Advancements in Durability and Mechanical Performance of Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Polymers in Harsh Environments
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymeric Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 December 2026 | Viewed by 2
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Interests: corrosion; mesoporous materials; carbon fiber; biodegradable materials; recycling
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Interests: corrosion; nanomaterials; recycling; composites; biodegradable materials; biomedical
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Dear Colleagues,
Hybrid fiber-reinforced polymers (HFRPs) have garnered significant attention in various industries due to their superior mechanical properties, lightweight nature, and enhanced durability compared to conventional composite materials. The combination of multiple fiber types, such as carbon, glass, aramid, and basalt fibers, offers a tailored balance of strength, stiffness, impact resistance, and environmental stability, making them ideal for applications in aerospace, automotive, civil infrastructure, marine, and energy sectors. Examples of HFRPs include carbon/glass fiber-reinforced polymers (C/GFRPs), carbon/aramid fiber-reinforced polymers (C/AFRPs), glass/basalt fiber-reinforced polymers (G/BFRPs), and carbon/basalt fiber-reinforced polymers (C/BFRPs).
This Special Issue will explore advancements in the development, characterization, and performance enhancement of HFRPs under extreme environmental conditions. Articles will focus on innovative material formulations, processing techniques, testing methodologies, and applications that enhance durability and mechanical performance in harsh environments.
Topics of Interest:
- Advanced manufacturing techniques for HFRPs.
- Hybrid fiber combinations and their impact on mechanical properties.
- Durability and aging mechanisms in extreme environments (e.g., high temperature, corrosion, UV radiation).
- Interfacial adhesion and failure mechanisms.
- Experimental and computational approaches for predicting performance.
- Protective coatings and nanomaterial reinforcements.
Dr. Ahmed Bahgat Radwan
Dr. Noora Al-Qahtani
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- hybrid fiber-reinforced polymers (HFRPs)
- durability
- mechanical performance
- extreme environments
- aging and degradation
- interfacial adhesion
- composite manufacturing
- structural integrity
- protective coatings
- sustainability and recycling
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