Additive Manufacturing of Composites: Methods, Applications, and Challenges
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Manufacturing Processes and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2025 | Viewed by 416
Special Issue Editors
Interests: development of 3D printing materials (polymers) for fused filament fabrication and masked stereolithography; design and fabrication of mechanical characterization equipment; statistical modeling tools
Interests: electrochemical behavior of materials in corrosive environments; effect of thermomechanical processing of materials on their anticorrosive properties
Special Issue Information
Dear colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on composite materials for additive manufacturing (AM), highlighting the relevant advances and challenges related to this rapidly evolving field. It comprehensively reviews various AM techniques, such as fused filament fabrication, powder bed fusion, direct ink writing, stereolithography, and laser sintering, among others, for diverse applications.
The main aim of this Special Issue is to collect research results related to elucidating the subtle intricacies of the integration of composites—whether polymer, ceramic, or metallic-based alloys and compounds, potentially reinforced by fillers, chopped fibers, or continuous fibers—with AM technologies, emphasizing the importance of material compatibility, process optimization, and the development of reinforcement strategies.
We invite contributions that offer a detailed examination of the current state of AM in composite material fabrication. Articles should focus on overcoming challenges, leveraging the unique properties of composites, and exploring the potential for novel applications. Through this collective effort, the issue aims to advance our understanding and application of AM composites in various industrial sectors.
Your scholarly input will be invaluable in shaping a comprehensive narrative on the future of composite materials within the AM landscape.
Dr. Jan Mayén
Dr. Jesús Porcayo-Calderón
Dr. Miguel A. Ruiz-Gomez
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- additive manufacturing techniques
- composite material fabrication
- material compatibility
- process optimization
- reinforcement strategies
- industrial applications
