Advanced Materials and Technologies for Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

Dear Colleagues,

The fields of aerospace and mechanical engineering are at the forefront of technological advancement, propelled by the unrelenting evolution and implementation of sophisticated materials and technologies. The advantages of these innovations are numerous and are critical in improving the performance, reliability, and efficiency of aerospace systems and mechanical components.

Advanced composites, including carbon fiber reinforcements and ceramic matrix composites, are extensively utilized in the aerospace and mechanical engineering domains due to their exceptional mechanical attributes, lightweight nature, and durability. Nanocomposites present novel avenues for enhancing the functionality of components by modifying material properties at the microscopic scale. The development of multifunctional materials can not only enhance the mechanical strength and durability of components but also endow them with new functions, including self-healing, self-cleaning, and environmental sensing.

Moreover, novel methodologies in advanced technologies pertaining to structural vibration and noise control, such as active vibration control and intelligent damping systems, have demonstrably enhanced dynamic performance and ride comfort in aerospace vehicles and mechanical systems. The incorporation of these technologies not only enhances the ride experience but also improves the safety and longevity of the system.

Our Special Issue on "Advanced Materials and Technologies for Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering" aims to explore the latest developments in materials science and engineering technologies to drive innovation in these fields. We invite researchers and practitioners to contribute original and high-quality papers, and the scope of the call for papers includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

• Lightweight materials for structural applications;
• Piezoelectric and magnetostrictive materials for smart actuators and sensors;
• Data analytics and machine learning for predictive maintenance;
• Thermal management in high-power aerospace systems;
• Simulation and modeling of noise and vibration phenomena in complex systems.

Prof. Dr. Qiangshan Wang
Guest Editor

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• high-performance materials
• multifunctional materials
• adaptive structures
• structural health monitoring
• thermal management
• noise and vibration
• machine learning
• structural optimization
• aerospace systems
• metamaterials