Description: 3D Printing of Polymer Composites: Fibers, Particles and Matrix explores the complexities of the dynamic interplay between these three components and their interactions in the polymer-based 3D printing process. The book includes theoretical foundations as well as practical applications, providing insights into optimizing material compositions, overcoming challenges related to fiber and particle integration, and for enhancing the overall print quality of materials and final components. It will be a valuable reference for researchers on the intricacies of this technology, enabling them to make informed decisions, troubleshoot key challenges, and push future boundaries on what is possible.
Brief description:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jiratti Tengsuthiwat is a lecturer/researcher at the Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, College of Industrial Technology (CIT), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) in Tool and Die Engineering from King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand, in 2010, followed by an M.Sc. in Materials and Production Engineering, from the Sirindhorn International Thai - German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Thailand, in 2014. He obtained his Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng.) from the Sirindhorn International Thai - German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Thailand, in 2018. He received the "NRCT Quality Achievement Award" in 2026 at the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT). His research focuses on polymer composites, additive manufacturing, and hybrid composite development using advanced technologies. He has accumulated over 1,200 citations, an H-index of 17, and an i10-Index of 18, according to Google Scholar. He has edited one book and contributed to others for international publishers, broadening his influence. His current research areas include Additive Manufacturing, Advanced Material Technology, and Natural Fiber Composites.