Applications of Polymer-Based Composites in the Field of Protection
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 63
Special Issue Editors
Interests: advanced composite; mechanical properties; nanoparticles; additive manufacturing; polymer composites; 3D printing techniques
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Dear Colleagues,
Polymer matrix composites, owing to their lightweight nature, high specific strength and design flexibility, have demonstrated remarkable potential in protective applications. These materials are playing an increasingly critical role in areas such as energy absorption, electromagnetic protection and thermal shielding, providing essential technological support for high-end sectors including aerospace, defense equipment, transportation and electronic devices. Through the rational design of matrix composition and reinforcement architecture, polymer matrix composites can effectively absorb and dissipate impact energy, shield or absorb electromagnetic waves and resist high-temperature heat flux, thereby significantly enhancing the safety and reliability of structural components and electronic systems.
This Special Issue is dedicated to reporting recent advances in the development and application of polymer matrix composites for protective functions, with particular focus on original research and key technological breakthroughs in impact energy absorption, electromagnetic protection, thermal protection and multi-functional integrated design. We cordially invite researchers and experts in related fields to contribute their work to this Special Issue.
Dr. Yubing Hu
Dr. Zhehong Lu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- protective applications
- energy absorption
- electromagnetic protection
- thermal shielding
- polymer composites
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