Sensors—Integrating Composite Materials in Aerospace Applications
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Sensor Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 August 2025 | Viewed by 72
Special Issue Editors
Interests: composite materials; shape memory alloys; sensors integration technologies; damage detection and monitoring; strucutral health monitoring system—SHM
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Interests: smart materials and structures; health and usage monitoring systems—HUMS; embedded energy-harvesting systems; piezoelectric materials; optical fiber sensing system
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue titled “Sensors—Integrating Composite Materials in Aerospace Applications” aims to gather contributions dealing with techniques for the integration and embedding of sensors (F.O., PZT, SMA, etc.) into host materials (mainly composites materials, but also polymers and metallic alloys) in order to measure stress or strain fields, damage onset and propagation, and environmental effects resulting from temperature change, moisture uptake, and outgassing phenomena. We welcome contributions related to the degree of invasivity of the embedded sensors, as well as papers covering the sensor/host material interface’s capability to transfer measurable physical quantities. Contributions related to fully integrated measurement systems, where the interrogator is also embedded into the structure to enable real-time monitoring without external equipment, are also highly encouraged, as are contributions exploring energy autonomy, such as systems utilizing embedded energy harvesting technologies. We welcome studies showcasing practical applications, theoretical advancements, and experimental validations, all aiming to demonstrate the potential of these technologies in real-world scenarios. These topics fit within the scope of the journal Sensors, which encompasses all types of sensors, related measurement techniques, signal transmissions, and multiplexing strategies, provided they have the ability to be integrated into host materials or structures.
Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Sala
Dr. Pietro Aceti
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- smart materials and structures
- health and usage monitoring system—HUMS
- sensors integration technologies
- energy autonomous system
- embedding sensors
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