The integration of titanium dioxide into polymers to confer antibacterial properties could be a promising field in materials science, particularly within the field of additive manufacturing. This study investigates the impact of varying concentrations, of titanium dioxide in a polyamide 12 matrix on the UV resistance and mechanical properties of specimens produced through selective laser sintering. Five different titanium dioxide compounds (0.1%, 0.5%, 1%, 2%, 3%) were produced and tensile tests were carried out to assess changes in ultimate tensile strength, tensile modulus, and strain at maximum stress. The specimen were tested with and without prior UV irradiation for 72 h. The results of the strain measurement indicate a slight positive effect on the UV resistance of higher titanium dioxide contents. Finally, no clear change of the UV resistance could be determined by the tests.      «

The integration of titanium dioxide into polymers to confer antibacterial properties could be a promising field in materials science, particularly within the field of additive manufacturing. This study investigates the impact of varying concentrations, of titanium dioxide in a polyamide 12 matrix on the UV resistance and mechanical properties of specimens produced through selective laser sintering. Five different titanium dioxide compounds (0.1%, 0.5%, 1%, 2%, 3%) were produced and tensile tests...     »