Next-Generation Hybrid Fiber-Reinforced Polymers for Demanding Environments
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced Composites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 April 2026 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editors
Interests: fiber-reinforced polymer composites (FRPs); durability and environmental degradation; thermoplastic and thermosetting composites; 3D/4D printing of composite materials; aerospace structural materials; finite element simulation and modeling; interface characterization and mechanical performance
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Hybrid fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) are crucial materials in various engineering applications, particularly in environments where traditional materials face significant challenges. This Special Issue aims to explore recent advancements in understanding and improving the durability and mechanical performance of FRPs under harsh environmental conditions.
We welcome original research papers on innovative approaches that enhance FRP performance under extreme temperatures, chemical exposure, moisture, and UV radiation and other demanding environments. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, novel hybrid fiber combinations, interface modification strategies, advanced characterization techniques, degradation mechanisms, prediction models for long-term behavior, and innovative protection methods.
The Special Issue particularly seeks studies that explore the following topics:
- Synergistic effects of multiple environmental factors;
- Atomistic and molecular mechanisms of environmental degradation;
- New hybrid configurations for enhanced durability;
- Advanced testing methodologies combined with computational validation;
- Lifecycle assessment and prediction;
- Surface modification techniques;
- The impact of recycled fibers on durability;
- Smart monitoring systems for durability assessment.
This collection hopes to provide researchers, engineers, and practitioners with comprehensive insights into the latest developments in HFRP durability, contributing to the advancement of these materials in challenging applications.
Prof. Dr. Kangmin Niu
Dr. Kui Lin
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- fiber-reinforced polymers
- harsh environments
- durability performance
- degradation mechanisms
- material characterization
- multi-scale modeling
- interface properties
- mechanical properties
- smart monitoring
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