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Advanced Composite Materials in Aerospace

A special issue of Aerospace (ISSN 2226-4310).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 May 2025 | Viewed by 2272

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Liu Liu

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School of Aerospace Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
Interests: mechanics of composite materials; thermal protection system; fatigue; fracture mechanics; experimental mechanics; ceramic matrix composite materials
Prof. Dr. George Kardomateas

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Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
Interests: extended high-order sandwich panel theory for the static and dynamic analysis of sandwich aero-structures; mixed-mode fatigue growth law for delaminations in layered composites; inelastic discrete asperities closure model for fatigue crack growth in metallic aero-structures
Prof. Dr. Jinrui Ye

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School of Aerospace Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
Interests: design, preparation, and performance evaluation of structural/energy storage integrated composite materials; multi-scale method for characterizing composite material interface and pore defects; predicting solidification deformation and controlling thermal correction in composite material structures

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to announce the Call for Papers for a Special Issue on "Advanced Composite Materials in Aerospace" in Aerospace. This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge research and advancements in the field of advanced composite materials and their applications in the aerospace industry.

Over the years, the aerospace industry has witnessed a remarkable transformation, driven by the continuous pursuit of lightweight, high-performance materials. Advanced composite materials have emerged as a key enabler in this quest, offering exceptional mechanical properties, superior strength-to-weight ratio, and enhanced durability. These materials, such as carbon fiber-reinforced polymers, ceramic matrix composites, and metal matrix composites, have revolutionized the design and manufacturing processes of aircraft and spacecraft.

This Special Issue seeks to explore recent developments and breakthroughs in the utilization of advanced composite materials across various aerospace domains. We invite original research papers, review articles, and case studies that cover, but are not limited to, the following topics:

  1. Design, characterization, and testing of advanced composite materials;
  2. Manufacturing techniques for composite structures in aerospace applications;
  3. Multifunctional and smart composites for aerospace systems;
  4. Composite materials for next-generation aircraft and spacecraft;
  5. Structural analysis, modeling, and simulation of composite components;
  6. Damage detection, monitoring, and repair strategies for composite structures;
  7. Environmental sustainability and life-cycle assessment of composite materials;
  8. Composite materials for thermal management in aerospace systems;
  9. Integration of composite materials in propulsion systems and space exploration;
  10. Certification, standardization, and regulatory aspects of composite materials in aerospace.

By bringing together the latest research findings and advancements in advanced composite materials, this Special Issue aims to foster interdisciplinary collaborations and contribute to the progression of aerospace engineering and technology.

Submissions to the Special Issue should adhere to the journal's guidelines and undergo a rigorous peer-review process. Accepted papers will be published online as soon as they are ready, ensuring the rapid dissemination of knowledge in the aerospace community.

We encourage researchers, academicians, and industry professionals to submit their original contributions to this Special Issue. Your valuable insights and discoveries will significantly contribute to the collective understanding and development of advanced composite materials in the aerospace domain.

For detailed submission guidelines and manuscript preparation instructions, please visit the Aerospace website (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/aerospace) or contact the Guest Editor, Liu Liu, at [email protected].

We look forward to receiving your innovative research and making this Special Issue a resounding success!

Prof. Dr. Liu Liu
Prof. Dr. George Kardomateas
Prof. Dr. Jinrui Ye
Guest Editors

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Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Aerospace is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • advanced composites
  • lightweight materials
  • carbon fiber composites
  • ceramic matrix composites
  • aerospace applications
  • aircraft structures
  • composite manufacturing
  • structural analysis
  • mechanical properties
  • damage detection
  • damage tolerance
  • multifunctional composites
  • smart materials
  • multiscale modeling
  • molecular dynamics simulation
  • finite element method
  • discrete element method

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Energy Absorption Behavior of Elastomeric Matrix Composites Reinforced with Hollow Glass Microspheres
by Gabrielle Schumacher, Colleen M. Murray, Jungjin Park and Norman M. Wereley
Aerospace 2024, 11(12), 1012; https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace11121012 - 9 Dec 2024
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Hollow glass microsphere (HGM) reinforced composites are a suitable alternative to energy absorption materials in the automotive and aerospace industries, because of their high crush efficiency and energy absorption characteristics. In this study, a polyurethane elastomeric matrix was reinforced with HGMs for HGM [...] Read more.
Hollow glass microsphere (HGM) reinforced composites are a suitable alternative to energy absorption materials in the automotive and aerospace industries, because of their high crush efficiency and energy absorption characteristics. In this study, a polyurethane elastomeric matrix was reinforced with HGMs for HGM loadings ranging from 0 to 70 vol% (volume fraction). Quasi-static uniaxial compression tests were performed, subjecting the composite to compressive strains of up to 65%, to assess stress vs. strain and energy absorption characteristics. The results reveal that samples with a higher concentration of spheres generally exhibit better crush efficiency. Specifically, the highest crush efficiency was observed in samples with a 70 vol% HGM loading. A similar relationship was reflected in the energy absorption efficiency results, with the highest energy absorption observed in the 65 vol% sample. A correlation exists between the concentration of HGMs and important metrics such as mean crush stress and energy absorption efficiency. However, it is crucial to note that the optimal choice of sphere concentration varies depending on the desired performance characteristics of the material. Full article
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Inverse Identification of Constituent Elastic Parameters of Ceramic Matrix Composites Based on Macro–Micro Combined Finite Element Model
by Sheng Huang, Le Rong, Zhuoqun Jiang and Yuriy V. Tokovyy
Aerospace 2024, 11(11), 936; https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace11110936 - 12 Nov 2024
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Accurate material performance parameters are the prerequisite for conducting composite material structural analysis and design. However, the complex multiscale structure of ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) makes it extremely difficult to accurately obtain their mechanical performance parameters. To address this issue, a CMC micro-scale [...] Read more.
Accurate material performance parameters are the prerequisite for conducting composite material structural analysis and design. However, the complex multiscale structure of ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) makes it extremely difficult to accurately obtain their mechanical performance parameters. To address this issue, a CMC micro-scale constituents (fiber bundles and matrix) elastic parameter inversion method was proposed based on the integration of macro–micro finite element models. This model was established based on the μCT scan data of a plain-woven CMC tensile specimen using the chemical vapor infiltration (CVI) process, which could reflect the real microstructure and surface morphology characteristics of the material. A BP neural network was used to predict the multiscale stiffness, considering the influence of the porous structure on the macroscopic stiffness of the material. The inversion process of the constituent elastic parameters was established using the trust-region algorithm combined with an improved error function. The inversion results showed that this method could accurately invert the CMC constituent elastic parameters with excellent robustness and anti-noise performance. Under four different degrees of deviation in the initial iteration conditions, the inversion error of all parameters was within 1%, and the maximum inversion error was only 2.16% under a 10% high noise level. Full article
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Test Scheme Design and Numerical Simulation of Composite Thrust Reverser Cascade
by Dingzhou Wu, Xiuhua Chen and Hongyan Qiu
Aerospace 2024, 11(8), 641; https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace11080641 - 7 Aug 2024
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The thrust reverser system stands as the critical component in contemporary large civil aviation, significantly impacting operational efficiency. Owing to their significant weight-reduction benefits, composite materials have emerged as a prominent trend in structural design in recent years. The aim of this research [...] Read more.
The thrust reverser system stands as the critical component in contemporary large civil aviation, significantly impacting operational efficiency. Owing to their significant weight-reduction benefits, composite materials have emerged as a prominent trend in structural design in recent years. The aim of this research is to optimize the design of the thrust reverser cascade by replacing metal materials with composite materials and to propose a method for conducting mechanical tests on the cascade without a wind tunnel using a new loading scheme and a device that is simpler, more convenient, and less expensive. Focusing on a composite thrust reverser cascade with an inclined blade and beam, the structural and operational load characteristics of the cascade were analyzed and a finite element model incorporating progressive damage analysis was established. The progressive damage analyses of both the global and sub-model elucidated that initial structural degradation manifests near the mounting holes, with the matrix compression failure mode. In addition, a static test method was devised employing levers and hooks. Comparative analyses between test and numerical results demonstrate congruence. The research in this paper provides guidance for the design and testing of the composite thrust reverser cascade. Full article
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