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Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Fibre Composite Materials
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Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Fibre Composite Materials

A topical collection in Journal of Composites Science (ISSN 2504-477X). This collection belongs to the section "Fiber Composites".

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Editors

Prof. Dr. Hom Nath Dhakal

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University of Portsmouth, Anglesea Building, Anglesea Road Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 3DJ, UK
Interests: sustainable bio-based lightweight composite materials, hybrid composites, mechanical/thermal/environmental properties
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Dr. Mazeyar Parvinzadeh Gashti

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Department of Chemistry, Pittsburg State University, 1701 South Broadway Street, Pittsburg, KS 66762, USA
Interests: nanocomposites; fibres; polymers; gels; biopolymers; calcium phosphate; gelatine; electrospun; electrospinning; coatings
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Dr. Esfandiar Pakdel

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JC STEM Lab of Sustainable Fibers and Textiles, School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Interests: antibacterial activity; fibres; nanoparticles; superhydrophobicity; surface analysis; composites recycling

Topical Collection Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to invite you to submit your recent research articles or reviews on fibre composite materials for this collection. This collection covers a broad range of topics related to various types of fibre-based composite materials and their applications in industries such as automotive, construction, aerospace, bioengineering, healthcare, and more. It highlights, but is not limited to, the latest advancements in fibre architecture, matrix–fibre interactions, and manufacturing techniques aimed at enhancing the mechanical, thermal, and environmental properties of these materials, as well as updates on recycling techniques for fibre-reinforced composites.

This collection aims to provide a comprehensive resource for researchers and engineers working to develop advanced fibre composite materials for a broad spectrum of engineering, medical, and environmental applications.

We look forward to receiving your contribution to this exciting collection.

Prof. Dr. Hom Nath Dhakal
Dr. Mazeyar Parvinzadeh Gashti
Dr. Esfandiar Pakdel
Collection Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the collection website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Journal of Composites Science is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1800 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • fibre composite materials
  • advanced fibre architecture
  • matrix–fibre interactions
  • composite manufacturing techniques
  • mechanical properties of composites
  • thermal performance of fibre composites
  • environmental sustainability in composites
  • fibre-reinforced polymers
  • applications in automotive industry
  • aerospace and bioengineering composites
  • recycling and sustainability

Published Papers (1 paper)

2025

24 pages, 10743 KiB  
Article
Investigation of Diffusion of Different Composite Materials on the Damage Caused by Axial Impact Adhesive Joints
by Dudu Mertgenç Yoldaş and Mehmet Fatih Yoldaş
J. Compos. Sci. 2025, 9(4), 188; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs9040188 - 14 Apr 2025
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Abstract
In this study, the effects of exposure to seawater on the material properties of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) and carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) samples were investigated. The samples were stored in seawater with a salinity of 3.3–3.7% and a temperature of 23.5 °C [...] Read more.
In this study, the effects of exposure to seawater on the material properties of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) and carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) samples were investigated. The samples were stored in seawater with a salinity of 3.3–3.7% and a temperature of 23.5 °C taken from the Aegean Sea in September for different periods (1, 2, 3, 6 and 15 months). The samples prepared in accordance with the ASTM D5868-01 standard were subjected to axial impact testing. In the first stage of this study, moisture retention percentages were determined, and, then, axial impact tests were performed. In the tests, a total of 36 samples bonded with single-lap adhesive were subjected to 30 Joule impact energy, and their mechanical strength was evaluated. In line with the experimental results, moisture absorption and axial impact energy values were compared in order to determine the most durable composite material connection, and the most durable connection was selected by evaluating the mechanical properties. Damage analysis on the samples was performed at the DEU Science and Technology Application and Research Center with ZEISS GEMINI SEM 560. (Oberkochen, Germany). The fracture surfaces of the CFRP and GFRP samples after gold coating were examined in detail with a scanning electron microscope, and their interface properties and internal structures were observed. The fracture toughness of GFRP specimens increased from 4.6% in a dry environment to 27.96% after 15 months in seawater. CFRP specimens increased from 4.2% in a dry environment to 11.96% after 15 months in seawater, but the increase was less pronounced compared to GFRP. According to the experimental results, CFRP samples exhibited superior mechanical performance compared to GFRP samples. Full article
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