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Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Fibre Composite Materials

A topical collection in Journal of Composites Science (ISSN 2504-477X). This collection belongs to the section "Fiber Composites".

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Prof. Dr. Hom Nath Dhakal

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School of Mechanical and Design Engineering, University of Portsmouth, Anglesea Building, Anglesea Road Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 3DJ, UK
Interests: sustainable bio-based lightweight composite materials; hybrid composites; mechanical/thermal/environmental properties
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Dr. Mazeyar Parvinzadeh Gashti

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Department of Chemistry, Pittsburg State University, 1701 South Broadway Street, Pittsburg, KS 66762, USA
Interests: nanocomposites; fibres; polymers; gels; biopolymers; calcium phosphate; gelatine; electrospun; electrospinning; coatings
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Dr. Esfandiar Pakdel

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JC STEM Lab of Sustainable Fibers and Textiles, School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Interests: antibacterial activity; fibres; nanoparticles; superhydrophobicity; surface analysis; composites recycling

Topical Collection Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to invite you to submit your recent research articles or reviews on fibre composite materials for this Collection. This Collection covers a broad range of topics related to various types of fibre-based composite materials and their applications in industries such as automotive, construction, aerospace, bioengineering, healthcare, and more. It highlights, but is not limited to, the latest advancements in fibre architecture, matrix–fibre interactions, and manufacturing techniques aimed at enhancing the mechanical, thermal, and environmental properties of these materials, as well as updates on recycling techniques for fibre-reinforced composites.

This Collection aims to provide a comprehensive resource for researchers and engineers working to develop advanced fibre composite materials for a broad spectrum of engineering, medical, and environmental applications.

We look forward to receiving your contribution to this exciting Collection.

Prof. Dr. Hom Nath Dhakal
Dr. Mazeyar Parvinzadeh Gashti
Dr. Esfandiar Pakdel
Collection Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the collection website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

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

  • fibre composite materials
  • advanced fibre architecture
  • matrix–fibre interactions
  • composite manufacturing techniques
  • mechanical properties of composites
  • thermal performance of fibre composites
  • environmental sustainability in composites
  • fibre-reinforced polymers
  • applications in automotive industry
  • aerospace and bioengineering composites
  • recycling and sustainability

Published Papers (4 papers)

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2025

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Moisture Absorption and Its Effects on the Mechanical Properties of Biopolymers Reinforced by Curauá Fiber and Montmorillonite Clay: A Transient Experimental Evaluation
by Gustavo H. A. Barbalho, José J. S. Nascimento, Lucineide B. Silva, João M. P. Q. Delgado, Anderson F. Vilela, Joseane F. Pereira, Ivonete B. Santos, Márcia R. Luiz, Larissa S. S. Pinheiro, Andressa G. S. Silva, Roberto M. Faria, Francisco S. Chaves and Antonio G. B. Lima
J. Compos. Sci. 2025, 9(5), 248; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs9050248 - 16 May 2025
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Biocomposites are defined as eco-friendly materials from an environmental point of view. Because of the importance of this class of materials, their study is important, especially in moist and heated conditions. In this sense, this work aims to evaluate the transient behavior of [...] Read more.
Biocomposites are defined as eco-friendly materials from an environmental point of view. Because of the importance of this class of materials, their study is important, especially in moist and heated conditions. In this sense, this work aims to evaluate the transient behavior of moisture absorption and mechanical performance of biocomposites composed of a matrix of high-density biopolyethylene (originated from ethanol produced from sugarcane) filled with curauá vegetable fiber and organophilic montmorillonite clay. For this purpose, dry biocomposites filled with organophilic montmorillonite clay and curauá fiber (1, 3, and 5 wt.%) were prepared using a hand lay-up technique and subjected to moisture absorption and mechanical (flexural and impact tests) characterizations at different times. The experiments were carried out at water bath temperatures of 30 °C and 70 °C. The results have proven the strong influence of chemical composition and temperature on the moisture absorption behavior of biocomposites across time. For a higher percentage of reinforcement on the polymeric matrix, a higher moisture migration rate was verified, reaching a higher hygroscopic equilibrium condition at 16.9% for 5 wt.% of curauá fiber and 10.25% for 5 wt.% of montmorillonite clay particles. In contrast, the mechanical properties of all of the biocomposites were strongly reduced with an increasing moisture content, especially at higher fiber content and water bath temperature conditions. The innovative aspects of this research are related to the study of a new material and its transient mechanical behavior in dry and wet conditions. Full article
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Effect of Manufacturing Processes on Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Composites for Marine Applications
by Jalal El Bahaoui, Issam Hanafi, Mohamed Chairi, Federica Favaloro, Chiara Borsellino and Guido Di Bella
J. Compos. Sci. 2025, 9(5), 233; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs9050233 - 4 May 2025
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This study investigates the mechanical performance of basalt fiber-reinforced polymer (BFRP) laminates as a suitable alternative to conventional glass fiber-reinforced composites for marine applications. The laminates were produced by varying the main process parameters: the fiber type was either glass or basalt; the [...] Read more.
This study investigates the mechanical performance of basalt fiber-reinforced polymer (BFRP) laminates as a suitable alternative to conventional glass fiber-reinforced composites for marine applications. The laminates were produced by varying the main process parameters: the fiber type was either glass or basalt; the resin material was either polyester or vinylester; the fiber orientation in selected layers was set to either 0°/90°, or to ±45° by rotating the woven fabrics during lay-up, and finally the manufacturing technique was either hand lay-up or vacuum infusion. Three-point flexural tests with different spans were conducted to evaluate the flexural behavior and fracture mechanisms. The best-performing configuration, based on glass fibers and vacuum infusion, achieved a maximum flexural strength of about 500 MPa, while basalt-based laminates reached values of up to 400 MPa. Basalt laminates exhibited the highest flexural modulus, with values exceeding 24 GPa. An increase in span length from 120 mm to 220 mm resulted in a reduction in flexural strength of approximately 6–18% depending on the laminate configuration, highlighting the influence of loading conditions on mechanical behavior. The effect of the manufacturing processes was also evaluated using an analysis of variance. This showed that fiber type, manufacturing method, and span significantly influenced the mechanical performance. Full article
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Determination of the Mechanical Properties of Flax and Its Hybrid Flax/Carbon Composite Laminates with Vinyl Ester Resin for Wind Turbine Rotor Blades
by Sriman Ram Marimuthu Rajendran, Prem Anand Balakrishnan and Balasubramanian Visvalingam
J. Compos. Sci. 2025, 9(5), 229; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs9050229 - 2 May 2025
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In this research paper, the ±45 biaxially oriented woven flax and its hybrid flax/carbon composite laminates are manufactured by the vacuum bag technique using vinyl ester as the resin binder and the samples are characterized to evaluate their tensile, flexural and impact properties. [...] Read more.
In this research paper, the ±45 biaxially oriented woven flax and its hybrid flax/carbon composite laminates are manufactured by the vacuum bag technique using vinyl ester as the resin binder and the samples are characterized to evaluate their tensile, flexural and impact properties. Combining natural fibers with conventional materials typically creates a hybrid composite that shows optimal mechanical properties with partial sustainability. The flax/carbon variant exhibited superior tensile strength values of 383.88 MPa and 32.60 GPa, which are about 3.5 and 2.7 times higher than the flax composites, their flexural strengths are around 415.57 MPa and 25.02 GPa, respectively, and they have an impact resistance of 12.67 J. Full article
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Investigation of Diffusion of Different Composite Materials on the Damage Caused by Axial Impact Adhesive Joints
by Dudu Mertgenç Yoldaş and Mehmet Fatih Yoldaş
J. Compos. Sci. 2025, 9(4), 188; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs9040188 - 14 Apr 2025
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In this study, the effects of exposure to seawater on the material properties of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) and carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) samples were investigated. The samples were stored in seawater with a salinity of 3.3–3.7% and a temperature of 23.5 °C [...] Read more.
In this study, the effects of exposure to seawater on the material properties of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) and carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) samples were investigated. The samples were stored in seawater with a salinity of 3.3–3.7% and a temperature of 23.5 °C taken from the Aegean Sea in September for different periods (1, 2, 3, 6 and 15 months). The samples prepared in accordance with the ASTM D5868-01 standard were subjected to axial impact testing. In the first stage of this study, moisture retention percentages were determined, and, then, axial impact tests were performed. In the tests, a total of 36 samples bonded with single-lap adhesive were subjected to 30 Joule impact energy, and their mechanical strength was evaluated. In line with the experimental results, moisture absorption and axial impact energy values were compared in order to determine the most durable composite material connection, and the most durable connection was selected by evaluating the mechanical properties. Damage analysis on the samples was performed at the DEU Science and Technology Application and Research Center with ZEISS GEMINI SEM 560. (Oberkochen, Germany). The fracture surfaces of the CFRP and GFRP samples after gold coating were examined in detail with a scanning electron microscope, and their interface properties and internal structures were observed. The fracture toughness of GFRP specimens increased from 4.6% in a dry environment to 27.96% after 15 months in seawater. CFRP specimens increased from 4.2% in a dry environment to 11.96% after 15 months in seawater, but the increase was less pronounced compared to GFRP. According to the experimental results, CFRP samples exhibited superior mechanical performance compared to GFRP samples. Full article
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