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Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Modeling and Simulation of Composite Materials, 2nd Edition

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: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 2124

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Haifeng Zhao

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Technology and Engineering Center for Space Utilization, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
Interests: mechanics of advanced materials and composites; robotics and intelligent mechanical systems; planetary drilling and sampling at the moon and mars; shock, vibration and isolation; computational solid mechanics and finite element method; digital image pattern recognition and machine learning
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Prof. Dr. Konstantinos Tserpes

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Laboratory of Technology & Strength of Materials (LTSM), Department of Mechanical Engineering & Aeronautics, University of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece
Interests: computational and experimental strength of materials; advanced composites; nanocomposites; adhesives; nanocryctalline materials; multi-scale modeling; bio-based polymers and bio-composites; shock wave mechanics; structural health monitoring; recycling of composites; life-cycle analysis
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Dr. Salim Belouettar

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Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
Interests: composite material and structure; computational mechanics; materials by design
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We invite you to submit your recent research on the effective properties of various composite materials and their numerical simulations. Submissions related to new mathematical models, algorithms, numerical methods, and, in particular, engineering applications, as well as literature reviews, are welcomed. These will be very important in understanding and further optimizing existing composites, as well as developing new heterogeneous and/or multi-component materials. 

This Special Issue will specifically collect studies related to statistical and probabilistic approaches in determining the effective material and physical characteristics of layered, particulate, and fibrous composites, including nano-structures. Studies on the practical problems of engineering composites and simulations seeking new solutions are welcome, as are applications of various statistical, probabilistic, and stochastic computer methods.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following topics:

  • Multiscale analyses with the finite element method and its extended versions;
  • Homogenization methods and their applications;
  • Multiphysics simulations and coupled problem solutions;
  • Interface problems and geometrical and material imperfections at different scales;
  • Optimization of the architecture and components’ composition;
  • Application of AI tools in composite material simulations;
  • Reliability assessment and durability predictions for composites.

The First Edition of this Special Issue was very successful and received much attention from scholars. We are looking forward to receiving your contributions in the Second Edition.

Prof. Dr. Haifeng Zhao
Prof. Dr. Konstantinos Tserpes
Guest Editors

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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

  • composite materials
  • modeling and simulation
  • finite element method (FEM)
  • isogeometric analysis (IGA)
  • structural analysis
  • reliability assessment
  • durability predictions

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Damage Evolution of CNT Interleaves Under Mode I and Mode II Fractures of Laminates: Experimental and Numerical Investigation
by Junyang Chen, Zhouyi Li, Ying Wang, Yuwen Wang and Jinhu Shi
J. Compos. Sci. 2026, 10(5), 225; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs10050225 - 23 Apr 2026
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This work reveals the interlaminar fracture behavior and failure modes of carbon nanotube (CNT) film toughening composite laminates under Mode I and Mode II fractures. Experiment results display that the Mode I fracture toughness increases to its maximum value when a 2-layer CNT [...] Read more.
This work reveals the interlaminar fracture behavior and failure modes of carbon nanotube (CNT) film toughening composite laminates under Mode I and Mode II fractures. Experiment results display that the Mode I fracture toughness increases to its maximum value when a 2-layer CNT film is added, then it decreases with the increase in CNT layers. However, the trend changes with the number of CNT layers under Mode II fracture, that is, the fracture toughness gradually increases with the increase in CNT layers. This result indicates that compared to a Mode II fracture, the toughening effect of multi-layer CNT under a Mode I fracture has not been effectively produced. A novel micro-mechanical model, based on a Voronoi diagram, is established to identify the failure mode within the CNT toughening region. It is shown that the crack propagation paths of the two kinds of fracture modes are different: cracks propagate along the CNT/resin interface for Mode I fracture, while propagating simultaneously at both the interface and resin for Mode II fracture. The change in failure mode of the CNT toughening region is the reason for the various effects under the two-fracture loading. This work innovatively utilizes finite element simulation and cross-sectional micro characterization methods to reveal the differences in interlayer failure modes of CNT film interlayer toughening materials under different fracture modes, aiming to provide guidance for the application of CNT films in the field of interlayer toughening. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Modeling and Simulation of Composite Materials, 2nd Edition)
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Enhancement of Impact Damage Identification by Band-Pass Filtering Digital Shearography Phase Maps and Image Quality Assessment
by João Queirós, Hernâni Lopes and Viriato dos Santos
J. Compos. Sci. 2026, 10(4), 207; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs10040207 - 10 Apr 2026
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Composite materials are extensively used in the aeronautical and aerospace industries for their high strength-to-weight ratios but are vulnerable to barely visible impact damage (BVID), which can severely compromise structural integrity. Digital shearography (DS) provides a non-contact, full-field solution for subsurface inspection; however, [...] Read more.
Composite materials are extensively used in the aeronautical and aerospace industries for their high strength-to-weight ratios but are vulnerable to barely visible impact damage (BVID), which can severely compromise structural integrity. Digital shearography (DS) provides a non-contact, full-field solution for subsurface inspection; however, low signal-to-noise ratios in raw phase maps often hinder precise damage identification. This study explores a post-processing methodology utilizing a band-pass filtering algorithm and temporal summation to isolate damage-related spatial frequencies. An in-house digital shearography system was used to inspect a carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) plate subjected to 13.5 J and 26.2 J impacts. Twelve phase maps, acquired during the thermal cooling stage, were processed using a multi-pass filters to systematically analyze different frequency ranges. Results demonstrate that summing multiple filtered phase maps significantly enhances the contrast of damage signatures compared to single phase maps or traditional unwrapping techniques. Furthermore, quantitative assessment using image quality metrics, such as the generalized contrast-to-noise ratio (gCNR), confirmed that optimal frequency selection is essential for an accurate damage delineation. This approach provides a robust framework for improving the reliability and sensitivity of non-destructive testing in composite structures. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Modeling and Simulation of Composite Materials, 2nd Edition)
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Influence of Curing Profile on Residual Stress Distribution and Fracture Toughness in Carbon-Fiber/Epoxy Composites
by Arash Ramian, Ahmad Amer and Rani Elhajjar
J. Compos. Sci. 2026, 10(4), 206; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs10040206 - 10 Apr 2026
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This study investigates the residual stresses developed during the curing process of polymer fiber-reinforced composites and their influence on fracture behavior, particularly the initiation and propagation of interlaminar cracks. The main objective is to quantify how different curing histories, including incomplete cure, alter [...] Read more.
This study investigates the residual stresses developed during the curing process of polymer fiber-reinforced composites and their influence on fracture behavior, particularly the initiation and propagation of interlaminar cracks. The main objective is to quantify how different curing histories, including incomplete cure, alter the spatial distribution of residual stresses and, in turn, affect the mode-I fracture response of carbon-fiber/epoxy laminates. A transient thermal–structural finite element framework incorporating an autocatalytic cure kinetics model was used to simulate the curing process and predict residual stress development in a unidirectional carbon-fiber/epoxy laminate with an edge crack, considering thermal, chemical, and geometric effects. The cure model was calibrated using isothermal differential scanning calorimetry data to determine the degree of cure under different thermal conditions. The key novelty of this work is the integration of a validated cure-kinetics-based curing simulation with fracture analysis, enabling direct correlation of thermal history and degree of cure with spatially varying residual stresses at the crack front and their effect on fracture toughness. Numerical load–displacement predictions were compared with double cantilever beam experimental results and showed good agreement for the curing profiles examined. The results demonstrate that residual stresses generated by different cure cycles, including hold conditions and incomplete curing, significantly influence fracture toughness. In particular, the incomplete-cure profile produced an approximately 40% reduction in toughness compared with profiles that achieved complete cure, highlighting the importance of cure history in determining final structural performance. Full article
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Graded SiC–Nanodiamond Coatings and Shallow De-Cobaltization for Spalling-Resistant PDC Cutters
by Lei Tao, Zhiyuan Zhou, Jiaju Chen and Liangzhu Yan
J. Compos. Sci. 2026, 10(3), 145; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs10030145 - 6 Mar 2026
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High-temperature, high-pressure (HTHP) hard-rock drilling frequently causes chamfer spalling of polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) cutters, leading to ~20% loss in the rate of penetration (ROP) and large torque oscillations. We propose a surface-gradient chamfer comprising a thin SiC interlayer (tSiC ≈ 0.7 [...] Read more.
High-temperature, high-pressure (HTHP) hard-rock drilling frequently causes chamfer spalling of polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) cutters, leading to ~20% loss in the rate of penetration (ROP) and large torque oscillations. We propose a surface-gradient chamfer comprising a thin SiC interlayer (tSiC ≈ 0.7 μm) and a nanocrystalline diamond topcoat (tD ≈ 5 μm, dD ~100 nm), combined with shallow cobalt leaching (LdeCo ≈ 100 μm). The structure was verified by microscopy/spectroscopy and evaluated by scratch adhesion, SEVNB toughness, instrumented impact, thermal shock, 400 °C pin-on-disc wear, and bench-scale granite drilling with vibration/torque monitoring. A coupled thermo-mechanical finite-element model, calibrated with Raman stress maps and thermal measurements, was used to interpret failure trends. Relative to untreated cutters, the gradient design reduced peak tensile residual stress by ~45% and lowered high-temperature wear volume by ~40%. In the present impact dataset (limited cutters per condition), the observed spall incidence at 1.0 J decreased from 2/3 (baseline) to 1/5 (gradient-treated). Short bench drilling runs suggested improved signal separability between healthy and pre-spall states (ROC-AUC ≈ 0.85 vs. ~0.65 for baseline, evaluated using a leave-one-cutter-out protocol); these drilling results should be interpreted as trend-level evidence given the limited number of cutters. These gains arise from mitigated thermal mismatch and residual stresses at the chamfer. Full article
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