3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing of Composites
A special issue of Journal of Composites Science (ISSN 2504-477X). This special issue belongs to the section "Composites Manufacturing and Processing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sustainability; life cycle assessment; additive manufacturing; composite materials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
3D printing and composite additive manufacturing are reshaping industries, such as aerospace, automotive, and healthcare, by enabling the creation of lightweight, complex, and high-performance structures. The fusion of additive manufacturing with composite materials enhances strength, durability, and thermal properties, offering new opportunities for innovation. This Special Issue focuses on the latest advancements, challenges, and applications in this dynamic field, providing a platform for researchers and practitioners to share cutting-edge developments.
This Special Issue aims to explore breakthroughs in 3D printing and composite additive manufacturing, emphasizing material innovations, improved processes, and practical applications. It aligns with the journal’s scope by addressing the scientific and technological challenges of modern manufacturing. The goal is to gather at least 10 high-quality articles to further our understanding of this fast-growing field. If successful, the collection may also be published in book form.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following: novel composite materials for additive manufacturing; innovations in 3D printing processes; mechanical properties and testing of 3D-printed composites; applications in aerospace, automotive, and healthcare; sustainability in composite additive manufacturing; hybrid and multi-material 3D printing.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Alessio Vita
Dr. Iacopo Bianchi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- composite materials
- 3D printing
- additive manufacturing
- sustainability
- LCA
- CFRP
- impact assessment
- carbon footprint
- testing
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