Preparation and Characterization of Functional Composite Materials (2nd Edition)
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced Composites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 1809
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Interests: analysis and modification of technology of wood-based composites; layered, particle, and fibrous wood-based materials characterization; biomass conversion and upcycling; biopolymers; regenerated cellulose; nanoparticles; biobased materials; forestry, wood, agricultural, and plant residues
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Interests: wood and lignocellulosic materials; analytic techniques; biorefinery and applications; surface treatments; exploration of phenolic compounds; antioxidant capacity
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
A composite material is a combination of two materials with different physical and chemical properties. When they are combined, they create a material specialized for a specific purpose, such as becoming stronger, lighter, or resistant to electricity. They can also improve strength and stiffness. The reason for their use over traditional materials is that they improve the properties of their base materials and are applicable in many situations. Through continuous advancements in materials science and engineering, the potential for further applications of composite materials can be achieved by introducing functionality. Functional Composite Materials are based on cutting-edge new generations of materials and are situated at the intersection of physics, chemistry, materials science, and engineering.
Composite materials are being utilized in high-end applications, including aviation technology, spacecraft, and the manufacturing of heavy equipment. The use of composite materials has been a notable advancement in the field of multifunctional composite materials. There is continuous progress related to improvements, innovations, and the replacement of metals, plastics, biopolymers, etc., despite rigorous destructive and non-destructive testing, which proves, for example, the toughness and lifelong durability of such materials. The structural functions primarily emphasize mechanical properties, including fracture toughness, strength, thermal stability, damping, stiffness, and tensile strength. The non-structural properties include biodegradability, thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, and others.
The present Special Issue (SI) aims to contribute to the topics relevant to modern functional composite materials.
Dr. Grzegorz Kowaluk
Dr. Rene Herrera
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- fiber-reinforced composites
- three-dimensional composites
- mechanical properties
- physical properties
- modeling and characterization
- design of composite structures
- natural fiber and bio-composites
- hybrid composites
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