Advancements in Additive Manufacturing for Chemical Engineering Applications
Special Issue Information
Additive Manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, has revolutionized various industries by enabling the creation of complex geometries and customized products with enhanced properties. In the field of chemical engineering, AM offers unique opportunities to innovate and optimize processes and products. This special issue aims to explore the latest advancements in additive manufacturing technologies and their applications within chemical engineering, highlighting research and development in materials, processes, and applications that drive innovation and efficiency in this domain.
This special issue will cover, but is not limited to, the following topics:
1. Novel Materials for Additive Manufacturing:
- Development and characterization of new materials for AM.
- Composite and nanocomposite materials in AM for chemical engineering applications.
- Biocompatible and sustainable materials for 3D printing.
2. Process Optimization:
- Optimization of AM process parameters for chemical engineering applications.
- Multicriteria decision-making methods in AM process optimization.
- Advanced modeling and simulation techniques for AM processes.
3. Applications in Chemical Engineering:
- Additive manufacturing of catalytic reactors and microreactors.
- AM in the production of membranes and filtration systems.
- 3D printing for the design and fabrication of chemical sensors and analytical devices.
- Application of AM in energy storage and conversion devices.
4. Innovations in AM Techniques:
- Emerging AM technologies and their potential in chemical engineering.
- Hybrid manufacturing approaches combining AM with traditional methods.
- Innovations in material extrusion (MEX), selective laser sintering (SLS), and other AM techniques.
5. Case Studies and Industrial Applications:
- Case studies demonstrating successful AM applications in the chemical industry.
- Industrial challenges and solutions in implementing AM for chemical engineering.
- Economic and environmental impacts of AM in chemical engineering.
The field of chemical engineering is continually evolving with the integration of new technologies. Additive manufacturing offers the potential to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and enable the creation of innovative products and processes. This special issue will provide a platform for researchers, engineers, and practitioners to share their latest findings, discuss challenges, and explore future directions in the application of AM in chemical engineering.
Authors are invited to submit original research articles, review papers, case studies, and short communications that align with the theme of the special issue. All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the highest quality of published work.
Dr. Maher Ali Rusho
Dr.T.Arunkumar
Dr.Raja Subramani
Guest Editors