3D Printing of Polymer Composites
Fibers, Particles and Matrix
- 1st Edition - May 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Vinod Ayyappan, Vijay Raghunathan, Jiratti Tengsuthiwat, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Suchart Siengchin
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 4 0 3 4 0 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 4 0 3 4 1 - 5
3D Printing of Polymer Composites: Fibers, Particles and Matrix explores in detail the complexities of the dynamic interplay between these three components and their intera… Read more
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3D Printing of Polymer Composites: Fibers, Particles and Matrix explores in detail the complexities of the dynamic interplay between these three components and their interactions in the polymer-based 3D printing process. The book includes information on the theoretical foundations as well as practical applications. The book provides insights into optimizing material compositions, overcoming challenges related to fiber and particle integration, and to enhancing the overall print quality of the material and final component. The book will be a valuable reference resource that educates the researcher on the intricacies of this technology, enabling them to make informed decisions, to troubleshoot key challenges, and to push the boundaries on what is possible in the future for polymer-based additive manufacturing.
- Provides an extensive exploration of the influence of fibers, particles, and matrix materials on polymer-based 3D printing
- Offers insights into real-world scenarios, via case studies addressing the challenges faced in day-to-day operations
- Covers foundational principles to cutting-edge applications
- Includes development procedures, characterization methods, numerical modelling, and simulations
- Offers practical solutions to challenges related to fibers, particles, and matrix interactions, to overcome obstacles and improve overall performance
Academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, industrial manufacturers and other professional involved in the additive manufacturing of polymer-based composite materials
Section 1: Introduction and Advances in 3D Printing of Polymer Composites
1. 3D-Printing: The state of the art- Introduction
2. Advances in additive manufacturing of polymer composites: Material and binder jetting, Sheet lamination, and SLS innovations
3. Advancements in the reinforcement strategies of SLA and DLP printing of polymer composites
4. The role of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and finite element modelling in additive manufacturing of polymer composites
5. Optimization of process parameters for the 3D printing of composites: Materials a key deciding factor
Section 2: Fiber Reinforcement Strategies in 3D Printing
6. Natural and Synthetic Fibers: Pathway to eco-friendly and high-performance 3D printing of lightweight composites
7. The role of synthetic fibers in 3D printing: Continuous and Discontinuous Fibers Effect
8. Effect of surface treatment on fiber wettability and Static-Dynamic, Thermal, and Water absorption characteristics of natural/synthetic fibers-based 3D printed composites
9. Effect of fiber size and reinforcement percentage over the 3D printability of polymer composites
10. Thermoplastics-Matrix for 3D printing: Types, Filament/Component Manufacturing, Characterization
11. Role of thermosets in 3D printing: Latest advancements & Challenges
Section 3: Fillers, Nanomaterials, and Performance in 3D Printing
12. Influence of organic/inorganic fillers on the performance behavior of 3D printing of composites: pros and cons
13. Tribological behavior of filler reinforced 3D printed composites: influence of inorganic/organic and solid lubricants
14. Effect of size, shape, and loading contents of the fillers in polymer composites for additive manufacturing.
15. Nanomaterials on 3D printing: Types, Development, and Characterization
16. Numerical Simulation of Particle reinforced 3D printed composites.
Section 4: Applications and Environmental Impact of 3D Printing
17. Hybrid Metal-Plastic Structures: Next Generation of 3D-Printing- Manufacturing Techniques and Applications
18. Recycled materials in polymer additive manufacturing: A cost-effective approach
19. Role of composites 3D printing in automobile and construction components
20.Influence of particles and fibers with matrix on the 3D printing of composites for medical applications
21. Effect of particles and fibers on the 3D printing of components for Energy storage and electronics applications
22. Impact of fibers, particles, and matrix in the waste reduction of 3D printed composites: Carbon footprint approaches
23. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of 3D Printed Composites: A Perspective Review
1. 3D-Printing: The state of the art- Introduction
2. Advances in additive manufacturing of polymer composites: Material and binder jetting, Sheet lamination, and SLS innovations
3. Advancements in the reinforcement strategies of SLA and DLP printing of polymer composites
4. The role of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and finite element modelling in additive manufacturing of polymer composites
5. Optimization of process parameters for the 3D printing of composites: Materials a key deciding factor
Section 2: Fiber Reinforcement Strategies in 3D Printing
6. Natural and Synthetic Fibers: Pathway to eco-friendly and high-performance 3D printing of lightweight composites
7. The role of synthetic fibers in 3D printing: Continuous and Discontinuous Fibers Effect
8. Effect of surface treatment on fiber wettability and Static-Dynamic, Thermal, and Water absorption characteristics of natural/synthetic fibers-based 3D printed composites
9. Effect of fiber size and reinforcement percentage over the 3D printability of polymer composites
10. Thermoplastics-Matrix for 3D printing: Types, Filament/Component Manufacturing, Characterization
11. Role of thermosets in 3D printing: Latest advancements & Challenges
Section 3: Fillers, Nanomaterials, and Performance in 3D Printing
12. Influence of organic/inorganic fillers on the performance behavior of 3D printing of composites: pros and cons
13. Tribological behavior of filler reinforced 3D printed composites: influence of inorganic/organic and solid lubricants
14. Effect of size, shape, and loading contents of the fillers in polymer composites for additive manufacturing.
15. Nanomaterials on 3D printing: Types, Development, and Characterization
16. Numerical Simulation of Particle reinforced 3D printed composites.
Section 4: Applications and Environmental Impact of 3D Printing
17. Hybrid Metal-Plastic Structures: Next Generation of 3D-Printing- Manufacturing Techniques and Applications
18. Recycled materials in polymer additive manufacturing: A cost-effective approach
19. Role of composites 3D printing in automobile and construction components
20.Influence of particles and fibers with matrix on the 3D printing of composites for medical applications
21. Effect of particles and fibers on the 3D printing of components for Energy storage and electronics applications
22. Impact of fibers, particles, and matrix in the waste reduction of 3D printed composites: Carbon footprint approaches
23. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of 3D Printed Composites: A Perspective Review
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: May 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Vinod Ayyappan
Vinod Ayyappan is a research fellow at Department of Materials and Production Engineering (MPE), The Sirindhorn International Thai – German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok. He has published more than 20 articles in various articles in SCI and Scopus indexed Journals including Elsevier, Taylor & Francis, Springer, Sage etc. His current research areas include Additive manufacturing, Advanced material technology, Natural Fiber composites, and Polymer Composites.
Affiliations and expertise
Research fellow, Department of Materials and Production Engineering (MPE), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok. The Sirindhorn International Thai – German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), North Bangkok, ThailandVR
Vijay Raghunathan
Dr. Vijay Raghunathan is from the Department of Production Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India. He did his Post Doctorate in the field of natural fiber and its composites from TGGS, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. He received his Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and Master of Engineering in Computer Integrated Manufacturing from Anna University, Chennai, India, in 2012 and 2014, respectively, with university rank. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy in Production Engineering from National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, India, in 2020. His research focused on developing and characterizing automobile brake friction composites in collaboration with academia and industries across the globe. He was awarded the Budding Researcher Award of the Production Engineering Department in 2020 by National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, India. He has published over 75 articles in various SCI and Scopus-indexed journals. He has published seven book chapters, holds 2 Indian patents, and 5 design registrations. He is editing several books for reputed international publishers
Affiliations and expertise
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Natural Composites Research Group Lab, Department of Materials and Production Engineering (MPE), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, ThailandJT
Jiratti Tengsuthiwat
Dr. Jiratti Tengsuthiwat is an Assistant Professor and Researcher of King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Thailand. He received B.E. (Tool and Die Engineering) from King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Thailand, in the year 2010, M.Sc. (Materials and Production Engineering), from the Sirindhorn International Thai – German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Thailand, in the year 2014, Ph.D. (Materials and Production Engineering), from the Sirindhorn International Thai – German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Thailand, in the year 2018. His current research areas include Natural fiber composites, Polymer Composites, Biodegradable polymer and Advanced Material Technology
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor and Researcher of King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), ThailandSR
Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa
Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa serves as a Principal Research Scientist and Advisor for International Development at King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. He holds a BEng in Mechanical Engineering (2010), an MTech in Computational Analysis (2013), and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering Science (2018) from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India, followed by a Post-Doctorate from KMUTNB (2019). A prolific researcher in materials science and composites, his research focuses on natural fiber composites, polymer composites, and advanced material technology. He has received multiple accolades, including Outstanding Researcher Award 2021 from KMUTNB and recognition in Stanford University's Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists list. He also serves as an Associate Editor for Elsevier’s Heliyon and Frontier Materials, while holding seven patents across UK, Thailand, and India.
Affiliations and expertise
Principal Research Scientist and Associate Professor, Natural Composite Research Group Lab, Department of Materials and Production Engineering, The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Wongsawang, Bangkok, ThailandSS
Suchart Siengchin
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Suchart Siengchin serves as the President of King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). His academic journey spans German institutions, earning degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Technology, and Material Science, culminating in a PhD from the University of Kaiserslautern and habilitation from Chemnitz University. A distinguished researcher in polymer processing and composite materials, he serves as the Editor-in-Chief of KMUTNB’s International Journal of Applied Science and Technology. His excellence in research has been recognized with multiple KMUTNB Outstanding Researcher Awards (2010, 2012, 2013) and the National Excellence Researcher Award (2021) from the National Research Council of Thailand. He is ranked among Stanford University's top 2% scientists globally, reflecting his substantial impact in materials science and engineering.
Affiliations and expertise
President and Professor, Natural Composite Research Group Lab, Department of Materials and Production Engineering, The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Wongsawang, Bangkok, Thailand