Executive Summary : | The demand forcustomizable electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials has increased due to increased miniaturization trends in devices and scientific and technological advancements in wireless and implantable technologies.For the same, the Additive manufacturing of desired appropriate chemical composition with favourable conductivity and biocompatibility are options and opportunities for developing advanced materials for EMI shielding applications. Further,the two-dimensional (2D) materials have been studied extensively for the past 15 years and sparked a new research area into well-known 2D materials. In this context, 2D MXenes, a new class of ultra-thin atomic nanosheet materials produced from MAX phase ceramics, are gaining popularity as an inorganic nanosystem.Owing to the fascinating physical and chemical features of 2D materials, various researches have been focusing on the applications of MXenes. Since MXenes have a flexible structure, show paramagnetic nature and possess hydrophilic functional groups, they are the most attractive 2D materials which gained significant interest inversatileapplications.Dueto its favourable 2D arranged framework and outstanding physicochemical characteristics such as hydrophilicity, biocompatibility, non-toxicity and good thermal stability,MXenes could be used in a wide range of applications. Due to its multiple advantages, 3D printing has emerged as an intelligent alternative to conventional fabricating technologies. The most important is designing or modelling the material to be printed. The designing can be quickly done through CAD-based computer software, looking into the fine details of the material to be printed. Further, the model is converted into numerous thin layers by another SLICER software forming a G-code for the printing. Lastly, the printer follows the G-code and layers down the material layer over layer to create the requisite shaped material design. It is a speedy and cost-effective manufacturing technique. Various chemicals as raw materials and 3D printing technology make effective EMI shielding material. Due to their compatibility characteristics with the fusion and extrusion process of additive manufacturing and inherent properties required for shielding electromagnetic waves, the specific raw materialscan fabricate EMI shielding material using unique 3D printing processing. |
Co-PI: | Dr. MohdAkram Khan, CSIR– Advanced Materials And Process Research Institute (AMPRI), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh-462026, Mr. Hari Narayan Bhargaw, CSIR– Advanced Materials And Process Research Institute (AMPRI), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh-462026 |