Advances in additive manufacturing of nanocomposite materials fabrications and applications

This review examines the significant capabilities of additive manufacturing (3D printing) in producing nanocomposite materials. Additive manufacturing presents unique benefits, characterized by its capacity to achieve accurate material placement and build highly tailored components. However, similar to any revolutionary technology, other obstacles are associated with it, including the need to ensure uniform distribution of materials, provide quality assurance, and achieve optimal printability against both time and cost. Nevertheless, the analysis demonstrates that additive manufacturing has the potential to overcome these constraints, as continuous progress is expected to revolutionize several sectors and introduce a period of enhanced effectiveness, innovation, and environmentally friendly approaches. This technology has brought about significant transformations in many sectors, including aerospace, biomedical engineering, electronics, automotive, and energy industries. The aforementioned advancements are supported by the remarkable versatility and ability to be tailored of nanocomposites, which facilitate the creation of intricate architectures with improved mechanical, electrical, thermal, and various other characteristics. In addition, additive manufacturing has the ability to eliminate material waste and enable the customization of material properties, hence leading to cost reduction and enhanced sustainability.