Polymeric Sandwich Composite Materials
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 72
Special Issue Editors
Interests: mechanics of lightweight composite materials and structure, including composite materials, cellular materials, porous materials, biomaterials, sandwich panels, lightweight structures, and multi-functional structures
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Dear Colleagues,
Polymeric sandwich composite materials have garnered significant interest from both researchers and industries due to their remarkable properties and broad applications, especially in addressing challenges related to material efficiency and sustainability. These materials, known for their lightweight structures, customizable functionalities, and superior mechanical performance, have the potential to transform various sectors, including construction, automotive manufacturing, aerospace engineering, and renewable energy technologies. Recent developments in advanced polymer systems, eco-friendly polymers, and innovative sandwich composite designs have created new opportunities for sustainable solutions and efficient material applications. By combining novel materials with cutting-edge technologies, polymeric sandwich composites are setting the stage for more effective, durable, and environmentally conscious systems across different industries.
This Special Issue is designed to compile cutting-edge research on polymeric sandwich composite materials intended for diverse applications. We welcome submissions focusing on the design, synthesis, and characterization of advanced polymer systems; the design, fabrication process, and mechanical characteristics of composite structures; and innovations in multifunctional sandwich composites that enhance both material efficiency and mechanical performance. Additionally, theoretical and computational studies on the constitutive modeling of these composites, as well as experimental and simulation-based approaches to understanding their behavior under various conditions, are highly encouraged.
Contributions are invited from mechanical scientists, polymer scientists, materials scientists, structural engineers, processing technologists, and physicists. Contributions are welcome on topics related to polymers and sandwich composite materials for construction, automotive, aerospace, marine, renewable energy, and electronic applications.
Prof. Dr. Jian Xiong
Dr. Xingyu Wei
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sandwich composites
- lightweight structures
- design and optimization
- mechanical metamaterials
- multifunctional polymers or structures
- biocomposites
- bio-based hybrid materials
- polymer composites
- smart composite polymers
- industrial applications
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