Graphene is a single atomic layer two-dimensional crystal exfoliated from graphite, formed by carbon atoms with sp2 electron orbitals, with a hexagonal honeycomb lattice-like two-dimensional lattice structure. Since Geim and No voselov successfully prepared this groundbreaking new material through mechanical exfoliation in 2004, its unique atomic crystal structure and electronic arrangement have endowed it with unique mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical, and chemical properties, making it demonstrate broad application prospects in high-performance electronic devices, energy storage devices, intelligent sensing, biomedical, composite materials, and other fields. Meanwhile, in the past decade, graphene has become a cross-disciplinary research hotspot spanning fields such as physics, chemistry, biology, and industry, attracting the attention of many researchers and corporate staff worldwide.
3D printing is a new additive manufacturing technology that uses layer-by-layer stacking to shape raw materials. Metal 3D printing technology mainly includes powder bed fusion technology (PBF) and directed energy deposition technology (DED). PBF technology also includes Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Selective Laser Melting Forming (SLM), Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), Electron Beam Melting Forming (EBM), and so on. DED technology mainly includes direct metal deposition (DMD), laser engineering net forming technology (LENS), electron beam free forming manufacturing (IBF), arc additive manufacturing, etc.
The combination of graphene and metal 3D printing
In an ideal situation, adding graphene to metal materials would greatly improve their mechanical and thermal properties. However, due to the layered structure of graphene, it is prone to aggregation. It has a low density (significantly different from the density of metal materials), making it difficult to achieve the desired effect by directly adding it to the metal. Laser selective melting (SLM), electron beam selective melting (EBM), and laser cladding for metal 3D printing can achieve local rapid melting and cooling. At the same time, the forming process is in a high vacuum state, which can preserve the morphology of graphene to the greatest extent possible. Researchers have conducted extensive research on preparing graphene-reinforced metal composites using 3D printing technology and have achieved certain results. The application of 3D-printed metal powder is becoming increasingly widespread, and it has shown enormous potential and value in multiple fields.
The Application of 3D Printing Metal Powder
Aerospace field: Due to the ability of metal powder 3D printing technology to manufacture complex and lightweight metal components, it has a wide range of applications in the aerospace field. For example, key components of aircraft and rocket engines, such as turbine vanes and combustion chambers, can be printed to improve performance and reduce weight.
Application of 3D Printing Metal Powder
Automotive industry: Metal powder 3D printing is also widely used in the automotive industry. This technology can manufacture complex automotive components such as engine mounts, fuel injection systems, and exhaust systems. In addition, metal powder 3D printing can also be used to produce customized automotive parts to meet personalized needs.
Application of 3D Printing Metal Powder 
Application of 3D Printing Metal Powder
Art and Jewelry Design: Metal powder 3D printing technology provides artists and jewelry designers with a new way of creation. Through this technology, they can transform designs into physical objects and create jewelry and artworks with complex geometric shapes and fine details.
Application of 3D Printing Metal Powder
Energy field: Metal powder 3D printing is also widely used in the energy field. For example, efficient solar panel brackets and wind turbine components can be printed to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs. In addition, this technology can also be used to manufacture key components of nuclear energy equipment to ensure safety and reliability.
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