Advances in Carbon/Polymer Composites: Preparation and Application
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 July 2025 | Viewed by 991
Special Issue Editor
Interests: carbon nano composites; cold atmospheric plasma; polymers
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue entitled “Advances in Carbon/Polymer Composites: Preparation and Application” aims to share high-quality original research articles and comprehensive reviews on the recent progress in this fast-paced interdisciplinary field. Carbon/polymer composites are critical in addressing real-world challenges due to their lightweight, high-strength properties and versatility in diverse applications. These materials play a critical role across industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, and biomedical engineering, owing to their ability to integrate advanced functionality and sustainability.
In the last few decades, significant advancements have been made in the synthesis, characterization, and application of carbon/polymer composites, driven by the merging of chemical, physical, computational, and engineering sciences. This Special Issue will focus on novel developments in understanding and enhancing the mechanical, thermal, and functional properties of these composites to meet emerging industrial demands.
An in-depth understanding of the interactions between carbon-based reinforcements and polymer matrices is essential for developing next-generation composite materials. This Special Issue encourages contributions that explore these materials' design, processing, and applications, bridging the gap between fundamental research and practical implementation.
Both original contributions and comprehensive reviews are welcome. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Development of carbon-based reinforcements (e.g., graphene, carbon nanotubes, carbon fibres) in polymer matrices;
- Advanced manufacturing techniques, including the additive manufacturing of composites;
- Mechanical, thermal, and electrical characterization of carbon/polymer composites;
- Computational modeling and simulation for design and performance prediction;
- Functional carbon/polymer composites for energy storage, sensors, and electronics;
- Durability, degradation, and recycling of carbon/polymer composites;
- Applications in aerospace, automotive, biomedical, and energy sectors.
We invite researchers to contribute their latest findings, insights, and innovations to this Special Issue, showcasing how carbon/polymer composites are shaping the future of advanced materials.
Authors are welcome to submit their latest research findings in the form of original full articles, letters, communications, or reviews on these topics.
Dr. Prasad Karthika
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Polymers is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
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Keywords
- carbon/polymer composites
- advanced manufacturing
- functional materials
- mechanical and thermal properties
- sustainability
- energy applications
- biomedical applications
- aerospace applications
- computational modeling
- recycling and durability
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