Thermomechanical properties of stereolithographic 3D-printed zinc oxide nanocomposites

Abstract

Stereolithography (SLA) is a highly versatile additive manufacturing technique that utilizes various ink formulations to fabricate 3D-printed nanocomposite structures with desired properties. Zinc oxide (ZnO) is a promising candidate due to its excellent mechanical and thermal stability, and compatibility with various polymeric matrices. In this work, varying ink formulations containing ZnO nanoparticles, along with employing appropriate post-printing curing parameters to fabricate SLA 3D-printed acrylate-based nanocomposites with improved mechanical and thermal properties, were reported. This study can significantly contribute to expanding its potential use in practical applications such as biomedical and structural applications.