Advances in 3D Printing of Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

Compared with traditional manufacturing processes, 3D printing technology can directly manufacture any components with a complex internal and external structure, which greatly shortens the research and development cycle of new products and makes the process of product manufacturing easier. In the high-end manufacturing field, including complex forming technology, 3D printing technology has incomparable advantages. Currently, the applications of 3D printing technology as an advanced manufacturing technology are vast and include the 3D printing of polymer materials, which represents the most common use of this technology. Overall, the modification and printing processes of polymer matrix materials have become hot topics, and research on these will aid in improving the performance of matrix materials so as to meet product requirements. 

This Special Issue focuses on the modification of polymers and their printing processes in different fields. Relevant topics include, but are not limited to, theoretical and experimental investigation, mechanical properties, electrical and magnetic properties, biological properties, thermal performance, structural characteristics, as well as printing processes and their applications. We also welcome contributions related to the modeling and simulation of polymers used in 3D printing. 

Dr. Qinghua Wei
Guest Editor

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• 3D printing
• additive manufacturing
• polymer composites
• modification
• structure
• properties
• printing process
• experimental analysis
• numerical calculation

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