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Journal of Composites Science publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Advanced Asphalt Composite Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 10 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1770 | 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)
Advanced in Ceramic Matrix Composites
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7399 | Submission Open
Keywords: ceramic matrix composites; structural design; processing methods; additive manufacturing; structural characterization; mechanical testing; tribological properties; thermal testing; corrosion and oxidation; modelling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metal Composites)
Advanced Composite Materials from Natural and Synthetic Sources: Fabrication, Characterization and Practical Application, Volume II submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 14 articles | Viewed by 20918 | Submission Open
Keywords: synthetic polymer and natural polymer composites; polymer composite fabrication and characterization; surface functionalization; nanomaterials; biomaterials; biomolecules; bioceramics; hydrogel; skin regeneration; in vitro cell culture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)
Composite Materials for Hydrogen Storage
edited by Ashwath Pazhani and
submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 372 | 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)
Trends and Challenges in Developing and Processing Composite Materials submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4245 | 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)
Behaviour and Analysis of Timber–Concrete Composite Structures
edited by Dmitrijs Serdjuks, Karīna Buka-Vaivade and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2890 | 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)
Advanced Composite Materials and Design for Structural Safety and Sustainability submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 762 | 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 Carbon Bionanocomposites: Recent Innovations and Applications
edited by , A. Fernando Silva and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 434 | 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)
Advancements in Composite Materials for Energy Storage Applications submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6292 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymers; composites; energy storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)
Advancements in Sustainable Cement-Based Composites: Innovations in Performance, Durability, and Environmental Impact submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 1964 | 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)
Fire Safety of Structural Composites, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 231 | Submission Open
Keywords: resins; fibres; fire retardants; composite; nanocomposite; surface coatings; thermal insulation; fire resistance; post-fire mechanical properties; heat transfer; smoke release; mathematical modelling and computational simulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)
Liquid Processing for Manufacturing of Composite Materials: Experimental Techniques and Numerical Modelling submission deadline 5 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5478 | Submission Open
Keywords: flow in porous media; composite manufacturing; modelling and simulation; chemo-rheology; mechanical integrity; thermal response
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)
Advances in Biocomposite Materials for Regenerative Medicine and Biomedical Applications
edited by Paolo Savadori
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 283 | Submission Open
Keywords: biocomposite materials; regenerative medicine; tissue engineering; bioactive scaffolds; injectable biomaterials; biomedical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocomposites)
Innovations in Direct and Indirect Dental Composite Restorations submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7208 | Submission Open
Keywords: restorative dentistry; aesthetic dentistry; adhesion; veneers; inlay; onlay; overlay
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)
Advances in Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites
edited by Beckry M. Abdel-Magid and Roberto Lopez-Anido
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5324 | Submission Open
Keywords: continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites (CFRTP); polymer composites; fiber composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fiber Composites)
Application of Composite Materials in Additive Manufacturing
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4161 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; composite materials; 3D printing; fused deposition modelling (FDM); selective laser sintering (SLS); mechanical properties; sustainable manufacturing; biocompatible implants; hybrid composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)
Welding and Friction Stir Processes for Composite Materials submission deadline 5 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2849 | Submission Open
Keywords: composite materials; welding techniques; friction stir welding (FSW); joining processes; material properties; stir processing; composite joints; process optimization; industrial applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)
Advancements in Modern Smart Techniques for Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) of FRP Pipelines submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 617 | Submission Open
Keywords: FRP pipelines; structural health monitoring; artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; damage identification; feature extraction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)
Research on Fatigue and Failure Mechanisms of Composites
edited by Nithya Subramanian
submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 68 | 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)
Composite Materials for Energy Management, Storage or Transportation submission deadline 25 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4297 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocomposites; micro-composites; hybrid composites; hydrogen storage; energy management; energy storage; energy transportation; energy harvest; polymers; dopants; thin films and coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)
Polymer Composites and Fibers, 3rd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 12 articles | Viewed by 12772 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer matrix composites (PMCs); self-healing composites; biodegradable composites; natural fiber-reinforced composites; multifunctional composites; smart and intelligent composites; fibrous materials; micro/nanofibers; interface toughening; surface treatment of fibers; mechanical properties; composite Processing; fracture Mechanics; modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymer Composites)
Novel Cement and Concrete Materials submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 12449 | Submission Open
Keywords: lightweight concrete; portland cement; low carbon emissions; phase change materials; recycling; durability; energy saving; thermal insulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)
Sustainable Composite Construction Materials, Volume II submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9727 | Submission Open
Keywords: cold-formed steel composite structures; analytical modelling for optimizing; energy efficient buildings; modular buildings; prefabricated building systems; hybrid construction; pre-engineered buildings; managing the available facility; composite cold-formed steel flooring systems using timber; concrete; light weight concrete; flexural behaviour of composite beams made of cold-formed steel sections; energy efficiency of hybrid cold formed steel sections; light weight housing using cold formed composite sections; efficiency of CFS composite connectors in floor system; structural performance of CFS composite structures under dynamic loadings; quick construction techniques using CFS composite members; behaviour of connectors between CFS composite floors or composite members; alternative approach to pre-engineered CFS composite frames; behaviour of composite columns of CFS members with different material infill
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)
Mechanical Properties of Composite Materials and Joints submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4291 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechanical properties; strain rates; temperature dependent material behavior; fatigue; fracture; impact resistance; simulation; experimental study
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Modelling and Characterization)
Advances in Composite Carbon Fibers
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1530 | Submission Open
Keywords: composite carbon fiber; processing method; manufacturing technology; activated composite carbon fiber; particle-containing carbon fiber; nanotube-added carbon fiber; coating on carbon fiber; energy storage; mechanical property; failure mechanisms; sensing; energy conversion; environment protection; water purification; high temperature resistance; oxidation prevention; catalysis; biomedical applications; photovoltaics; thermoelectricity; flexible electronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fiber Composites)
Advances in Laser Fabrication of Composites
edited by Nikolaos G. Semaltianos
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 770 | 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)
Composite Materials Containing Conjugated and Conductive Polymers
edited by and Alexander A. Artyukhov
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9794 | 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)
Additive Manufacturing of Advanced Composites, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1085 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing/3D printing; fused filament fabrication (FFF); fibre reinforced polymer (FRP); thermoplastic composites; advanced manufacturing; modelling and design; characterization; structure-property performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Manufacturing and Processing)
Optical–Electric–Magnetic Multifunctional Composite Materials
edited by Jiaolong Liu
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: coupling mechanisms; optical; electric; and magnetic properties; multifunctional behaviors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)
Biomedical Composite Applications submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomedical composites; biocompatibility; medical applications; drug delivery systems; biodegradable and bioresorbable composite materials; tissue engineering; functional coatings and surface modifications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biocomposites)
Recent Progress in Hybrid Composites
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 27 articles | Viewed by 25801 | 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
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1587 | 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 and Iacopo Bianchi
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 669 | 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)
Advances in Sustainable Composites and Manufacturing Innovations
edited by
submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 219 | 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)
Metal Composites, Volume II submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 28 articles | Viewed by 50808 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal matrix composites; reinforcement; casting; powder metallurgy; additive manufacturing microstructure and properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metal Composites)
Lightweight Composites Materials: Sustainability and Applications, Volume II submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10736 | 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)
Effect of Processing Techniques on the Characterization of Alloys Composites and Hybrids
edited by , and Dayanand M. Goudar
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6798 | Submission Open
Keywords: eutectic Al-Si alloy; spray forming; microstructure; hardness; friction; wear
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metal Composites)
Manufacturing of Fibrous Composites for Engineering Applications, Volume II
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4894 | 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)
Characterization and Modeling of Composites, 4th Edition submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 2416 | 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)
Composite Structures and Metamaterials in Acoustic and Electromechanical Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1817 | 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)
Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Modeling and Simulation of Composite Materials
edited by , , and Salim Belouettar
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 1535 | 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)
Feature Papers in Journal of Composites Science in 2025 submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 899 | 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
Mechanical Behaviour of Composite Materials for Biomedical Applications submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 387 | 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 Biocomposites, 3rd Edition
edited by , Mohamed Ragoubi, Frédéric Becquart, Ahmed Elloumi and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 294 | 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)
Environmental Degradation of Composites: Microscopic Characterization and Analysis
edited by Shreya Vemuganti and Jeffery S. Volz
submission deadline 1 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 50 | 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)
Innovations of Composite Materials in Prosthetic Dentistry submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2727 | Submission Open
Keywords: resin; composite; digital; digital workflow; intraoral scanner; BioHPP; Trinia; polycarbonate; PEEK
(This special issue belongs to the Section Composites Applications)
Carbon Fiber Composites, 4th Edition
edited by and Hyunjin Cho
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 521 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon fibers; carbon nanofibers; composites; filtration; energy; environment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Composites)
Probabilistic Numerical Analysis and Modeling of Composites
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 94 | 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)
Theoretical and Computational Investigation on Composite Materials
edited by
submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 32 articles | Viewed by 38737 | 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)
Editorial Board Members' Collection Series: Mechanical Analysis of Composite Materials
edited by Jacques Lamon, and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 321 | 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)
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