Mechanics of 3D-Printed Polymers and Polymer Composites

Dear Colleagues,

The additive manufacturing (AM), commonly referred to as 3D printing, of polymers (including thermoplastics and thermosets) has attracted increasing attention during the last three decades due to the following advantages: (I) parts with very complex geometries can be fabricated, (II) the process has very high precision, and (III) the process is cost-effective. These advantages give 3D printing great potential in various industries. To improve the mechanical properties of pure polymeric materials for the manufacturing of functional parts, one method is to build composite materials by adding different reinforcements such as fibers (both short and continuous). Therefore, 3D printing technology has seen continuous development for the production of polymer matrix composite parts.

Contributions related to the latest developments in the 3D printing of polymers and polymer composites and addressing one of the following are welcome to be submitted to this Special Issue:

• Process–structure-property relationships;
• Mechanical properties;
• Numerical modelling. 

Dr. Mohsen Mirkhalaf
Dr. Mohammad Heidari-Rarani
Guest Editors

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