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Journal of Composites Science, Volume 9, Issue 11

November 2025 - 67 articles

Cover Story: In the evolving field of soft robotics and biomedical technology, 4D-printed smart materials offer transformative possibilities. This review first examines the latest advances in additive manufacturing of Liquid Crystal Elastomers (LCEs), focusing on synthesis and shape programming and related advanced manufacturing technologies. Additionally, we discuss how mesogen alignment and geometry of objects control performance, and highlight versatile actuators for crawling and gripping movements, adaptive scaffolds and wearable devices. Finally, we discuss critical challenges in biocompatibility, durability and scalability while proposing a forward-looking roadmap for integrating LCEs into next-generation research. View this paper
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Articles (67)

  • Article
  • Open Access
560 Views
27 Pages

Waves After Waves: The Use of Citric Acid as Salt Crystallization Inhibitor for Improving the Resistance of Concrete in Marine Environments

  • Maria Carla Ciacchella,
  • Myrta Castellino,
  • Andrea Tomassi,
  • Fabio Trippetta,
  • Assunta Marrocchi and
  • Maria Paola Bracciale

20 November 2025

This study investigates the effectiveness of citric acid as a salt crystallization inhibitor aimed at improving the durability and mechanical performance of concrete exposed to marine environments. The goal is to evaluate whether the addition of citr...

  • Article
  • Open Access
578 Views
23 Pages

Four-Dimensional Printing of Auxetic Structures Using Nanocellulose-Reinforced PLA/PETG Blends

  • Karima Bouguermouh,
  • Mohamed Habibi,
  • Amal Megdich,
  • Luc Laperrière and
  • Daniel Monplaisir

20 November 2025

This study explores the development of 4D-printed smart structures based on PLA/PETG (75/25) polymer blends reinforced with nanocellulose (0–3 wt%), processed using fused filament fabrication (FFF). Both conventional U-shaped specimens and anti...

  • Article
  • Open Access
520 Views
24 Pages

18 November 2025

Numerous studies have been published on various rheological aspects of conventional and high-performance concrete, some of which encompass multi-scale investigations. However, there is no published article that studies the rheology of ultra-high-perf...

  • Article
  • Open Access
400 Views
16 Pages

Thermal Influence on the Mechanical Performance and Deformation Characteristics of Symmetric and Asymmetric GFRP Laminates

  • Juveriya Sayyed,
  • Prashantha Acharya,
  • Sriharsha Hegde,
  • Gururaj Bolar,
  • Manjunath Shetty,
  • Thara Reshma I. V. and
  • Padmaraj N. H.

18 November 2025

The present study investigated the tensile behavior, failure mechanisms and deformation characteristics of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) composites with symmetric [0°/90°/90°/0°] and asymmetric [0°/90°/0°/90°]...

  • Article
  • Open Access
456 Views
16 Pages

An In Situ Forming Bleomycin-Polidocanol Composite Foam for Optimizing Sclerotherapy of High-Risk Airway Venous Malformations

  • Artur Medzhidov,
  • Lev Voznitsyn,
  • Emil Askerov,
  • Alexandre A. Vetcher,
  • Raja Venkatesan and
  • Dmitry Telyshev

15 November 2025

Background: The treatment of soft tissue vascular anomalies is a challenge in materials science, requiring injectable biomaterials that can conform to complex lesion architectures while providing controlled drug delivery. Conventional liquid sclerosa...

  • Article
  • Open Access
392 Views
13 Pages

Comparative Analysis of Wood Waste Species on the Mechanical Performance of Sustainable Cement-Based Mortars

  • Dorin Maier,
  • Daniela Lucia Manea,
  • Daniela-Roxana Tămaș-Gavrea,
  • Alexandra Țiriac and
  • Paul Costin

14 November 2025

The use of wood waste as a component in cementitious composites represents a promising strategy for reducing environmental impact and promoting circular economy principles in the construction sector. This study examines the influence of five types of...

  • Review
  • Open Access
925 Views
29 Pages

13 November 2025

Liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs), as a class of smart materials, have attracted significant attention across soft robotics, biomedical engineering, and intelligent devices because of their unique capabilities to undergo large, reversible, and anisotr...

  • Article
  • Open Access
835 Views
20 Pages

Advancements in ZnFe2O4 Synthesis: A Comparative Study of Sol–Gel and Solid-State Methods for Next-Generation Battery Applications

  • Vadim V. Efremov,
  • Roman I. Korneikov,
  • Svetlana V. Aksenova,
  • Yaroslav G. Zernov,
  • Tatiana V. Reznichenko,
  • Nikita P. Ivanov,
  • Semen A. Azon,
  • Anton A. Belov,
  • Aleksandr N. Fedorets and
  • Oksana E. Kravchenko
  • + 4 authors

13 November 2025

The article examines the synthesis and electrophysical properties of spinel ferrite ZnFe2O4, produced using the sol–gel method with a solid-state finishing process; as well as through classical ceramic technology with mechanochemical activation...

  • Article
  • Open Access
372 Views
17 Pages

13 November 2025

This study presents a systematic approach to enhancing the mechanical performance of composite materials for submarine applications by quantitatively evaluating and controlling internal micro-voids generated during the manufacturing process. Three no...

  • Article
  • Open Access
409 Views
22 Pages

Hot-Dip PVC-Based Polymeric Composite Coating for Advanced Electrical Insulation of Electric Vehicle Battery Systems

  • Ekrem Altuncu,
  • Arzu Parten Altuncu,
  • Nilay Tüccar Kılıç,
  • Zeynep Uçanok and
  • Handan Yilmaz

12 November 2025

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a widely used polymer in composite systems due to its versatility and processability, with growing use in advanced engineering applications. This study presents the formulation, processing optimisation, and detailed charac...

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