Surface Modifications and Performance Enhancement of Fibers and Its Composites
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 December 2023) | Viewed by 463
Special Issue Editors
Interests: fiber composites; polymer composites; natural fibers; surface modification; additive manufacturing; material characterization; mechanical testing
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue “Surface Modifications and Performance Enhancement of Fibers and Its Composites” will cover the various techniques used to enhance the properties of fibers and their composites in making them suitable for industrial applications. The techniques discussed include chemical treatments, plasma treatments, and advanced coating techniques. These techniques allow for tailoring of the surface properties of fibers and composites to meet industrial and commercial requirements. In this Special Issue, we plan to highlight the latest advancements in these techniques and their applications, with a focus on novel research results, review articles, and case studies. In addition, challenges and opportunities in the field will be presented, providing insights into future directions of research and development.
The aim of this Special Issue is to bring together and showcase the latest research findings, developments, and advances in the field of fiber and composite materials. The main focus is to highlight the impact of surface modifications on the performance of fibers and composites and how these modifications can lead to the enhancement of properties such as strength, durability, and overall performance. This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, and experts to exchange ideas, knowledge, and experiences and to foster collaborations in this exciting and rapidly developing field.
For this Special Issue, submissions of original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Surface treatments and modifications for fiber reinforcement in composites.
- Advanced nanocoating techniques for improved fiber durability.
- Surface functionalization of fibers for enhanced interface compatibility.
- Characterization and evaluation of surface modified fibers.
- Surface roughness, wettability, and adhesion properties of fibers.
- Surface treatments for improved mechanical performance of fiber composites.
- Effects of surface modification on fiber–matrix adhesion.
- Surface modification for enhanced biocompatibility of fiber composites.
- Advanced fiber surface modification for fire resistance.
- Surface modification for improved environmental durability of fiber composites.
We look forward to receiving your contributions!
Dr. Ayyappan Vinod
Dr. Jiratti Tengsuthiwat
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- surface treatments
- chemical treatments
- plasma treatments
- nanocoating techniques
- surface functionalization
- characterization
- fiber–matrix adhesion
- environmental durability
- polymer composites
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