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Multifunctional Composites for Aerospace: Advanced Processing and Predictive Engineering

edited by

Rahul Davis

, Anup Kumar Keshri and

Álisson Rocha Machado

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 914 | 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)

Hybrid Composites—from Fundamental Studies to Intelligent and Sustainable Solutions

edited by

Chensong Dong

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 105 | 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)

Lignocellulosic Biomass Based Composites: Innovations and Application

edited by H'ng Paik San

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 45 | 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)

Advanced Composite Materials from Natural and Synthetic Sources: Fabrication, Characterization and Practical Application, 3rd Edition

edited by

Jeevithan Elango

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1534 | 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,

Yuanye Zhou

and Zequn Wang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 194 | 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

Haifeng Zhao

and

Gongye Zhang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 38 | 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

Yafei Xu

and

Xinyu Hui

submission deadline 1 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3553 | 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 61 | 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)

Composite Materials in Additive Manufacturing: Methods, Models, and Mechanics

edited by Mirsadegh Seyedzavvar,

Cem Boğa

Samet Akar

and Behzad Hashemi Soudmand

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 87 | 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)

Radiation Effects in Hybrid Polymer and Composites

edited by

Traian Zaharescu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 871 | Submission Open

Keywords: hybrids; irradiation; stability; structural modifications; interaction; improved properties; mechanistic analysis; radiation processing

(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 146 | 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)

Advances in Conductive Polymers and Composites

edited by

Shanju Zhang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 122 | 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)

Advanced Composite Carbon Fibers

edited by

Yong X. Gan

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 103 | 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)

Additive Manufacturing of Composites and Nanocomposites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Yingtao Liu

and

Yirong Lin

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1418 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; artificial intelligence; composites; machine learning; modeling; nanomaterials; processing optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)

Recent Advancements in Mechanical Properties of Composites

edited by

Gérald Franz

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 217 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite laminates (CFRP; GFRP; AFRP); fiber-metal laminates (FML) and FRP/metal stacks; conventional drilling and orthogonal cutting; non-traditional drilling processes (e.g.; vibration-assisted drilling; orbital drilling; … ); drilled-hole quality (delamination; roughness; diameter… ); chip formation and removal mechanisms; drill wear mechanisms and tool life; tribological behavior and friction tool-chip interface modeling; numerical simulation and FE analysis; mechanistic and analytical modeling of thrust force and heat generation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)

Technology, Characterization and Performance of Multiple Composites Materials Prepared by Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Guangyu Li

and Li Yang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiple material; additive manufacturing; microstructure characteristics; mechanical properties; preparation process; interface

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)

Composite Materials for Marine Structures

edited by

Kaidi Peng

Chang Zhou

and

Xiaoyang Liu

submission deadline 1 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites; eco-friendly composite materials; fiber-reinforced cementitious materials; corrosion and fatigue resistance; multi-material interfaces; durability assessment; life-cycle performance; repair techniques; hybrid structures; modeling; simulation; and structural design optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Additive Manufacturing of Composites: Bridging Microstructures to Mechanical Performances

edited by Peng Wang and Weidong Yang

submission deadline 1 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; additive manufacturing; design methodologies; microstructural control; mechanical performance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)

Composites: A Sustainable Material Solution, 2nd Edition

edited by

Julfikar Haider

and

Swadesh Kumar Singh

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 18923 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; biobased composites; metallic composites; nanocomposites; natural fibre based composites; smart composites

Advanced Composite Materials: Design, Implementation and Characterization

edited by

Luigi Solazzi

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5721 | Submission Open

Keywords: lightweighting components; static; fatigue and fracture performance; manufacturing processes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)

Bio-Abio Nanocomposites

edited by

Jeong-Hwan Kim

and

Maria Benelmekki

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1136 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; nanoparticles; interface of heterogeneous materials; surface functionalization; aqueous dispersion; material properties; biodiagnostics/therapeutics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocomposites)

Editorial Board Members' Collection Series: Electrochemical Composites

edited by

Patrizia Bocchetta

and

Xiangbo Meng

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open

Keywords: conductive polymers; supercapacitor; electrocatalysis; electrochemical sensors; electrolyte membrane; electrode material

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Polymer Composites and Fibers, 4th Edition

edited by

Xiangfa Wu

and

Oksana Zholobko

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer matrix composites (PMCs); self-healing composites; biodegradable composites; natural fiber-reinforced composites; multifunctional composites; smart and intelligent composites; fibrous materials; micro/nanofibers; interface toughening; surface treatment of fibers; mechanical properties; composite processing; fracture mechanics; modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites)

Selected Papers from the 14th Asian–Australasian Conference on Composite Materials

edited by Mohd Yazid Yahya and

Mariatti Jaafar

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open

Keywords: fibre-reinforced polymer; metal and ceramic matrix composites; nano-structured and multifunctional composites; bio-based; green; and sustainable composites; modelling; simulation; and optimisation; manufacturing; processing; and design

Mechanics, Reliability, and Design of Hybrid Composite Joints and Interfaces

edited by

Hamed Aghajani Derazkola

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open

Keywords: hybrid composite joints; interfacial mechanics; adhesive bonding; thermoplastic welding; bio-inspired interlocks; nanofillers; delamination and fracture; fatigue; durability; digital twins; reliability modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)

Feature Papers in Journal of Composites Science in 2026

edited by

Francesco Tornabene

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced composites; novel composites; nanocomposites; biomedical composites; energy composites; modeling; nondestructive evaluation; processing and manufacturing; properties and performance; repair; testing; nanotechnology; physics; chemistry; and mechanics characterization of composites

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