An Overview of Additive Manufacturing of Polymers and Associated Composites
Additive manufacturing is rapidly evolving and opening new possibilities for many industries. This article gives an overview of the current status of additive manufacturing with polymers and polymer composites. Various types of reinforcements in polymers and architectured cellular material printing...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-11-01
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Series: | Polymers |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/12/11/2719 |
Summary: | Additive manufacturing is rapidly evolving and opening new possibilities for many industries. This article gives an overview of the current status of additive manufacturing with polymers and polymer composites. Various types of reinforcements in polymers and architectured cellular material printing including the auxetic metamaterials and the triply periodic minimal surface structures are discussed. Finally, applications, current challenges, and future directions are highlighted here. |
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ISSN: | 2073-4360 |