Journal of Composites Science

Composite Materials for Energy Management, Storage or Transportation

edited by

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 20827

Keywords: nanocomposites; micro-composites; hybrid composites; hydrogen storage; energy management; energy storage; energy transportation; energy harvest; polymers; dopants; thin films and coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Lattice Structures

edited by

Christian Mittelstedt

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9446 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; metamaterials; composite structures; lattices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)

Composite Thin-Walled Structures: Stability and Damage

edited by

Navid Kharghani

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 410 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite thin-walled structures; stability and buckling; damage and failure mechanisms; global– local mode interaction; reduced-order modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)

Advanced Thermoelectric Composite Materials: Design, Processing, and Applications

edited by

Uday M. Basheer Al-Naib

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 281 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectric composites; energy conversion materials; interface engineering; phonon and carrier transport; nanostructured composites; hybrid and multifunctional materials; sustainable fabrication

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Advanced Fiber Composites for a Sustainable Built Environment

edited by

Fatih Kantarcı

and Enes Ekinci

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 263 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced fiber composites; civil infrastructure; structural strengthening and retrofit; durability and environmental aging; non-destructive evaluation; sustainable/circular composites; life cycle assessment; civil/aerospace/marine applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fiber Composites)

Sustainable Polymer Composites: Waste Reutilization and Valorization

edited by

Reza Salehiyan

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 13 articles | Viewed by 17265 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based composites; waste-derived fillers; recycled polymers; LCA; composite recycling; biodegradable polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites)

Sustainable Biocomposites, 3rd Edition

edited by

Ahmed Koubaa

, Mohamed Ragoubi, Frédéric Becquart, Ahmed Elloumi and

Philippe Michaud

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 13 articles | Viewed by 29310 | Submission Open

Keywords: processing of biocomposites and nano-biocomposites; mixtures rheology and processing; advanced characterization of biocomposites; matrix-fiber adhesion and interactions; properties; structure; and rupture mechanisms; properties modeling and optimization; end-use and application; recycling; reuse; and circularity sustainability; environmental impacts; and life cycle analysis; contribution of biocomposites to circular economy; climate change attenuation; and GHG emission mitigation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocomposites)

Characterization and Modeling of Composites, 4th Edition

edited by

Stelios K. Georgantzinos

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 14 articles | Viewed by 28566 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced composites; unidirectional and woven reinforcements; noncrimp fabrics (NCFs); three-dimensional composites; nanocomposites; natural fiber and biocomposites; hybrid composites; composite structures; modeling and characterization; numerical simulation; experimental studies; industrial case studies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)

Effect of Processing Techniques on the Characterization of Alloys Composites and Hybrids

edited by

Deesy Gomes Pinto

,

K. Raju

and Dayanand M. Goudar

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 23029 | Submission Open

Keywords: eutectic Al-Si alloy; spray forming; microstructure; hardness; friction; wear

(This special issue belongs to the Section Metal Composites)

From Waste to Advance Composite Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Farshid Pahlevani

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 16920 | Submission Open

Keywords: cleaner production; sustainable materials; advance composite; waste to value; circular economy; recycling; waste as resources

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Biomedical Composite Applications

edited by

Luis Jesús Villarreal-Gómez

,

Yoxkin Estévez-Martínez

and

Faruk Fonthal Rico

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9246 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedical composites; biocompatibility; medical applications; drug delivery systems; biodegradable and bioresorbable composite materials; tissue engineering; functional coatings and surface modifications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocomposites)

Advances in Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by Beckry M. Abdel-Magid and Roberto Lopez-Anido

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open

Keywords: continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP); polymer composites; fiber composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fiber Composites)

Composite Materials in Water Treatment Applications

edited by

Carlos Rafael Silva De Oliveira

,

Jéssica Mulinari

and

Afonso Henrique da Silva Júnior

submission deadline 5 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2548 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite materials; water treatment; photocatalysis; adsorption; pollutant removal; heavy metals; dyes; pharmaceuticals; microplastics; emerging pollutants; membrane systems; environmental remediation; green chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Composite Materials Containing Conjugated and Conductive Polymers

edited by

Yaroslav O. Mezhuev

and Alexander A. Artyukhov

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 30896 | Submission Open

Keywords: conductive polymers; polyaniline; polypyrrole; polythiophene; polyphenylenes; conductive composites; conductive nanocomposites; sensors; actuators; conductive paints; antistatic coatings; biomaterials; conductive hydrogels; conductive scaffolds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites)

Composite Production and Performance Evaluation for Upcoming Transportation Technologies

edited by

Ahmad Hamdan Ariffin

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1240 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced composite fabrication; lightweight structures; nanocomposites; digital twin and simulation; sustainable mobility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Additive Manufacturing of Smart Composites

edited by Zhaogui Wang and

Douglas E. Smith

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 189 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; smart composites; 4D printing; functional integration; multi material fabrication; artificial intelligence in AM; stimuli responsive materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)

Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Modeling and Simulation of Composite Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Haifeng Zhao

,

Konstantinos Tserpes

and Salim Belouettar

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2757 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite materials; modeling and simulation; finite element method (FEM); isogeometric analysis (IGA); structural analysis; reliability assessment; durability predictions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)

Advanced Additive Manufacturing of High-Performance Composites

edited by Sitki Akincioglu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 878 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; composites; nanocomposites; fiber-reinforced polymers; carbon nanotubes; graphene; fused deposition modeling (FDM); selective laser sintering (SLS); stereolithography (SLA); mechanical properties; multifunctional composites; microstructure analysis; industrial applications; biomedical applications; sustainable manufacturing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)

Design, Microstructure, and Mechanisms of Composite Materials for Next-Generation Energy Storage Systems

edited by

Zhiguo Zhang

, Yiding Li and

Jia Chen

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; energy; battery safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Environmental Degradation of Composites: Microscopic Characterization and Analysis

edited by Shreya Vemuganti and Jeffery S. Volz

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12694 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite materials; sustainable and bio-based composites; microscopic characterization; environmental degradation; aging and failure analysis; harsh environments; chloride and sulfate exposure; alkali resistance; UV degradation; scanning electron microscopy (SEM); transmission electron microscopy (TEM); atomic force microscopy (AFM); X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS); Raman spectroscopy; water ingress and chemical attack; interfacial debonding; protective coatings; predictive modeling; machine learning in materials science

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)

Automated and Digital Construction of Low-Carbon and High-Performance Steel-Concrete Composite Systems

edited by

Mehran Khan

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1152 | Submission Open

Keywords: automated and robotic construction of steel-concrete composite structures; digital construction technologies; BIM; and digital twins for composite systems; modern methods of construction (MMC); including modular; prefabricated; and off-site construction; experimental studies on steel-concrete composite materials and structural components; large-scale and laboratory testing of high-performance composite systems; low-carbon and sustainable materials for steel-concrete composites; geopolymer; alkali-activated; and recycled-material-based concretes; high-performance and hybrid steel-concrete composite materials; structural behaviour under extreme conditions; including fire and elevated temperatures; post-event performance and residual capacity of composite systems; numerical modelling and simulation validated by experimental data; data-driven; AI-assisted; and parametric design approaches for composite construction; case studies and practical applications of automated and digital composite construction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Sustainable Cementitious Composites

edited by

Jingjie Wei

, Jianbo Zang and Jiang Zhu

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 7761 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-carbon cement composites; rheology; multi-technology performance enhancement; AI-assisted mix design and optimization; nanomaterials in concrete; functional admixtures and smart additives; microstructure– performance relationships; structural performance and durability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Fibre-Reinforced Composite Structures

edited by Sang-Youl Lee

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open

Keywords: FRP; structural analysis; composites; numerical analysis; experiment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fiber Composites)

Hybrid Composites—from Fundamental Studies to Intelligent and Sustainable Solutions

edited by

Chensong Dong

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3483 | Submission Open

Keywords: experimental; analytical; and numerical studies of hybrid composites; traditional materials design; processing; and characterisation techniques; mechanical; thermal; environmental; and long-term performance evaluation; AI- and machine-learning-assisted materials design and optimisation; multiscale modelling; data-driven approaches; and digital twins; intelligent manufacturing; process monitoring; and quality assurance; sustainable hybrid composites; life-cycle assessment; and eco-design; novel hybrid architectures; processing routes; and application case studies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)

High-Performance Composite Materials in Construction

edited by

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submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3369 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance composite materials; eco-friendly and bio-based composites; multifunctional and smart building materials; sustainability in construction; microstructure-property relationship; service-life prediction and durability modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Multifunctional Composites for Aerospace: Advanced Processing and Predictive Engineering

edited by

Rahul Davis

, Anup Kumar Keshri and

Álisson Rocha Machado

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1332 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional composites; aerospace composite materials; hybrid machining of composites; additive manufacturing of composites; smart processing of composites; surface engineering of composites; surface integrity and topography; fiber– matrix interface behavior; structure– property relationships; thermo-mechanical properties of composites; AI-driven materials design; machine learning in composites engineering; predictive modeling in composite processing; micromechanical analysis of composites; green and sustainable composite manufacturing; functionally graded composites; lightweight structural composites; advanced characterization techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Lignocellulosic Biomass Based Composites: Innovations and Application

edited by H'ng Paik San

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignocellulosic biomass; composite materials; sustainable development; processing technology; material characterization; novel applications; bio-based adhesive

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocomposites)

Polymer Composites: Technology and Sustainability

edited by Ali Rezaei

submission deadline 1 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; biodegradable composites; bio-based polymers and composites; green materials; end-of-life (EoL) strategies for composites; recycling and reuse technologies for composites; circular economy of composites; eco‑design and design‑for‑recycling (DfR) in polymer composites; life cycle assessment (LCA)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites)

Advances in Polymer Composites: Design, Multifunctionality, and Structural Health Monitoring

edited by

Hongye Liu

,

Zhenhua Tian

and

Zenghua Liu

submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1406 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP); multifunctional composites; self-healing composites; smart sensing composites; biodegradable composites; nanomaterials; interface engineering; surface treatment; mechanical properties; nondestructive testing (NDT); structural health monitoring (SHM); additive manufacturing; computational modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites)

Rubber-Based Composites: Challenges in Reusing Waste and Nanostructures as Fillers

edited by

Flávio Camargo Cabrera

and

Carlos Henrique Scuracchio

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6122 | Submission Open

Keywords: recycling; waste management; nanomaterials; filler; reinforcement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites)

Advanced Composite Materials from Natural and Synthetic Sources: Fabrication, Characterization and Practical Application, 3rd Edition

edited by

Jeevithan Elango

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2699 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthetic polymer and natural polymer composites; polymer composite fabrication and characterization; surface functionalization; nanomaterials; biomaterials; biomolecules; bioceramics; hydrogel; skin regeneration; in vitro cell culture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)

AI-Enabled Innovation in Advanced Composite Materials and Structures

edited by Kai Zhou,

Yuanye Zhou

and Zequn Wang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 322 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced composite structures and materials; metamaterials; machine learning; design optimization; digital twin

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)

Artificial Intelligence for Composite Materials: Modeling, Prediction, and Design

edited by

Haifeng Zhao

and

Gongye Zhang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; composite materials; data-driven modeling; physics-informed neural networks; multiscale modeling; structure– property relationships; performance prediction; large language model; homogenization; effective properties; microstructure characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)

Structural Design, Health Monitoring and Performance Evaluation of Composite Materials

edited by

Yafei Xu

and

Xinyu Hui

submission deadline 1 Oct 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5704 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite material; structural design; finite element simulation; health monitoring technique; damage identification; performance evaluation; data-driven

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)

Design Optimization of Thin-Walled Composite Structures

edited by Touraj Farsadi

submission deadline 1 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin-walled composite structures; design optimization; tailored structural performance; buckling and vibration; multi-fidelity/ML surrogates; robust and reliability-based design; manufacturing-aware optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)

Advanced Composite Materials and Design for Structural Safety and Sustainability

edited by

Amir Si Larbi

,

Gaochuang Cai

and

Konstantinos Daniel Tsavdaridis

submission deadline 5 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5965 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance materials; resilience and sustainability; civil and structural engineering; structural rehabilitation; retrofitting and strengthening; eco-materials for civil engineering; concrete structures; composite materials and structures; structural safety; environmentally friendly construction; structural analysis and design; seismic engineering; reliability and durability of structures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Composite Materials in Additive Manufacturing: Methods, Models, and Mechanics

edited by Mirsadegh Seyedzavvar,

Cem Boğa

,

Samet Akar

and Behzad Hashemi Soudmand

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced manufacturing; composite materials; process– structure– property relationships; multi-scale modeling; sustainable composites; artificial intelligence in materials design; damage and failure analysis; fiber-reinforced composites; nanocomposites; experimental characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)

Behaviour and Analysis of Timber–Concrete Composite Structures

edited by Dmitrijs Serdjuks, Karīna Buka-Vaivade and

Vjaceslavs Lapkovskis

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9045 | Submission Open

Keywords: timber– concrete composite; lower carbon emission; physical and mechanical properties; long-term behavior; adhesive timber– concrete connections; decreased brittleness

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)

Advances in Fiber-Reinforced Composite Structures: From Design to Applications

edited by

Kuntal Maity

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced composites; composite structures; structural performance; advanced manufacturing; structural health monitoring; multifunctional composites; smart materials; sustainable composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fiber Composites)

Advanced Composite Structures for the Aerospace Industry

edited by

Abdullah Sofiyev

and Mehmet Dorduncu

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced composite structures; composite wing and airfoil design; lightweight aerospace structures; aeroelasticity; vibration and stability; flutter suppression; smart and morphing structures; structural health monitoring (S.H.M.); damage tolerance; structural optimization; automated fiber placement; sustainable aviation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Additive Manufacturing of Advanced Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yuan Chen

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 19102 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing/3D printing; fused filament fabrication (FFF); fibre reinforced polymer (FRP); thermoplastic composites; advanced manufacturing; modelling and design; characterization; structure-property performance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)

Radiation Effects in Hybrid Polymer and Composites

edited by

Traian Zaharescu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1499 | Submission Open

Keywords: hybrids; irradiation; stability; structural modifications; interaction; improved properties; mechanistic analysis; radiation processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites)

Advanced Composite Carbon Fibers

edited by

Yong X. Gan

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 835 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite carbon fiber; processing method; manufacturing technology; activated composite carbon fiber; particle-containing carbon fiber; nanotube-added carbon fiber; coating on carbon fiber; energy storage; mechanical property; failure mechanisms; sensing; energy conversion; environment protection; water purification; high temperature resistance; oxidation prevention; catalysis; biomedical applications; photovoltaics; thermoelectricity; flexible electronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fiber Composites)

Advances in Conductive Polymers and Composites

edited by

Shanju Zhang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 231 | Submission Open

Keywords: conductive composites; conductive polymers; conductive fillers; nanofillers; composite fabrication; electrical conductivities; structures; morphologies; interfaces; modeling; sensors; biomedicine; flexible devices; wearables

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites)

Semiconductor-Based Composites: Design, Fabrication, and Emerging Applications

edited by Azadeh Jafari

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconductor composites; nanostructured materials; doped semiconductors; thin-film heterostructures; functional materials; MEMS/NEMS; photonic and quantum devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)

Trends and Challenges in Developing and Processing Composite Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Heitor Luiz Ornaghi Júnior

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance resin; carbon fiber-based materials; lightweighting; advanced polymer composites; biomaterials; nanocomposites; smart metal composites; additive manufacturing; circular material economy; intelligent design and manufacturing.

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)

Advancements in Sustainable Cement-Based Composites: Innovations in Performance, Durability, and Circular, Climate-Resilient Construction

edited by

Gregor Kravanja

and

Natalija Bede Odorčić

submission deadline 1 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 521 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovative cement composites; fiber-reinforced cementitious composites; sustainable cementitious materials; utilization of by-products and waste materials; carbon sequestration and emission reduction; advanced characterization and modeling; functional and smart materials; nanotechnology and bio-based modifications; lifecycle analysis and environmental impact; innovations in manufacturing and digitalization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Natural Fiber Composites (NFCs)—Current Research Trends and Applications

edited by

Subrata Chandra Das

, Andrejs Krauklis and

Nilmini Dissanayake

submission deadline 5 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4402 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural fibers; natural fiber composites (NFCs); natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites; biocomposites; green composites; recyclable polymers; circular composites; hybrid composites; surface modification; sustainable composites; life cycle assessment (LCA); environmental impacts; mechanical characterization; recycling and reuse; circular economy; applications of NFCs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fiber Composites)

Research on Recycling Methods or Reuse of Composite Materials

edited by

Rita De Cássia Mendonça Sales

and Heide Heloise Bernardi

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1930 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite materials; polymer matrix composites (PMCs); sustainable materials; recycled materials; fiber reinforced composites; mechanical properties of recycled materials; characterization of recycled materials; natural fibers; synthetic fibers; aeronautical composites recycling; wind turbine blade recycling; automotive composites recycling; fiber recycling; interface; sizing process; fracture toughness; applications of recycled materials; product development; end-of-life; design for recycling; economic and environmental viability

3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing of Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Alessio Vita

and

Iacopo Bianchi

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1162 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite materials; 3D printing; additive manufacturing; sustainability; LCA; CFRP; impact assessment; testing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)

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