Advances in Materials Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(4), P. 67 - 96
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Abstract This state-of-the-art innovatory overview essentially debates practical worth of three-dimensional printed composites/nanocomposites (especially carbon fiber designs) for aerospace sector. Recently, printing (additive manufacturing) has competently transpired designing high performance space structures. The manuscript systematically frameworks fundamentals approach, ensuing high-tech aeronautical composites/nanocomposite systems, and components/structural applications. Amongst carbonaceous fillers, short/continuous fibers were inspected as outperforming reinforcements aerospace. Additionally, surface modified/composited with nanocarbons (carbon nanotube, graphene) have been reported. Accordingly, polyamide, poly(lactic acid), poly(ether ether ketone), epoxies, etc. documented substantial thermoplastic/thermosetting matrices. Ensuing radical polymer/carbon or fiber/nanocarbon hybrids benefits regarding low-cost manufacturing, structural precision, complex geometries, efficiency, least defects/voids, superior tensile shear strength/modulus, compression strength, interlaminar wear properties, thermo-dimensional constancy, heat stability features, under extreme environments. Consequently, cutting-edge offered myriad promising opportunities mechanically robust (nozzle wearing, strengthened wing spar/ribs, resilient rotating components, strength/dimensional stability) temperature stable (cryogenic fuel storage, lower earth orbital stability, thermal-dimensional steadiness, thermal conductivity) modules. Henceforth, owns enormous engineering potential to meet manufacturing demands by overcoming challenges traditional techniques.
Language: Английский