Investigating the annealing effects on the mechanical, morphological and surface properties of 3D printed PETG/OMMT nanoclay composites

Prashanthkumar Hadi, Athul Joseph, Vinyas Mahesh, Vishwas Mahesh, Dineshkumar Harursampath, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Department of Materials Engineering, KU Leuven, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Silchar, Composites and Additive Manufacturing Research Analysis , Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Siddaganga Institute of Technology

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Published online on April 11, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Ahead of Print.
Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) is a highly sought-after manufacturing method that builds parts layer by layer using thermoplastic and/or composite filaments. However, it is characterised by weak interlayer adhesion, resulting in low interlaminar ...