Advanced Composites: Processing, Mechanical Performance and Aerospace Applications
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced Composites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2026 | Viewed by 124
Editors
Interests: composite materials; damage tolerance; delamination; fatigue; impact damage; crashworthiness; fuselages
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Interests: composite materials; FEM; additive manufacturing; metallic structures
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, “Advanced Composites: Processing, Mechanical Performance and Aerospace Applications,” aims to provide a comprehensive overview of recent advances in the design, manufacturing, and characterization of high-performance composite materials. Particular focus is placed on processing techniques, ranging from conventional methods to emerging additive manufacturing approaches, including composite fibre additive manufacturing (CFAM). The influence of processing on microstructure and resulting mechanical performance, especially in terms of durability and damage tolerance, is also a key aspect.
Particular attention is given to aerospace applications, where lightweight structures, high specific strength, and reliability under extreme operating conditions are critical requirements. Contributions addressing multiscale modelling, structural health monitoring, and innovative testing methodologies are also strongly encouraged.
Overall, this Special Issue aims to link processing, structure, and performance in advanced composite materials, with a focus on real-world applications.
Prof. Dr. Aniello Riccio
Dr. Andrea Sellitto
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- advanced composites
- processing techniques
- mechanical performance
- aerospace applications
- CFAM
- additive manufacturing
- damage tolerance
- multiscale modelling
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