Compression Moulding of Discontinuous Fibre Composites

Dear Colleagues,

Compression moulding of discontinuous fibre composites is an attractive composites manufacturing solution offering great design flexibility, cost savings and high-volume manufacturing potential. It also promotes the utilisation of sustainable materials such as natural fibres and recycled materials, which typically have finite fibre lengths. However, the confidence in using such materials and manufacturing processes remains low due to the high complexities and variabilities in the material behaviour.

This Special Issue on “Compression Moulding of Discontinuous Fibre Composites” aims to bring together researchers tackling various challenges in design and manufacturing of compression moulded discontinuous fibre composites. Topics may encompass process and performance characterisation, modelling, innovation in materials and processes, and application case studies, among others. The work should include either theoretical or numerical or experimental approaches, either separately or in combination, to provide solutions to these challenges

There is no restriction on the types of fibre and matrix used in your research. Examples of material types of interest include sheet moulding compounds (SMC), long fibre-reinforced thermoplastics (LFT), prepreg tape- or chip-based discontinuous fibre composites, and aligned discontinuous fibre composites.

Dr. Connie Qian
Guest Editor

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• discontinuous fibre composites
• compression moulding
• experimental characterisation
• process simulation
• multi-scale modelling
• innovation in manufacturing process
• innovation in materials
• application case studies