Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites
A section of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360).
Section Information
The Section Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites of Polymers aims to rapidly publish high quality contributions on fundamental and applied science of polymer composite materials. Understanding the processing–structure–properties relationship is crucial for the development of advanced materials. Thus, we encourage the submission of manuscripts that provide novel insights and reviews that report significant advances in the field. Manuscripts addressing key challenges faced by the multiple application areas of composites, such as transport, energy, infrastructure, maritime, health care technology, and recreational products, are welcomed.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Design of polymer composites and nanocomposites
- Fiber-reinforced polymers
- Biomedical composites
- Structural composites
- Multifunctional composites
- Biomimetic and eco composites
- Polymer foams
- Smart composites
- Modelling of polymer composites and nanocomposites
- Self-healing of polymer composites and nanocomposites
- Life cycle assessment of polymer composites and nanocomposites
Keywords
composites; nanocomposites; micro-nanoparticles; fiber; structure–property relationship; physical characterization; mechanical characterization; morphological characterization; applications; modelling; self-healing; smart; biocomposites
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Sustainable Cost-Effective Lightweight Polymer Composites (Deadline: 25 July 2025)
- Electrical Properties of Polymer Composites (Deadline: 25 July 2025)
- Advances in Polymers Science and Technology: From Nano-Engineering to Multifunctional Applications (Deadline: 25 July 2025)
- Polymer Composites: Design, Manufacture and Characterization (Deadline: 25 July 2025)
- Novel Carbon-Based Polymer Composites: Preparation, Properties and Applications (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Polymers, Biomolecules and Nanocomposites: Computational Perspectives (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Preparation, Structure and Characterization of Polymer/Cement Composites—3rd Edition (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Polymer-Based Composite Structures and Mechanical Metamaterials (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Research Progress on Polymer and Admixture Modified Concrete Composites in Civil Engineering (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Structure, Properties and Applications of Polymer-Based Nanocomposites (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Elastomers Science and Technology (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Flame-Retardant Polymer Composites II (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Thermoplastic Foams: Processing, Manufacturing, and Characterization (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Physicochemical Properties of Polymer Composites (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Synthesis, Processing, Structure and Properties of Polymer Materials: 3rd Edition (Deadline: 20 August 2025)
- Innovations in Polymer Composites for Sustainability and Multifunctionality (Deadline: 25 August 2025)
- Advancements in the Development of Polymer Composites: Design, Fabrication, Properties and Application (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Additive Manufactuging of Polymer-Based Nanocomposites and Composites: Progress and Prospects (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Adsorption of Pollutants from the Environment Using Polymers and Their Composites (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Preparation of Polymer-Based Nanocomposites (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Advances in Fatigue and Fracture of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Advances in Composite Materials: Polymers and Fibers Inclusion (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Novel Nanoparticles and Their Enhanced Polymer Composites: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 15 September 2025)
- Latest Research on 3D Printing of Polymer and Polymer Composites (Deadline: 20 September 2025)
- Structure–Property Relationships of Multi-Functional Polymer Composites (Deadline: 20 September 2025)
- Epoxy Resin and Composites: Properties and Applications (Deadline: 25 September 2025)
- Application and Characterization of Multifunctional and Sustainable Polymers and Composites (Deadline: 25 September 2025)
- Biobased and Biodegradable Polymer Blends and Composites II (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Fiber-Reinforced Polymers: Manufacture, Properties and Applications—Second Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Fiber-Reinforced Polymeric Composites (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Synthesis, Design, Preparation and Processing of Functional Polymer Composites (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Polyurethane Materials for Multifunctional Applications (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Recent Developments in Polymeric Composites and Hybrid Materials Through Advanced Manufacturing (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Polymer-Based Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Mechanical and Dynamic Characterization of Polymeric Composites, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Multifunctional Polymer Composite Materials, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Epoxy Polymers and Composites (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Advanced Polymers and Polymer Composites for Energy Storage and Conversion (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Materials, 4th Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites: Advancements in Recycling and Sustainability (Deadline: 20 October 2025)
- Design and Analysis of Inorganic-Polymer Composite Materials for Circular Economy (Deadline: 20 October 2025)
- Synthesis and Applications of Biodegradable Polymer Composites (Deadline: 20 October 2025)
- High-Performance Polymers-Based Building Materials and Structures (Deadline: 25 October 2025)
- Conductive and Magnetic Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites (Deadline: 25 October 2025)
- Polymers and Polymer Composites: Structure-Property Relationship, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 25 October 2025)
- Advances in Mechanical and Thermal Characterization of Polymer Composites II (Deadline: 25 October 2025)
- Polymer/Ceramic Composites, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 25 October 2025)
- Advances in Functional Rubber and Elastomer Composites, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Functional Polymer-Modified Nanocomposites for Tissue Engineering and Biomedical Applications (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Advanced Polymer Composites for Supercapacitors and Sensors (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Fiber Reinforced Polymeric Composites (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Conducting Polymer Nanocomposites as Promising Sensing Platform (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Eco-Friendly Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Advanced Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Design, Manufacturing, Characterization, and Application (Deadline: 5 November 2025)
- Material-Process-Structure Integrated Design for Advanced Polymeric Composites (Deadline: 5 November 2025)
- Development in Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 10 November 2025)
- Agricultural Waste-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Preparation and Characterization (Deadline: 15 November 2025)
- Polyurethane Composites: Properties and Applications (Deadline: 15 November 2025)
- Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Progress and Prospects (Deadline: 20 November 2025)
- Advanced Polymeric Materials for Medical Applications (Deadline: 25 November 2025)
- Polymer Composites for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Applications, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 25 November 2025)
- Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Polymer Blends and Composites (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Advances in Characterization, Measurement and Electrical Performance of Polymer and Composites Materials (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Epoxy Resins and Epoxy-Based Composites: Research and Development (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Polymeric Sandwich Composite Materials (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Covalent Organic Frameworks–Polymer Composites in Photo(electro)catalysis (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- High-Performance Thermoplastic Polymer Composites: From Fabrication to Application (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Mechanical Behavior of Polymer Materials and Its Applications (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Polymer Nanocomposites and Nanoparticles: Preparation and Applications (Deadline: 15 December 2025)
- Advanced Experimental Mechanics in Polymer Composites Testing (Deadline: 15 December 2025)
- Advances in Polymer Composites for Nanogenerator Applications (Deadline: 25 December 2025)
- Advances in Multifunctional Polymer-Based Nanocomposites, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 25 December 2025)
- Additive Manufacturing of Polymer-Based Materials and Lightweight Structures, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Recent Advances in Polymer Composites Reinforced with Agro-Industrial Waste Fillers: Processing, Properties, and Functional Applications (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Inorganic Filler-Based Polymeric Composites for Enhanced Mechanical and Thermal Properties (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Innovative Thermoplastic Composites (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Polymer Composites for Smart and Eco-Friendly Systems (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites: Processing/Structure/Performance Inter-relationships, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Advances in Cellulose and Wood-Based Composites (Deadline: 10 January 2026)
- Advanced Research on the Thermal Properties and Flame Retardancy of Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 15 January 2026)
- Recent Advances in Polymer-Based Thermoelectric Materials (Deadline: 20 January 2026)
- Advances in Carbon/Polymer Composites: Preparation and Application (Deadline: 20 January 2026)
- Advances in Functional Polymer Foams (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Polymer Composites: Structure, Properties and Processing, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Storage Applications (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Fabrication, Characterization and Application, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Failure of Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Advanced Manufacturing and Multifunctional Applications of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Mechanical Behavior of Polymer Composites (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Natural Additive-Enhanced Polymer Composites (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Multidisciplinary Design of Advanced Polymer Composite Materials and Structures (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Advanced Polymer-Based Nanocomposites for Energy Storage, Environmental Remediation, and Sensing Applications (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Polymer–Graphene Composites: Preparation, Properties, and Applications (Deadline: 10 February 2026)
- Recent Advances and Applications of Polymer Nanocomposites (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Advances in Polymer Blends and Composites: Chemistry and Technology
- Advances in Polymeric Composites (Closed)
- Functionalized Polymeric Composites for Energy Conversion Systems, Optoelectronic and Biomedical Applications
- Polymer Nanocomposite (Closed)
- Polymers and Polymer Composites: Structure-Property Relationship
- Progress in Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites
- Reinforced Polymer Composites (Closed)
- Reinforced Polymer Composites (Closed)
- Sustainable Polymer/Biopolymer-Based Composites: Processing, Characterization, and Application
