GraCerLit · Development of Functionally Graded Ceramics by Lithography-based Ceramic Manufacturing (LCM)
Horizon 2020 — Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
- Duration
- 2021-08-01 → 2023-07-31
- EU contribution
- €186,167
- Participants
- 1
- Scheme
- MSCA-IF
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Results in brief
GraCerLit – Development of Functionally Graded Ceramics by Lithography-based Ceramic Manufacturing (LCM)
In recent years, an interest has been given to functionally graded ceramics (FGCs) since high-complex and sustainable technical ceramics are increasingly requested in almost every field of applications. Additive manufacturing (AM) methods open new possibilities by providing flexibility for tailored design of material composition, complicated shapes, and functional complexity in ceramic manufacturing. The overall objective of GraCerLit project is to develop lithography-based ceramic manufacturing (LCM) printing setup and approaches for AM of FGCs by simultaneous processing of two photocurable suspensions that will allow series production of customized and multifunctional components with a control of the architecture and microstructure at all scales. The project focuses at three specific objectives. 1) Adapting the LCM process and development of multi-material (MM) printing approaches that will allow grading in material and/or material properties. 2) Production and characterization of FGC samples including selection of optimal slurries, process parameters and thermal post-processing. 3) Generation of process-structure-property (PSP) relations by regression analysis with machine learning (ML) algorithms for the optimization of material and process parameters
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Project objective
Functionally Graded Materials (FGMs) were developed for applications where a continuous, stepped or spatial change in composition and/or microstructure is required. In recent years, an interest has been given to Functionally Graded Ceramics (FGCs) since high-complex technical ceramics are increasingly requested in almost every field of applications. In the past, conventional methods have been used for the production of FGC components. However, these methods have limitations in production of custom and complex-shaped ceramic parts. Lithography-based Ceramic Manufacturing (LCM), a recently developed additive manufacturing method by Lithoz GmbH and is used successfully for the cost-efficient, fast and near-net-shape production of monolithic ceramics. In the GraCerLit project, a new LCM printing setup will be designed and the open platform LCM printer prototype will be adapted that allows manufacturing of ceramic-ceramic FGCs without composition and geometry limitations. FGC samples will be produced and characterized in terms of mechanical, physical and microstructural properties. The process-structure-property (PSP) relations of FGC samples will be established through regression analysis by applying Machine Learning (ML) algorithms. The project will be carried out by the experienced researcher (ER) Dr. -Ing. Serkan Nohut who has wide experience on statistical characterization of advanced ceramics and generation of PSP relations. The ER will collaborate with the supervisor Dr. Martin Schwentenwein who has a strong background in manufacturing ceramic components by LCM method and experience on execution and management of EU funded research projects. The technical knowledge and professional skills that will be gained by the ER during the GraCerLit project will make great contributions for his future career development and provide him opportunities to participate in international research projects by cooperating with prestigious research institutes.
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Participants
- LITHOZ GMBH · WienCoordinatorAustria
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