Exploring the advantages and applications of nanocomposites produced via vat photopolymerization in additive manufacturing: A review

Abstract

Additive manufacturing (AM) also known as 3D printing (3DP) has become a popular technology with a wide range of applications, from which vat photopolymerization is a technique for producing nanocomposites with controlled mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties. This technology uses a UV light laser to cure a liquid resin into a solid object, layer by layer, allowing complex three-dimensional (3D) objects with intricate details of manufacturing and excellent finishing. Nanocomposites produced by vat photopolymerization have been used in aerospace, automotive, and medical industries, due to their superior mechanical strength and dimensional accuracy. In this article, we will discuss the advantages and other aspects of nanocomposites made with vat photopolymerization, exploring potential applications, and discuss the research by different areas, such as their AM technologies and materials properties. Graphical abstract: This review deals with nanocomposites made by additive manufacturing (3D printing), presenting a systematic on vat photopolymerization technology, including the technologies, materials, and properties. [Figure not available: see fulltext.].