Advanced Composite Materials in Aerospace

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to announce the Call for Papers for a Special Issue on "Advanced Composite Materials in Aerospace" in Aerospace. This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge research and advancements in the field of advanced composite materials and their applications in the aerospace industry.

Over the years, the aerospace industry has witnessed a remarkable transformation, driven by the continuous pursuit of lightweight, high-performance materials. Advanced composite materials have emerged as a key enabler in this quest, offering exceptional mechanical properties, superior strength-to-weight ratio, and enhanced durability. These materials, such as carbon fiber-reinforced polymers, ceramic matrix composites, and metal matrix composites, have revolutionized the design and manufacturing processes of aircraft and spacecraft.

This Special Issue seeks to explore recent developments and breakthroughs in the utilization of advanced composite materials across various aerospace domains. We invite original research papers, review articles, and case studies that cover, but are not limited to, the following topics:

1. Design, characterization, and testing of advanced composite materials;
2. Manufacturing techniques for composite structures in aerospace applications;
3. Multifunctional and smart composites for aerospace systems;
4. Composite materials for next-generation aircraft and spacecraft;
5. Structural analysis, modeling, and simulation of composite components;
6. Damage detection, monitoring, and repair strategies for composite structures;
7. Environmental sustainability and life-cycle assessment of composite materials;
8. Composite materials for thermal management in aerospace systems;
9. Integration of composite materials in propulsion systems and space exploration;
10. Certification, standardization, and regulatory aspects of composite materials in aerospace.

By bringing together the latest research findings and advancements in advanced composite materials, this Special Issue aims to foster interdisciplinary collaborations and contribute to the progression of aerospace engineering and technology.

Submissions to the Special Issue should adhere to the journal's guidelines and undergo a rigorous peer-review process. Accepted papers will be published online as soon as they are ready, ensuring the rapid dissemination of knowledge in the aerospace community.

We encourage researchers, academicians, and industry professionals to submit their original contributions to this Special Issue. Your valuable insights and discoveries will significantly contribute to the collective understanding and development of advanced composite materials in the aerospace domain.

For detailed submission guidelines and manuscript preparation instructions, please visit the Aerospace website (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/aerospace) or contact the Guest Editor, Liu Liu, at [email protected].

We look forward to receiving your innovative research and making this Special Issue a resounding success!

Prof. Dr. Liu Liu
Prof. Dr. George Kardomateas
Prof. Dr. Jinrui Ye
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Aerospace is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• advanced composites
• lightweight materials
• carbon fiber composites
• ceramic matrix composites
• aerospace applications
• aircraft structures
• composite manufacturing
• structural analysis
• mechanical properties
• damage detection
• damage tolerance
• multifunctional composites
• smart materials
• multiscale modeling
• molecular dynamics simulation
• finite element method
• discrete element method