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:
- High-Performance Thermoplastic Polymer Composites: From Fabrication to Application (Deadline: 25 May 2026)
- Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Progress and Prospects (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- The Application of Multifunctional Elastomer and Gel-Based Composites (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Polymer Composites in Construction Materials (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Acoustic Emission for Sustainable Polymer Composites: Methods, Data, and Multimodal Monitoring (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Polymer-Ceramic Composites for Structural Application (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Recent Advances in Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Polymer Composites for Adsorption Applications (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Advanced Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Design, Manufacturing, Characterization, and Application (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Eco-Friendly Polymers: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Advanced Polymeric Materials for Medical Applications (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Development in Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Covalent Organic Frameworks–Polymer Composites in Photo(electro)catalysis (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Recent Progress and Prospects of Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Composites Incorporating Advanced Polymers (Deadline: 25 June 2026)
- Advanced Experimental Mechanics in Polymer Composites Testing (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Applications of Graphene in Polymer Composites (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites: Preparation, Applications and Prospects (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Recent Advances in Polymer Composites Reinforced with Agro-Industrial Waste Fillers: Processing, Properties, and Functional Applications (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Inorganic Filler-Based Polymeric Composites for Enhanced Mechanical and Thermal Properties (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Mechanical Behavior of Polymer Materials and Its Applications (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Polymer Composites for Smart and Eco-Friendly Systems (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Material-Process-Structure Integrated Design for Advanced Polymeric Composites, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Advanced Research on the Thermal Properties and Flame Retardancy of Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Polymeric Sandwich Composite Materials (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Advances in Sustainable Polymer Composites: Performance Enhancement and Multifunctional Applications (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Biomass-Based Polymer Composites: Synthesis, Processing, and Performance (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Nanostructured Polymer Composites for Next-Generation Oilfield Technologies (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Polymer Nanocomposites and Nanoparticles: Preparation and Applications (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Epoxy-Based Polymers and Composites: From Tailored Properties to Advanced Applications (Deadline: 30 July 2026)
- Advances in Cellulose and Wood-Based Composites (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Epoxy Polymers and Composites, Second Edition (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Carbon-Based Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites: Innovations and Emerging Trends (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Advances in Mechanical Performance of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Synthesis, Design, Preparation and Processing of Functional Polymer Composites: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Multidisciplinary Design of Advanced Polymer Composite Materials and Structures (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Polymer–Graphene Composites: Preparation, Properties, and Applications (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Advanced Manufacturing and Multifunctional Applications of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Failure of Polymer Composites, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Advances in Multifunctional Polymer-Based Nanocomposites, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- High Performance Bio-Based Polymer Blends and Composites (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Wood Polymer Composites: Progress and Prospects (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Advances in Polymers and Polymer Composites for Construction (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Processing, Simulation, Properties and Applications (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites for Civil Engineering Applications (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Multifunctional Hybrid Organic/Inorganic Sol–Gel-Derived Polymer Nanocomposites for Advanced Sustainable Applications (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Advances in Composite Materials: Polymers and Fibers Inclusion (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Advances in Fatigue and Fracture of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Additive Manufactuging of Polymer-Based Nanocomposites and Composites: Progress and Prospects (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Recent Advances and Applications of Polymer Nanocomposites (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Next-Generation Polymer Nanocomposites for Coatings (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- MOF-Polymer Composites: Design, Derivatives and Applications (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Polymer-Based Nanocomposites for Energy Applications (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Biobased Nanoparticles Derived from Natural Polymers and Their Use in Polymer Nanocomposites (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Functional Polymer Nanocomposites for Analytical Sensing and Detection (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Advances in Mechanical and Thermal Characterization and Optimization of Polymer Composites (Deadline: 10 September 2026)
- Advances in Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Processing and Applications (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
- Polymer Composites: Mechanical Characterization (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Advanced Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: Properties and Characterization (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Application and Characterization of Multifunctional and Sustainable Polymers and Composites (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Latest Research on 3D Printing of Polymer and Polymer Composites (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Adsorption of Pollutants from the Environment Using Polymers and Their Composites (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Recent Advances in Polyurethane-Based Composite Materials (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Fiber-Reinforced Polymeric Composites (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Advanced Polymers and Polymer Composites for Energy Storage and Conversion (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Degradation Mechanisms of Polymer Composites Under Extreme Weather (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Polymer-Modified Concrete and Asphalt (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Advanced Polymer Composites with High Mechanical Properties (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Functional Epoxy Composites (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Flame-Retardant Polymer Composites, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Advanced Design and Functionalization Strategies for Carbon-Based Polymer Composites (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Thermal Behavior and Properties of Polymer Composites (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Advances in Liquid Crystal Polymer Composites (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Functional Biopolymer Composites for Advanced Biomedical Applications (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Thermoelectric Properties of Polymer-Based Composite Materials (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Novel Nanoparticles and Their Enhanced Polymer Composites, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Polymer Composites: Structure, Properties and Processing, 3rd Edition (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Advances in Edible Films and Coatings Functionalized by Nanostructured Biopolymer Composites (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Carbon Nanomaterial-Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites: Advanced Synthesis, Properties, and Multifunctional Applications (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Computational Modeling of Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Structure-Property Relationship in Oriented Polymer Nanocomposites (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Polyurethane Functionalization and Recycling (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Advanced Polymeric Composites for Environmental Applications: Catalytic Remediation of Emerging Contaminants and Their Conversion into High-Value Products (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Sustainable and High-Performance Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites for Engineering Applications (Deadline: 20 November 2026)
- Advances in Thermoplastic Polymer Composites (Deadline: 20 November 2026)
- Fiber-Reinforced Polymers: Manufacture, Properties and Applications—Third Edition (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Advances in Hybrid Polymer Nanocomposites (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Design, Forming, and Application Technologies of Polymer Composite Components for Aerospace (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Polymer Composites in Civil Engineering (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Polymer-Based Composite Materials for Sustainable Energy Systems and Storage Technologies (Deadline: 20 December 2026)
- Shape-Memory Polymer-Based Composites (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Advances in Mechanical Properties of Fiber-Reinforced and Nanomaterial-Reinforced Polymers (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
