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7.2. Recommendations<br />

In the context of fabrication of ceramic metal composite structures by<br />

Robocasting, future investigations are encouraged to continue in the following aspects:<br />

1. Fugitive ink. A search for a better powder material than carbon black Monarch<br />

120A58 should include the following considerations: i) ash free after thermal<br />

degradation and oxidation, 2) lower temperature for complete removal by thermal<br />

degradation and oxidation; 3) flocculation by electrostatic interaction. Possible<br />

candidates are synthesized thermosetting polymer particles, thermoplastic<br />

polymer powder cross-linked by high energy radiation, e.g. γ-ray, and water-<br />

insoluble starch or cellulose derivatives in a powder form.<br />

2. Ceramic and metal materials. Drastic difference in sintering temperature and<br />

thermal expansion coefficient should be avoided if possible. Possible choices<br />

include alloy powder or a mixture of two metal powders for adjustment of CTE to<br />

match to that of ceramic.<br />

3. Master sintering curve and dilatometry. For understanding sintering kinetics,<br />

dilatometry is required. Data collected thereby will allow for generation of<br />

mathematical models based on master sinter curve theory; and by incorporating<br />

process variables such as time and temperature ramp rate, prediction of sintering<br />

shrinkage for relevant inks is possible. 173<br />

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