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Recent Advancements in Mechanical Drilling of Composite Laminates, Volume II

edited by

Gérald Franz

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1619 | 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 Manufacturing and Processing)

The Mechanical Properties of Fiber Reinforced Composites

edited by Qian Li and

Zhen Zhang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2024 | Viewed by 247 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical property; simulation; modelling; composites; design; manufacturing

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

Research on Sustainable Cement-Based Composites

edited by Yi Xu and

Zijian Song

submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1494 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy-saving construction materials; lightweight concrete; phase change materials; low-heat Portland cement; durability; corrosion; creep; alkali– aggregate reactions; self-healing concrete; physically and chemically induced deterioration; intelligent concrete

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Sustainable Biocomposites, Volume II

edited by

Ahmed Koubaa

Mohamed Ragoubi

and

Frédéric Becquart

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 19 articles | Viewed by 27624 | Submission Open

Keywords: biocomposites; processing; rheology; properties; end-use; sustainability; environmental impact

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocomposites)

Polymer Composites for Sensing Applications, Volume II

edited by

Yongfeng Gao

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural polymers; synthetic polymers; stimuli-responsive polymers; polymer composite; nanomaterials; hydrogels; sensors and biosensors; smart devices

Composites: A Sustainable Material Solution

edited by

Julfikar Haider

and

Swadesh Kumar Singh

submission deadline 1 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1507 | Submission Open

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

Advanced in Ceramic Matrix Composites

edited by

Anton Smirnov

submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5267 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramic matrix composites; structural design; processing methods; additive manufacturing; structural characterization; mechanical testing; tribological properties; thermal testing; corrosion and oxidation; modelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Metal Composites)

Carbon Fiber Composites, Volume III

edited by

Jiadeng Zhu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 13 articles | Viewed by 14586 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon fibers; carbon nanofibers; composites; filtration; energy; environment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Composites)

Metal Composites, Volume II

edited by

Prashanth Konda Gokuldoss

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 22 articles | Viewed by 26441 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal matrix composites; reinforcement; casting; powder metallurgy; additive manufacturing microstructure and properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Metal Composites)

Feature Papers in Journal of Composites Science in 2024

edited by

Francesco Tornabene

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 12091 | 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

Lightweight Composites Materials: Sustainability and Applications, Volume II

edited by

Mourad Nachtane

and

Marwane Rouway

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4551 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; nanocomposite; biocomposite; tidal energy; additive manufacturing; nanoparticles; natural fibers; reinforced composites; carbon nanotubes; graphene composites; multi-scale damage; micromechanics; homogenization; thermoplastics; renewable energy; composites recycling; hygrothermal degradation; impact and dynamic response

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Developing and Understanding Composite Materials for Use in Innovative Engineering Applications

edited by

Mark J. Jackson

Rosemar Batista da Silva

and

Rahul Davis

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3874 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; materials; applications; innovations; economics; manufacturing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Manufacturing of Fibrous Composites for Engineering Applications, Volume II

edited by

Jinyang Xu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3280 | Submission Open

Keywords: fibrous composites; composite structures; CFRPs; GFRPs; KFRPs; fabrication; processing; machining; surface quality; experiments; numerical simulation

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

Biopolymeric Matrices Reinforced with Natural Fibers and Nanofillers

edited by

Deesy Gomes Pinto

and

Rajashekhar Kurahatti

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3030 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural fibers; nanofillers; thermosetting polymers; reinforcement; thermal properties; mechanical properties; nanocomposites; epoxy resins; wettability; moisture absorption

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites)

Advances in Graphene-Based Composites: From Synthesis to Applications

edited by

Niranjan Patra

and Sayan Ganguly

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2673 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphene; composites; functionalization; applications; energy storage; catalysis: electronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Behaviour and Analysis of Timber–Concrete Composite Structures

edited by Dmitrijs Serdjuks, Karīna Buka-Vaivade and

Vjaceslavs Lapkovskis

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 180 | 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)

Trends and Challenges in Developing and Processing Composite Materials

edited by

Heitor Luiz Ornaghi Júnior

submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 167 | 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)

Liquid Processing for Manufacturing of Composite Materials: Experimental Techniques and Numerical Modelling

edited by

Masoud Jabbari

and

Dianyun Zhang

submission deadline 30 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 219 | Submission Open

Keywords: flow in porous media; composite manufacturing; modelling and simulation; chemo-rheology; mechanical integrity; thermal response

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

Recent Progress in Hybrid Composites

edited by

Chensong Dong

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5342 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; hybrid; fiber; particulate; design; processing; optimization

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

Natural Colorants based Composite and Its Multifunctional Applications

edited by Swarup Roy,

Wanli Zhang

and

Łukasz Łopusiewicz

submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 331 | Submission Open

Keywords: biopolymers; biomaterials; pigments; bioactivity; functional materials; bioactive natural compounds; natural colorant; plant extract; functional composite; composite film and coatings; food and health application; smart packaging

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

Application of Composite Materials in Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Bankole Oladapo

submission deadline 15 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; composite materials; 3D printing; fused deposition modelling (FDM); selective laser sintering (SLS); mechanical properties; sustainable manufacturing; biocompatible implants; hybrid composites

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

Theoretical and Computational Investigation on Composite Materials

edited by

Zhong Hu

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 15 articles | Viewed by 14573 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum mechanics modeling; molecular dynamics; finite element analysis; computer modeling; multiscale modeling; theoretical analysis; composite materials; polymer composites; material properties; composites design

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

Sustainable Composite Construction Materials, Volume II

edited by

Krishanu Roy

and

G. Beulah Gnana Ananthi

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1185 | Submission Open

Keywords: cold-formed steel composite structures; analytical modelling for optimizing; energy efficient buildings; modular buildings; prefabricated building systems; hybrid construction; pre-engineered buildings; managing the available facility; composite cold-formed steel flooring systems using timber; concrete; light weight concrete; flexural behaviour of composite beams made of cold-formed steel sections; energy efficiency of hybrid cold formed steel sections; light weight housing using cold formed composite sections; efficiency of CFS composite connectors in floor system; structural performance of CFS composite structures under dynamic loadings; quick construction techniques using CFS composite members; behaviour of connectors between CFS composite floors or composite members; alternative approach to pre-engineered CFS composite frames; behaviour of composite columns of CFS members with different material infill

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

Advances in Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites

edited by Beckry M. Abdel-Magid and Roberto Lopez-Anido

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 510 | Submission Open

Keywords: continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites (CFRTP); polymer composites; fiber composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fiber Composites)

Welding and Friction Stir Processes for Composite Materials

edited by

Srinivasa Rao Pedapati

submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite materials; welding techniques; friction stir welding (FSW); joining processes; material properties; stir processing; composite joints; process optimization; industrial applications

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

Composite Materials Containing Conjugated and Conductive Polymers

edited by

Yaroslav O. Mezhuev

and Alexander A. Artyukhov

submission deadline 15 Mar 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3824 | 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 Materials for Energy Management, Storage or Transportation

edited by

Anka Trajkovska Petkoska

submission deadline 15 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; micro-composites; hybrid composites; hydrogen storage; energy management; energy storage; energy transportation; energy harvest; polymers; dopants; thin films and coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Novel Cement and Concrete Materials

edited by

Ying-Liang Chen

and

Pai-Haung Shih

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 714 | Submission Open

Keywords: lightweight concrete; portland cement; low carbon emissions; phase change materials; recycling; durability; energy saving; thermal insulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Polymer Composites and Fibers, 3rd Edition

edited by

Xiangfa Wu

and

Oksana Zholobko

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 33 | 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)

Advancements in Composite Materials for Energy Storage Applications

edited by

Mohd Shahneel Saharudin

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1582 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; composites; energy storage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Composite Structures and Metamaterials in Acoustic and Ultrasonic Applications

edited by

Nikolay Mukhin

submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open

Keywords: acoustic composites and metamaterials; tunable and active acoustic composite materials; ultrasonic characterization of composite materials; propagation and dissipation of acoustic waves in composite materials; acoustic applications of composite structures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Advanced Asphalt Composite Materials

edited by

Tri Ho Minh Le

and

Sangyum Lee

submission deadline 10 May 2025 | Viewed by 3 | Submission Open

Keywords: asphalt composites; sustainable materials; recycled asphalt; performance evaluation; material innovation; pavement engineering; computational modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Advanced Composite Materials from Natural and Synthetic Sources: Fabrication, Characterization and Practical Application, Volume II

edited by

Jeevithan Elango

Kuppusamy Kanagaraj

and

Natesan Thirumalaivasan

submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4180 | 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)

Innovations of Composite Materials in Prosthetic Dentistry

edited by

Rodolfo Reda

and

Dario Di Nardo

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2080 | Submission Open

Keywords: resin; composite; digital; digital workflow; intraoral scanner; BioHPP; Trinia; polycarbonate; PEEK

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Fire Safety of Structural Composites, 2nd Edition

edited by

Baljinder Kandola

submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: resins; fibres; fire retardants; composite; nanocomposite; surface coatings; thermal insulation; fire resistance; post-fire mechanical properties; heat transfer; smoke release; mathematical modelling and computational simulations

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

Innovations in Direct and Indirect Dental Composite Restorations

edited by

Luca Testarelli

and

Alessio Zanza

submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3821 | Submission Open

Keywords: restorative dentistry; aesthetic dentistry; adhesion; veneers; inlay; onlay; overlay

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

Advances in Laser Fabrication of Composites

edited by Nikolaos G. Semaltianos

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser processing; laser additive manufacturing; laser ablation; nanocomposites; nanoparticles; graphene; 2D materials; fibers; magnetic composites; natural materials; laser beam-material interaction

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

Mechanical Properties of Composite Materials and Joints

edited by

Hamed Aghajani Derazkola

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; strain rates; temperature dependent material behavior; fatigue; fracture; impact resistance; simulation; experimental study

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

Advances in Composite Carbon Fibers

edited by

Yong X. Gan

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 19 | 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)

Effect of Processing Techniques on the Characterization of Alloys Composites and Hybrids

edited by

Deesy Gomes Pinto

K. Raju

and Dayanand M. Goudar

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 234 | Submission Open

Keywords: eutectic Al-Si alloy; spray forming; microstructure; hardness; friction; wear

(This special issue belongs to the Section Metal Composites)

Mechanical Behaviour of Composite Materials for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Maria Augusta Neto

and

Ana Paula Piedade

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomechanics; biomaterials; 3D printed materials; experimental tests; numerical models; tissue engineering; mechanical behavior

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Advancements in Modern Smart Techniques for Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) of FRP Pipelines

edited by

Wael A. Altabey

and

Mohammad Noori

submission deadline 3 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 337 | Submission Open

Keywords: FRP pipelines; structural health monitoring; artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; damage identification; feature extraction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

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