Composites Communications publishes peer-refereed short communications, letters review articles and full length articles on the latest advances and progresses in composites science and technology. It aims to disseminate new knowledge to the broad composites community in a timely fashion with its rapid review and publication process.

Composites Communications accepts manuscripts reporting creative concepts and new findings in design, state-of-the-art approaches in processing, synthesis, characterization and mechanics modelling. In addition to the traditional fiber-/particulate-reinforced engineering composites, 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, composites for extreme service environments are encouraged.

Composites Communications also publishes Composites Views that are short overviews written by leading scientists covering exciting and innovative topics of general interest to all researchers in the field of composites.

The journal is endorsed by the Chinese Society for Composite Materials.

Special Issue on Composite Interface
Submission Date: 2024-09-30

Important Note: This special issue is intended for participants of the 3rd Composite Interface Forum 2024 in Ningbo, China. Please do not submit to this special issue if you have not been invited. 

Guest editors:

Prof. Dr. Lei Pan
Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, China
Email: bettypan@nuaa.edu.cn

Prof. Dr. Yan Zhao
Beihang University, Beijing, China

Special issue information:

Composites offer benefits such as lightweight, high strength and multifunctionality, making them widely used in various industries including aerospace, construction, marine, automotive, electronics, etc. The interface between the reinforcing fiber or filler and matrix is crucial in determining the exceptional mechanical and physical properties of the composites. Interfacial chemistry and morphology are closely linked to the synthesis process, overall performance, and application scenarios of composites.

The purpose of this Special Issue is to provide an international platform for academic exchange on the topics including the effect of interface structure on mechanical and physical properties, surface treatment of reinforcing fibers and fillers, characterization of interfaces, molecular dynamic study of interphases, and applications of composite materials, thus promoting the development in the field of composite interfaces.

Manuscript submission information:

The journal’s submission platform (Editorial Manager®) will soon be available for receiving short communications/short reviews to this Special Issue. Please refer to the Guide for Authors to prepare your manuscript, and select the article type of “VSI: Composite Interface” when submitting your manuscript online. Both the Guide for Authors and the submission portal could be found on the Journal Homepage. 

All the submissions deemed suitable to be sent for peer review will be reviewed by at least 2 independent reviewers. Upon its editorial acceptance, your article will go into production immediately. It will be published in the latest regular issue, while be presented on the specific Special Issue webpage simultaneously. In regular issues, Special Issue articles will be clearly marked and branded.

Important Dates: 

Submission Open Date: May 1, 2024
Manuscript Submission Deadline: Sep 30, 2024

Keywords:
Interface structure, Interface modification methods, Interface performance verification, Interface performance simulation