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Advanced Fiber Composite Materials: Preparation, Properties and Applications

A Special Issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944) belonging to the section "Advanced Composites".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2027 | Viewed by 739

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School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 999077, China
Interests: polymer composites; nanocomposites; polymer processing; electro spinning; membranes; nanofiber yarn; conductive polymer composite; smart textiles; flexible sensors; renewable energy harvesting
School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai 519082, China
Interests: flexible devices; stretchable displays; polymer dielectric composites; soft actuators
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Dear Colleagues,

Advanced fiber composites is one of fastest growing fields in material science, perfectly aligning with emerging trends in aerospace engineering, artificial intelligence, carbon neutralization, sustainable development, wearable electronics, healthcare and medical products, and smart textiles. Although considerable progress has been made in this area, there are still major challenges in achieving greater multifunctionality, intelligence, comfort, safety, and sustainability.

This Special Issue, titled “Advanced Fiber Composite Materials: Preparation, Properties and Applications”, seeks high-quality research articles and reviews focusing on the latest developments in fiber composite science and technologies for emerging applications. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Design and synthesis of novel polymers for fibers;
  • Multifunctional fibers and composites;
  • Nanotechnologies and nanofibers;
  • Sustainable and eco-friendly fibers;
  • Green and advanced manufacturing of fiber composites;
  • Recycling and utilization of fiber/textile wastes;
  • Fibers for environmental, energy, and healthcare applications;
  • Fiber-based sensors, actuators, and displays;
  • Design, fabrication, and application of fiber composites;
  • Intelligent wearable system integration;
  • Biomaterial-based fibers for medical and healthcare applications;
  • Artificial intelligence applications in fiber composites.

Dr. Xiaoyang Guan
Dr. Titao Jing
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • fibers
  • fiber composite
  • nanofibers
  • carbon fiber
  • electrospinning
  • flexible sensors
  • smart textiles
  • wearable devices

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Durability of Flax Fiber Reinforced Polymer Sheets Under Hygrothermal Conditions: Tensile and Shear Performance
by Yangyang Xia, Pengyu Li, Lingli Shen, Jifang Niu and Huiguo Zhao
Materials 2026, 19(18), 3822; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma19183822 - 8 Sep 2026
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Fiber reinforced polymers (FRPs) have gained widespread application in civil engineering due to their light weight, high strength, and excellent corrosion resistance. Among various fibers, natural fibers have recently attracted increasing attention because of their renewability, low cost, and reduced environmental impact. However, [...] Read more.
Fiber reinforced polymers (FRPs) have gained widespread application in civil engineering due to their light weight, high strength, and excellent corrosion resistance. Among various fibers, natural fibers have recently attracted increasing attention because of their renewability, low cost, and reduced environmental impact. However, natural fiber reinforced polymer composites (NFRPs) suffer from high moisture absorption and inferior mechanical properties, which are further deteriorated under hygrothermal environments, severely limiting their service conditions. This study focuses on flax fiber reinforced polymer composites (FFRPs) and, through systematic experimental testing, investigates their durability under hygrothermal conditions. Hygrothermal aging was conducted at 90% relative humidity and 40 °C for up to 30 days. Water uptake, mechanical properties, and thermomechanical behavior were evaluated for composites fabricated by two molding processes (autoclave and hand-laying) with varying ply numbers (10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 layers). The optimal ply number for mechanical performance was identified, and the influence of the different resin systems and fiber forms between the two processes on the cross-process comparison, as well as the rationale for the 30-layer laminate and the effect of laminate thickness, were clarified. Microstructural changes were examined via scanning electron microscopy. This work provides systematic experimental evidence and data for assessing the long-term durability of FFRP composites in humid and warm environments, offering valuable guidance for their practical application in civil infrastructure. Full article
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