Journal of Materials Science: Composites

Functional Composite Materials is now Journal of Materials Science: Composites.

Articles submitted will appear under the new journal title. 

Functional Polymer-Graphene Composites: From Processing Innovations to Advanced Applications

Graphene-based polymer composites represent a rapidly growing area of research due to their extraordinary mechanical, electrical, thermal, and barrier properties. This topical collection invites original research articles, reviews, and perspectives focusing on the design, fabrication, and functionalization of polymer-graphene composites. Emphasis is placed on advanced processing techniques, structure-property relationships, and the translation of these materials into practical applications across diverse fields including electronics, energy storage, sensors, biomedicine, and packaging. Contributions addressing challenges in dispersion, interfacial interactions, scalability, and sustainability are particularly welcome. This collection aims to provide a comprehensive platform for showcasing recent progress and future directions in the field of multifunctional graphene-based polymer composites.

Landscaping Composite Innovations in India

India's burgeoning economy, coupled with its vast and diverse natural resources, presents both a challenge and an opportunity. The demand for high-performance, sustainable materials is rapidly increasing, driven by sectors like aerospace, automotive, construction, and renewable energy. This demand necessitates the development of advanced composites with tailored properties, whether it's lightweight materials for fuel efficiency, durable composites for infrastructure, or bio-based composites for a greener future. Simultaneously, India faces the critical need to manage its abundant agricultural and industrial waste, which presents a unique opportunity to utilize these resources in the creation of sustainable composite materials. This special collection aims to cover some of the remarkable progress being made in addressing these challenges.