Composites from Sustainable Resources: Properties, Manufacturing, and Applications
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 August 2025 | Viewed by 438
Special Issue Editor
Interests: natural fiber composites, mechanical properties; manufacturing technologies; characterization of advanced materials; thermal fatigue; structure optimization; industrial mechanical equipment
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Amid the need for a sustainable source of raw materials, as well as environmental problems caused by plastics and metals, sustainable materials have become an essential pilon of innovation. In this context, composite materials represent a promising solution in this direction, offering environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional materials. They play an essential role in technological development and the transition to a circular economy, thanks to the unique combination of properties offered by combining several components with complementary characteristics. These properties recommend them for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. The manufacturing process, which integrates advanced technologies, demonstrates the potential of these materials to meet the requirements of the circular economy. Currently, research is directed towards the development of new composite materials with reduced impact on the environment and human health, which after the end of their life cycle are easily recyclable and biodegradable, which ensure the same performance, but are produced in the most environmentally friendly way possible. The special issue "Composites from Sustainable Resources: Properties, Manufacturing, and Applications" aims to provide an overview of the latest developments in the fields of manufacturing, characterization, and testing of composite materials used in various industrial applications. With its essential importance in achieving the dual goals of high-quality production and effective environmental protection, we welcome original research articles and reviews relating to all these aspects.
Prof. Dr. Camelia Pinca-Bretotean
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- composite
- resins
- fibers
- technology
- properties
- testing
- applications
- ecology
- sustainability
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