Advances in Fiber-Reinforced Composites: Recent Advances and Future Prospects
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced Composites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: civil engineering; materials engineering; masonry structures; RC structures; FEM modeling; diagnostic of structures; reinforcement of the structure with steel and FRP materials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite prospective Authors to submit original scientific articles to the forthcoming Special Issue entitled ‘Advances in Fiber-Reinforced Composites: Recent Advances and Future Prospects.’ This Special Issue aims to bring together state-of-the-art research and recent developments in the design, characterization, and application of Fiber-Reinforced Composite (FRC) materials. The scope of this Special Issue encompasses contributions from the fields of Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Submitted manuscripts should address both fundamental research on FRC materials and their practical engineering applications. Particular emphasis will be placed on studies investigating the properties and performance of FRC materials used in Civil Engineering, as well as in the Space, Aviation, and Automotive industries. This Special Issue provides an excellent platform for researchers to present work that integrates materials science with real-world engineering applications. We particularly welcome submissions addressing the use of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) materials in the fabrication of aircraft and automotive components and structures; the reinforcement and strengthening of concrete, masonry, and timber structures; as well as submissions related to structural maintenance and durability, including reinforced concrete, masonry, and wooden structures. In addition, contributions focusing on the application of FRP materials in bridge engineering and in the development of smart materials are also encouraged. Owing to the interdisciplinary character of this Special Issue, we believe it will offer a valuable forum for researchers and scientists working on various aspects of advances in Fiber-Reinforced Composites.
Prof. Dr. Radoslaw Jasiński
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- fiber-reinforced composites
- materials engineering
- emerging materials
- sustainable materials
- structural reinforcements
- aviation industry
- automotive industry
- FRP reinforcement
- GFRP mesh
- plastic fiber
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