Being both strong and lightweight, composite materials have already found wide-ranging uses in structural and engineering contexts. Through advancements in materials science and engineering the potential for further applications of composite materials can be achieved by introducing functionality. Functional Composite Materials focuses on this exciting new generation of materials. Sitting at the intersection of physics, chemistry, materials science and engineering, we welcome contributions on all types of composite materials — the only caveat is that composite functionality must be clearly demonstrated.
Welcome to Functional Composite Materials
Special collections in the journal
Functional Composite Materials publishes special collections on hot topics in the field.
To find out what collections we have published and those that are accepting papers, please click the link.
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The journey of polycarbonate-based composites towards suppressing electromagnetic radiation
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Effects of curing on emulsion cold mix asphalts and their extracted binder
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Investigation of the effect of tufts contribution on the in-plane mechanical properties of flax fibre reinforced green biocomposite
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Surface functionalization of thermoset composite for infrared hybrid welding
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3D printing of high performance polymer-bonded PEEK-NdFeB magnetic composite materials
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Fused deposition modelling (FDM) of composites of graphene nanoplatelets and polymers for high thermal conductivity: a mini-review
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3D printing of graphene-based polymeric nanocomposites for biomedical applications
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Introducing Functional Composite Materials
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A graphene film interlayer for enhanced electrical conductivity in a carbon-fibre/PEEK composite
COVID-19 and peer review
As a result of the significant disruption that is being caused by the COVID-19 pandemic we are very aware that many researchers will have difficulty in meeting the timelines associated with our peer review process during normal times. Please do let us know if you need additional time. Our systems will continue to remind you of the original timelines but we intend to be highly flexible at this time.
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Speed (average)
43 days to first decision for reviewed manuscripts only
41 days to first decision for all manuscripts
86 days submission to acceptance
69 days acceptance to publication
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- ISSN: 2522-5774 (electronic)