Journal of Composites Science

Composite Materials Containing Conjugated and Conductive Polymers

edited by

and Alexander A. Artyukhov

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 19651 | Submission Open

Keywords: conductive polymers; polyaniline; polypyrrole; polythiophene; polyphenylenes; conductive composites; conductive nanocomposites; sensors; actuators; conductive paints; antistatic coatings; biomaterials; conductive hydrogels; conductive scaffolds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites)

Optical–Electric–Magnetic Multifunctional Composite Materials

edited by Jiaolong Liu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5560 | Submission Open

Keywords: coupling mechanisms; optical; electric; and magnetic properties; multifunctional behaviors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Recent Progress in Hybrid Composites

edited by

Chensong Dong

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 34 articles | Viewed by 51097 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; hybrid; fiber; particulate; design; processing; optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)

From Waste to Advance Composite Materials, 2nd Edition

edited by

Farshid Pahlevani

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 7133 | Submission Open

Keywords: cleaner production; sustainable materials; advance composite; waste to value; circular economy; recycling; waste as resources

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing of Composites

edited by

Alessio Vita

and Iacopo Bianchi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5098 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite materials; 3D printing; additive manufacturing; sustainability; LCA; CFRP; impact assessment; carbon footprint; testing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)

Lattice Structures

edited by

Christian Mittelstedt

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; metamaterials; composite structures; lattices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)

Advances in Sustainable Composites and Manufacturing Innovations

edited by

Yingtao Liu

submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1100 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable composites; nanocomposites; bio-based materials; additive manufacturing; manufacturing process control; composite recyclability; recycling processes; end-of-life management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)

Composite Materials for Hydrogen Storage

edited by Ashwath Pazhani and

Andre Batako

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1510 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogen storage; composite materials; lightweight composites; graphene-reinforced composites; metal matrix composites (MMCs); fiber-reinforced polymers; liquid hydrogen tanks; high-pressure storage; hydrogen embrittlement; permeability; sustainable materials; advanced manufacturing; computational modeling; structural performance; aerospace applications; automotive applications; hydrogen economy; energy storage systems; recycled materials; material durability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

High-Performance Composite Materials in Construction

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submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 753 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance composite materials; eco-friendly and bio-based composites; multifunctional and smart building materials; sustainability in construction; microstructure-property relationship; service-life prediction and durability modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Sustainable Polymer Composites: Waste Reutilization and Valorization

edited by

Reza Salehiyan

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2686 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based composites; waste-derived fillers; recycled polymers; LCA; composite recycling; biodegradable polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites)

Selected Papers from the 4th International Conference Steel and Composites for Engineering Structures (4thICSCES)

edited by

Gabriele Milani

and

Erica Magagnini

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open

Keywords: steel; composite materials; modeling and simulation; structural health monitoring; experimental studies

Metal Composites, Volume II

edited by

Prashanth Konda Gokuldoss

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 34 articles | Viewed by 82072 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal matrix composites; reinforcement; casting; powder metallurgy; additive manufacturing microstructure and properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Metal Composites)

Feature Papers in Journal of Composites Science in 2025

edited by

Francesco Tornabene

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 26 articles | Viewed by 26040 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced composites; novel composites; nanocomposites; biomedical composites; energy composites; modeling; nondestructive evaluation; processing and manufacturing; properties and performance; repair; testing; nanotechnology; physics; chemistry; and mechanics characterization of composites

Lightweight Composites Materials: Sustainability and Applications, Volume II

edited by

Mourad Nachtane

and

Marwane Rouway

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 21827 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; nanocomposite; biocomposite; tidal energy; additive manufacturing; nanoparticles; natural fibers; reinforced composites; carbon nanotubes; graphene composites; multi-scale damage; micromechanics; homogenization; thermoplastics; renewable energy; composites recycling; hygrothermal degradation; impact and dynamic response

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Modeling and Simulation of Composite Materials

edited by

Marcin Kamiński

,

Haifeng Zhao

,

Konstantinos Tserpes

and Salim Belouettar

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 18 articles | Viewed by 14946 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite materials; modeling and simulation; finite element method (FEM); isogeometric analysis (IGA); structural analysis; reliability assessment; durability predictions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)

Effect of Processing Techniques on the Characterization of Alloys Composites and Hybrids

edited by

Deesy Gomes Pinto

,

K. Raju

and Dayanand M. Goudar

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 13409 | Submission Open

Keywords: eutectic Al-Si alloy; spray forming; microstructure; hardness; friction; wear

(This special issue belongs to the Section Metal Composites)

Sustainable Biocomposites, 3rd Edition

edited by

Ahmed Koubaa

, Mohamed Ragoubi, Frédéric Becquart, Ahmed Elloumi and

Philippe Michaud

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 12812 | Submission Open

Keywords: processing of biocomposites and nano-biocomposites; mixtures rheology and processing; advanced characterization of biocomposites; matrix-fiber adhesion and interactions; properties; structure; and rupture mechanisms; properties modeling and optimization; end-use and application; recycling; reuse; and circularity sustainability; environmental impacts; and life cycle analysis; contribution of biocomposites to circular economy; climate change attenuation; and GHG emission mitigation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocomposites)

Characterization and Modeling of Composites, 4th Edition

edited by

Stelios K. Georgantzinos

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 10687 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced composites; unidirectional and woven reinforcements; noncrimp fabrics (NCFs); three-dimensional composites; nanocomposites; natural fiber and biocomposites; hybrid composites; composite structures; modeling and characterization; numerical simulation; experimental studies; industrial case studies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)

Advances in Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites

edited by Beckry M. Abdel-Magid and Roberto Lopez-Anido

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10508 | Submission Open

Keywords: continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites (CFRTP); polymer composites; fiber composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fiber Composites)

Manufacturing of Fibrous Composites for Engineering Applications, Volume II

edited by

Jinyang Xu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8122 | Submission Open

Keywords: fibrous composites; composite structures; CFRPs; GFRPs; KFRPs; fabrication; processing; machining; surface quality; experiments; numerical simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)

Composite Structures and Metamaterials in Acoustic and Electromechanical Applications

edited by

Nikolay Mukhin

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7352 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite structures; metamaterials; acoustics and ultrasonics; acoustic waves control; electromechanics; electromechanical coupling; piezoelectric composites; dielectric elastomers; tunable materials; active composites; composites modeling; numerical simulations; ultrasonic characterization; acoustic sensors; MEMS

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Behaviour and Analysis of Timber–Concrete Composite Structures

edited by Dmitrijs Serdjuks, Karīna Buka-Vaivade and

Vjaceslavs Lapkovskis

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5366 | Submission Open

Keywords: timber– concrete composite; lower carbon emission; physical and mechanical properties; long-term behavior; adhesive timber– concrete connections; decreased brittleness

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)

Mechanical Behaviour of Composite Materials for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Maria Augusta Neto

and

Ana Paula Piedade

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1928 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomechanics; biomaterials; 3D printed materials; experimental tests; numerical models; tissue engineering; mechanical behavior

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Sustainable Cementitious Composites

edited by

Jingjie Wei

, Jianbo Zang and Jiang Zhu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-carbon cement composites; rheology; multi-technology performance enhancement; AI-assisted mix design and optimization; nanomaterials in concrete; functional admixtures and smart additives; microstructure– performance relationships; structural performance and durability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Composite Materials in Water Treatment Applications

edited by

Carlos Rafael Silva De Oliveira

,

Jéssica Mulinari

and

Afonso Henrique da Silva Júnior

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite materials; water treatment; photocatalysis; adsorption; pollutant removal; heavy metals; dyes; pharmaceuticals; microplastics; emerging pollutants; membrane systems; environmental remediation; green chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Environmental Degradation of Composites: Microscopic Characterization and Analysis

edited by Shreya Vemuganti and Jeffery S. Volz

submission deadline 1 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4666 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite materials; sustainable and bio-based composites; microscopic characterization; environmental degradation; aging and failure analysis; harsh environments; chloride and sulfate exposure; alkali resistance; UV degradation; scanning electron microscopy (SEM); transmission electron microscopy (TEM); atomic force microscopy (AFM); X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS); Raman spectroscopy; water ingress and chemical attack; interfacial debonding; protective coatings; predictive modeling; machine learning in materials science

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)

Trends and Challenges in Developing and Processing Composite Materials

edited by

Heitor Luiz Ornaghi Júnior

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10320 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance resin; carbon fiber-based materials; lightweighting; advanced polymer composites; biomaterials; nanocomposites; smart metal composites; additive manufacturing; circular material economy; intelligent design and manufacturing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)

Composite Materials for Civil Engineering Applications

edited by

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submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 1413 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer composites; fiber-reinforced cementitious materials; concrete and cementitious composites; data-driven optimization design and service life prediction; structural strengthening and retrofitting; new structural elements and systems; all-composite structural members; hybrid structural systems; durability and long-term performance; bond performance; design methodologies and code developments; composites for geotechnical applications; non-destructive evaluation techniques; multi-scale modeling and simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Innovations of Composite Materials in Prosthetic Dentistry

edited by

Rodolfo Reda

and

Dario Di Nardo

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6787 | Submission Open

Keywords: resin; composite; digital; digital workflow; intraoral scanner; BioHPP; Trinia; polycarbonate; PEEK

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Advancements in Sustainable Cement-Based Composites: Innovations in Performance, Durability, and Environmental Impact

edited by

Gregor Kravanja

and

Natalija Bede Odorčić

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 13493 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultra-high-performance cement composites (UHPC); low-carbon cement and concrete alternatives; multifunctional cement composites (self-compacting; self-cleaning; self-healing; and self-luminescence); fiber-reinforced cementitious composites; industrial by-products in cementitious materials; recycled concrete aggregates (RCAs) and waste materials; carbon fixation in cement composites and sequestration; material characterization and predictive modeling; bio-based and nanomaterials in cement composites; lifecycle assessment and sustainability in construction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Carbon Fiber Composites, 4th Edition

edited by

Jiadeng Zhu

and Hyunjin Cho

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6175 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon fibers; carbon nanofibers; composites; filtration; energy; environment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Composites)

Polymer Composites: Fiber Architecture, Interfacial Engineering, and Processing

edited by

Kristofer Paso

,

Patrycja Bazan

and

P. M. Visakh

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3780 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; fiber composites; polyethylene; fiber-reinforced; mechanical properties; composite processing techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites)

Probabilistic Numerical Analysis and Modeling of Composites

edited by

Marcin Kamiński

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 245 | Submission Open

Keywords: stochastic finite element method; homogenization technique; reliability assessment; probabilistic entropy; relative entropy; interphase problems; Monte-Carlo simulation; heat transfer; multiscale models

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)

Fatigue and Fracture in Composite Materials

edited by

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submission deadline 1 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite materials; fatigue behavior; fracture mechanics; damage evolution; crack propagation; multiscale modeling; hybrid composites; thermoset and thermoplastic composites; experimental mechanics; data-driven modeling; life prediction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)

Theoretical and Computational Investigation on Composite Materials

edited by

Zhong Hu

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 39 articles | Viewed by 64535 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum mechanics modeling; molecular dynamics; finite element analysis; computer modeling; multiscale modeling; theoretical analysis; composite materials; polymer composites; material properties; composites design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)

Advances in Carbon Bionanocomposites: Recent Innovations and Applications

edited by

Carlos Pereira

, A. Fernando Silva and

José Miguel Campiña Pina

submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1370 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanomaterials; carbon/polymer nanocomposites; biofunctionalized carbon nanocomposites; biocompatible carbon nanocomposites; biodegradable composites; carbon– biomolecule hybrids; functionalization techniques; green synthesis; surface modification; nanocomposite fabrication; (bio)sensing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Composites)

Advances in Biocomposite Materials for Regenerative Medicine and Biomedical Applications

edited by Paolo Savadori

submission deadline 25 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7216 | Submission Open

Keywords: biocomposite materials; regenerative medicine; tissue engineering; bioactive scaffolds; injectable biomaterials; biomedical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocomposites)

Editorial Board Members' Collection Series: Mechanical Analysis of Composite Materials

edited by Jacques Lamon,

Jacob Aboudi

and

Xin-Lin Gao

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 12 articles | Viewed by 10250 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer matrix composites; ceramic matrix composites; carbon/carbon composites; metallic matrix composites; fracture; damage; fatigue; creep; finite element analysis; simulation; numerical modeling; multiscale modeling; mechanical testing; NDE; acoustic emission; fractography

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)

Advanced Asphalt Composite Materials

edited by

Tri Ho Minh Le

and

Sangyum Lee

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4470 | Submission Open

Keywords: asphalt composites; sustainable materials; recycled asphalt; performance evaluation; material innovation; pavement engineering; computational modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Machine Learning Applications in the Design and Analysis of Composite Materials

edited by

Gyula Varga

and

Saiaf Bin Rayhan

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1570 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite materials; machine learning; mechanical properties prediction; structural damage detection; optimization; fatigue life prediction and analysis; data-driven design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)

Advances in Polymer Composites: Design, Multifunctionality, and Structural Health Monitoring

edited by

Hongye Liu

,

Zhenhua Tian

and

Zenghua Liu

submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP); multifunctional composites; self-healing composites; smart sensing composites; biodegradable composites; nanomaterials; interface engineering; surface treatment; mechanical properties; nondestructive testing (NDT); structural health monitoring (SHM); additive manufacturing; computational modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites)

Rubber-Based Composites: Challenges in Reusing Waste and Nanostructures as Fillers

edited by

Flávio Camargo Cabrera

and

Carlos Henrique Scuracchio

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2096 | Submission Open

Keywords: recycling; waste management; nanomaterials; filler; reinforcement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites)

Research on Fatigue and Failure Mechanisms of Composites

edited by Nithya Subramanian

submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 301 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional composites; biodegradable and biobased composites; composite structure; mechanical testing; modelling and analysis; fatigue/fracture behavior; failure mechanisms; multiscale failure; structural integrity; interface; toughness

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)

Manufacturing and Machining of Composites

edited by

Mehmet Şükrü Adin

submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open

Keywords: machining; processing; manufacturing of composites; different manufacturing methods; fiber-reinforced composites; eco-friendly composites; natural fiber-reinforced composites; additive manufacturing; 3D-printed composites; machining of 3D-printed composites; mechanical behavior

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)

Functional Composites: Fabrication, Properties and Applications

edited by Jiunn Jer Hwang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 13 articles | Viewed by 9770 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable materials; smart composite materials; self-healing materials; additive manufacturing technologies; nanocomposite materials; biocompatibility; lightweight and high-strength design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)

Advanced Composite Materials and Design for Structural Safety and Sustainability

edited by

Amir Si Larbi

,

Gaochuang Cai

and

Konstantinos Daniel Tsavdaridis

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3191 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance materials; resilience and sustainability; civil and structural engineering; structural rehabilitation; retrofitting and strengthening; eco-materials for civil engineering; concrete structures; composite materials and structures; structural safety; environmentally friendly construction; structural analysis and design; seismic engineering; reliability and durability of structures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Advances in Laser Fabrication of Composites

edited by Nikolaos G. Semaltianos

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2505 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser processing; laser additive manufacturing; laser ablation; nanocomposites; nanoparticles; graphene; 2D materials; fibers; magnetic composites; natural materials; laser beam-material interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)

Natural Fiber Composites (NFCs)—Current Research Trends and Applications

edited by

Subrata Chandra Das

, Andrejs Krauklis and

Nilmini Dissanayake

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural fibers; natural fiber composites (NFCs); natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites; biocomposites; green composites; recyclable polymers; circular composites; hybrid composites; surface modification; sustainable composites; life cycle assessment (LCA); environmental impacts; mechanical characterization; recycling and reuse; circular economy; applications of NFCs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fiber Composites)

Concrete Composites in Hybrid Structures

edited by Dmitrijs Serdjuks, Janis Sliseris and

Vjaceslavs Lapkovskis

submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 685 | Submission Open

Keywords: steel– concrete hybrid composite; timber– concrete hybrid composite; lower carbon emission; structural optimization; rational parameters; physical and mechanical properties; structural behavior

(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)

Research on Recycling Methods or Reuse of Composite Materials

edited by

Rita De Cássia Mendonça Sales

and Heide Heloise Bernardi

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 409 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite materials; polymer matrix composites (PMCs); sustainable materials; recycled materials; fiber reinforced composites; mechanical properties of recycled materials; characterization of recycled materials; natural fibers; synthetic fibers; aeronautical composites recycling; wind turbine blade recycling; automotive composites recycling; fiber recycling; interface; sizing process; fracture toughness; applications of recycled materials; product development; end-of-life; design for recycling; economic and environmental viability

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