Characterization Of Material Properties Research Articles

Mechanical Characterization of Non-degraded Porcine Annulus Fibrosus Material Properties.

Porcine cervical spines are commonly used as a surrogate for human lumbar spines due to their similar anatomic and mechanical characteristics. Despite their use in spinal biomechanics research, porcine annulus fibrosus (AF) yield and ultimate properties have not been fully evaluated. This study sought to provide a novel dataset of elastic, yield, and ultimate properties of the porcine AF loaded in the circumferential direction. AF specimens were dissected from porcine cervical spines (C3/C4-C6/C7) oriented in the circumferential direction. Specimens were uniformly hydrated before being quasi-statically distracted to failure. Linear modulus, yield stress and strain, ultimate stress and strain, and ultimate strain energy density were calculated. Differences between spinal levels, circumferential regions, and radial regions were identified using multifactor ANOVA tests. AF specimens showed a regionally dependent response between outer and inner radial regions, but not between spinal level and circumferential region. The outer region was significantly stronger and stiffer than the inner regions. In both outer and inner tissue, mechanical yield occurred at approximately 80% of their ultimate properties. This study generated a novel dataset of elastic, yield, and ultimate properties of the porcine AF. The data can be used in future research that requires a robust database of healthy, non-degenerated AF mechanical properties, such as the development of future finite-element models.

Extended higher-order modeling of a 3D nanocomposite reinforced intelligent panel for skiing tools in ice and snow athlete training

This article presents a comprehensive multi-field analysis on the analysis of hybrid sandwich curved shell composed of a metal matrix core reinforced with tunable three-dimensional origami-enabled reinforcement. The characteristics and governing equations are derived using the energy-based formulation and a minimization process. The hybrid modeling is performed with accounting the multi-loading structures as an attachment. The characterized material properties are evaluated using the experimental and statistical-based analysis in the material science works. The stress and strain analyses of the composite sandwich curved shell are presented with changes of volume fraction and foldability parameters as well as multi-filed loading along the thickness direction. These materials and structures can be used in electromechanical systems and structures.

A Novel Approach to the Development of Natural Resin‐Based Biopolymer in the Presence of a Reusable Catalyst: Characterization and Modeling of Material Properties

ABSTRACTThe rise in environmental and health concerns has led to increasing attention to nature‐derived materials. Natural resin (NR) is secreted by pine trees, and it is a great monomer source for synthesizing biopolymers. The objective of this study is to produce terpene rosin phenolic resin (TRPR) from NR, turpentine, and phenol by applying a novel polymerization technique. An environmentally friendly and reusable catalyst (Amberlyst15) was chosen instead of traditional ones. TRPR samples were chemically characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), and gel permeation chromatography (GPC) analysis. The average molecular weight (Mw) of TRPR was detected as 560 g/mol. Artificial neural network (ANN) modeling was designed with three inputs (pressure, temperature, and terpene/NR ratio) and four outputs (reaction yield, acid value, saponification value, and softening point). The highest TRPR yield was obtained with a terpene/NR ratio of (1/2) at 80°C and under 3 atm. The lowest acid and saponification values were calculated as 90.54 and 100.11 mg KOH/g, respectively. The softening point of TRPR reached 80°C and it was suggested for use in the paper, ink, and adhesive industries.

An experimental investigation of the effects on microwave measurement in a free-space method from different properties of a radiating patch antenna

The microwave free-space technique is an important method to characterize material properties in the scientific fields and actual applications. A microstrip patch antenna is a good radiating element to construct a compact, low-cost free-space setup. It is necessary to clarify the effects of different properties of radiating patch antenna. In this study, microwave attenuation and phase shift are measured with patch antennas with different radiated microwave power and gain. Both the experimental results of attenuation and phase shift show that a high gain of the radiating elements is helpful to measure the microwave parameters in the free-space method accurately, while improving radiating power has less effect.

Rapid wideband characterization of viscoelastic material properties by Bessel function-based time harmonic ultrasound elastography (B-THE)

Elastography is an emerging diagnostic technique that uses conventional imaging modalities such as sonography or magnetic resonance imaging to quantify tissue stiffness. However, different elastography methods provide different stiffness values, which require calibration using well-characterized phantoms or tissue samples. A comprehensive, fast, and cost-effective elastography technique for phantoms or tissue samples is still lacking.Therefore, we propose ultrasound Bessel-fit-based time harmonic elastography (B-THE) as a novel tool to provide rapid feedback on stiffness-related shear wave speed (SWS) and viscosity-related wave penetration rate (PR) over a wide range of harmonic vibration frequencies. The method relies on external induction and B-mode capture of cylindrical shear waves that satisfy the Bessel wave equation for efficient fit-based parameter recovery. B-THE was demonstrated in polyacrylamide phantoms in the frequency range of 20–200 Hz and was cross-validated by magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) using clinical 3-T MRI and compact 0.5-T tabletop MRI scanners. Frequency-independent material parameters were derived from rheological models and validated by numerical simulations.B-THE quantified frequency-resolved SWS and PR 13 to 176 times faster than more expensive clinical MRE and tabletop MRE and have a good accuracy (relative deviation to reference: 6 %, 10 % and 4 % respectively). Simulations of liver-mimicking material phantoms showed that a simultaneous fit of SWS and PR based on the fractional Maxwell rheological model outperformed a fit on PR solely.B-THE provides a comprehensive and fast elastography technique for the quantitative characterization of the viscoelastic behavior of soft tissue mimicking materials.

Visceral pleura mechanics: Characterization of human, pig, and rat lung material properties

Pulmonary air leaks are amongst the most common complications in lung surgery. Lung sealants are applied to the organ surface and need to synchronously stretch with the visceral pleura, the layer of tissue which encompasses the lung parenchymal tissue. These adhesives are commonly tested on pig and rat lungs, but applied to human lungs. However, the unknown mechanics of human lung visceral pleura undermines the clinical translatability of such animal-tested sealants and the absence of how pig and rat lung visceral pleura compare to human tissues is necessary to address. Here we quantify the biaxial planar tensile mechanics of visceral pleura from healthy transplant-eligible and smoker human lungs for the first time, and further compare the material behaviors to pig and rat lung visceral pleura. Initial and final stiffness moduli, maximum stress, low-to-high strain transition, and stress relaxation are analyzed and compared between and within groups, further considering regional and directional dependencies. Visceral pleura tissue from all species behave isotropically, and pig and human visceral pleura exhibits regional heterogeneity (i.e. upper versus lower lobe differences). We find that pig visceral pleura exhibits similar initial stiffness moduli and regional trends compared to human visceral pleura, suggesting pig tissue may serve as a viable animal model candidate for lung sealant testing. The outcomes and mechanical characterization of these scarce tissues enables future development of biomimetic lung sealants for improved surgical applications. Statement of significanceSurgical lung sealants must synchronously deform with the underlying tissue and with each breath to minimize post-operative air leaks, which remain the most frequent complications of pulmonary intervention. These adhesives are often tested on pig and rat lungs, but applied to humans; however, the material properties of human lung visceral pleura were previously unexplored. Here, for the first time, the mechanics of human visceral pleura tissue are investigated, further contrasting rarely acquired donated lungs from healthy and smoking individuals, and additionally, comparing biaxial planar material characterizations to animal models often employed for pulmonary sealant development. This fundamental material characterization addresses key hindrances in the advancement of biomimetic sealants and evaluates the translatability of animal model experiments for clinical applications.

Characterisation and modelling of potassium-ion batteries

Potassium-ion batteries (KIBs) are emerging as a promising alternative technology to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to their significantly reduced dependency on critical minerals. KIBs may also present an opportunity for superior fast-charging compared to LIBs, with significantly faster K-ion electrolyte transport properties already demonstrated. In the absence of a viable K-ion electrolyte, a full-cell KIB rate model in commercial cell formats is required to determine the fast-charging potential for KIBs. However, a thorough and accurate characterisation of the critical electrode material properties determining rate performance—the solid state diffusivity and exchange current density—has not yet been conducted for the leading KIB electrode materials. Here, we accurately characterise the effective solid state diffusivities and exchange current densities of the graphite negative electrode and potassium manganese hexacyanoferrate K2Mn[Fe(CN)6]\\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \\usepackage{amsmath} \\usepackage{wasysym} \\usepackage{amsfonts} \\usepackage{amssymb} \\usepackage{amsbsy} \\usepackage{mathrsfs} \\usepackage{upgreek} \\setlength{\\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \\begin{document}$${{{{\\rm{K}}}}}_{2}{{{\\rm{Mn}}}}[{{{\\rm{Fe}}}}{({{{\\rm{CN}}}})}_{6}]$$\\end{document} (KMF) positive electrode, through a combination of optimised material design and state-of-the-art analysis. Finally, we present a Doyle-Fuller-Newman model of a KIB full cell with realistic geometry and loadings, identifying the critical materials properties that limit their rate capability.

Impact of Annealing Chemistry on the Properties and Performance of Microporous Annealed Particle Hydrogels.

Microporous annealed particle (MAP) hydrogels are a promising class of in situ-forming scaffolds for tissue repair and regeneration. While an expansive toolkit of annealing chemistries has been described, the effects of different annealing chemistries on MAP hydrogel properties and performance have not been studied. In this study, we address this gap through a controlled head-to-head comparison of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG)-based MAP hydrogels that were annealed using tetrazine-norbornene and thiol-norbornene click chemistry. Characterization of material properties revealed that tetrazine click annealing significantly increases MAP hydrogel shear storage modulus and results in slower in vitro degradation kinetics when microgels with a higher cross-link density are used. However, these effects are muted when the MAP hydrogels are fabricated from microgels with a lower cross-link density. In contrast, in vivo testing in murine critical-sized calvarial defects revealed that these differences in physicochemical properties do not translate to differences in bone volume or calvarial defect healing when growth-factor-loaded MAP hydrogel scaffolds are implanted into mouse calvarial defects. Nonetheless, the impact of tetrazine click annealing could be important in other applications and should be investigated further.

Characterization and analysis of conduction welded thermoplastic composite joints considering the influence of manufacturing

Thermoplastic composite welding is a key technology that can help to make the aviation industry more sustainable, while at the same time enable high-volume production and cost-efficient manufacturing. In this work, characterization, testing and analysis of thermoplastic composite conduction welded joints is performed while accounting for the influence of the manufacturing process. Test specimens are designed from welds of a half a meter long welding tool that is developed to weld the stiffened structures of the next-generation thermoplastic composite fuselage. In the design, special attention is paid to the weldability of the laminates, while ensuring fracture occurs only at the welded interface. Two specimen configurations are evaluated for the Double Cantilever Beam and End-Notched Flexure characterization tests. Moreover, Single Lap-Shear specimens are tested in tension and in three-point-bending. Finally, the characterized material properties are introduced in finite element analyses to demonstrate that the cohesive zone modeling approach can be used to conservatively predict the strength of these welded joints. New insights are obtained in the relation between the manufacturing process, the quality of the weld and the mechanical properties of the joints, which are significantly different compared to autoclave consolidated composites.

Material property characterization of 3D printed polypropylene wood plastic composites

AbstractWood flour (WF) at 10 wt.% and 20 wt.% loadings was used as a reinforcing filler to enhance the applicability of polypropylene (PP) for 3D printing. After performing printability tests of PP wood plastic composites (WPCs), the mechanical properties of both injection‐molded and 3D‐printed PP WPC specimens were explored. Test specimens were prepared from 3D printed hexagons for analyzing the mechanical properties. Adding WF to neat PP increased the storage modulus and the glass transition temperature while decreasing the degree of crystallinity and the coefficient of thermal expansion, while enhancing the printability of neat PP. The tensile strength, tensile modulus of elasticity, flexural strength, and flexural modulus of elasticity of injection‐molded neat PP improved by up to 21%, 59%, 30%, and 56%, respectively, with 20 wt.% WF. However, the impact strength of injection‐molded neat PP decreased by 85%, with 20 wt.% WF. After 3D printing, the tensile strength and tensile modulus of elasticity of printed neat PP increased by up to 84% and 60%, respectively, with 20 wt.% WF. The flexural strength and flexural modulus of elasticity of neat printed PP remained unchanged compared to those of PP filled with 20 wt.% WF, while the impact strength decreased by 87%.Highlights WF was used as a reinforcement in polypropylene designed for 3D printing A pilot‐scale, pellet‐fed 3D printer was used to print hollow hexagons, and then test specimens were fabricated from these hexagons for mechanical properties The tensile and flexural properties of 3D printed neat polypropylene improved, while the impact strength decreased after adding 20 wt.% WF to the neat PP.

Experimental and DFT calculation study on the efficient removal of high fluoride wastewater from metallurgical wastewater by kaolinite

Fluoride pollution and water scarcity are urgent issues. Reducing fluoride concentration in water is crucial. Kaolinite has been used to study adsorption and fluoride removal in water and to characterize material properties. The experimental results showed that the adsorption capacity of kaolinite decreased with increasing pH. The highest adsorption of fluoride occurred at pH 2, with a capacity of 11.1 mg/g. The fluoride removal efficiency remained high after four regeneration cycles. The fitting results with the Freundlich isotherm model and the external diffusion model showed that the non-homogeneous adsorption of kaolinite fit the adsorption behavior better. Finally, the adsorption mechanism was analyzed by FT-IR and XPS. The binding energies of various adsorption sites and the chemical adsorption properties of atomic states were discussed in relation to DFT calculations. The results showed that Al and H sites were the main binding sites, and the bonding stability for different forms of fluoride varies, with the size of Al–F (−7.498 eV) > H–F (−6.04 eV) > H–HF (−3.439 eV) > Al–HF (−3.283 eV). Furthermore, the density of states and Mulliken charge distribution revealed that the 2p orbital of F was found to be active in the adsorption process and was the main orbital for charge transfer.

Automated Characterization of Macroscale Tissue 3D Spatial Material Properties via Robotically-Directed Impedimetric Sensing

Here, we report a novel method for automated characterization of bulk tissue 3D spatial properties based on reverse engineering-driven non-planar tool path planning and robotically-directed sensing. The method incorporates information on object (e.g., tissue) and inspection tool (e.g., sensor) geometry for automated inspection of tissue mechanical and dielectric properties across macroscopic nonplanar domains as large as 44 cm <inline-formula xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$^{2}$</tex-math> </inline-formula> . The process avoids the need for manual sensor-tissue integration processes. The impact and the utility of the method were demonstrated by automated mapping of 3D spatial distributions of mechanical and dielectric properties of plant and animal tissues using multiple complementary impedimetric-based sensors of varying types and form factor, including rigid micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) and flexible multi-functional fibers. Applications to automated characterization of food quality (e.g., type and age) are provided, including 3D spatial mapping of plant and animal tissue mechanical and dielectric property distributions. Ultimately, automated methods for 3D spatial inspection of plant and animal tissue properties are critical to agriculture, food processing, organ transplantation, and biomanufacturing industries. <italic xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">Note to Practitioners</i> —This article is motivated by the need for automating the inspection of soft 3D biological objects. Here, we present a method that generates 3D quality maps of tissue properties using several sensors. The proposed tool path planning program outputs a customized tissue-conforming path for inspection based on the topographical features of the tissue. Hence, this method enables high-throughput, spatially-resolved, minimally-invasive, and reliable inspection of soft 3D biological objects. Applications to inspection of food quality were provided using two impedimetric-based sensors. Practitioners can directly apply the framework to inspection of other tissue properties and soft objects. This work provides an advance in automated methods for inspection, and real-time monitoring of tissue 3D property distributions, which reduces the need for manual tissue handling and requirement for sensor-product interface prior to characterization. This work can be implemented in various biomanufacturing applications and industries, including food safety and quality control, tissue engineering, and organ transplantation, to ensure the quality and safety of macroscopic tissue-engineered medical and food products.

Adsorption and electron injection studies in N719 sensitized Ag[formula omitted], Au[formula omitted] implanted and O2 annealed titania films

The device performance of novel solar cell configurations with porphyrin, hybrid perovskite-based materials as sensitizers depends on the interfacial processes and engineered interfaces with characteristic material properties can be fabricated employing energetic ion implantations. In this experimental work, the dye adsorption, optical absorption and interfacial electron injection in N719 sensitized Ag−, Au−, sequentially impinged and O2 annealed titania films were studied. Prior to the dye sensitization process, impinged samples were fabricated employing mono-ion type, sequential implantations and a set of the as-implanted films were annealed at 450 °C for 1 h in O2 environment. The N719 molecules are adsorbed onto Ag−, Au− impinged films through SCN ligands, indicated by the appearance of new Raman modes ν(Ag-S), ν(Au-S) respectively. The 1MLCT, 3MLCT bands of the dye molecules are altered upon implantation and annealing processes. A fast interfacial electron injection process with τ2∼3.7 ps has been observed in the sensitized annealed sequentially impinged film at 6 × 1015 ions cm−2 (sensitized pristine TiO2 exhibits τ2∼51 ps) and is attributed to Ag−, Au− implants introducing new states to the conduction band of anatase TiO2. The ability of ion-implantation technique to introduce new states to the band structure of materials has enormous significance in photo-catalytic, water-splitting, solar cell and hot electron injection technologies.

Use of electrical resistivity tomography measurements for investigation of different grouting materials for very shallow geothermal applications within varying seasonal conditions; Applied on a geothermal earth-air heat exchanger system

To achieve the current climate targets, heat pump systems like very shallow geothermal applications are gaining ground. However, the dimensioning of these ground coupled systems is soil-dependent and thus subject to significant differences in efficiency. Furthermore, the thermal properties of the grouting materials are essential for heat transfer in the direct vicinity of the geothermal application. To provide a non-invasive assessment of relevant soil and grouting characteristics, electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) measurements were performed.In this case, the surrounding of an Earth Air-Heat Exchanger – system (EAHE) with different grouting materials (fine sand and fine sand with bentonite) was investigated. For investigation the electrical resistivity (ER) of initial and modified soil conditions were measured regarding soil texture and moisture content. Thereby, the different grouting materials are clearly identified. Thus, based on the ERT measurements, a characterisation of key soil and grouting material properties for applications focusing on heat transfer in soil has been carried out.Furthermore, the depth of soil disturbance due to the EAHE installation could have been traced.Due to a monitoring over different season (February and May) changes in raw ER data could have been ascribed to temperature changes.

Новые данные о стоянке Комбак-тэ в Северном Прикаспии

Introduction. The article examines stone artifacts from a Northern Caspian Eneolithic site of the Khvalynsk culture. Stone tool industries also serve to characterize Early Metal Age cultures. Goals. The work seeks to determine the cultural affiliation of stone implements from the site of Kombak-te. To facilitate this, the paper shall analyze a variety of such stone implements and their groups. Materials and methods. The publication focuses on finds from the third major Khvalynsk site of Kombak-te. The latter was investigated in 1989 but only some pottery data were published. The article is the first to introduce into scientific circulation and analyze stone artifacts excavated on the site. The study employs the typological and radiocarbon dating methods. Results. Our preliminary typological analysis of pottery yielded a number of cultural/chronological groups, which made it possible to classify the stone artifacts in greater detail. The technical and typological features serve a basis for distinguishing between items representing the Caspian and Khvalynsk cultures. The identified differences are manifested in the involved source materials (quartzite and flint), blank manufacturing techniques, categories and types of the implements. Conclusions. The comprehensive insights attest to the stone artifacts of Kombak-te come from different cultures and eras. So, Khvalynsk-type items are paralleled by some of the Caspian culture. The paper identifies some characteristic and specific properties of source materials, primary splitting and subsequent processing techniques, describes various tools. The available radiocarbon determinations confirm those of the Caspian culture are more ancient.

Elevated-temperature material properties and fracture behavior of fire-resistant steel FR355

Fire-resistant steel (FRS) has been increasingly used in engineering structures due to their advantages of excellent earthquake and fire resistance properties. Accurately characterization of material properties and limit states of steel material is very important for structural-safety design and finite element (FE) simulation. This paper presents the results of experimental and numerical investigations on the elevated-temperature performance of FRS in terms of material properties, full-range true stress-strain curve, ductile fracture behavior, which has not yet been reported. The experimental part of the present paper includes the steady-state tensile testing of conventional structural steel (CSS) and FRS at temperatures up to 800 °C. Hollomon law and weighted average method were adopted to derive full-range true stress-strain behavior of the investigated steels at elevated temperatures, which is required for ductile fracture simulation in ABAQUS. Ductile fracture of tensile coupon specimens was modelled using the stress-modified critical strain model (SMCS). To verify the accuracy and application of the proposed true stress-strain and fracture models, finite element (FE) simulations of tensile coupon tests were performed using ABAQUS/explicit. It shows that the FE simulation incorporating proposed material plastic behavior and ductile fracture model provides accurate predictions for fracture response of the tensile coupons.

The Potential for Material Property Characterization Using Physics-Informed Neural Networks and Ultrasonic Wave Data

ABSTRACT There is a need for reliable nondestructive test methods that can collect data from structural members and analyze the results in a rapid and efficient manner. Large amounts of test data are needed to achieve such characterization, which provides additional challenges because of their heterogeneity and complexity. Advances in machine learning, in particular physics-informed neural networks (PINN), offer potential to address these problems. PINN is a particular form of artificial neural networks (ANN) and portends notable advantages over traditional measurand analysis or purely data-driven approaches. Here, we explore the potential of heterogeneous material property characterization using PINN and ultrasonic wave data. First, several types of 1-D ultrasonic wave data are numerically simulated for a spatially heterogeneous material, and then PINN is applied to predict wave velocity, defect location, and energy dissipation. Then, three different types of defects are simulated and all defects are detected using the corresponding 2-D ultrasonic wave data and PINN. The presented results demonstrate the promise of PINN to assist with heterogeneous material characterization methods.

Optoelectronic Material Characterization Platform using RF Topological Edge States

AbstractEfficient characterization of optoelectronic material properties represents a crucial step in the development of next‐generation infrared (IR) materials and devices. For the first time, a sensitive, contact‐free optoelectronic material characterization platform is demonstrated that exploits the unique properties of radio frequency (RF) topological edge states implemented in a topological microstrip waveguide. The topological device is compatible with standard printed circuit board (PCB) processes with no additional materials, stubs, or resonators. The waveguide and topological properties computationally are designed and then experimentally the results are validated with S‐parameter and near‐field measurements. Finally, as a proof of principle, the room temperature spectral response of a micron‐scale thick mid‐wave infrared (MWIR) mercury cadmium telluride (Hg0.70Cd0.30Te) is measured using the topological microstrip and a five‐fold and 20‐fold increase is demonstrated in response when compared to a plain microstrip and trivial bandgap device, respectively. These results open the door to straightforward, low‐cost characterization of optoelectronic films.

Determination of the absolute nonlinear parameters using a pulse-echo method in a terminal impedance-mismatched system

ABSTRACT The pulse-echo method is desirable in practice because it enables single-sided measurement of the absolute nonlinear parameter (β), allowing quantitative characterisation of material properties, such as early damage and elastic constants. Transducer calibration is an essential step to determine the absolute β. However, the current transducer calibration method requires dedicated systems or specific apparatuses for the pulse-echo setup. Impedance-mismatch configurations involving different types of apparatuses have been employed in various studies, but there has not been work investigating and solving the effects of terminal impedance on the determination of β. In this study, the theory of the terminal impedance effect on the transfer function, as well as the β measurements is derived. A practical calibration method is proposed to eliminate the influence of the impedance-mismatched problem and the restrictions of specific apparatuses or experimental configurations. Three simple and impedance-mismatched experimental configurations were designed with general apparatuses. Nonlinear experiments were performed to determine the β of water using planar and focused transducers in the pulse-echo systems with these configurations. The measured β agrees with the reference value, which verifies the effectiveness of the proposed correction method. The measured results using the three configurations are also discussed to give practical advice for building a nonlinear pulse-echo setup.

Nondestructive Evaluation of Nylon/carbon-Fiber Additively Manufactured Components Using Rotational Eddy Current Testing

ABSTRACT This work applies high-frequency rotational Eddy Current Testing (ECT) to characterize various material and manufacturing properties of fiber-filled fused filament fabrication (FFF) components. Using the FFF process, multilayer coupons were produced with varying filament feedstock materials, extrusion multipliers, and raster orientation patterns. With extrusion multiplier being used to adjust interlayer void content, these manufacturing variables were investigated given their significant influence on the mechanical performance of FFF samples. A custom 15 MHz transmit-receive (TR) ECT probe demonstrated sufficient sensitivity to visualize the phenomena of the swept variables. Furthermore, the extraction of simple features from the rotational ECT scans produced clustering and trendlines consistent with observations from X-Ray computed tomography (CT). Thus, this novel approach to nondestructive evaluation (NDE) of fiber filled FFF components is effective for detection and characterization of impactful AM material properties.