Advanced Polymer-Matrix Composite and 3D Printed Materials
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Mechanical Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 January 2025 | Viewed by 36
Special Issue Editors
Interests: fiber-reinforced composites; mechanical characterization; multiaxial loading; numerical modelling; damage mechanics
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Interests: advanced materials’ behavior; materials engineering; metal matrix composites; ceramic matrix composites; carbon fiber reinforced polymers; non-destructive evaluation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The field of polymer matrix composites and 3D printed materials has seen significant advancements in recent years. These advancements have resulted in improved mechanical performance and expanded applications in various industries. However, challenges still remain in achieving optimal mechanical properties in 3D printed parts compared to conventional polymer processing technologies.
In this Special Issue, we aim to explore the latest developments in the processing, characterization and utilization of advanced polymer matrix composites and 3D printed materials, with a focus on enhancing the mechanical performance of these materials. By critically evaluating the current 3D printing technologies, including the development and optimizations made to the printing methods, as well as the printed objects, we hope to gain a comprehensive understanding of the factors that influence the quality and mechanical performances of 3D printed parts. Particular emphasis is placed on damage and failure. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Unreinforced and reinforced polymer matrix materials.
- Multi-scale simulation of damage and failure.
- Novel experimental techniques for characterization of mechanical properties.
- Advanced processing techniques for improving mechanical properties.
- Development and characterization of new materials.
- Optimization techniques for improvement of mechanical characteristics.
- Industrial applications of polymer matrix composites and 3D printed structures.
Dr. Sergio Horta Muñoz
Dr. Evangelos Z. Kordatos
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- polymer matrix composites
- additive manufacturing
- mechanical response
- finite element method
- multi-scale analysis
- multiaxial testing
