Search for Articles:
Title / Keyword
Author / Affiliation / Email
Journal
Article Type
 
 
Advanced Search
 
Section
Special Issue
Volume
Issue
Number
Page
 
5.1
3.3
Journals
JMMP
Special Issues
Innovative and Sustainable Advances in Polymer Composites for Additive Manufacturing:...
share announcement

Innovative and Sustainable Advances in Polymer Composites for Additive Manufacturing: Processing, Microstructure, Machining, and Mechanical Properties

A special issue of Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing (ISSN 2504-4494).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 December 2025 | Viewed by 2346

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Mohd Shahneel Saharudin

E-Mail Website
Guest Editor
School of Computing & Engineering Technology, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen AB10 7QB, UK
Interests: polymer composites; MXenes; graphene; additive manufacturing
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Additive manufacturing (AM) has revolutionised material fabrication, enabling the production of complex geometries and customisable designs with reduced waste. Polymer composites, with their versatile properties, have emerged as a focal point in AM research and applications. This Special Issue aims to explore innovative approaches in the processing, characterisation, simulation, machining, and optimisation of polymer composites tailored for additive manufacturing. It seeks to bring together cutting-edge studies that address the relationships between processing techniques, microstructure development, mechanical performance, machining behaviour, and life cycle assessment (LCA). Emphasis will be placed on novel methodologies, material formulations, and insights into enhancing the sustainability and functionality of polymer composites in AM.

We are pleased to invite you to contribute to a Special Issue titled “Innovative and Sustainable Approaches to Polymer Composites in Additive Manufacturing: Processing, Microstructure, and Mechanical Properties”. This Special Issue aims to bring together the latest research and advancements in polymer composites tailored for additive manufacturing (AM).

The focus will be on exploring novel methodologies in processing, microstructure–property relationships, simulation and modelling, machining behaviour, mechanical performance, and sustainability. Contributions addressing life cycle assessment (LCA), material formulations, and composite reinforcement innovations are particularly welcome.

We invite original research articles, reviews, and case studies that advance the understanding of polymer composites in AM, including their machining characteristics and potential applications. This Special Issue offers an excellent opportunity to share insights and collaborate within the rapidly evolving field of additive manufacturing.

We look forward to your valuable contributions.

Dr. Mohd Shahneel Saharudin
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1800 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • additive manufacturing (3D printing)
  • polymer composites
  • processing techniques
  • microstructure–property relationships
  • mechanical properties
  • simulation and modelling
  • life cycle assessment (LCA)
  • sustainable manufacturing
  • advanced material formulations
  • composite reinforcement innovation

Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue

  • Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
  • Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
  • Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
  • External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
  • e-Book format: Special Issues with more than 10 articles can be published as dedicated e-books, ensuring wide and rapid dissemination.

Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.

Published Papers (3 papers)

Download All Papers
Order results
Result details
Show export options expand_more Show export options expand_less
Select all
Export citation of selected articles as:

Editorial

Jump to: Research

9 pages, 1092 KiB  
Editorial
Innovative and Sustainable Advances in Polymer Composites for Additive Manufacturing: Processing, Microstructure, and Mechanical Properties
by Mohd Shahneel Saharudin, Asif Ullah and Muhammad Younas
J. Manuf. Mater. Process. 2025, 9(2), 51; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmmp9020051 - 6 Feb 2025
Viewed by 1281
Abstract
Additive manufacturing (AM) has revolutionised the production of customised components across industries such as the aerospace, automotive, healthcare, electronics, and renewable energy industries. Offering unmatched design freedom, reduced time-to-market, and minimised material waste, AM enables the fabrication of high-quality, customised products with greater [...] Read more.
Additive manufacturing (AM) has revolutionised the production of customised components across industries such as the aerospace, automotive, healthcare, electronics, and renewable energy industries. Offering unmatched design freedom, reduced time-to-market, and minimised material waste, AM enables the fabrication of high-quality, customised products with greater sustainability compared to traditional methods like machining and injection moulding. Additionally, AM reduces energy consumption, resource requirements, and CO2 emissions throughout a material’s lifecycle, aligning with global sustainability goals. This paper highlights insights into the sustainability of AM polymers, comparing bio-based and traditional polymers. Bio-based polymers exhibit lower carbon footprints during production but may face challenges in durability and mechanical performance. Conversely, traditional polymers, while more robust, require higher energy inputs and contribute to greater carbon emissions. Polymer composites tailored for AM further enhance material properties and support the development of innovative, eco-friendly solutions. This Special Issue brings together cutting-edge research on polymer composites in AM, focusing on processing techniques, microstructure–property relationships, mechanical performance, and sustainable manufacturing practices. These advancements underscore AM’s transformative potential to deliver versatile, high-performance solutions across diverse industries. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Innovative and Sustainable Advances in Polymer Composites for Additive Manufacturing: Processing, Microstructure, Machining, and Mechanical Properties)
►▼ Show Figures

Figure 1

Research

Jump to: Editorial

20 pages, 5173 KiB  
Article
Scarf Adhesive Bonding of 3D-Printed Polymer Structures
by Tiago F. R. Ribeiro, Raul D. S. G. Campilho, Ricardo F. R. Pinto and Ricardo J. B. Rocha
J. Manuf. Mater. Process. 2025, 9(4), 115; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmmp9040115 - 2 Apr 2025
Viewed by 295
Abstract
Additive manufacturing (AM) has swiftly emerged as a substitute for conventional methods such as machining and injection moulding. Its appeal is attributed to accelerated prototyping, improved sustainability, and the capacity to fabricate intricate shapes. Nonetheless, the size constraints of additive manufacturing components require [...] Read more.
Additive manufacturing (AM) has swiftly emerged as a substitute for conventional methods such as machining and injection moulding. Its appeal is attributed to accelerated prototyping, improved sustainability, and the capacity to fabricate intricate shapes. Nonetheless, the size constraints of additive manufacturing components require the assembly of smaller 3D-printed elements to create larger structures. This study investigates the tensile properties of scarf joints (SJs) created from several polymers, including ABS, PETG, and PLA, adhered with Araldite® 2015 and Sikaforce® 7752 adhesives. The characteristics of the adherends were assessed prior to examining the adhesive efficacy in the SJ configuration. Experimental evaluations quantified failure modes, joint strength, assembly stiffness, and energy at failure, comparing findings with predictions from a cohesive zone model (CZM). The objective was to determine the ideal combination of materials and adhesives for enhanced joint performance. Results indicated that joint performance is greatly affected by the adherend material, adhesive selection, and scarf angle. PLA and Araldite® 2015 typically exhibited optimal strength and stiffness, but Sikaforce® 7752 demonstrated enhanced energy absorption for extended bonding lengths. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Innovative and Sustainable Advances in Polymer Composites for Additive Manufacturing: Processing, Microstructure, Machining, and Mechanical Properties)
►▼ Show Figures

Figure 1

23 pages, 11856 KiB  
Article
Optimizing Process Parameters to Enhance Mechanical Properties of 3D-Printed Fiberglass-Reinforced ONYX Polymer
by Naumaan Shafique, Zarak Khan, Mushtaq Khan, Muhammad Younas and Mohd Shahneel Saharudin
J. Manuf. Mater. Process. 2025, 9(4), 108; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmmp9040108 - 26 Mar 2025
Viewed by 340
Abstract
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is widely used for custom manufacturing but has limitations in strength for load-bearing applications. This study explores the optimization of mechanical properties for lightweight, cost-effective components using continuous fiber reinforcement. ONYX polymer, reinforced with continuous fiberglass, was printed using [...] Read more.
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is widely used for custom manufacturing but has limitations in strength for load-bearing applications. This study explores the optimization of mechanical properties for lightweight, cost-effective components using continuous fiber reinforcement. ONYX polymer, reinforced with continuous fiberglass, was printed using the Markforged® Mark Two dual nozzle 3D printer. A Design of Experimentation (DoE) based on a Taguchi L9 array was used, varying fiberglass content (10%, 20%, 30%), infill densities (30%, 40%, 50%), and pattern types (hexagonal, rectangular, Triangular). The results show that increasing fiberglass content, infill density, and using a rectangular pattern enhanced mechanical properties, with a 30% fiberglass addition achieving a 4.743-fold increase in Izod impact energy. The highest mechanical performance was obtained with 30% fiberglass, 50% infill density, and a rectangular pattern, yielding an impact energy of 1576.778 J/m, compressive strength of 29.486 MPa, and Shore D hardness of 68.135 HD. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Innovative and Sustainable Advances in Polymer Composites for Additive Manufacturing: Processing, Microstructure, Machining, and Mechanical Properties)
►▼ Show Figures

Figure 1

Show export options expand_more Show export options expand_less
Select all
Export citation of selected articles as:
 
Displaying articles 1-3
Back to TopTop