Applications of Graphene Composite Materials in 3D Printing

Abstract

With the advancement of technology, 3D printing has transformed manufacturing in various aspects and has received widespread attention and research over the past few years, being regarded as the beginning of a whole new era. However, current mainstream materials cannot meet the growing demand for lightweight, high-strength applications, leading to an increasing societal demand for new materials. One such material is graphene, which has attracted considerable attention due to its enormous specific surface area and outstanding mechanical properties. Graphene sheets are extremely thin, approximately one atom thick, but they lack ideal rheological properties and tend to aggregate and stack in solvents. To address this issue, graphene composite materials have emerged. The innovation of graphene composites in the field of 3D printing holds great promise. By refining manufacturing techniques, optimizing materials, and overcoming key limitations, graphene composites have the potential to revolutionize manufacturing, enabling the realization of high-performance devices in the future.