Journal of Composites Science

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 2709 | 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 7963 | 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 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5102 | 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)

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

edited by

Haifeng Zhao

and

Gongye Zhang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1374 | 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)

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 479 | 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)

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 7287 | 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 377 | 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 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9096 | 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 408 | 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 9910 | 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 271 | 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 242 | 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 | 10 articles | Viewed by 26657 | 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 2136 | Submission Open

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

(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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1713 | 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)

Advanced Composite Carbon Fibers

edited by

Yong X. Gan

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1326 | 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 402 | 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)

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

edited by

Heitor Luiz Ornaghi Júnior

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 307 | 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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1810 | 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 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11368 | 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 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4616 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2651 | 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)

Innovative Composites for Transportation

edited by

Vincenza Antonucci

and

Lopresto Valentina

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 601 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced composites; lightweight structures; transportation systems; hybrid composites; nano-reinforced materials; additive manufacturing; multiscale modeling; damage tolerance; impact behavior; multifunctional composites; sustainable composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials: Processes, Structures and Properties

edited by Ping Cheng and

Qihao Xu

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9231 | Submission Open

Keywords: continuous fiber-reinforced composites (CFRCs); additive manufacturing; mechanical characterization; microstructural analysis; computational modeling; process–structure–property relationships; non-destructive testing; performance optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fiber Composites)

Additive Manufacturing of Composites and Nanocomposites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yingtao Liu

and

Yirong Lin

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5463 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; artificial intelligence; composites; machine learning; modeling; nanomaterials; processing optimization

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

The Properties and Applications of Advanced Functional Biocomposites

edited by

María Melo

and

James Ghilotti

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4782 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive composites; advanced composite materials; bio-based composites; bioactive materials; restorative material

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocomposites)

Recent Advancements in Mechanical Properties of Composites

edited by

Gérald Franz

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3871 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite laminates (CFRP, GFRP, AFRP); fiber-metal laminates (FML) and FRP/metal stacks; conventional drilling and orthogonal cutting; non-traditional drilling processes (e.g., vibration-assisted drilling, orbital drilling, …); drilled-hole quality (delamination, roughness, diameter…); chip formation and removal mechanisms; drill wear mechanisms and tool life; tribological behavior and friction tool-chip interface modeling; numerical simulation and FE analysis; mechanistic and analytical modeling of thrust force and heat generation

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

Manufacturing and Machining of Composites

edited by

Mehmet Şükrü Adin

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1912 | Submission Open

Keywords: machining; processing; manufacturing of composites; different manufacturing methods; fiber-reinforced composites; eco-friendly composites; natural fiber-reinforced composites; additive manufacturing; 3D-printed composites; machining of 3D-printed composites; mechanical behavior

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

Advanced Composite Materials for Civil Construction Applications

edited by

Nathália B. D. Lima

,

Nathan Bezerra De Lima

and

Kleber G. B. Alves

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1733 | Submission Open

Keywords: inorganic materials; fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP); textile-reinforced composites; hybrid composites; cementitious composites with nano- and micro-reinforcements; smart and multifunctional composites; sustainable or bio-based composite

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Fiber-Reinforced Polymers (FRPs): Composite Systems and Structural Applications

edited by

Şemsettin Kilinçarslan

and Gebrail Bektaş

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 301 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite materials; reinforcement; FRP; structural

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites)

Technology, Characterization and Performance of Multiple Composites Materials Prepared by Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Guangyu Li

and Li Yang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 299 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiple material; additive manufacturing; microstructure characteristics; mechanical properties; preparation process; interface

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

Additive Manufacturing of Composites: Bridging Microstructures to Mechanical Performances

edited by Peng Wang and Weidong Yang

submission deadline 1 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1078 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; additive manufacturing; design methodologies; microstructural control; mechanical performance

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

Composite Materials for Marine Structures

edited by

Kaidi Peng

, Chang Zhou and

Xiaoyang Liu

submission deadline 1 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 389 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites; eco-friendly composite materials; fiber-reinforced cementitious materials; corrosion and fatigue resistance; multi-material interfaces; durability assessment; life-cycle performance; repair techniques; hybrid structures; modeling, simulation, and structural design optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Advanced Thermoelectric Composite Materials: Design, Processing, and Applications

edited by

Uday M. Basheer Al-Naib

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 450 | 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 Composite and Hybrid Materials for Photocatalytic and Functional Applications

edited by

Burak Dikici

and

Rachid Idouhli

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2773 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis; composite materials; hybrid materials; photocatalytic coatings; TiO2-based composites; heterojunctions; MXene composites; MOF-based materials; high-entropy alloys; plasma electrolytic oxidation; visible-light photocatalysis; environmental remediation; water treatment; sustainable catalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Advancements in Processing and Properties of Modified Functional Composites

edited by

Shu Wang

,

Chenxing Xiang

and Kaiyan Huang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional composites; composite modification; flexible sensing; electronic skin; dyeing and coloration engineering; surface modification techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Composites: A Sustainable Material Solution, 2nd Edition

edited by

Julfikar Haider

and

Swadesh Kumar Singh

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 45724 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; biobased composites; metallic composites; nanocomposites; natural fibre based composites; smart composites

Advanced Composite Materials: Design, Implementation and Characterization

edited by

Luigi Solazzi

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 13 articles | Viewed by 17679 | Submission Open

Keywords: lightweighting components; static, fatigue and fracture performance; manufacturing processes

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

Smart and Low-Carbon Concrete Composites

edited by

Zhe Li

,

Shi Hu

, Zhiyou Jia and Chuang He

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10092 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable concrete; concrete durability; corrosion inhibition; carbon nanomaterials; cementitious composites; nano-modification of concrete; marine concrete; rebar corrosion; cracks; service life; engineered cementitious composite; low carbon; spray concrete; mechanical properties; limestone calcined clay cements (LC3); recycled aggregates

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Feature Papers in Journal of Composites Science in 2026

edited by

Francesco Tornabene

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 9829 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced composites; novel composites; nanocomposites; biomedical composites; energy composites; modeling, nondestructive evaluation; processing and manufacturing, properties and performance; repair, testing, nanotechnology; physics, chemistry, and mechanics characterization of composites

Concrete Composites in Hybrid Structures

edited by Dmitrijs Serdjuks, Janis Sliseris and

Vjaceslavs Lapkovskis

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7207 | Submission Open

Keywords: steel–concrete hybrid composite; timber–concrete hybrid composite; lower carbon emission; structural optimization; rational parameters; physical and mechanical properties; structural behavior

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Polymer Composites and Fibers, 4th Edition

edited by

Xiangfa Wu

and

Oksana Zholobko

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2837 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer matrix composites (PMCs); self-healing composites; biodegradable composites; natural fiber-reinforced composites; multifunctional composites; smart and intelligent composites; fibrous materials; micro/nanofibers; interface toughening; surface treatment of fibers; mechanical properties; composite processing; fracture mechanics; modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites)

High-Performance Cementitious Composites: Materials Development, Smart Technologies, and Engineering Applications

edited by

Mohamed Ghalla

and

Ayah A. Alkhawaldeh

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2088 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance cementitious composites; ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC); fiber-reinforced cementitious materials; sustainable construction materials; low-carbon cement technologies; geopolymer composites; smart cementitious materials; structural strengthening and rehabilitation; durability and long-term performance; additive manufacturing in construction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Bio-Abio Nanocomposites

edited by

Jeong-Hwan Kim

and

Maria Benelmekki

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1719 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; nanoparticles; interface of heterogeneous materials; surface functionalization; aqueous dispersion; material properties; biodiagnostics/therapeutics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocomposites)

Editorial Board Members' Collection Series: Electrochemical Composites

edited by

Patrizia Bocchetta

and

Xiangbo Meng

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1178 | Submission Open

Keywords: conductive polymers; supercapacitor; electrocatalysis; electrochemical sensors; electrolyte membrane; electrode material

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Advances in Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites, 2nd Edition

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

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 784 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fiber Composites)

Composite Curing: From Fundamental Mechanisms to Multi-Disciplinary Applications

edited by

Maja Lezaja Zebic

,

Marina Vuković

and Aleksandar D. Marinkovic̈

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 728 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite curing; composite setting; curing mechanism; cure kinetics; degree of conversion; thermosetting; polymerization initiators; 3D printing; curing source; polymerization; co-initiators; bioprinting; stereolithography; dual-curing; multi-disciplinary application

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

Selected Papers from the 14th Asian–Australasian Conference on Composite Materials

edited by Mohd Yazid Yahya and

Mariatti Jaafar

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 545 | Submission Open

Keywords: fibre-reinforced polymer; metal and ceramic matrix composites; nano-structured and multifunctional composites; bio-based, green, and sustainable composites; modelling, simulation, and optimisation; manufacturing, processing, and design

3D and 4D Printing of Composites: From Material Development to Functional Applications

edited by

Ravi Pratap Singh

and Narendra Kumar

submission deadline 9 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 233 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing of composites; 4D printing; composite additive manufacturing; smart and multifunctional composites; fiber-reinforced composites; stimuli-responsive materials; advanced manufacturing; process–structure–property relationships; sustainable composite materials; functional engineering applications

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

High-Performance Composite Materials for Photocatalysis

edited by Hiram Joazet Ojeda-Galván, Socorro Oros-Ruiz and

Julio C. Chacón-Torres

submission deadline 15 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 225 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis; composite materials; heterojunction photocatalysts; tandem photocatalytic systems; environmental remediation; water treatment; solar energy conversion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

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