Surface Modifications and Enhancement of Fibers and Fibrous Composites
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Surface Characterization, Deposition and Modification".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 March 2024) | Viewed by 449
Special Issue Editors
Interests: fibers; composites; polyacrylates; unsaturated polyesters; thermosetting polymers
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Fibers and fibrous composites have become the main reference of materials with excellent strength-to-weight ratio, enabling the scientific community to push the boundaries of what is possible in fields such as aerospace, automotive, construction, sports equipment, and even biomedical applications.
As the demand for advanced materials continues to grow, researchers and engineers continue to tirelessly explore new frontiers in fiber technology. From developing novel fiber types with enhanced properties to improving manufacturing processes for higher scalability, the pursuit of innovation in this field has not ceased. As a result, fiber composites are increasingly finding their way into an array of novel applications, including renewable energy systems, medical implants and protective gear, among others.
Considering the aforementioned, the aim of the present Special Issue is to compile original research and review papers on the surface modification of fibers for developing or enhancing the performance of composite materials. Thus, the topics of interest include (but are not limited to) the following:
- New approaches for the surface modification of natural and synthetic fibers;
- Morphological characterization of modified fibers and fibrous composites;
- Surface modification–interaction–properties relationships of fibers and fibrous composites;
- Fibers’ and fibrous composites’ manufacturing and processing;
- Potential applications of resulting fibers and composites in growing areas such as aerospace, automotive, energy, medicine, etc.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Heriberto Rodríguez-Tobías
Dr. Graciela Morales
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- surface modification
- fibers
- fibrous composites
- mechanical performance
- characterization
