Investigation on the wear characteristics of 3D printed graphene-reinforced PLA composites
Abstract In recent years, the growing need for multifunctional materials with customized features has fueled the development of innovative materials and production processes. Graphene, recognized for its superior mechanical, thermal, and electrical characteristics, has shown considerable promise in...
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| author | Banupriya Rachaiah Jeevan Tamalapura Puttaswamy Sharath Ballupete Nagaraju Divya Hanumegowda Vedavathi |
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| description | Abstract In recent years, the growing need for multifunctional materials with customized features has fueled the development of innovative materials and production processes. Graphene, recognized for its superior mechanical, thermal, and electrical characteristics, has shown considerable promise in a variety of applications. This research focuses on the manufacture and characterisation of graphene-reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) composites using material extrusion. The composites were created by melting PLA pellets with graphene nanoplatelets and then 3D printing them together. Pin-on-disc tests were used to analyze wear behavior, and the graphene-reinforced PLA demonstrated a 55% increase in wear resistance when compared to clean PLA. This increase is linked to the creation of protective layers during frictional sliding, as well as graphene’s lubricating characteristics. The microstructure was analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and statistical analysis revealed the influence of printing settings and load conditions on wear performance and surface morphology. Overall, the work illustrates the promise of graphene-reinforced PLA composites for applications requiring high wear resistance, as seen by considerable quantitative gains over unmodified PLA. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b3960ec151c141bfb95dbd4e347be9222025-08-20T02:22:26ZengSpringerDiscover Materials2730-77272024-11-014111110.1007/s43939-024-00152-zInvestigation on the wear characteristics of 3D printed graphene-reinforced PLA compositesBanupriya Rachaiah0Jeevan Tamalapura Puttaswamy1Sharath Ballupete Nagaraju2Divya Hanumegowda Vedavathi3Department of Mechanical Engineering, Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan, Affiliated to VTUDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan, Affiliated to VTUDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan, Affiliated to VTUDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan, Affiliated to VTUAbstract In recent years, the growing need for multifunctional materials with customized features has fueled the development of innovative materials and production processes. Graphene, recognized for its superior mechanical, thermal, and electrical characteristics, has shown considerable promise in a variety of applications. This research focuses on the manufacture and characterisation of graphene-reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) composites using material extrusion. The composites were created by melting PLA pellets with graphene nanoplatelets and then 3D printing them together. Pin-on-disc tests were used to analyze wear behavior, and the graphene-reinforced PLA demonstrated a 55% increase in wear resistance when compared to clean PLA. This increase is linked to the creation of protective layers during frictional sliding, as well as graphene’s lubricating characteristics. The microstructure was analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and statistical analysis revealed the influence of printing settings and load conditions on wear performance and surface morphology. Overall, the work illustrates the promise of graphene-reinforced PLA composites for applications requiring high wear resistance, as seen by considerable quantitative gains over unmodified PLA.https://doi.org/10.1007/s43939-024-00152-z3D PrintingPolylactic acidGrapheneMaterial extrusion and wear |
| spellingShingle | Banupriya Rachaiah Jeevan Tamalapura Puttaswamy Sharath Ballupete Nagaraju Divya Hanumegowda Vedavathi Investigation on the wear characteristics of 3D printed graphene-reinforced PLA composites Discover Materials 3D Printing Polylactic acid Graphene Material extrusion and wear |
| title | Investigation on the wear characteristics of 3D printed graphene-reinforced PLA composites |
| title_full | Investigation on the wear characteristics of 3D printed graphene-reinforced PLA composites |
| title_fullStr | Investigation on the wear characteristics of 3D printed graphene-reinforced PLA composites |
| title_full_unstemmed | Investigation on the wear characteristics of 3D printed graphene-reinforced PLA composites |
| title_short | Investigation on the wear characteristics of 3D printed graphene-reinforced PLA composites |
| title_sort | investigation on the wear characteristics of 3d printed graphene reinforced pla composites |
| topic | 3D Printing Polylactic acid Graphene Material extrusion and wear |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1007/s43939-024-00152-z |
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