A2 Refereed review article in a scientific journal
A critical review of direct laser additive manufacturing ceramics
Authors: Zhao, Dake; Bi, Guijun; Chen, Jie; Quach, WaiMeng; Feng, Ran; Salminen, Antti; Niu, Fangyong
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Publishing place: NEW YORK
Publication year: 2024
Journal: International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy and Materials
Journal name in source: International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy and Materials
Journal acronym: INT J MIN MET MATER
Volume: 31
Issue: 12
First page : 2607
Last page: 2626
Number of pages: 20
ISSN: 1674-4799
eISSN: 1869-103X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12613-024-2960-2
Web address : https://doi.org/10.1007/s12613-024-2960-2
The urgent need for integrated molding and sintering across various industries has inspired the development of additive manufacturing (AM) ceramics. Among the different AM technologies, direct laser additive manufacturing (DLAM) stands out as a group of highly promising technology for flexibly manufacturing ceramics without molds and adhesives in a single step. Over the last decade, significant and encouraging progress has been accomplished in DLAM of high-performance ceramics, including Al2O3, ZrO2, Al2O3/ZrO2, SiC, and others. However, high-performance ceramics fabricated by DLAM face challenges such as formation of pores and cracks and resultant low mechanical properties, hindering their practical application in high-end equipment. Further improvements are necessary before they can be widely adopted. Methods such as field-assisted techniques and post-processing can be employed to address these challenges, but a more systematic review is needed. This work aims to critically review the advancements in direct selective laser sintering/melting (SLS/SLM) and laser directed energy deposition (LDED) for various ceramic material systems. Additionally, it provides an overview of the current challenges, future research opportunities, and potential applications associated with DLAM of high-performance ceramics.
Funding information in the publication:
The authors are grateful for the sponsorship of the following fund projects: the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation, China (No. 2023A1515110578), the Guangzhou Basic and Applied Basic Research Project, China (No. 2024A04J00725), the Guangdong Academy of Sciences Project of Science and Technology Development, China (Nos. 2022GDASZH-2022010107 and 2022GDASZH-2022010108).
