Fabrication, Characterisation and Application of Fibre-Reinforced Polymers and Composites
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced Composites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2025 | Viewed by 1054
Special Issue Editors
Interests: fibre-reinforced polymer; composite impact mechanics; numerical characterisation; structures; deformation and failure mechanism; additive manufacturing
Interests: composite; surface engineering and coating technologies for tribological, corrosion resistance, and biomedical applications; characterisation of surface-engineered systems; tribology, corrosion, and tribocorrosion of surface-engineered materials
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Dear Colleagues,
Recent advancements in thermoplastic matrices have made it possible to use thermoplastic fibre-reinforced composites in high-volume production, such as in transportation and personalised products such as assistive devices. New composites have been created by combining thermoplastic matrices with various reinforcements, including synthetic and natural fibres. In addition, the development of digital composites through additive manufacturing has expanded the use of composites to a broader community. These new composites are changing the trajectory of composite manufacturing towards more eco-friendly options, with the potential to support net-zero goals and address climate change. Therefore, this Special Issue aims to provide a holistic overview of recent trends in the “Fabrication, Characterisation and Application of Fibre-Reinforced Polymers and Composites” using thermoplastic matrices.
In this Special Issue, original research articles based on experiments, numerical modelling, and reviews on thermoplastic fibre-reinforced composites are welcome. The research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Fabrication—autoclave, hot-pressed, single/dual/biopolymer composite, and additive manufacturing;
- Characterisation—mechanical (uni/multiaxial, fracture, cyclic), thermal, tribology, ballistic, blast, microscopy, CT scan, and numerical modelling;
- Application—structural, thermal, and medical devices, upcycling and recycling.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Karthikeyan Kandan
Prof. Dr. Yong Sun
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- fibre-reinforced composite
- biomaterials
- digital composites
- fracture mechanics
- additive manufacturing
- mechanical and thermal characterisation
- thermoplastic composites
- composite manufacturing
- textile composites
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