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Advances in Ceramic and Glass Materials: Additive Manufacturing and Various Applications

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2026 | Viewed by 575

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Interests: additive manufacturing; bioglass; bioceramics; preceramic polymers; bone tissue engineering; upcycling of waste glass-based materials
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Dear Colleagues,

Ceramic and glass materials have undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, driven by innovations in additive manufacturing (AM), advanced processing routes, and the push toward high-performance functional and structural applications. Several ceramic 3D printing methods, ranging from stereolithography and binder jetting to direct ink writing and laser-based technologies, have opened up pathways for fabricating complex geometries, multifunctional components, and micro- and nano-structured materials that are unattainable through conventional techniques.

The Special Issue aims to gather cutting-edge research, technological developments, and comprehensive reviews that highlight emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in the AM of ceramics and glasses. Contributions exploring novel material systems, processing–structure–property relationships, functional applications, 3D modelling, and industrial deployment are especially encouraged.  

Researchers, engineers, and industry experts are invited to submit original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and short communications that contribute to advancing the state-of-the-art in ceramic AM. Submissions should present high scholarly quality, clear methodological rigor, and demonstrate a significant contribution to the AM field. This Special Issue aims to foster interdisciplinary collaborations between researchers, engineers, manufacturers, and end-users to accelerate the adoption of ceramic AM in real-world applications.

Dr. Arish Dasan
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Keywords

  • additive manufacturing
  • ceramics and glasses
  • 3D printing
  • binder jetting
  • powder bed fusion
  • stereolithography
  • waste management
  • material extrusion

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Influence of the Post-Processing on the Surface Quality and the Mechanical Properties of Alumina Parts Processed by Ceramic Material Extrusion Additive Manufacturing
by Thomas Heim and Frank Kern
Materials 2026, 19(5), 998; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma19050998 - 5 Mar 2026
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This paper presents an evaluation of two new approaches to improve the surface quality and the mechanical properties of ceramic parts printed by fused deposition of ceramic (FDC). Dip-coating and aerosol-treatment are performed in order to reduce the staircase effect in the vertical [...] Read more.
This paper presents an evaluation of two new approaches to improve the surface quality and the mechanical properties of ceramic parts printed by fused deposition of ceramic (FDC). Dip-coating and aerosol-treatment are performed in order to reduce the staircase effect in the vertical printing direction, which typically represents the weakest orientation in most additive manufacturing processes, particularly in fused filament fabrication (FFF). The post-treatments are applied on two highly filled alumina feedstocks. A commercial aerosol-treatment machine for fused deposition modeling is used with ethanol as solvent. A suspension composition for dip-coating is developed to reduce the surface roughness without compromising the printing resolution. The influence of these post-processing steps on the mechanical properties and surface roughness of the green and sintered parts is investigated using perthometer measurements and four-point bending tests in the vertical build direction on as-processed, aerosol-treated, and dip-coated samples. The mechanical results are compared to extruded strand samples. An improvement in surface quality is achievable by dip-coating despite reduction in the parts strength, with a reduction of 65% of the Rz values in the sintered state compared to untreated samples. Aerosol-treatment neither improves the surface quality nor the mechanical properties of the parts. The feedstock and post-processing steps developed in this research aim at printing dense ceramic parts with high surface quality, serving as a basis for developing ceramic parts with higher strength. This advancement will facilitate the utilization of FDC in structural and aesthetic design applications. Full article
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