Theoretical and Computational Investigation on Composite Materials
A special issue of Journal of Composites Science (ISSN 2504-477X). This special issue belongs to the section "Composites Modelling and Characterization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 18174
Special Issue Editor
Interests: multi-scale material modeling and characterization; design of composites and nano-composites; characterization of materials/composites/nanostructured thin films and coatings; mechanical strength evaluation and failure prediction; metal forming processing design/testing/modeling/optimization
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Dear Colleagues,
Given the rapid development of composite materials science and technology, there is a need to understand their structure, properties, and the integration of structure–property relationships in processing, design, and manufacturing. Traditional trial-and-error experimental approaches are time consuming and expensive. Theoretical analysis and computational modeling of composite materials at different scales is required in the context of increased accuracy in many engineering problems and applications. This Special Issue aims to bring together experts and researchers in theoretical and computational modeling of composite materials, covering topics such as the effects of the reinforcement staking sequence, ply orientation, agglomeration and dispersion of nanoparticles, surface treatment and the functionalization of reinforcements, interfacial interactions between matrix and reinforcement, delamination/debonding and failure, the volume fractions of constituents, the porosity level of composites, etc. This Special Issue also covers various research scales, such as macro-, micro-, nano-, and electronic structures, their macro-mechanics, nano-mechanics, interphase, physical and chemical interaction, and process modeling. It will also cover the interdisciplinary character of subjects and the possible development and use of composites in novel and specific applications.
Topics include but are not limited to:
Classical and high-performance advanced theories and multiscale approaches (including but not limited to quantum mechanics or ab initio modeling, molecular dynamics, meso-mechanics modeling, and finite element analysis).
Composite materials to be studied include but are not limited to continuous/discontinuous fiber-reinforced composites and laminates, nanoparticle or nanofiber modified composites, functionalized composites, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), graphene nanoplatelets, and innovative and advanced classes of composites.
Prof. Dr. Zhong Hu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- quantum mechanics modeling
- molecular dynamics
- finite element analysis
- computer modeling
- multiscale modeling
- theoretical analysis
- composite materials
- polymer composites
- material properties
- composites design
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