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Recent Papers
  • Li, N., Sun, C., Zheng, H, Ong, S.K. 2025, Design optimization of graded cellular structures for additive manufacturing via differentiable Voronoi diagram, CIRP Annals.
  • Li, N., Sun, C., Lu, Y., Zhang, J., Li, J., 2025, FFF-based 3D printing path design of interconnected microchannel network inside continuous fibre-reinforced composites for thermal manipulation, Composite Part B, 298,112391.
  • Wang, T., Li, N., Yu, N., Mutilba, U., Flores, J., Wang Y., Bartolo, P., Ong, S.K., 2025, Robot-assisted additive manufacturing for aerospace applications: recent trends and its future possibilities, International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 1-41.
  • Lu, J., Hong, R., Zhang, Y., Zhong, Y., Wengenmayer, L., Link, G., Li, J., Li, N., 2025, Continuous carbon fiber reinforced filaments manufactured by a cost-effective and two-step impregnation approach, Procedia CIRP, 132, 98-103.
  • Li, N., Link, G., Jelonnek, J. and Ong, S.K., 2023. Digital twins towards microwave-assisted 3D printing of continuous carbon fiber reinforced composites. Procedia CIRP, 119, pp.158-163.
  • Li, N., Link, G. and Jelonnek, J., 2022. Electroplating of 3D printed plastic component for the application of microwave filter. In 2022 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Workshop Series on Advanced Materials and Processes for RF and THz Applications (IMWS-AMP) (pp. 1-3). IEEE.
  • Li, N., Link, G., Ma, J., Jelonnek, J., 2021, LiDAR based multi-robot cooperation for the 3D printing of continuous carbon fiber reinforced composite structures. Adv. Transdiscipl. Eng.. 2021,15:125-32.
  • Li, N., Link, G., Engler, M., Jelonnek, J., 2021, Small-size coaxial resonant applicator for microwave heating assisted additive manufacturing. IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques.
  • Li, N., Link, G., Jelonnek, J., Morais, M. V.C., Henning, F., 2021, Microwave additive manufacturing of continuous carbon fibers reinforced thermoplastic composites: Characterization, analysis, and properties. Additive Manufacturing.
  • Wang, T., Li, N., Link, G., Jelonnek, J., Fleischer, J., Dittus, J., Kupzik, D., 2020, Load-dependent path planning method for 3D printing of continuous fiber reinforced plastics. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing.
  • Li, N., Link, G., Jelonnek, J., Heinzel, A., 2020, Production of continuous carbon fiber reinforced polyamide filaments for microwave additive manufacturing, SAMPE Europe Amsterdam Conference 2020, August, Amsterdam.
  • Li, N., Link, G., Jelonnek, J., 2020, Rapid 3D microwave printing of continuous carbon fiber reinforced plastics. CIRP Annals 69:221-224.
  • Li, N., Link, G., Jelonnek, J., 2019, 3D microwave printing temperature control method of continuous carbon fiber reinforced composites, Composite Science and Technology.
  • Li, N., Link, G., Ting, W., Ramopoulos, V., Neumaier, D., Hofele J., Walter, M., Jelonnek, J., 2019, Path-designed 3D printing for topological optimized continuous carbon fibre composite structures, Composite Part B: Engineering.
  • Li, N., Li, Y., Jelonnek, J., Link, G., Gao, J., 2017, A new process control method for microwave curing of carbon fibre reinforced composites in aerospace applications, Composites Part B: Engineering, 122:61-70.
  • Li, N., Li, Y., Jelonnek, J., Link, G., Gao, J., 2017, A new process control method for microwave curing of carbon fibre reinforced composites in aerospace applications, Composites Part B: Engineering, 122:61-70.
  • Li, N., Li, Y., Wu, X., 2017, Tool-part interaction in composites microwave curing: experimental investigation and analysis, Journal of Composite Materials, 51(26):3719-3730.
  • Li, N., Li, Y., Liu, S., 2016, Rapid prototyping of continuous carbon fiber reinforced polylactic acid composites by 3D printing, Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 238:218-225.
  • Li, N., Li, Y., Zhang, L., Hao, X., 2016, Kinetics modeling of carbon-fiber- reinforced bismaleimide composites under microwave and thermal curing, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 133(33):1-8.
  • Li, N., Li, Y., Hao, X., Gao, J., 2015, A comparative experiment for the analysis of microwave and thermal process induced strains of carbon fiber/bismaleimide composite materials, Composites Science and Technology, 106:15-19.
  • Li, N., Li, Y., Zhou, J., He, Y., Hao, X., 2015, Drilling delamination and thermal damage of carbon nanotube/carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composites processed by microwave curing, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 97:11-17.
  • Li, N., Li, Y., Hang, X., Gao, J., 2014, Analysis and optimization of temperature distribution in carbon fiber reinforced composite materials during microwave curing process, Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 214(3):544-550.
  • Li Y., Li, N., Zhou J., Cheng Q., 2019, Microwave Curing of Multidirectional Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites, Composite Structures, 212:83-93.
  • Liu, S., Li, Y., Li, N., 2018, A novel free-hanging 3D printing method for continuous carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic lattice truss core structures, Materials and Design, 137: 235-244.
  • Zhou, J., Li, Y., Li, N., Liu, S., Cheng, L., Sui, S., Gao, J., 2018, A multi-pattern compensation method to ensure even temperature in composite materials during microwave curing process, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 107:10-20.
  • He, Y., Li, Y., Li, N., Hao, X., 2018, Online monitoring method of degree of cure during non-isothermal microwave curing process, Materials Research Express, 5(2):25-30.
  • He, Y., Li, Y., Li, N., 2017, Temperature-independent evanescent wave sensor made of a stress-released silica optical fiber taper, Optical Fiber Technology, 36:237-244.
  • Lu, Y., Li, Y., Li, N., Wu, X., 2017, Reduction of composite deformation based on tool-part thermal expansion matching and stress-free temperature theory, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 88(5-8):1703-1710.
  • Zhou, J., Li, Y., Li, N., Hao, X., 2017, Enhanced interlaminar fracture toughness of carbon fiber/bismaleimide composites via microwave curing, Journal of Composite Materials, 51(18):2585-2595.
  • Wu, X., Li, Y., Li, N., Zhou, J., Hao, X., 2017, Analysis of the effect and mechanism of microwave curing on the chemical shrinkage of epoxy resins, High Performance Polymers, 29(10):1165-1174.
  • Hang, X., Li, Y., Hao, X., Li, N., 2017, Effects of temperature profiles of microwave curing processes on mechanical properties of carbon fibre reinforced composites, Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 231(8):1332-1340.
  • Zhou, J., Li, Y., Hao, X., Li, N., 2017, High-Pressure Microwave Curing Technology for Advanced Polymer Matrix Composite Materials, Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Manufacturing Research, University of Greenwich, UK, 6:57-62.
  • Zhou, J., Li, Y., Li, N., Hao, X., Liu, C., 2016, Interfacial shear strength of microwave processed carbon fiber/epoxy composites characterized by an improved fiber-bundle pull-out test, Composites Science and Technology, 133:173-183.
  • Li, Y., Hang, X., Li, N., Hao, X., 2016, A temperature distribution prediction model of carbon fiber reinforced composites during microwave cure, Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 230:280-287.
  • Li Y., Li, N., Gao, J., 2014, Tooling design and microwave curing technologies for the manufacturing of fiber-reinforced polymer composites in aerospace applications. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 70(1-4):591-606.

    • PATENTS
  • Li, N., Link, G., Jelonnek, J., 2019, Additiver Herstellungsprozess Einer Form unter Verwendung von Mikrowellenstrahlung, Mikrowellendruckvorrichtung und additive Druckvorrichtung für 3D-Druck Eines Einen Faserverbundwerkstoff Umfassenden Filamnets (Patent No.: DE102019001976A1)
  • Li, N., Link, G., Jelonnek, J., 2019, Additive manufacturing process of a mould using microwave radiation, microwave printing device and additive printing device for 3d printing of a filament comprising a fibre composite material (Patent No.: WO2020188075).
  • Li, N., Link, G., Jelonnek, J., 2019, Process for the additive manufacture of a form using microwave radiation, microwave printing device and additive printing device of a 3D printing of a filament comprising a fiber composite material (Patent No.: EP3941713B1).
  • Li, Y., Li, N., Liu, S., 2016, A 3D printing method of continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic polymer composite (Patent No.: 201610683124.3).
  • Li, Y., Li, N., Chen,Y., Wu, X., 2014, Uniform electromagnetic field distribution method for the microwave curing of composites (Patent No.: 201410780209.4).
  • Li, Y., Li, N., Hang, X., Zhou, J., Wu, X, 2014, Uniform temperature distribution method and equipment for the microwave-pressure curing of composite (Patent No.: 201410295387.8).
  • Li, Y., Li, N., Zhou, J., Hang, X., Wu, X., 2014, Microwave curing method and apparatus for composite transmission shaft (Patent No.: 201410295222.0).
  • Li, Y., Li, N., Zhou, J., 2014, Microwave curing of silicon carbide reinforced metal matrix composite (Patent No.: 201410780100.0).
  • Li, Y., Li, N., Hang, X., Zhou, J., Wu, X., 2014, Elimination arcing of carbon fiber reinforced composite in microwave environment (Patent No.: 201410298188.2).
  • Li, Y., Li, N., Cheng, Y., Zhou, J., 2014, Double vacuum bag assisted microwave curing technology (Patent No.: 201410780005.0).
  • Li, Y., Li, N., He, Y., 2014, A real-time monitoring method of heat flux during microwave curing of composite materials (Patent No.: 201410790900.0).
  • Li, Y., Li, N., 2013, Method and apparatus of microwave-pressure curing high performance composite (Patent No.: 201310480701.5).
  • Li, Y., Li, N., Yuan, L., Jiang, Y., Zeng, X., Dong, Z., Wang, J., 2013, Microwave curing method and apparatus for fiber reinforced polymer composite (Patent No.: 201310480686.4).
  • Li, Y., Li, N., 2013, Manufacturing method for carbon fiber/carbon nanotube reinforced composite (Patent No.: 201310480711.9).
  • Li, Y., Li, N., Hang, X., 2013, Method and apparatus for curing fiber reinforced polymer composite (Patent No.: 201310006755.8).
  • Li, Y., Li, N., 2013, Manufacturing of carbon nanotube resin film (Patent No.: 201310214228.6).
  • Li, Y., Li, N., Hao, X., Hang, X., 2012, Microwave curing of composite material (Patent No.: 201210167316.0).
  • Li, Y., Li, N., Hang, X., Fu, C., 2012, Ultrasonic assisted microwave curing method and apparatus for fiber reinforced composite (Patent No.: 201210471213.3).
  • Li, Y., Li, N., Hang, X, 2011, Compaction and clipping apparatus for fiber reinforced composite prepreg (Patent No.: 201110451953).
  • Li, Y., Zhang, J., Li, N., Hang, X., Wan, S., 2011, Composite tooling design method for autoclave curing based on finite element analysis (Patent No.: 201110451986.0).
  • Li, Y., Fu, C., Zhang, J., Li, N., Hang, X., 2011, Temperature distribution compensation method of composite parts during autoclave curing (Patent No.: 201110317701.4).
  • Li, Y., Li, N., Zhou, J., 2017, A design method of microwave resonator to improve the uniformity of electromagnetic field distribution (Patent No.: 201710228622.3).
  • Li, Y., Li, N., 2016, A microwave resonant apparatus for microwave curing of composite (Patent No.: 201610126500.9).
  • Li, Y., Li, N., 2016, Nondestructive monitoring, real-time measuring and quick repairing of composites by microwave (Patent No.: 201610118271.6).
  • Li, Y., Li, N., 2016, Microwave antenna array for composite microwave curing (Patent No.: 201610126499.X).
  • Li, Y., Li, N., Zhou, J., 2016, Method and apparatus for directional microwave heating of composites (Patent No.: 201610118272.0).
  • Li, Y., Li, N., 2016, Measurement of composite cure-induced tool-part interaction (Patent No.: 201610128916.4).
  • Li, Y., Li, N., Zhou, J., 2016, A testing method of interface strength of microwave cured carbon fiber reinforced polymer composite (Patent No.: 201610170266.X).
  • Li, Y., Li, N., Hao, X., 2015, Temperature distribution prediction method of composites during microwave curing (Patent No.: 201510119075.6).