Track: Master Thesis Competition
Abstract
The polymer ceramic composite has various dental applications due to its superior mechanical properties. The processing of polymer ceramic material through fused filament fabrication (FFF) is still a challenge due to specific requirements related to feedstock. Therefore, the current study attempts to develop a feedstock filament of Polylactic Acid (PLA) and Zirconia (ZrO2) for FFF. The solvent casting and screw extrusion methods have been used for polymer composite and filament preparation respectively. The quality of the developed filament has been examined using Scanning Electron Microscope. The results show good homogeneity and particle dispersion and the diameter of the developed filament is in the range of 1.65 mm to 1.75mm.