Symmetry in Composite Engineering
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Engineering and Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 42
Special Issue Editor
2. Electronic Materials Research Laboratory, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education & International Center for Dielectric Research, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
3. Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa, Florida, Johannesburg 1709, South Africa
Interests: composite; multifunctional materials; porous carbon; polymer; sensors; magnetic materials; micro/nano-fillers; electromagnetic properties; microwave absorption; EMI shielding; 2D materials; biomass; dielectric matarials; green composite; interfaces; antennaes
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to announce the launch of a Special Issue titled "Symmetry in Composite Engineering" in the journal Symmetry. This Special Issue aims to explore the fundamental and applied aspects of symmetry principles in the development of advanced composite materials, which play a pivotal role in modern engineering applications. The focus spans multifunctional composite systems including metallic fibers, innovative 2D- and 3D-printed micro- and nanostructures, porous carbon frameworks, and biodegradable materials. These materials exhibit unique properties driven by their symmetrical architectures, enabling enhanced performance in critical industrial applications such as microwave absorption, electromagnetic shielding, dielectric antennas, energy storage solutions, and high-frequency microwave measurements.
As a young scientist specializing in these areas, particularly in designing and utilizing symmetric structural features to optimize material function, I am honored to serve as the Guest Editor for this Special Issue. The goal is to gather high-quality original research papers, comprehensive reviews, and insightful perspectives that deepen our understanding of how symmetry can be harnessed to improve composite material performance, structural integrity, and multifunctionality. Contributions highlighting novel fabrication techniques, characterization methods, theoretical modeling, and practical applications relevant to composite engineering are particularly encouraged.
We invite researchers across the world to submit their innovative research and contribute to advancing the evolving field of symmetric composite materials. This Special Issue will provide a comprehensive platform to showcase progress and inspire future breakthroughs in composite engineering. Detailed submission guidelines and deadlines will be communicated soon, and we look forward to your active participation in this exciting academic endeavor.
Dr. Azim Uddin
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- symmetry
- composite materials
- material symmetry
- 2D- and 3D-printed micro-nanostructures
- biodegradable composite materials
- high-frequency microwave measurements
- dielectrics
- microwave absorption
- electromagnetic shielding
- composite architecture
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