School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, ChinaBiomedical metallic materials; Metallic matrix composite; Surface modification; Biological 3D printing
Prof. Wang is a Full Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. His research focuses on metal matrix composites, the design and fabrication of biomedical metallic materials, and translational medicine. He has led multiple national-level research projects, and several key materials developed by his team have been successfully applied in the fields of national defense and biomedicine. He has published over 150 SCI-indexed papers, including 3 ESI Highly Cited Papers and 2 cover articles, and holds 18 authorized invention patents. He has been invited to deliver more than 20 keynote or invited talks at domestic and international academic conferences. Prof. Wang currently serves as an Associate Editor or Editorial Board Member for several SCI journals, including Virtual and Physical Prototyping.
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This special issue is dedicated to exploring the multifaceted world of polymer materials designed with 3D printing. It covers a variety of innovative research, from the synthesis of novel polymers with customized properties to the design of complex 3D printed structures. The compendium highlights breakthroughs in materials science in addressing complex requirements such as printability, mechanical stability, biomimetic function, thermal stability, and biocompatibility, in addition, it highlights environmental considerations and sustainable practices that drive the production of 3d printed polymers. This special issue serves as a platform for academic and industrial collaboration to advance the field of polymer 3D printing and inspire the next generation of materials and applications.