Advances in Composite Structures: Material Innovations and Sustainable Manufacturing Practices
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 1595
Special Issue Editor
Interests: bio-composites; natural composites; fiber-reinforced composites; mechanics of composite materials; machine learning applications in composites
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The quest for sustainability reshapes the material and manufacturing industries, driving innovations combining functionality with environmental stewardship. Composite structures, known for their lightweight and high-performance characteristics, are at the forefront of this transformation. This Special Issue invites original research and review articles that push the boundaries of material science and engineering practices to create composite structures that are efficient, durable, and environmentally friendly. By highlighting advances in sustainable raw materials, eco-friendly manufacturing processes, and end-of-life disposal or recycling, this Special Issue aims to foster a deeper understanding of sustainable development in the composite material sector.
Aim and Scope:
This Special Issue focuses on the latest developments in composite structures, emphasizing innovative materials and sustainable manufacturing processes. We seek contributions that explore new material formulations, enhanced properties, and lifecycle assessments of composite structures within the sustainability context. This Special Issue also aims to gather insights from research on ecological manufacturing methods, the recyclability of composite materials, and the integration of natural and synthetic components to enhance environmental resilience. Papers may cover theoretical analyses, experimental studies, and case applications that demonstrate the practical implications of these technologies in various industries, such as automotive, aerospace, and construction.
Dr. Hamid Daghigh
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sustainable composites
- eco-friendly manufacturing
- material lifecycle assessment
- renewable materials
- energy absorption efficiency
- recycling of composites
- hybrid materials
- environmental impact reduction
- innovative composite design
- circular economy in material science
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