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Particle-Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites (PMC) Fabricated by 3D Printing

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This manuscript explores the applications and advancements in three-dimensional (3D) printing with a focus on incorporating additive particles with unique properties into polymer composites. The benefits of 3D printing, such as design flexibility and rapid prototyping, are discussed along with the challenges of incorporating reinforcement materials with the polymer matrix. The review emphasizes the importance of achieving a homogeneous distribution of particles in the polymer matrix for filament fabrication in 3D printers. Thus, this review introduces the optimum method to produce a homogenous distribution of particles in the polymer matrix for fabricating filament for a FDM 3D printer. The use of filler particles enhances the properties of 3D printed parts, increasing their density, stiffness, and tribological performance, thereby expanding their applicability in industrial and biomedical fields.

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Acknowledgements

Dr. Walaa Abdelaziem would like to acknowledge the Technology Innovation Commercialization Office (TICO) at Zagazig University in Egypt for supporting this project. Also, Dr. Mahmoud Khedr would like to express his sincere thanks for the financial assistance from the Finnish Foundation for Technology Promotion in Finland.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Design and Production Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Zagazig University, P.O. Box 44519, Zagazig, Egypt

    Walaa Abd-Elaziem, Mahmoud M. Awd Allah & Marwa A. Abd El-Baky

  2. Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA

    Walaa Abd-Elaziem

  3. Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering at Shoubra, Benha University, Cairo, 11629, Egypt

    Mahmoud Khedr

  4. Mechatronics Engineering Department, German University in Cairo (GUC), Cairo, Egypt

    Abd-Elrahim Abd-Elaziem

  5. Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, P.O. Box 44519, Zagazig, Egypt

    Ahmed A. Mousa

  6. Department of Production Technology, Faculty of Technology and Education, Helwan University, Saray-El Qoupa, El Sawah Street, Cairo, 11281, Egypt

    Hossam M. Yehia & Walid M. Daoush

  7. Chemistry Department, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), P.O. Box 90950, 11623, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    Walid M. Daoush

  8. Kerttu Saalasti Institute, Future Manufacturing Technologies (FMT), University of Oulu, Nivala, FI-85500, Finland

    Mahmoud Khedr

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WA-E: Idea, Original draft preparation, Investigation, Reviewing and Editing, Supervision. MK: Original draft preparation, Reviewing and Editing. A-EA-E: Original draft preparation, Reviewing and Editing. MMAA: Original draft preparation, Reviewing and Editing. AAM: Original draft preparation, Reviewing and Editing. HMY: Original draft preparation, Reviewing and Editing of final version. WMD: Reviewing and Editing of final version, resources and funding. MAAE: Idea, Original draft preparation, Investigation, Reviewing and Editing, Supervision. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.

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Abd-Elaziem, W., Khedr, M., Abd-Elaziem, AE. et al. Particle-Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites (PMC) Fabricated by 3D Printing. J Inorg Organomet Polym 33, 3732–3749 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10904-023-02819-1

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