Multifunctional Composites for Aerospace
A special issue of Journal of Composites Science (ISSN 2504-477X). This special issue belongs to the section "Composites Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026
Special Issue Editors
2. School of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Uberlandia, Av. João Naves de Ávila, Uberlândia 38400-902, MG, Brazil
Interests: traditional machining and non-traditional machining; difficult-to-machine materials; machining fluids and tribology; cutting tool engineering; aerospace materials
Interests: advanced manufacturing processes; non-traditional machining; surface engineering; micro-machining; additive manufacturing; biomaterials; aerospace materials
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Interests: carbon nanotube reinforced ceramic matrix and metal matrix composites; thermal spraying; tribology of materials; process-structure-property relationship
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite high-quality contributions to this Special Issue titled “Multifunctional Composites for Aerospace: Smart Processing, Hybrid Machining, and Predictive Engineering.” This Special Issue aims to bring together state-of-the-art advancements in the design, processing, and performance optimization of multifunctional composites tailored for high-performance aerospace applications.
Submissions are particularly encouraged that are focused on smart and sustainable mechanical processing of advanced composite materials, including additive manufacturing and various machining approaches (conventional, non-traditional, and hybrid). Emphasis is placed on the processing–structure–property correlations that arise from these fabrication techniques, as well as on innovations that improve performance, material utilization, and process efficiency.
Studies are also welcomed in which predictive models are developed, utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, to understand and optimize composite behavior, both during processing and under operational conditions. Investigations into microstructural evolution, phase distribution, fiber–matrix interaction, interfacial integrity, and thermal/mechanical durability of composites are especially encouraged, as these are central to enabling multifunctional applications in aerospace.
Through this Special Issue, a specialized platform is provided for disseminating advanced research at the intersection of composite material science and processing engineering. The goal is to foster innovation and global collaboration that will drive the next generation of high-performance composites for structurally demanding and functionally critical environments.
Prof. Dr. Alisson Rocha Machado
Dr. Rahul Davis
Dr. Anup Keshri
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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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.
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Keywords
- Multifunctional Composites
- Aerospace Composite Materials
- Hybrid Machining of Composites
- Additive Manufacturing of Composites
- Smart Processing of Composites
- Surface Engineering of Composites
- Surface Integrity and Topography
- Fiber–Matrix Interface Behavior
- Structure–Property Relationships
- Thermo-Mechanical Properties of Composites
- AI-Driven Materials Design
- Machine Learning in Composites Engineering
- Predictive Modeling in Composite Processing
- Micromechanical Analysis of Composites
- Green and Sustainable Composite Manufacturing
- Functionally Graded Composites
- Lightweight Structural Composites
- Advanced Characterization Techniques
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