Meet the editor

Ashutosh Sharma is an assistant professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, at Ajou University, Suwon, South Korea. He earned his Ph.D. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur. His research interests include electrochemical deposition, lead-free soldering and brazing, additive manufacturing, high-entropy alloys, gas sensors, and biomaterials. Dr.

Sharma is a life member of various scientific and professional bodies. He has more than 160 international journal articles, 17 patents, 8 book chapters, and 1 book to his credit. Dr. Sharma received an Extraction and Processing Division Award from The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS) for his outstanding contribution to nonferrous materials processing.

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Preface

Three-dimensional (3D) printing has witnessed tremendous growth in the past few decades. This technology offers unprecedented freedom to design and fabricate complex geometric parts in a variety of applications in aerospace, automotive, energy,

Recent developments and achievements demonstrate that this emerging technology can potentially transform traditional subtractive manufacturing processes. Numerous materials and products consisting of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites have

This book presents and discusses the recent developments and applications of 3D printing in different fields such as biomedicine, health care, electronics, energy storage, and environmental remediation. It highlights advancements in 3D printing technology and offers a platform for materials researchers and scientists to share

I take this opportunity to thank all the contributing authors, co-authors, and publication staff from IntechOpen for their efforts in preparing this book. I hope that the new research and knowledge presented herein will be the foundation for the innovation of materials and technologies for humankind. I hope that readers enjoy this book and that it will serve as an aid in creating and printing exciting new materials with

**Dr. Ashutosh Sharma**

Ajou University, Suwon, South Korea

Department of Materials Science and Engineering,

building and construction, microelectronics, and biomedicine industries.

already been applied in diverse engineering applications.

outstanding research advances in this discipline.

unique properties.
