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Modeling of Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites (2nd Edition)

A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Physics and Theory".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 February 2026 | Viewed by 2010

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Dr. Rafał Grzejda

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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, 70-310 Szczecin, Poland
Interests: mechanics of materials; finite element method; joints in mechanical engineering; stiffness of mechanical systems; composite joints
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Dear Colleagues,

In addition to experimental research, materials engineering is now focusing on evaluating the behavior of various composite structures through the use of computational methods and the adoption of FE tools.

This Special Issue of Polymers targets critical findings, advances, and applications of the finite element method in all areas of materials engineering concerning polymer composites and nanocomposites. Papers related to the new developments in finite element analysis with respect to theoretical, computational, and modeling techniques and their applications in science and technology will be included.

Papers that cover a wide range of issues are expected, including (but not limited to) the following:

  1. Finite element analysis;
  2. Structural health monitoring;
  3. Composite connections;
  4. Deformation analysis;
  5. Geometric modeling.

Dr. Rafał Grzejda
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Keywords

  • polymer composites
  • polymer nanocomposites
  • material properties
  • structural morphology
  • finite element analysis
  • optimization of composites

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Comparative Analysis and Predictive Modeling of Wear Performance of Glass- and Bamboo Fiber-Reinforced Nanoclay–Epoxy Composites Using RSM and ANN
by Syed Mansoor Ahmad, Gowrishankar Mandya Channegowda, Manjunath Shettar and Ashwini Bhat
Polymers 2025, 17(24), 3286; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17243286 - 11 Dec 2025
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This research contributes to the field of materials engineering through an analysis of the wear performance of both glass fiber-reinforced epoxy composites (GFEC) and bamboo fiber-reinforced epoxy composites (BFEC). This study aims to assess the wear performance, defined by mass loss, of the [...] Read more.
This research contributes to the field of materials engineering through an analysis of the wear performance of both glass fiber-reinforced epoxy composites (GFEC) and bamboo fiber-reinforced epoxy composites (BFEC). This study aims to assess the wear performance, defined by mass loss, of the composites under various factors: load, speed, time, nanoclay content, and composite type. Specimens are subjected to wear tests by a pin-on-disc tribometer. Composite wear performance is studied through Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) as predictive models. Experimental runs are planned based on the Box–Behnken design of RSM to present a regression model that is then checked with an ANOVA analysis; afterwards, training and testing are performed using an ANN model to improve predictive accuracy. As per the results, GFEC exhibits lower mass loss compared to BFEC. For both of the composites, the mass loss is drastically reduced by the addition of nanoclay. The addition of nanoclay has more pronounced effects on BFECs than on GFECs. ANN predictions are found to be better in agreement with the experimental values compared to those derived from the RSM model. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analysis provides insight into wear mechanisms. This study demonstrates the effectiveness of a statistical and machine learning approach in optimizing wear performance in composite materials. Full article
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The Introduction of Myo-Inositol in the Synthesis of Rigid Polyurethane-Polyisocyanurate (RPU/PIR) Foams and Its Effect on RPU/PIR Properties
by Joanna Liszkowska and Krzysztof Moraczewski
Polymers 2025, 17(22), 2986; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17222986 - 10 Nov 2025
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Myo-inositol (cis-1,2,3,5-trans-4,6-cyclohexanehexol) (In) was incorporated into rigid polyurethane/polyisocyanurate (PU/PIR) foams to investigate its effect on the degradation and performance properties of the foam, as well as its structure. The parameters studied included production temperature, processing times, strength, absorbency, and flammability. The foams were [...] Read more.
Myo-inositol (cis-1,2,3,5-trans-4,6-cyclohexanehexol) (In) was incorporated into rigid polyurethane/polyisocyanurate (PU/PIR) foams to investigate its effect on the degradation and performance properties of the foam, as well as its structure. The parameters studied included production temperature, processing times, strength, absorbency, and flammability. The foams were aged (degraded) in a special degradation chamber. The test results indicated the effect of myo-inositol on the foam properties. The addition of In caused a reduction in the cell diameter of the foams (measured in both directions). Absorptivity and water absorption decreased. The compressive strength of the foams increased and the flammability decreased (increased retention and decreased burning rate). As a result of foam degradation, the thickness of the degraded foam layer containing 13 wt.% myo-inositol (In13_D) increased by approximately 30% compared to the reference foam (In0_D). Full article
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Development of an Empirical Model as a Prediction Tool for the Sound Absorption Performance of Wool/Soy Protein Biocomposites
by Jesús Alba, Marta Urdanpilleta, Romina del Rey, Itsaso Leceta, Pedro Guerrero and Koro de la Caba
Polymers 2025, 17(19), 2666; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17192666 - 2 Oct 2025
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Finding eco-friendly alternatives to the synthetic materials used for acoustic application in building industry is necessary to address environmental sustainability. Biocomposites of natural fibers combined with a biopolymer matrix emerge as a promising approach. In this study, soy protein biocomposites were prepared with [...] Read more.
Finding eco-friendly alternatives to the synthetic materials used for acoustic application in building industry is necessary to address environmental sustainability. Biocomposites of natural fibers combined with a biopolymer matrix emerge as a promising approach. In this study, soy protein biocomposites were prepared with 10, 15, and 20 wt% sheep wool and were added spent coffee grounds by freeze-drying to create fibro-porous biocomposites for acoustic applications. Transmission loss (TL) measurements underlined good behavior as sound insulators, with maximum values around 22 dB at 2500 Hz and even better performance than those of commercial synthetic solutions. The obtained sound absorption coefficients were competitive, as they almost reached unity at medium and high frequencies. Airflow resistivity was determined, and values were higher for the biocomposites with coffee grounds, specifically 14–18 kPa·s·m−2 vs. 5.62–11.6 kPa·s·m−2. Using the input of the measured airflow resistivity, an empirical model using a genetic algorithm was developed as a prediction tool for the sound absorption performance of the samples. All in all, results showcase the feasibility of employing the studied biocomposites as competitive sound insulators and absorbers in building construction industry. Full article
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