3D Printing of Multi-Functional Polymeric Composites
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced Composites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 March 2026 | Viewed by 63
Special Issue Editor
Interests: polymer chemistry; polymer physics; functional polymers; 3D printable polymers; polymer processing; polymer solid state morphology; polymer solution state morphology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The 3D printing of polymer/composite materials is an advanced and fascinating technology that enables the rapid construction and prototyping of objects with highly complex geometries and various mechanical properties. Despite significant advances in this field, several key challenges remain; these include the synthesis of novel materials with good printability that exhibit the intended functional properties, finding optimal printing/processing/post-processing conditions, and characterizing the correlation between material processing (3D printing) and properties. Understanding the correlation between material processing and properties is becoming increasingly vital, as the customization and personalization of 3D-printed products are promoting their utilization in fields such as biomaterials, robotics, food science and electronics.
This Special Issue of Materials aims to evaluate the correlation between material processing and properties in order to expand the scientific foundations of 3D printing technology. We therefore welcome the submission of articles on the synthesis, processing, and characterization of 3D printing for functional polymers, polymer composites, and hybrid materials.
All manuscripts will be peer-reviewed. Submissions will be evaluated based on originality, significance, technical quality, and clarity.
Dr. Brian Ree
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- 3D printing
- multi-functional materials
- polymer composites
- hybrid materials
- material synthesis
- material processing
- material characterization
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