Micromechanical Analysis of 3D Printed Fiber-Reinforced Composites
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Mechanical Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 70
Special Issue Editors
Interests: 3D printing; computational mechanics; composite materials; multiscale modelling
Interests: polymers on civil engineering; environmental and geosynthetic polymers; technical polymers; sustainable polymer materials
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Dear Colleagues,
The advent of 3D printing technology has revolutionised the design and fabrication of fibre-reinforced composites, enabling unprecedented levels of customisation, geometric complexity, and material efficiency. These capabilities have positioned 3D printed composites as a key enabler for next-generation applications in aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and renewable energy sectors. Despite these advancements, challenges remain in understanding and optimising the mechanical performance of these materials. Issues such as fibre alignment, interfacial adhesion, void formation, and anisotropic behaviour significantly influence the structural integrity and durability of 3D printed composites.
This Special Issue (SI) focuses on leveraging micromechanical analysis to address these emerging challenges. By examining fibre–matrix interactions, failure mechanisms, and the effects of 3D printing parameters at the microscale, this SI aims to bridge the gap between material design and performance prediction. We invite contributions on topics including, but not limited to, multiscale modelling, experimental characterisation, process–structure–property relationships, and the development of innovative methods to enhance the mechanical performance of 3D printed fibre-reinforced composites.
Dr. Ray Wan
Prof. Dr. Han-Yong Jeon
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- 3D printing
- fiber-reinforced composites
- micromechanical analysis
- multiscale modelling
- structural integrity
- experimental characterization
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