Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials: Processes, Structures and Properties
A special issue of Journal of Composites Science (ISSN 2504-477X). This special issue belongs to the section "Fiber Composites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 22
Special Issue Editors
2. Laboratory of Engineering, Computer Science and Imaging Sciences, University of Strasbourg, F-67081 Strasbourg, France
Interests: mechanics of composite materials; 3D printing; design and manufacturing of composites; FEM
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Continuous fiber-reinforced composite materials (CFRCs) have attracted considerable attention across diverse industrial sectors, including aerospace and automotives, due to their outstanding mechanical properties, lightweight characteristics, and versatility.
This Special Issue aims to present a comprehensive compilation of research works focusing on the manufacturing processes, multiscale structures, and performance properties of CFRCs. Its scope encompasses, but is not limited to, studies on innovative fabrication and processing techniques, extensive testing of mechanical and functional properties, and detailed microstructural characterization.
Furthermore, we welcome contributions that employ predictive modeling and simulation tools to explore, optimize, and design the process–structure–property relationships of CFRCs. Research on topics such as automated manufacturing, non-destructive evaluation, damage analysis, and multi-scale modeling frameworks for CFRCs is strongly encouraged. The goal of this Special Issue is to bridge fundamental scientific research with industrial applications, emphasizing the collaborative efforts required to advance CFRC technology.
Dr. Ping Cheng
Dr. Qihao Xu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- continuous fiber-reinforced composites (CFRCs)
- additive manufacturing
- mechanical characterization
- microstructural analysis
- computational modeling
- process–structure–property relationships
- non-destructive testing
- performance optimization
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