Structural Design and Performance Optimization of High-Performance Composites

Dear Colleagues,

High-performance composite materials are extensively employed in typical demonstrative engineering fields, such as astronautics, aerospace, military equipment, and nuclear reaction industries. Here, optimizing material performance, integrating multi-functionality, and improving efficiency of structural materials are key driving forces for the development of innovative high-performance composite materials. Furthermore, the development of advanced structural design and performance optimization theories and methods represent crucial areas for furthering the progress of materials science in high-tech fields. Emerging technologies in material design and performance optimization, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, are essential for developing ideal material and structural systems to fulfill stringent requirements for applications in extreme multi-physical environmental conditions, ensuring safety, and extending the lifespan of various equipment components. This Special Issue, Structural Design and Performance Optimization of High-Performance Composites, will address current challenges, novel advances, and groundbreaking insights related to microstructure design methods and property optimization technologies. It will focus on a range of relevant technologies, including multidisciplinary optimization, multiscale architectural modeling and design, reliability-based design, microstructure shape and topology optimization, material parameter and property identification, inverse design, uncertainty optimization, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and Bayesian optimization. Furthermore, the scope of this Special Issue will feature an array of innovative materials and structures, lightweight high-performance structural materials, lightweight efficient thermal protection materials, thermal management materials, new multifunctional composite materials, extreme temperature-resistant functional materials, nanocomposites, intelligent composites, metamaterials, 3D-printed materials, and 4D-printed materials. Submissions including, but not limited to, the abovementioned material systems and optimization technologies are welcome; submissions on other topics related to structure design and optimization are also encouraged for this Special Issue. We look forward to your contributions.

Dr. Shuyuan Zhao
Guest Editor

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