Functionalization of Polymers for Specific Applications in 3D Printing
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2025 | Viewed by 108
Special Issue Editors
Interests: fibre-reinforced polymer composites; flame resistance of polymeric materials; 3D printing; rheology; mechanical behaviour of polymeric materials; electrical and thermal conductivity; nanocomposites
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Interests: 3D printing technology; material extrusion; rapid prototyping; medical applications; additive manufacturing; polymeric materials used in 3D printing; modification; nanocomposites; bio-composites; rheology
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Dear Colleagues,
Three-dimensional printing is a groundbreaking, innovative technology that enables the realization of original goals in terms of material development, design, and production techniques. Three-dimensional printing has a positive effect on the industry and economy, as it results in a reduction in the amount of post-production waste, increasing the efficiency of processes and thus reducing costs. Therefore, in recent years, there has been a rapid development in the use of polymeric materials in rapid prototyping technologies, particularly in 3D printing technology. Parts made from basic, unmodified polymeric materials are most often used as conceptual prototypes, as plastics do not provide the functionality, necessary mechanical strength or usability of the parts. For this reason, it is necessary to intensify research on modifying the polymer materials used to date. In particular, great progress is being made in the development of hybrid polymer composites, nanocomposites and bio-composites, which, thanks to their improved functional properties, can be successfully used to obtain functional models using additive manufacturing techniques.
The aim of this Special Issue is to highlight the progress in the application of 3D printing technology in medicine, the automotive industry, aviation, etc., as well as the functionalization of polymer materials used in 3D printing by chemical and physical modification.
Dr. Rafał Oliwa
Dr. Katarzyna Bulanda
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- 3D printing
- polymeric materials
- composites
- nanocomposites
- bio-composites
- functionalization
- fillers
- nanofillers
- applications
- characterization
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