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Additive Manufacturing Based on Polymer Materials

A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Processing and Engineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 5908

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Dr. Jozef Dobránsky

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Faculty of Manufacturing Technologies with a Seat in Presov, Technical University of Kosice, Sturova 31, 080 01 Presov, Slovak Republic
Interests: materials for automotive industry; mechanical engineering; composite materials; plastics recycling; cataphoretic painting
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Dear Colleagues,

Over the last decade, additive manufacturing through 3D printing has become a popular technique for processing polymer materials. Robotic printing for the processing of polymer materials adds a new dimension and application to this topic. In addition to the basic polymer materials used for additive manufacturing, it is necessary to focus on the processing of polymer waste generated during additive manufacturing. Experts in related research fields are welcome to contribute.

Dr. Jozef Dobránsky
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • surface modification
  • polymers
  • composite materials
  • additive manufacturing
  • 3D printing

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A Novel Parametrical Approach to the Ribbed Element Slicing Process in Robotic Additive Manufacturing
by Ivan Gajdoš, Łukasz Sobaszek, Pavol Štefčák, Jozef Varga and Ján Slota
Polymers 2025, 17(14), 1965; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17141965 - 17 Jul 2025
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Additive manufacturing is one of the most common technologies used in prototyping and manufacturing usable parts. Currently, industrial robots are also increasingly being used to carry out this process. This is due to a robot’s capability to fabricate components with structural configurations that [...] Read more.
Additive manufacturing is one of the most common technologies used in prototyping and manufacturing usable parts. Currently, industrial robots are also increasingly being used to carry out this process. This is due to a robot’s capability to fabricate components with structural configurations that are unattainable using conventional 3D printers. The number of degrees of freedom of the robot, combined with its working range and precision, allows the construction of parts with greater dimensions and better strength in comparison to conventional 3D printing. However, the implementation of a robot into the 3D printing process requires the development of novel solutions to streamline and facilitate the prototyping and manufacturing processes. This work focuses on the need to develop new slicing methods for robotic additive manufacturing. A solution for alternative control code generation without external slicer utilization is presented. The implementation of the proposed method enables a reduction of over 80% in the time required to generate new G-code, significantly outperforming traditional approaches. The paper presents a novel approach to the slicing process in robotic additive manufacturing that is adopted for the fused granular fabrication process using thermoplastic polymers. Full article
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Technologies of Production of Materials Based on WPC: A Short Review
by Zuzana Mitaľová, Juliána Litecká, Marek Kočiško and Khrystyna Berladir
Polymers 2025, 17(8), 1025; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17081025 - 10 Apr 2025
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This paper review deals with frequent technologies of the production of materials based on Wood Plastic Composite, their brief definition, and description of components. The choice of processing technology depends on the polymer applied and the shape required of the part or the [...] Read more.
This paper review deals with frequent technologies of the production of materials based on Wood Plastic Composite, their brief definition, and description of components. The choice of processing technology depends on the polymer applied and the shape required of the part or the component. In the case of thermoplastic matrices, the dominant are extrusion and injection molding. In the case of thermosets application, the following technologies can be used: Resin Transfer Molding and Sheet Molding Compound. Currently, the research is also widely focused on composites with a matrix made of biodegradable thermoplastics—polylactide, which also brings to the forefront 3D printing technology of Fused Deposition Modeling. Each of these technologies is—to a certain extent—limited and impacts on the final characteristics of the composite material and its use. Full article
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Recent Advances in Polymer Recycling: A Review of Chemical and Biological Processes for Sustainable Solutions
by Damián Peti, Jozef Dobránsky and Peter Michalík
Polymers 2025, 17(5), 603; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17050603 - 24 Feb 2025
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Plastics, particularly synthetic organic polymers, have become indispensable in modern life, yet their large-scale production has led to significant environmental challenges due to persistent waste. Traditional mechanical recycling methods have proven insufficient in addressing these issues. This review explores recent advancements in polymer [...] Read more.
Plastics, particularly synthetic organic polymers, have become indispensable in modern life, yet their large-scale production has led to significant environmental challenges due to persistent waste. Traditional mechanical recycling methods have proven insufficient in addressing these issues. This review explores recent advancements in polymer recycling, focusing on chemical and biological processes, such as pyrolysis, depolymerization, and enzyme-based degradation, which offer more efficient and sustainable alternatives. Within the framework of a circular economy, the review also examines strategies like closed-loop and circular plastic economies. These developments represent critical steps toward creating more sustainable plastic recycling practices. The final chapter includes the Quarterly Report 2024 on recycling plastics, providing an up-to-date overview of the current state of plastic recycling and its recent trends. Full article
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