Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Polymer Processing
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Artificial Intelligence in Polymer Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 3630
Special Issue Editors
Interests: polymer processing; product design; modeling and simulation; micro manufacturing; recycling
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Interests: industry 4.0; industrial IoT; SCADA systems; acquisition and analytics of manufacturing data; physics-regulated AI; data-driven modeling; hybrid manufacturing processes; plastics and composites manufacturing; injection molding; sheet metal forming; specialized tooling
Interests: biopolymers; ocean plastics; upcycling & recycling of plastic products; advanced and intelligent polymer processes; sustainable manufacturing
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to explore the transformative role of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) in the domain of polymer processing technologies and showcase innovative approaches in modeling, simulation, and process control tailored to polymer processing applications. Articles selected for this Special Issue will spotlight the pivotal role of ML and AI in optimizing and advancing aspects of both design and processing. The intersection of AI with design and processing will be a central theme, reflecting the evolving landscape of advanced polymer manufacturing technologies. Authors are encouraged to contribute research that not only advances theoretical frameworks but also rigorously validates them in real-world manufacturing scenarios.
We hope that this Special Issue will serve as a dedicated platform for the sharing of groundbreaking developments, thereby fostering collaboration and catalyzing advancements in the field of advanced polymer processing.
Dr. Davide Masato
Dr. Saeed Farahani
Dr. Peng Gao
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- polymer injection molding
- polymer processing
- machine learning
- artificial intelligence
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