Advancements in Fused Deposition Modeling 3D Printing of Polymers: Material Properties and Thermal Behavior
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Processing and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2025
Special Issue Editors
Interests: 3D printing; atomic force microscopy; material characterization; nanotechnology
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Interests: thermal energy storage; CFD; biotransport phenomena
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) has become one of the most widely adopted additive manufacturing techniques due to its accessibility, material versatility, and growing industrial relevance. As the demand for high-performance polymer-based components increases, understanding the intricate relationship between material properties, process parameters, and thermal behavior will become critical for advancing FDM applications. This Special Issue aims to compile cutting-edge research on the development, characterization, and optimization of polymer materials used in FDM 3D printing.
We invite the submission of original research articles and reviews that explore polymer behavior during and after the printing process, including thermal transitions, crystallization, thermal conductivity, and heat-induced degradation. Topics of interest include but are not limited to material formulation and modification, the modeling of thermal behavior, process–structure–property relationships, multi-material and functional printing, and post-processing techniques used to enhance mechanical or thermal performance.
This Special Issue will serve as a platform for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals to share insights that will drive the next generation of polymer FDM applications. Contributions that combine experimental work with simulation or offer multidisciplinary perspectives are especially encouraged.
Dr. Babak Eslami
Dr. Saeed Tiari
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- fused deposition modeling (FDM)
- 3D printing of polymers
- thermal behavior
- material characterization
- process–structure–property relationships
- polymer composites
- additive manufacturing
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