Composite Materials and Aircraft Structural Design
A special issue of Aerospace (ISSN 2226-4310). This special issue belongs to the section "Aeronautics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2025 | Viewed by 757
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Structural and material innovations are inherent parts of the future aviation industry, especially when approaching the defined goals for zero emissions and more sustainable flights. Composite and hybrid materials have proven to possess exceptional properties such as low weight, high strength, and reliable damage tolerance. However, they need to comply with the novel and advanced designs of aircrafts. As we move toward more environmentally friendly designs, advancements in properties and structural design of such components are necessary. This may include the use of thermoset-based and thermoplastic-based composites and fiber–metal laminates. For instance, clean aviation requires hydrogen tanks to be carried in the aeroplane, which needs support from composite tanks to carry the loads. Additionally, recyclability and biodegradability are becoming more favorable in different industries to achieve a more sustainable design-manufacturing process. Therefore, new procedures for modeling such innovative material concepts are welcome for this Special Issue, especially if supported by experimental characterizations and validations. Furthermore, investigations on the feasibility of innovative composites and hybrid materials will enrich the current Special Issue. Novel aircraft configurations for clean aviation purposes are are also welcome for submission to this Special Issue (e.g., novel configurations accommodating hydrogen and electric powered commercial aircrafts targeting climate neutral aviation).
I look forward to your submissions.
Dr. Morteza Abouhamzeh
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- aircraft design
- aviation/aeronautical
- composite, hybrid
- biomaterials
- optimization
- novel aircraft structures
- functional composites
- modeling
- optimizations
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