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Design and Processing of Functionally Graded Material: Review and Current Status of Research

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Functionally graded materials (FGMs) are superiorly engineered as well as natural materials with customized properties. These materials offer a variety of advantages over conventional materials in specific engineering applications. High strength, improved ductility, superior mechanical properties and enhanced surface properties are some advantages of FGMs when compared to homogeneous materials of the same type. Engineered FGMs have intrigued numerous researchers in recent years. These materials were conceived as thermal obstruction materials for various critical applications. These are increasingly being employed for numerous conventional as well as advanced applications. Many methods are utilized in developing FGMs possessing specific advantages and disadvantages. This article reviews current trends and developments of functionally graded materials (FGMs). Techniques to attain gradation especially structural and functional are emphasized in the current work. A few real life illustrations are discussed to present a glimpse of different FGM fabrication strategies to the readers.

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Srivastava, M., Rathee, S., Maheshwari, S., Kundra, T.K. (2019). Design and Processing of Functionally Graded Material: Review and Current Status of Research. In: Kumar, L., Pandey, P., Wimpenny, D. (eds) 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Technologies. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-0305-0_21

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