A systematic review of integration frameworks of nanomaterials in additive manufacturing processes

Abstract

This study examines the integration frameworks of nanomaterials into Additive Manufacturing (AM) processes. While nanomaterials offer improved mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties, their integration in AM process faces challenges. This study reviews works from the last decade as well as analyses existing integration frameworks. The findings demonstrate that inconsistent mechanical properties, material instability, non-uniform dispersion, limited scalability, inconsistent thermal properties, and biocompatibility are the key obstacles to nanomaterials integration in AM. Furthermore, the study investigates the gaps in current integration frameworks and proposes theoretical optimizations to address these limitations and improve outcomes of nanomaterials-enabled AM processes.