Additive Manufacturing for Biocomposites and Synthetic Composites

<p><strong><em>Additive Manufacturing for Biocomposites and Synthetic Composites</em></strong> focuses on processes engineering and product design applications of bio-composites and synthetic composites in additive manufacturing (AM). It discusses the preparation and material characterization and selection as well as future opportunities and challenges.</p><ul> <li>Reviews the latest research on the development of composites for AM and the preparation of composite feedstocks</li> <li>Offers an analytical and statistical approach for the selection of composites for AM including characterization of material properties</li> <li>Emphasizes the use of environmentally friendly composites</li> <li>Analyzes the lifecycle including costs</li> <li>Considers potential new fibers their selection and future applications</li> </ul><p>This book provides a comprehensive overview of the application of advanced composite materials in AM and is aimed at researchers engineers and advanced students in materials and manufacturing engineering and related disciplines.</p>