Advanced Polymer Composites with High 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: 10 March 2026 | Viewed by 30
Special Issue Editors
2. Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Sabanci University, Tuzla, Istanbul 34956, Turkiye
3. Sabanci University Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Research and Application Center & Composite Technologies Center of Excellence, Manufacturing Technologies, Istanbul 34906, Turkiye
Interests: composite materials; polymer composites; fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP); hybrid composites; solid mechanics; adhesive bonding & fracture mechanics; interlaminar fracture toughness (Mode-I & Mode-II); additive manufacturing; thermoplastic composites; epoxy matrix modification
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The demand for lightweight, durable, and high-strength materials is steadily rising across aerospace, automotive, marine, defense, and energy sectors. Among the most promising solutions, advanced polymer composites stand out due to their exceptional mechanical performance, design flexibility, and multifunctionality. This Special Issue, “Advanced Polymer Composites with High Mechanical Properties”, aims to present the latest research progress in the development, characterization, and application of polymer-based composites with enhanced structural capabilities.
We welcome contributions on a wide range of topics, including (but not limited) to fiber-reinforced thermoset and thermoplastic systems, hybrid and multi-scale composites, and nanofiller-modified polymers. Studies focusing on interface engineering, fracture and fatigue resistance, impact performance, wear and durability, and structural behavior under harsh service conditions are of particular interest. We also seek experimental and modeling approaches that provide deeper insight into property–structure relationships.
This Special Issue seeks to create a platform for researchers and engineers to exchange ideas and share innovative approaches that advance the science and technology of polymer composites. By bridging academic research and industrial practice, it aims to accelerate the development of next-generation materials with superior mechanical properties.
Dr. Bertan Beylergil
Dr. Hasan Ulus
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- advanced polymer composites
- high mechanical properties
- fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP)
- thermoplastic and thermoset composites
- hybrid composites
- nanofiller reinforcement
- fracture toughness and fatigue resistance
- impact and wear performance
- interface engineering
- multifunctional materials
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