Symmetry-Based Design of Advanced Composite Materials for Structural Applications
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Engineering and Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 34
Special Issue Editors
Interests: renewable energy systems; composite materials; thermodynamics; nanomaterials; photovoltaic–thermal systems; computational modeling
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Symmetry plays a fundamental role in the design and optimization of advanced composite materials for structural and functional applications. Recent progress in material science, computational modeling, and experimental characterization has enabled the development of innovative composites with enhanced mechanical, thermal, and multifunctional properties. This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research on symmetry-based approaches applied to composite materials, including theoretical studies, numerical simulations, and experimental investigations. Topics of interest include the influence of symmetry on microstructure–property relationships, the design of multifunctional composites for energy and structural applications, and the integration of advanced materials in sustainable technologies. Contributions addressing modeling, fabrication, performance evaluation, and novel applications of symmetric or symmetry-broken composite systems are welcome. This issue provides an international platform for researchers to share their latest findings and foster collaboration across disciplines.
Prof. Dr. Abdelhadi Kotri
Prof. Dr. Omar Bajjou
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- symmetry
- composite materials
- structural applications
- nanomaterials
- photovoltaic–thermal systems
- renewable energy
- heat transfer
- computational modeling
- materials science
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