Research Progress on Slurry System of Ceramic 3D Printing Technology Based on Slurry Morphology

Abstract

Abstract: 3D printing technology is widely used in the manufacturing of fine ceramic fields due to its simple operation, rapid molding, and applications in preparation of complex structures. In this paper, the characteristics of different 3D printing technologies in ceramic preparation were reviewed based on the material morphology of 3D printing ceramics. The application and mechanism of binder and dispersant applied in direct ink writing, stereolithography and inkjet printing 3D printing technology of ceramics were introduced, and these additive components of water based and non-water based were summarized and discussed, aiming to provide reference for the preparation of high-performance ceramic samples via 3D printing technology.

Key words: ceramic 3D printing, slurry, binder, dispersant, water based, non-water based

CLC Number:

TQ174

LIU Wenjin, ZHOU Guoxiang, LIN Kunpeng, ZHANG Yanzhao, ZHAO Zhe, YANG Zhihua, JIA Dechang, ZHOU Yu. Research Progress on Slurry System of Ceramic 3D Printing Technology Based on Slurry Morphology[J]. BULLETIN OF THE CHINESE CERAMIC SOCIETY, 2021, 40(6): 1918-1926.

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