Fiber-Reinforced Composites: Latest Advances and Interesting Research

A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Processes".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 November 2025 | Viewed by 298

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Department of Engineering Mechanics, AML and CNMM, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
Interests: fiber-reinforced plastics; mechanical metamaterials; auxetic structures; energy absorption; impact protection

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School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou 215137, China
Interests: short fibre-reinforced composites; lightweight design; theoretical analysis; large deformation recoverability; buckling

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College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
Interests: fibre-reinforced composites; mechanical properties under extreme conditions; multi-scale modeling

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Dear Colleagues,

Under the global sustainability initiatives and the dual-carbon agenda (peak carbon emissions and carbon neutrality), contemporary material innovation increasingly prioritizes three critical dimensions—multi-functionality, environmental compatibility, and intelligent responsiveness—while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Fiber-reinforced composites (FRCs) represent a transformative class of engineered materials that are designed to synergize with various matrix materials through interfaces. Current FRC systems demonstrate diversified material architectures, each presenting unique advantages that enable tailored solutions for next-generation applications in aerospace and new energy vehicles. Representative examples include natural fiber composites offering inherent eco-friendliness and carbon sequestration potential, carbon fiber composites delivering exceptional specific strength and modulus, aramid fiber composites exhibiting outstanding toughness and damage tolerance, ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene composites with a superior impact energy absorption, and ceramic matrix composites providing exceptional thermomechanical stability. This Special Issue seeks to consolidate cutting-edge research and comprehensive reviews addressing advanced fabrication techniques such as additive manufacturing, multiscale performance characterization methodologies, predictive theoretical modeling frameworks, interesting numerical simulation approaches, lifecycle assessment, etc. While polymer matrices remain predominant in FRC applications, novel composite systems incorporating ceramic or metallic matrices are also welcomed, but the development potential of composites composed with the selected matrix and fiber must be discussed in the manuscript.

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Dr. Ming Li
Dr. Xuyao Zhang
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Keywords

  • fiber composites
  • matrices
  • manufacturing processes
  • material responses
  • structural behavior
  • theoretical model
  • simulation
  • application
  • sustainability
  • recycle and reuse
  • green resources

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Response Surface Methodology-Based Optimization of AZ91 Composites Reinforced with Short Carbon Fibers for Enhanced Mechanical and Wear Properties
by Sabbah Ataya, Nashmi H. Alrasheedi, Mohamed M. El-Sayed Seleman, Rana G. Eid, Ashraf Bakkar, Ahmed Ataya and Ramy A. Fouad
Processes 2025, 13(6), 1697; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr13061697 - 28 May 2025
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This study aims to enhance the mechanical and wear properties of AZ91 magnesium alloy by reinforcing it with 23 vol.% short carbon fibers (SCFs) aligned in normal (AZ91C-N) and parallel (AZ91C-P) orientations via squeeze-casting. The microstructure and elemental distribution maps were analyzed using [...] Read more.
This study aims to enhance the mechanical and wear properties of AZ91 magnesium alloy by reinforcing it with 23 vol.% short carbon fibers (SCFs) aligned in normal (AZ91C-N) and parallel (AZ91C-P) orientations via squeeze-casting. The microstructure and elemental distribution maps were analyzed using an advanced SEM-EDS system. A response surface methodology (RSM) based on a Face-Centered Composite Design (FCCD) was employed to optimize the properties under varying temperature (20–300 °C) and wear load (1–5 N) conditions. The ultimate compressive strength (UCS), yield strength (YS), reduction in height at fracture (Fr), reduction in height at maximum stress (Sr), volume loss, and wear rate were analyzed and optimized. ANOVA confirmed the significant influence of the experimental parameters. A statistical model was developed, with validation showing deviations less than 0.05. The optimized conditions resulted in a UCS of 253 MPa, a YS of 193 MPa, an Fr of 26.1%, an Sr of 21.7%, a volume loss of 0.066 cm3, and a wear rate of 840 cm3/m. The worn surface and surface roughness were also investigated and discussed. The orientation of SCFs significantly influenced wear resistance and surface roughness. This study demonstrates the effectiveness of RSM in optimizing AZ91-SCF composites for high-performance applications. Full article
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