Advanced Polymer Materials and Composites: Manufacturing, Properties, and Applications in the Aerospace Field
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymeric Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 March 2024) | Viewed by 1636
Special Issue Editors
Interests: design and manufacturing of aerospace structures; engineering of nanocomposites and advanced composite materials for aerospace applications; in situ manufacturing process on Moon and Mars; radiation shielding for human space exploration; ultrathin-composite boom structures
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Interests: functional polymeric materials and composites; carbon-based sensors; hydrogel materials; biomedical applications; UV radiation monitoring; radiation shielding materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Advanced polymer materials and polymer-based composites are of great interest for the aeronautics and space fields due to their tremendous technological potential across numerous applications. These materials offer the exciting prospect of creating novel components and structures with tailor-made properties and multifunctionality that exceed the capabilities of existing materials.
This Special Issue on "Advanced Polymer Materials and Composites: Manufacturing, Properties, and Applications in the Aerospace Field" aims to collect recent studies on cutting-edge research with implications for the aerospace industry. In particular, this issue focuses on the rapidly evolving field of polymer materials and polymer-based composites, including nanocomposites, which hold significant promise for diverse applications in aeronautics and space exploration.
Specific areas of interest include recent advancements and breakthroughs in manufacturing processes for aeronautical and space structures, the development of lightweight and durable components with tailored properties, and the sustainable fabrication of polymer-based materials and composites. Research adopting a multidisciplinary approach, tackling challenges associated with harsh environments, fatigue, damage tolerance, and other operational aspects is also encouraged.
This Special Issue provides a platform for experts in the aerospace materials field to share their latest findings and innovations. By fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange, the issue aims to drive progress in aerospace technologies and applications.
Prof. Dr. Susanna Laurenzi
Dr. Elisa Toto
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- processing of advanced polymers, composites, and nanocomposites
- multifunctional polymer-based materials
- sustainable fabrication routes
- innovative applications in aviation and space exploration
- fatigue, damage mechanisms and durability
- radiation shielding
- operation in harsh environments
- design, simulation, and modeling
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