Functional Composites: Fabrication, Properties and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Research on functional composite materials is currently in a pivotal stage of rapid development. With their diverse properties and application potential, these materials hold a prominent position in the field of materials science. This Special Issue focuses on the latest advancements and challenges in the areas of green sustainability, smart functionalities, and high-performance applications of composite materials. It covers innovative topics such as sustainable material design, smart functional materials, high-performance solutions, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

The scope includes the design of biodegradable, recyclable, and environmentally friendly materials; the development of smart functional materials with self-sensing, self-healing, and environmentally responsive capabilities; and solutions for lightweight design, wear resistance, thermal management, and energy storage in high-performance applications. Additionally, this Special Issue highlights advanced processing techniques, such as additive manufacturing (3D printing), AI-assisted design, and nanotechnology, as well as multifunctional materials that simultaneously meet requirements for structural strength, dielectric properties, and hydrophobicity. In the biomedical field, this Special Issue will focus on innovations in antimicrobial properties, biocompatibility, and medical device applications.

We invite experts, researchers, and professionals working on functional composite materials to submit their latest research findings, contributing to the innovation and development of this exciting field.

Dr. Jiunn Jer Hwang
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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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. Journal of Composites Science is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

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