Manufacturing, Simulation and Process Optimization of High-Performance Polymers and Their Composites

Dear Colleagues,

High-performance polymers and their composite materials play a crucial role in a wide range of industrial applications, including aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors, due to their exceptional mechanical properties, thermal stability, and lightweight characteristics.

The Special Issue presents cutting-edge research on innovative manufacturing techniques, such as advanced molding, additive manufacturing, and hybrid processes, all designed to enhance material performance and production efficiency. Additionally, it explores state-of-the-art numerical simulations that model the behavior of these complex materials under various processing conditions, offering valuable insights into process optimization and the design of new materials with tailored properties. The contributions also examine the integration of process optimization strategies, leveraging data-driven approaches and machine learning techniques to streamline production, reduce waste, and minimize energy consumption. Any reports and reviews covering the aspect of manufacturing techniques and multiscale modeling and simulations are welcomed, using methods including but not limited to the above-mentioned methods.

Dr. Maoyuan Li
Prof. Dr. Hui Wang
Guest Editors

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