Innovative Processes for the Development of Advanced Sustainable Composite Materials

A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Processes".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 October 2023) | Viewed by 1504

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Laboratory of Mechanics and Materials of Civil Engineering (L2MGC), CY Cergy Paris Université, F-95000 Cergy, France
Interests: rheology; eco-materials; innovative process; 3D printing; pumping; rendering; mixing

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Dear Colleagues,

To meet the challenges related to climate change issues, the construction industry is changing in terms of the manufacturing processes of the materials as well as the used mixes. The use of local resources, low-carbon materials, and byproducts constitutes the first lever with, for example, the appearance of new concretes based on binders using less clinker without affecting the performance.

On the other hand, these composites can also be used to achieve these objectives when they are combined with cutting-edge techniques (e.g., pumping, rendering) or automated ones (e.g., 3D printing).

This Special Issue on “Innovative Processes for the Development of Advanced Sustainable Composite Materials” seeks high-quality works focusing on the latest novel advances on the use of innovative process in construction industry. Articles focusing on advanced sustainable materials and innovative process are especially welcome.

Topics include but are not limited to:

  • Ecomaterials;
  • Innovative processes;
  • Additive manufacturing for civil engineering applications;
  • Active quality control.

Dr. Abdelhak Kaci
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • rheology
  • additive manufacturing
  • quality control
  • pumping
  • rendering
  • coating
  • mechanical performances

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Leaching of Nano-Additives as a Method for Life-Cycle Suitability: A Study on 3D-Printed Nanocomposites for Wearables Applications
by Iakovos Gavalas, Despoina Ntenekou, Anna Karatza, Spyridon Damilos, Stratos Saliakas and Elias P. Koumoulos
Processes 2023, 11(7), 2053; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11072053 - 10 Jul 2023
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Abstract
This study aims to develop a comprehensive process to evaluate the leaching behavior of 3D-printed nanocomposite samples as candidate materials for potential use in wearable devices. The study involves the immersion of the 3D-printed test coupons, produced via Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), into [...] Read more.
This study aims to develop a comprehensive process to evaluate the leaching behavior of 3D-printed nanocomposite samples as candidate materials for potential use in wearable devices. The study involves the immersion of the 3D-printed test coupons, produced via Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), into artificial sweat and deionized water in a controlled environment provided by a dissolution apparatus. Three distinct nanocomposite filaments were used, each consisting of different polymer matrices: thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), copolyester (TX1501), and polyamide (PA12). The additives incorporated within these filaments encompassed silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), chopped carbon fibers (CCFs), and super paramagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs), respectively. The current study aims to identify potential risks associated with the release of nanomaterials and additives, through SEM/EDX analysis and in vitro measurements of proinflammatory cytokines. Furthermore, this research contributes to the advancement of safe and reliable 3D-printed materials for wearable technologies, fostering their widespread adoption in various applications. Full article
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