PRODUCTION OF POLYMER-CERAMIC AND CERAMIC MATERIALS BASED ON ZIRCONIUM SILICATE (ZrSiO4) USING THE FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM-TECHOLOGY)

To date, additive technologies offer wide opportunities for creating functional materials for various applications. One of the most relevant research areas is the development of polymer-ceramic composites using the fused deposition modeling (FDM) method. This approach combines the advantages of 3D printing with the unique properties of composite materials. The article presents a study of a polymer-ceramic composite material (PCCM) based on zirconium silicate (ZrSiO4) produced by FDM printing. Optical and electron microscopy, DSC and TGA analysis were used to study the properties and structure of the material. Mechanical testing included the determination of the impact strength using a pendulum impact tester and the measurement of the surface hardness using the Shore D scale. The analysis of the results showed an increase in impact strength of more than 30% compared to pure PLA. The feasibility of producing ceramic components through the thermal removal of the polymer binder and sintering of ceramic particles was demonstrated. The results indicate the promising potential of FDM technology for manufacturing functional products from polymer-ceramic materials with specified properties.