Functionally Graded Graphene Nanocomposite Materials and Structures
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2025
Special Issue Editors
Interests: graphene nanocomposites, functionally graded materials, mechanical metamaterials, composite structures, structural mechanics
Interests: advanced composite structures, vibrations and stability analyses, electro-thermo-mechanical contact mechanics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on the mechanical analysis of functionally graded graphene-reinforced composite materials and structures, highlighting their potential for advanced engineering applications. Functionally graded materials (FGMs) that incorporate graphene offer unique mechanical properties, such as high strength-to-weight ratios, improved stiffness, and enhanced thermal stability and structural performance. These characteristics make them ideal for applications in aerospace, automotive, and biomedical industries. This Special Issue welcomes research that explores theoretical, computational, and experimental studies on the design, analysis, and optimization of these advanced composites. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, functionally graded graphene nanocomposites, graphene origami metamaterials, graphene smart materials, etc. Contributions are encouraged to emphasize the role of the material gradient in optimizing mechanical performance and to address challenges in manufacturing and practical implementation. This issue aims to serve as a comprehensive resource for researchers, engineers, and practitioners working on the development and application of these innovative materials and structures
Dr. Shaoyu Zhao
Dr. Jiajia Mao
Dr. Yihe Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- functionally graded materials
- graphene nanocomposites
- composite structures
- mechanical analysis
- graphene metamaterials
- smart materials and structures
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