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Title Energy and material efficiency strategies enabled by metal additive manufacturing - A review for the aeronautic and aerospace sectors
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Authors Monteiro, H; Carmona-Aparicio, G; Lei, I; Despeisse, M
Title Energy and material efficiency strategies enabled by metal additive manufacturing - A review for the aeronautic and aerospace sectors
Year 2022
Published
DOI 10.1016/j.egyr.2022.01.035
Abstract Conventional manufacturing of aeronautic and aerospace parts requires substantial amount of resources (energy and materials) while generating high quantities of waste and carbon dioxide emissions. Metal additive manufacturing (MAM) has the potential to reduce resource consumption, which is particularly important for energy-intensive materials such as titanium. We undertake a systematic literature review of MAM processes for the aerospace/aeronautic sector focusing on energy and material efficiency. Relevant literature was classified and discussed based on the life cycle stages at which resource efficiency strategies for MAM were identified: (1) product design; (2) material development and sourcing; (3) processes development, control, and optimization; (4) end-of-life extension and circular economy. Results highlight the key factors required to optimize MAM and the relevance of assessing its environmental impact compared to conventional manufacturing. Material and energy efficiency vary significantly between different MAM processes due to several factors directly linked to the process but also associated with the supply chain, e.g. electricity mix or material sourcing. Further research could explore new trends in technological development for circularity or multi-material MAM. (C) 2022 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd.
Author Keywords 3D print; Additive manufacturing; Energy efficiency; Carbon emissions; Resource efficiency; Sustainability
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED); Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Science (CPCI-S)
EID WOS:000770811000044
WoS Category Energy & Fuels
Research Area Energy & Fuels
PDF https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2022.01.035
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