MRS Communications, volume 13, issue 1, pages 169-176

On the 3D printing of polypropylene and post-processing optimization of thermomechanical properties

Publication typeJournal Article
Publication date2023-02-01
Quartile SCImago
Q3
Quartile WOS
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Impact factor1.8
ISSN21596859, 21596867
General Materials Science
Abstract
Polypropylene (PP) is a highly desirable polyolefin in various plastic industries due to its outstanding thermomechanical properties and chemical resistance. Therefore, the 3D printing of PP is an interesting avenue to explore in digitized manufacturing, where more freedom in structural designs is available for new and extended applications, such as high-performance engineering parts. In this work, we 3D printed PP and studied the effect of printing parameters and post-processing conditions on the printed polymer’s thermomechanical behavior. Results showed that nozzle and bed temperatures of 220 and 100°C produced a high printing quality. Infill percentages between 80 and 90%, coupled with a 4-h annealing at 110ºC, also resulted in optimal printed properties. It is thought that PP can be potentially blended with polyethylene or other vinyl polymers for a more extended 3D printing utility and practical applications in rapid tooling and prototyping.

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Moczadlo M. et al. On the 3D printing of polypropylene and post-processing optimization of thermomechanical properties // MRS Communications. 2023. Vol. 13. No. 1. pp. 169-176.
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Moczadlo M., Chen Q., Cheng X., Smith Z. J., Caldona E. B., Advincula R. C. On the 3D printing of polypropylene and post-processing optimization of thermomechanical properties // MRS Communications. 2023. Vol. 13. No. 1. pp. 169-176.
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TY - JOUR
DO - 10.1557/s43579-023-00329-2
UR - https://doi.org/10.1557/s43579-023-00329-2
TI - On the 3D printing of polypropylene and post-processing optimization of thermomechanical properties
T2 - MRS Communications
AU - Moczadlo, Melanie
AU - Chen, Qiyi
AU - Cheng, Xiang
AU - Smith, Zane J.
AU - Caldona, Eugene B.
AU - Advincula, Rigoberto C.
PY - 2023
DA - 2023/02/01
PB - Cambridge University Press
SP - 169-176
IS - 1
VL - 13
SN - 2159-6859
SN - 2159-6867
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@article{2023_Moczadlo,
author = {Melanie Moczadlo and Qiyi Chen and Xiang Cheng and Zane J. Smith and Eugene B. Caldona and Rigoberto C. Advincula},
title = {On the 3D printing of polypropylene and post-processing optimization of thermomechanical properties},
journal = {MRS Communications},
year = {2023},
volume = {13},
publisher = {Cambridge University Press},
month = {feb},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1557/s43579-023-00329-2},
number = {1},
pages = {169--176},
doi = {10.1557/s43579-023-00329-2}
}
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Moczadlo, Melanie, et al. “On the 3D printing of polypropylene and post-processing optimization of thermomechanical properties.” MRS Communications, vol. 13, no. 1, Feb. 2023, pp. 169-176. https://doi.org/10.1557/s43579-023-00329-2.
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