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ReviewPolymers2025

Fused Deposition Modeling of Polymer Composites: Development, Properties and Applications.

Aldobenedetto Zotti, Teresa Paduano, Francesco Napolitano, Simona Zuppolini, Mauro Zarrelli, Anna Borriello

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Review in Polymers, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 12 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

12 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Aldobenedetto ZottiInstitute for Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council of Italy, P.le Fermi, 1, 80055 Portici, NA, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-3369-3328
Teresa PaduanoInstitute for Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council of Italy, P.le Fermi, 1, 80055 Portici, NA, Italy.
Francesco NapolitanoInstitute for Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council of Italy, P.le Fermi, 1, 80055 Portici, NA, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-2363-8598
Simona ZuppoliniInstitute for Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council of Italy, P.le Fermi, 1, 80055 Portici, NA, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-4187-6709
Mauro ZarrelliInstitute for Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council of Italy, P.le Fermi, 1, 80055 Portici, NA, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-5018-5512
Anna BorrielloInstitute for Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council of Italy, P.le Fermi, 1, 80055 Portici, NA, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-2214-3208

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This review summarizes recent research advancements in thermoplastic composites used in Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) processes. Since its development in 1988, FDM has emerged as one of the primary emerging technologies of Industry 4.0, receiving attention in fields such as industrial manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and others, particularly for rapid prototyping and customization. The intention is to make available a guideline for 3D printing researchers, analyzing the properties and performance characteristics of different polymers and polymeric composites. The review analysis covers various reinforcing agents, including particles/nanoparticles, short fibers, and long fibers, identifying critical parameters of the FDM process which affect printed part quality, integrity and final geometry. Major attention is devoted to the different techniques employed for composite filament fabrication, mostly for structural elements and parts. An extensive overview of various FDM composites and fiber-reinforced composites by polymer matrices such as PLA, ABS, and PEEK is presented, with their mechanical and thermal properties reported for specific applications. Current challenges and prospective future research directions are also outlined, mainly focusing on the enhancement of material performance and sustainability.

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3D printingfused deposition modeling (FDM)fused filament fabricationpolymer matrix composites (PMCs)thermoplastic polymers

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PMID40284319
PMCPMC12030639

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