid (PLA) polymer matrix was enriched …

The properties of polymers can be affected by external factors such as temperature, light,
humidity, and enzymes that may negatively impact their performance. Incorporating …

Nanoscience—often summarized as “the future is tiny”—highlights the work of researchers
advancing nanotechnology through incremental innovations. The design and innovation of …

Polyolefin-based thermoplastics such as polyethylene and polypropylene constitute a major
fraction of the polymers employed in commodity applications due to their ease of …

The progress of Industry 4.0 and the advancement of robotic design are revealing a
significant gap in the capabilities of current manufacturing techniques and the selection of …