Advanced Polymer Composites: Structure and Mechanical Properties
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 18
Special Issue Editors
Interests: polymer composites; milling; fused deposition modelling; fused filament fabrication; 3D printing; nanofillers; mechanical properties; microstructure; thermal energy storage
Interests: metal matrix composites; milling; HEA alloys; powder metallurgy; mechanical properties; microstructure; tribology; electroless coating; nanomaterials; AL alloys
Interests: metal matrix composites; milling; mechanical properties; radiation shielding; HEA alloys; powder metallurgy; ballistic behaviours; Al alloys; electroless coating; microstructure; machining
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Polymer composites are increasingly recognized as essential materials for lightweight, durable, and multifunctional structures in diverse industries. Their performance depends strongly on the interplay between matrix and reinforcement, interfacial adhesion, and the resulting hierarchical architectures. Recent advances in nanofillers, hybrid reinforcements, and 3D composite architectures have expanded design possibilities, enabling materials with enhanced strength, toughness, wear resistance, and adaptive functionalities.
This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest research on the relationship between structure and mechanical properties of polymer composites across different scales and configurations. Topics of interest include microstructural design, interfacial engineering, processing–structure–property correlations, fracture and fatigue mechanisms, viscoelastic and time-dependent responses, as well as durability under environmental loading. Contributions addressing 3D-printed composites, architected lattices, hierarchical and multifunctional systems, and composites with smart or self-healing features are especially encouraged.
We also welcome studies on sustainable and bio-based composites, recycling and circular design strategies, and application-oriented case studies in the aerospace, automotive, construction, energy, and biomedical sectors. Both original research and comprehensive reviews are invited. By gathering diverse contributions, this Special Issue seeks to advance fundamental understanding and practical applications, promoting innovative approaches for the next generation of polymer composites.
Dr. Onur Güler
Dr. Müslim Çelebi
Guest Editors
Dr. Abdullah Hasan Karabacak
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- polymer composites
- structure–property relationships
- mechanical performance
- interfacial engineering
- 3D composites and architected materials
- fracture and fatigue
- viscoelasticity and durability
- multifunctional composites
- sustainable and bio-based materials
- advanced manufacturing and additive processes
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