New Insights into Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites

Dear Colleagues,

In recent decades, the research and development of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers (FRPs) have attracted worldwide attention, particularly in the field of marine infrastructures. Despite the comparable or even superior merits of FRPs in comparison to steel materials, the fundamental research and practical application of FRP composites remain relatively scarce. In recent years, there has been a notable increase in the use of FRPs in practical structural and infrastructural engineering, with the potential to advance construction technology, enhance structural performance and improve structural longevity. To further promote the widespread application of FRP composite structures towards durable, sustainable and resilient infrastructures, it is imperative to undertake more collaborative efforts. Accordingly, we welcome submissions for a Special Issue entitled “New Insights into Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites”, to be published in Polymers. The aim of this Special Issue is to provide a platform for researchers to share their latest findings, engage in scholarly discourse and the exchange of ideas, and advance our knowledge and understanding of FRPs. This Special Issue also serves as an opportunity for readers to gain a comprehensive overview of up-to-date research developments. Overall, this Special Issue is anticipated to contribute to the advancement of the field, stimulate further research, and promote interdisciplinary collaboration.

Scope and information for Authors

Researchers in the field of FRPs are encouraged to submit their work in the form of original research and review articles on the following topics:

• Recent advances in the design, manufacture and application of FRP composite structures;
• Novel design of sustainable FRPs with environmentally friendly fibers;
• Experimental and numerical investigation on the fracture behavior of FRPs;
• Bond behaviors between FRP composites and sustainable concrete, such as geopolymer, biochar and LC³;
• Hybrid FRP–concrete and other structures;
• Multi-scale models for FRP composite structures;
• Microstructural analysis of fibers, polymers and th efiber–polymer interface;
• High performance, longevity, and sustainability of FRP composite structures;
• Health monitoring and inspection methods for FRP composite structures;
• Advanced numerical simulations for FRP composite structures;
• Computational methods for evaluating FRP composite structures;
• Static and dynamic mechanical properties of FRP composite structures;
• Fatigue and seismic performance of FRP composite structures;
• Application of FRP composite structures in offshore engineering;
• Structural applications in repair and retrofitting areas and newly constructed infrastructural fields;
• Design codes and guidelines.

Dr. Peng Wang
Dr. Lijie Chen
Dr. Xingquan Wang
Prof. Dr. Weiwen Li
Dr. Haoliang Wu
Dr. Mingfeng Kai
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Polymers is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP)
• design and manufacture
• mechanical properties
• long-term durability
• health monitoring
• multi-scale modeling
• engineering practice