Phase Transitions in Polymer Composites
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2026 | Viewed by 869
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Interests: composite materials; mechanical behavior of materials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polymer composites have gained significant attention due to their tunable properties, multifunctionality, and broad applications in industries, such as aerospace, automotive, biomedical, and electronics. Understanding phase transitions in these materials is crucial for the optimization of their mechanical, thermal, and electrical performance. Phase transitions, including crystallization, glass transition, melting, and phase separation, play a vital role in defining the structural integrity and functionality of polymer composites under varying environmental conditions.
This Special Issue aims to explore recent advances in phase transitions of polymer composites, focusing on experimental, theoretical, and computational approaches. Key topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Crystallization behavior and kinetics in polymer matrix composites;
- Thermally and pressure-induced phase transitions in hybrid materials;
- Phase separation mechanisms in polymer blends and nanocomposites;
- The influence of fillers and reinforcements on phase transition behavior;
- Dynamic mechanical analysis of phase transition processes;
- Molecular dynamics and machine learning approaches to predict phase transitions;
- Applications of phase transition studies in functional materials, sensors, and energy storage.
Contributions covering fundamental studies, novel characterization techniques, and applications of phase transitions in polymer composites are welcome. This Special Issue provides a platform for researchers to advance the understanding of phase behavior and develop next-generation polymer composites with tailored properties for emerging applications.
Dr. Ning Liu
Prof. Dr. Bin Yang
Dr. Zhongsen Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- phase transition
- molecular dynamics
- multifunctional polymer composites
- polymer interphase
- machanine learning
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