Composite Materials for Marine Structures
A special issue of Journal of Composites Science (ISSN 2504-477X). This special issue belongs to the section "Composites Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 December 2026 | Viewed by 20
Special Issue Editors
Interests: fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite; sustainable construction materials; resilient and sustainable infrastructures; high-performance fiber-reinforced cementitious composite
Interests: fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite; recycling of wind turbine blade for infrastructure construction; impact loading; data-driven optimization design of materials and structures
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue entitled “Composite Materials for Marine Structures.” The marine environment represents one of the most complex and aggressive domains for structural materials, characterized by severe corrosive exposure to saltwater, fluctuating mechanical and thermal stresses, and the persistent effects of biofouling. Conventional metallic and cementitious materials, though widely adopted, often suffer from substantial maintenance demands and degradation-related failures under such extreme conditions. The strategic extension of advanced composite technologies into the marine sector has therefore become imperative, addressing the growing demand for materials that combine exceptional durability, reduced structural weight, and prolonged service life in applications spanning deep-sea exploration systems, offshore renewable energy installations, and naval architectures. Furthermore, the convergence of computational modeling, artificial intelligence, and emerging manufacturing technologies is revolutionizing the design and realization of composite structures previously considered unattainable.
This Special Issue seeks to showcase recent advances in the processing, performance, and multi-scale characterization of next-generation composite materials specifically engineered for marine and offshore environments. It aims to bridge the gap between innovations in materials science and the rigorous functional requirements of ocean engineering. The thematic focus is fully aligned with the journal’s scope, emphasizing advanced materials processing, structural performance optimization, and durability in extreme environmental conditions. By addressing the distinctive challenges posed by the marine environment, this Special Issue will contribute to a deeper understanding of material–environment interactions, long-term integrity mechanisms, and novel fabrication strategies for sustainable, large-scale maritime structures.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and comprehensive reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- 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
We look forward to receiving your contributions to this Special Issue and to advancing the scientific dialogue on sustainable composite technologies for marine structures.
Dr. Kaidi Peng
Dr. Chang Zhou
Dr. Xiaoyang Liu
Guest Editors
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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
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