Design and Sustainability: Polymer Composites via Additive Manufacturing

Dear Colleagues,

Polymer composites have received extensive attention from the automotive, aerospace, biomedical, sports and civil engineering industries. The intersection between additive manufacturing (AM) and composites has led to the development of lightweight materials and structures, thereby playing a pivotal role in sustainability. This convergence is increasingly utilized to fabricate structural composites that not only exhibit superior mechanical properties, but also introduce innovative features. This Special Issue aims to gather original research and review papers on the latest advancements in the additive manufacturing of polymer composites; the scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, mathematical/physical modelling, the design and analysis of composite structures, novel experimental and manufacturing methods, and the exploration of applications in lightweighting, multifunctionality, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Contributions focusing on material innovation/design and experimental aspects of AM composite materials are also welcome.

Dr. Yesong Wang
Dr. Zhongsen Zhang
Prof. Dr. Kunkun Fu
Prof. Dr. Wei Li
Guest Editors

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