3D Printing of Polymeric Composites: From Materials to Functional Structures
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced Composites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 March 2024) | Viewed by 551
Special Issue Editors
Interests: tube; microinjection; waste management; piezoelectric; 3D printing
Interests: fused deposition modelling; design of polymer structure and properties
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Dear Colleagues,
The properties of polymer matrix composites are not only linked with the material components, but also strongly depend on the architecture of the prepared devices. Three-dimensional printing technology is undoubtedly now driving a paradigm shift in the design and manufacturing of functional devices, where the importance of the connection and combination of material diversity and structure design has received unprecedented attention.
However, as an emerging topic, the 3D printing of polymer matrix composites still faces great challenges from both materials, processing technologies and structural designing principles, including but not limited to material diversity, and the scalable production and theory regarding micro–macrostructure regulation.
In view of the great potential of the 3D printing of polymer matrix composites derived from the resourceful combination of materials and architecture, the proposed Special Issue will cover all areas realized to the theory, technology, and methodology of the 3D printing of polymer matrix composites, especially the novel design and application of the functional 3D printing devices.
Hot topics covered in the Special Issue:
- Advanced processing technology for the 3D printing of polymer composites;
- Designing parameters and simulation for the 3D printing of polymer composites;
- Preparation of functional material and/or devices based on the 3D printing of polymer composites;
- Biomimetic additive manufacturing technology;
- Review and perspective for the 3D printing of polymer composites
Dr. Yijun Li
Dr. Rui Han
Dr. Shiping Song
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- 3D printing
- additive manufacturing
- polymer composites
- structural design
- surface functionalization
- functional devices
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