Design, Preparation and Molding of Lightweight and Environmentally Friendly Polymer Composite Materials

Dear Colleagues,

As the global manufacturing industry moves toward lightweighting, greening, and sustainable development, lightweight, environmentally friendly polymer composites are increasingly being used in the automotive, energy, and environmental sectors. Advanced material design methods, preparation processes, and molding technologies offer new avenues for the structural optimization, performance control, and widespread application of such composites.

This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for scholars, engineers, and industry experts to disseminate their research findings, technological innovations, and challenges in the design, preparation, and molding of lightweight, environmentally friendly polymer composites. Through theoretical research, experimental exploration, and industry perspectives, this issue will explore various aspects of these composites, including material design methods, preparation processes, molding technologies, environmental assessments, and economic feasibility. Through knowledge exchange and technology sharing, this issue will promote discussion on this topic and facilitate the transition to a more sustainable and circular economy. This Special Issue will serve as an indispensable resource, fostering the deep integration of polymer science, materials engineering, and green manufacturing, and providing new ideas and solutions for the design and application of lightweight, high-performance, and sustainable polymer composites.

Dr. Wei Guo
Prof. Dr. Guoqiang Luo
Guest Editors

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