Preface xiii 1 The Framework of the Breakthroughs in the 3D Printing Technique 1 Bhasha Sharma and Shashank Shekhar Acronyms 2 1.1 Outlook: From Cradle to Grave 2 1.2 Understanding 3D Printing 6 1.3 Fringe Benefits of 3D Printing Technology 9 1.4 Compendium of Materials Employed as Matrix 11 1.5 A Paradigm in 3D Printing Technology: Eminent Innovations for Mankind 18 1.6 Limitations of 3D Printing Innovation 21 1.7 Conclusion and the Way Forward 21 2 Delineating the Techniques Employed for the Fabrication of Sustainable Polymers via 3D Printing Phenomena 25 Reetu Sharma, Nishi Verma, Ranjana Dewangan, Amit Kumar Sharma, Mamta Tripathi and Balaram Pani 2.

1 Introduction 26 2.2 3D Printing Techniques 28 2.3 Conclusion 40 3 Potential Roadmap of Synthetic Polymers in 3D Printing and Their Diverse Application 49 Toheeb Jimoh and Jude A. Okolie 3.1 Introduction 50 3.2 Types of Synthetic Polymers in 3D Printing 51 3.3 Comparison of Properties and Benefits of Type of Synthetic Polymers 55 3.4 Discussion of Current Research and Development in Polymers for 3D Printing 55 3.

5 Advancements in Synthetic Polymer for 3D Printing 56 3.6 Exploration of Potential Solutions and Future Development in Synthetic Polymers for 3D Printing 57 3.7 Diverse Applications of Synthetic Polymers in 3D Printing 59 3.8 Conclusion 61 4 Nanotechnology-Derived 3D-Printed Applications: Opportunities and Challenges in Biopolymers 65 Ali Mehboob, Muhammad Adeel Abid, Sonia Javed, Tanveer Hussain, Imad Barsoum and Sharjeel Abid 4.1 Introduction 66 4.2 Principles of 3D Printing 67 4.3 Advantages of 3D Printing 70 4.4 Nanotechnology and Its Applications in 3D Printing 71 4.

5 Polymers and Polymer Composites for 3D Printing 73 4.6 Biopolymers for 3D Printing 74 4.7 Applications of 3D-Printed Biopolymers 79 4.8 Challenges and Future Perspectives 87 5 Innovations in 3D Printing-Assisted Biopolymers for Biomedical Applications 95 Elhady, Sherifa, Ibrahim A. B. D. Ellatif , Kareem M. Abdelrahman, Alshaymaa S.

Mostaf and Irene Samy Fahim 5.1 Introduction 95 5.2 Applications of 3D Printing Technology in Biomedicine 97 5.3 Biopolymers from Natural Sources 101 6 Innovations in 3D Printing-Assisted Biopolymer Composites for Aerospace Applications 117 Md Masiat Roushan Masrafee, Adib Bin Rashid and Md Enamul Hoque 6.1 Introduction 118 6.2 Overview of Biocomposites 119 6.3 Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing with Biocomposites 123 6.4 Process of Filament Fabrication with Biocomposites 124 6.

5 Use of Biocomposites for Aerospace Application 125 6.6 Limitations and Prospects 135 6.7 Conclusions 137 7 Innovations in 3D-Printing-Assisted Biopolymers for Electronic Applications 149 Md. Sohel Rana, M.M. Maruf Hasan, K. M. Anis-Ul-Haque and Md.

Wasikur Rahman 7.1 Introduction 150 7.2 Biopolymers for Electronic Applications 151 7.3 Conclusion 173 8 Recent Trends in 3D-Printed Biopolymers for Structural Applications 177 Prakash Chander Thapliyal 8.1 Introduction 177 8.2 3D-Printed Materials 179 8.3 3D-Printed Polymers 182 8.4 Assortment and Adaptation of 3D-Printed Polymers 184 8.

5 Applications of 3D-Printed Biopolymers 185 8.6 Pros and Cons of 3D Printing 187 8.7 Conclusions 187 9 Implementation of 3D-Printed Materials for Water Purification Applications 191 Mahrukh Aslam, Tanvir Shahzad, Sabir Hussain, Muhammad Waseem, Saima Muzammil, Muhammad Afzal and Muhammad Hussnain Siddique 9.1 Introduction 192 9.2 Classification of 3D Printing Techniques 193 9.3 Applications of 3D Material for Water Purification 196 9.4 Conclusion 206 10 Future Perspectives and Challenges in Employing 3D-Assisted Biopolymers 215 Damanpreet Kaur and Anupreet Kaur 10.1 Introduction 215 10.

2 Principle of 3D Printing Technology 217 10.3 Biopolymers 219 10.4 Applications 220 10.5 Nanofibers for Chiral Resolution 223 10.6 Challenges 225 10.7 Opportunities and Future Perspectives 226 10.8 Conclusion 228 11 Economic and Environmental Assessment of Sustainable Polymer-Based 3D Printing 233 Brooke E. Rogachuk and Jude A.

Okolie 11.1 Introduction 233 11.2 Economic Assessment of Sustainable Polymers in 3D Printing 235 11.3 Environmental Assessment of Sustainable Polymers in 3D Printing 237 11.4 Future Outlook 240 11.5 Conclusion 241 Index 245.