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Journal of Composites Science publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Lattice Structures submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10102 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; metamaterials; composite structures; lattices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)
Composite Thin-Walled Structures: Stability and Damage
edited by
submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 442 | Submission Open
Keywords: composite thin-walled structures; stability and buckling; damage and failure mechanisms; global– local mode interaction; reduced-order modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)
Advanced Fiber Composites for a Sustainable Built Environment
edited by and Enes Ekinci
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 299 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced fiber composites; civil infrastructure; structural strengthening and retrofit; durability and environmental aging; non-destructive evaluation; sustainable/circular composites; life cycle assessment; civil/aerospace/marine applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fiber Composites)
Advanced Thermoelectric Composite Materials: Design, Processing, and Applications submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 299 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermoelectric composites; energy conversion materials; interface engineering; phonon and carrier transport; nanostructured composites; hybrid and multifunctional materials; sustainable fabrication
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)
Sustainable Polymer Composites: Waste Reutilization and Valorization
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 13 articles | Viewed by 18187 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-based composites; waste-derived fillers; recycled polymers; LCA; composite recycling; biodegradable polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites)
Sustainable Biocomposites, 3rd Edition
edited by , Mohamed Ragoubi, Frédéric Becquart, Ahmed Elloumi and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 13 articles | Viewed by 30112 | Submission Open
Keywords: processing of biocomposites and nano-biocomposites; mixtures rheology and processing; advanced characterization of biocomposites; matrix-fiber adhesion and interactions; properties; structure; and rupture mechanisms; properties modeling and optimization; end-use and application; recycling; reuse; and circularity sustainability; environmental impacts; and life cycle analysis; contribution of biocomposites to circular economy; climate change attenuation; and GHG emission mitigation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocomposites)
Characterization and Modeling of Composites, 4th Edition submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 14 articles | Viewed by 29309 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber-reinforced composites; unidirectional and woven reinforcements; noncrimp fabrics (NCFs); three-dimensional composites; nanocomposites; natural fiber and biocomposites; hybrid composites; composite structures; modeling and characterization; numerical simulation; experimental studies; industrial case studies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)
Effect of Processing Techniques on the Characterization of Alloys Composites and Hybrids
edited by , and Dayanand M. Goudar
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 23483 | Submission Open
Keywords: eutectic Al-Si alloy; spray forming; microstructure; hardness; friction; wear
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metal Composites)
From Waste to Advance Composite Materials, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 17480 | Submission Open
Keywords: cleaner production; sustainable materials; advance composite; waste to value; circular economy; recycling; waste as resources
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)
Biomedical Composite Applications submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9566 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomedical composites; biocompatibility; medical applications; drug delivery systems; biodegradable and bioresorbable composite materials; tissue engineering; functional coatings and surface modifications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocomposites)
Advances in Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites, 2nd Edition
edited by Beckry M. Abdel-Magid and Roberto Lopez-Anido
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open
Keywords: continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP); polymer composites; fiber composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fiber Composites)
Composite Materials in Water Treatment Applications submission deadline 5 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2768 | Submission Open
Keywords: composite materials; water treatment; photocatalysis; adsorption; pollutant removal; heavy metals; dyes; pharmaceuticals; microplastics; emerging pollutants; membrane systems; environmental remediation; green chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)
Composite Materials Containing Conjugated and Conductive Polymers
edited by and Alexander A. Artyukhov
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 31440 | Submission Open
Keywords: conductive polymers; polyaniline; polypyrrole; polythiophene; polyphenylenes; conductive composites; conductive nanocomposites; sensors; actuators; conductive paints; antistatic coatings; biomaterials; conductive hydrogels; conductive scaffolds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites)
Composite Production and Performance Evaluation for Upcoming Transportation Technologies submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1330 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced composite fabrication; lightweight structures; nanocomposites; digital twin and simulation; sustainable mobility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)
Additive Manufacturing of Smart Composites
edited by Zhaogui Wang and
submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 199 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; smart composites; 4D printing; functional integration; multi material fabrication; artificial intelligence in AM; stimuli responsive materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)
Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Modeling and Simulation of Composite Materials, 2nd Edition
edited by , and Salim Belouettar
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3013 | Submission Open
Keywords: composite materials; modeling and simulation; finite element method (FEM); isogeometric analysis (IGA); structural analysis; reliability assessment; durability predictions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)
Advanced Additive Manufacturing of High-Performance Composites
edited by Sitki Akincioglu
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 961 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D printing; composites; nanocomposites; fiber-reinforced polymers; carbon nanotubes; graphene; fused deposition modeling (FDM); selective laser sintering (SLS); stereolithography (SLA); mechanical properties; multifunctional composites; microstructure analysis; industrial applications; biomedical applications; sustainable manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)
Design, Microstructure, and Mechanisms of Composite Materials for Next-Generation Energy Storage Systems
edited by , Yiding Li and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open
Keywords: composites; energy; battery safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)
Environmental Degradation of Composites: Microscopic Characterization and Analysis
edited by Shreya Vemuganti and Jeffery S. Volz
submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13032 | Submission Open
Keywords: composite materials; sustainable and bio-based composites; microscopic characterization; environmental degradation; aging and failure analysis; harsh environments; chloride and sulfate exposure; alkali resistance; UV degradation; scanning electron microscopy (SEM); transmission electron microscopy (TEM); atomic force microscopy (AFM); X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS); Raman spectroscopy; water ingress and chemical attack; interfacial debonding; protective coatings; predictive modeling; machine learning in materials science
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)
Automated and Digital Construction of Low-Carbon and High-Performance Steel-Concrete Composite Systems
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submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1507 | Submission Open
Keywords: automated and robotic construction of steel-concrete composite structures; digital construction technologies; BIM; and digital twins for composite systems; modern methods of construction (MMC); including modular; prefabricated; and off-site construction; experimental studies on steel-concrete composite materials and structural components; large-scale and laboratory testing of high-performance composite systems; low-carbon and sustainable materials for steel-concrete composites; geopolymer; alkali-activated; and recycled-material-based concretes; high-performance and hybrid steel-concrete composite materials; structural behaviour under extreme conditions; including fire and elevated temperatures; post-event performance and residual capacity of composite systems; numerical modelling and simulation validated by experimental data; data-driven; AI-assisted; and parametric design approaches for composite construction; case studies and practical applications of automated and digital composite construction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)
Sustainable Cementitious Composites
edited by , Jianbo Zang and Jiang Zhu
submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 8109 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-carbon cement composites; rheology; multi-technology performance enhancement; AI-assisted mix design and optimization; nanomaterials in concrete; functional admixtures and smart additives; microstructure– performance relationships; structural performance and durability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)
Fibre-Reinforced Composite Structures
edited by Sang-Youl Lee
submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open
Keywords: FRP; structural analysis; composites; numerical analysis; experiment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fiber Composites)
Hybrid Composites—from Fundamental Studies to Intelligent and Sustainable Solutions
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3794 | Submission Open
Keywords: experimental; analytical; and numerical studies of hybrid composites; traditional materials design; processing; and characterisation techniques; mechanical; thermal; environmental; and long-term performance evaluation; AI- and machine-learning-assisted materials design and optimisation; multiscale modelling; data-driven approaches; and digital twins; intelligent manufacturing; process monitoring; and quality assurance; sustainable hybrid composites; life-cycle assessment; and eco-design; novel hybrid architectures; processing routes; and application case studies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)
High-Performance Composite Materials in Construction submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3542 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-performance composite materials; eco-friendly and bio-based composites; multifunctional and smart building materials; sustainability in construction; microstructure-property relationship; service-life prediction and durability modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)
Multifunctional Composites for Aerospace: Advanced Processing and Predictive Engineering
edited by , Anup Kumar Keshri and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1377 | Submission Open
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
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)
Lignocellulosic Biomass Based Composites: Innovations and Application
edited by H'ng Paik San
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 205 | Submission Open
Keywords: lignocellulosic biomass; composite materials; sustainable development; processing technology; material characterization; novel applications; bio-based adhesive
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocomposites)
Polymer Composites: Technology and Sustainability
edited by Ali Rezaei
submission deadline 1 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; biodegradable composites; bio-based polymers and composites; green materials; end-of-life (EoL) strategies for composites; recycling and reuse technologies for composites; circular economy of composites; eco‑design and design‑for‑recycling (DfR) in polymer composites; life cycle assessment (LCA)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites)
Advances in Polymer Composites: Design, Multifunctionality, and Structural Health Monitoring submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1504 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP); multifunctional composites; self-healing composites; smart sensing composites; biodegradable composites; nanomaterials; interface engineering; surface treatment; mechanical properties; nondestructive testing (NDT); structural health monitoring (SHM); additive manufacturing; computational modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites)
Rubber-Based Composites: Challenges in Reusing Waste and Nanostructures as Fillers submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6481 | Submission Open
Keywords: recycling; waste management; nanomaterials; filler; reinforcement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites)
Advanced Composite Materials from Natural and Synthetic Sources: Fabrication, Characterization and Practical Application, 3rd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2823 | Submission Open
Keywords: synthetic polymer and natural polymer composites; polymer composite fabrication and characterization; surface functionalization; nanomaterials; biomaterials; biomolecules; bioceramics; hydrogel; skin regeneration; in vitro cell culture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)
AI-Enabled Innovation in Advanced Composite Materials and Structures
edited by Kai Zhou, and Zequn Wang
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 336 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced composite structures and materials; metamaterials; machine learning; design optimization; digital twin
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)
Artificial Intelligence for Composite Materials: Modeling, Prediction, and Design
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 240 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; composite materials; data-driven modeling; physics-informed neural networks; multiscale modeling; structure– property relationships; performance prediction; large language model; homogenization; effective properties; microstructure characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)
Structural Design, Health Monitoring and Performance Evaluation of Composite Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 1 Oct 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5883 | Submission Open
Keywords: composite material; structural design; finite element simulation; health monitoring technique; damage identification; performance evaluation; data-driven
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)
Design Optimization of Thin-Walled Composite Structures
edited by Touraj Farsadi
submission deadline 1 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open
Keywords: thin-walled composite structures; design optimization; tailored structural performance; buckling and vibration; multi-fidelity/ML surrogates; robust and reliability-based design; manufacturing-aware optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)
Advanced Composite Materials and Design for Structural Safety and Sustainability submission deadline 5 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6436 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-performance materials; resilience and sustainability; civil and structural engineering; structural rehabilitation; retrofitting and strengthening; eco-materials for civil engineering; concrete structures; composite materials and structures; structural safety; environmentally friendly construction; structural analysis and design; seismic engineering; reliability and durability of structures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)
Composite Materials in Additive Manufacturing: Methods, Models, and Mechanics
edited by Mirsadegh Seyedzavvar, , and Behzad Hashemi Soudmand
submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 248 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced manufacturing; composite materials; process– structure– property relationships; multi-scale modeling; sustainable composites; artificial intelligence in materials design; damage and failure analysis; fiber-reinforced composites; nanocomposites; experimental characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)
Behaviour and Analysis of Timber–Concrete Composite Structures
edited by Dmitrijs Serdjuks, Karīna Buka-Vaivade and
submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9150 | Submission Open
Keywords: timber– concrete composite; lower carbon emission; physical and mechanical properties; long-term behavior; adhesive timber– concrete connections; decreased brittleness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)
Advances in Fiber-Reinforced Composite Structures: From Design to Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber-reinforced composites; composite structures; structural performance; advanced manufacturing; structural health monitoring; multifunctional composites; smart materials; sustainable composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fiber Composites)
Advanced Composite Structures for the Aerospace Industry
edited by and Mehmet Dorduncu
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced composite structures; composite wing and airfoil design; lightweight aerospace structures; aeroelasticity; vibration and stability; flutter suppression; smart and morphing structures; structural health monitoring (S.H.M.); damage tolerance; structural optimization; automated fiber placement; sustainable aviation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)
Additive Manufacturing of Advanced Composites, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 19812 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing/3D printing; fused filament fabrication (FFF); fibre reinforced polymer (FRP); thermoplastic composites; advanced manufacturing; modelling and design; characterization; structure-property performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)
Radiation Effects in Hybrid Polymer and Composites
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1559 | Submission Open
Keywords: hybrids; irradiation; stability; structural modifications; interaction; improved properties; mechanistic analysis; radiation processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites)
Advanced Composite Carbon Fibers
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 904 | Submission Open
Keywords: composite carbon fiber; processing method; manufacturing technology; activated composite carbon fiber; particle-containing carbon fiber; nanotube-added carbon fiber; coating on carbon fiber; energy storage; mechanical property; failure mechanisms; sensing; energy conversion; environment protection; water purification; high temperature resistance; oxidation prevention; catalysis; biomedical applications; photovoltaics; thermoelectricity; flexible electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fiber Composites)
Advances in Conductive Polymers and Composites
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 253 | Submission Open
Keywords: conductive composites; conductive polymers; conductive fillers; nanofillers; composite fabrication; electrical conductivities; structures; morphologies; interfaces; modeling; sensors; biomedicine; flexible devices; wearables
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites)
Semiconductor-Based Composites: Design, Fabrication, and Emerging Applications
edited by Azadeh Jafari
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 247 | Submission Open
Keywords: semiconductor composites; nanostructured materials; doped semiconductors; thin-film heterostructures; functional materials; MEMS/NEMS; photonic and quantum devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)
Trends and Challenges in Developing and Processing Composite Materials, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-performance resin; carbon fiber-based materials; lightweighting; advanced polymer composites; biomaterials; nanocomposites; smart metal composites; additive manufacturing; circular material economy; intelligent design and manufacturing.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)
Advancements in Sustainable Cement-Based Composites: Innovations in Performance, Durability, and Circular, Climate-Resilient Construction submission deadline 1 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 550 | Submission Open
Keywords: innovative cement composites; fiber-reinforced cementitious composites; sustainable cementitious materials; utilization of by-products and waste materials; carbon sequestration and emission reduction; advanced characterization and modeling; functional and smart materials; nanotechnology and bio-based modifications; lifecycle analysis and environmental impact; innovations in manufacturing and digitalization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)
Natural Fiber Composites (NFCs)—Current Research Trends and Applications
edited by , Andrejs Krauklis and
submission deadline 5 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5131 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural fibers; natural fiber composites (NFCs); natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites; biocomposites; green composites; recyclable polymers; circular composites; hybrid composites; surface modification; sustainable composites; life cycle assessment (LCA); environmental impacts; mechanical characterization; recycling and reuse; circular economy; applications of NFCs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fiber Composites)
Research on Recycling Methods or Reuse of Composite Materials
edited by and Heide Heloise Bernardi
submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2030 | Submission Open
Keywords: composite materials; polymer matrix composites (PMCs); sustainable materials; recycled materials; fiber reinforced composites; mechanical properties of recycled materials; characterization of recycled materials; natural fibers; synthetic fibers; aeronautical composites recycling; wind turbine blade recycling; automotive composites recycling; fiber recycling; interface; sizing process; fracture toughness; applications of recycled materials; product development; end-of-life; design for recycling; economic and environmental viability
3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing of Composites, 2nd Edition submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1413 | Submission Open
Keywords: composite materials; 3D printing; additive manufacturing; sustainability; LCA; CFRP; impact assessment; testing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)
Innovative Composites for Transportation submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced composites; lightweight structures; transportation systems; hybrid composites; nano-reinforced materials; additive manufacturing; multiscale modeling; damage tolerance; impact behavior; multifunctional composites; sustainable composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)
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