3D Printing Materials: An Option for Sustainability

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Dear Colleagues,

The 3D printing process is the newest method for creating materials with specific shapes that cannot be obtained using conventional methods such as molding, injection, extrusion and others. The 3D printing process can be applied to polymers, metals and composites, among others, on which filaments, powders or resins are deposited layer by layer to obtain three-dimensional pieces. The choice of material depends on the printing technology and the final application, ranging from prototypes to industrial-use parts, and, recently, applications in buildings.

A key issue that has arisen in recent years is sustainability, due the need to provide environmentally friendly conditions in order to assist future generations, which can be achieved using natural, social and economic resources.

Sustainable materials are those that have reduced environmental damage in their production, use and disposal, including recycled or natural resources, and that produce a low carbon footprint, including renewable, recyclable or biobased materials.

This Topic is focused on sustainable materials that can be obtained from all kinds of 3D printing processes, aiming to produce environmentally friendly materials that contribute to the circular economy and solve environmental issues.

Dr. José Luis Rivera-Armenta
Dr. Cynthia G. Flores-Hernández
Topic Editors

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Participating Journals

Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Materials materials	3.2	6.4	2008	15.2 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
Polymers polymers	4.9	9.7	2009	14 Days	CHF 2700	Submit
Journal of Composites Science jcs	3.7	5.8	2017	16.2 Days	CHF 1800	Submit
Applied Sciences applsci	2.5	5.5	2011	19.8 Days	CHF 2400	Submit
Buildings buildings	3.1	4.4	2011	14.9 Days	CHF 2600	Submit

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