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Polymer Composites in Additive Manufacturing: Current Technologies, Applications, and Emerging Trends.
Md Mahbubur Rahman1, Safkat Islam1, Mubasshira2
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Khulna 9203, Bangladesh.
Polymers
|January 28, 2026
Summary
Polymer composites are revolutionizing additive manufacturing (AM), enabling advanced components for aerospace and automotive industries. Innovations focus on enhanced properties, smart materials, and sustainability, though challenges in bonding and durability persist.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Additive Manufacturing
- Polymer Composites
Background:
- Polymer composites are driving innovation in additive manufacturing (AM).
- Advanced components with tailored functionalities are now producible.
- Key industries include aerospace, automotive, biomedical, and electronics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review advances in polymer composite materials for AM.
- To explore integration of these materials into AM processes.
- To highlight innovations and future directions in the field.
Main Methods:
- Embedding nanoparticles, carbon fibers, and natural fibers into polymer matrices.
- Utilizing advanced fabrication techniques like multi-material printing and in situ curing.
- Investigating smart polymer composites and sustainable alternatives.
Main Results:
- Enhanced mechanical, thermal, electrical, and multifunctional properties.
- Accurate regulation of microstructures and properties achieved.
- Progress in smart composites (self-healing, stimuli-responsive) and bio-based materials.
Conclusions:
- Significant advancements in polymer composite-based AM.
- Ongoing challenges include interfacial bonding, printability, and durability.
- Future directions involve overcoming these challenges and further material development.
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