3D-Printed Polymeric Metamaterials for Bioremediation and Structural Applications
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 November 2026 | Viewed by 49
Special Issue Editors
Interests: polymers synthesis; biopolymers; polysaccharides; adsorption; wastewater treatment; blends
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: 3D print; mechanical properties; cellular structures; mechanical characterization and computational simulation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Engineering is undergoing significant advancements driven by the intersection of polymers and advanced manufacturing. This Special Issue focuses on the design, mechanics, and application of 3D-printed polymer metamaterials for bioremediation and structural purposes.
We aim to showcase studies that leverage the unique capabilities of 3D printing to fabricate high-performance, functional metamaterials and manufacturing technologies capable of producing highly complex polymer architectures—including cellular structures, auxetic geometries, lattice designs, and programmable metamaterials. Of particular interest are materials with affinity for hazardous chemical agents such as organic pollutants, toxins, and heavy metal ions.
This Special Issue will feature cutting-edge research on the synthesis and characterization of novel and modified natural polymers, their digital manufacturing processing, and the mechanical and functional evaluation of the resulting architected materials. Comprehensive reviews addressing polymer development, mechanical characterization, computational simulation, and the design of 3D-printed polymeric metamaterials and architectural structures are also welcome.
To develop novel, sustainable, and highly effective solutions, we encourage contributions that explore the complete process–structure–property–performance relationship.
Prof. Dr. Ricardo I. Castro Cepeda
Dr. Rodrigo Valle
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- impression 3D and mechanical properties
- characterization of polymers and computational simulation
- approaches for polymers (detoxification, bioremediation, or bio-absorption and medical treatment)
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