Improving the Isotropy of Additively Manufactured Parts by Fused Deposition Modeling: From Polymeric Self-Assembly to Reactive Processing

Author

Neiko Levenhagen, University of TennesseeFollow

Orcid ID

http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6617-4797

Date of Award

8-2019

Degree Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy

Major

Chemistry

Major Professor

Mark Dadmun

Committee Members

Mike Kilbey, Sheng Dai, Chad Duty

Abstract

This dissertation focuses on understanding how the interfacial segregation of low molecular weight polymeric species in a polymer blend impacts the interlayer adhesion and mechanical isotropy of objects prepared by fused deposition modeling (FDM), a widely used additive manufacturing technique. The molecular weight, architecture, and chemical identity of the low molecular weight polymer in the blend dramatically impacts the formation of a robust interlayer interface. Additional modification of the low molecular weight component presents opportunities for reactive processing. The impact of covalent bonds between interfacial layers on the interlayer adhesion and overall isotropy of an FDM printed object is examined.

Recommended Citation

Levenhagen, Neiko, "Improving the Isotropy of Additively Manufactured Parts by Fused Deposition Modeling: From Polymeric Self-Assembly to Reactive Processing. " PhD diss., University of Tennessee, 2019.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/5597