Processing and Mechanical Properties of Polymer Composites

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, titled "Processing and Mechanical Properties of Polymer Composites", will collect manuscripts reporting creative concepts and new findings in design, state-of-the-art approaches in processing, synthesis, characterization, mechanical modelling and properties. Its articles will identify problems that limit the performance and reliability of a composite material and its composite parts and propose solutions that lead to innovation in design and the successful exploitation and commercialization of composite materials across the widest spectrum of engineering uses.

In addition to traditional fiber-/particulate-reinforced engineering composites, research on topics such as composites with outstanding physical, mechanical and fracture properties, and unique functions and, thus, significant application potential, such as biomimetic and bio-inspired composites for biomedical applications, functional nano-composites for thermal management, energy harvesting and storage, fiber-reinforced polymers, and composites for extreme service environments, is encouraged.

Dr. Jingwei Tian
Dr. Rui Guo
Guest Editors

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