Recent Trends in Polymer Processing for Additive Manufacturing
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Processing and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 91
Special Issue Editors
Interests: processing of polymers and biopolymers; polymer-based complex systems; polymer-based composites and nanocomposites; rheological behavior; structure-property relationships
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Interests: nanocomposites; biopolymers; polymer processing; recycling; 3D printing materials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Additive manufacturing (AM) has emerged as a transformative technology in polymer science, enabling the production of complex geometries, customized components, and functional devices with unprecedented design freedom. The continuous development of advanced polymer processing strategies is crucial to fully exploit the potential of AM, particularly in overcoming limitations related to processability, structural integrity, and performance of printed parts.
This Special Issue focuses on recent trends and innovations in polymer processing for additive manufacturing, with the aim of providing a comprehensive overview of emerging strategies, materials, and technologies. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the formulation of novel thermoplastic, composite, and blend feedstocks tailored for AM; advances in process optimization and parameter control; compatibilization and reinforcement approaches for multiphase systems; processing–microstructure–property relationships; and the role of rheological and thermal properties in governing the printability and final performance of printed parts. We particularly welcome contributions that focus on the most widely applied extrusion-based AM technologies, namely Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) and Fused Granulate Fabrication (FGF), as well as contributions that address recycling, upcycling, and sustainable polymer feedstocks for AM, reflecting the growing emphasis on circular economy principles in materials science.
By compiling innovative research from academia and industry, this Special Issue aims to highlight the interplay between polymer chemistry, processing, and advanced manufacturing, ultimately fostering the development of sustainable, high-performance AM technologies.
Dr. Rossella Arrigo
Prof. Dr. Alberto Frache
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- 3D printing
- additive manufacturing methods and processing
- processing optimization
- polymer composites for AM
- polymer blends for AM
- processing-induced structuring
- novel polymer-based materials for AM
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