Multidisciplinary Design of Advanced Polymer Composite Materials and Strutures
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: structural design and fabrication technology for advanced polymer composites; aerospace foldable/deployable flexible composite structures (large elastic deformation, large shape memory deformation, inflatable deployment, etc.); composite structures for morphing applications; constituton of braided composites; damage failure behavior of composite structures; 3D- and 4D-printed composites; multi-objective optimization design
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Dear Colleagues,
The multidisciplinary design of advanced polymer composite materials and structures integrates materials science, mechanics, manufacturing processes, and optimization algorithms to achieve the goals of high performance, light weight, and multifunctionality. By combining the excellent mechanical properties and designability of fiber-reinforced composite materials such as carbon fiber and glass fiber, this field focuses on the integrated optimization of structure performance through multi-scale modeling (micro–macro), failure analysis, and environmentally adaptable design. The interdisciplinary collaborative approach integrates topology optimization, artificial intelligence-driven design, and digital manufacturing technologies (such as automatic wire laying and 3D printing) to balance strength, stiffness, light weight, and cost constraints. Fiber-reinforced composite materials are applied in fields such as aerospace, automotives, and new energy, promoting structural innovation and sustainable development. Future trends in this field might include the integration of intelligent materials, digital twin technology, and research and development in green composite materials to address complex engineering challenges.
Dr. Jiangbo Bai
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- polymer composite materials
- fiber-reinforced composite material
- carbon fiber
- glass fiber
- 3D printing
- green composite material
- structure performance
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