Anisotropy is the characteristic of a material to exhibit variations in its mechanical, electrical,
thermal, optical properties, etc. along different directions. Anisotropic materials have …

Over the last few years, there has been a growing interest in the study of lightweight
composite materials. Due to their tailorable properties and unique characteristics (high …

In recent years, three-dimensional printing (3DP) technology has developed to include
composite materials. Most of the development to date in this area has involved particulate or …

Abstract Three-dimensional printing (3DP), interchangeably termed as additive
manufacturing, is an emerging technology for creating myriad objects with numerous design …

The development of additive manufacturing (AM) has revolutionized the fabrication process
of continuous fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites with its outstanding ability to …

Commodity thermoplastics and thermoplastic composites are staples in Additive
Manufacturing (AM). Their use is widespread and accounts for the largest volume of 3D …

Polymer matrix composites are excellent materials for a variety of industrial applications.
They have superior mechanical, thermal and electrical properties, making them preferable to …

Composites have been found to be the most promising and discerning material available in
this century. Presently, composites reinforced with fibers of synthetic or natural materials are …

In recent years, composite materials have gained popularity in numerous high-tech and
engineering applications, owing to their outstanding physico-mechanical properties. They …

Additive manufacturing (AM) has brought about a revolution in the way we can manufacture
complex products with customized features. AM has paved its way in the application areas …