Sustainable Composite Materials and Manufacturing Technology
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 October 2023) | Viewed by 369
Special Issue Editors
Interests: composite materials; sustainable manufacturing processes
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are establishing this Special Issue to curate the recent advances in sustainable composites from both as aspects of their materials and manufacturing.
The sustainability of composites derives from their constituents as well as their manufacturing technology. To have improved mechanical and physical properties, composites combine matrices and reinforcements, often with additives. Any of these constituents or the treatments that commonly come with/on them can contribute to the composite's sustainability. Manufacturing technology is also being developed to fabricate the composites themselves and also to produce the structures or components made of composites. Any of the processes, equipment, and resources used can also contribute to the composite's sustainability.
In this Special Issue, articles at any stage on the research and development of composite materials and their manufacturing are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Composite materials;
- Natural fibre composites;
- Nanocomposites;
- Surfaces and interfaces;
- Manufacturing technology;
- Properties, characterisation, and testing;
- Modelling and simulations;
- Composites in various applications (including transportation, energy, construction, medical, and lifestyle);
- The recycling of composites.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Deni Kurniawan
Prof. Dr. Jung-il Song
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- composite materials
- composite manufacturing
- sustainable composite
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