About this Research Topic
High-performance thermosetting composites are targeted in many exigent applications, such as aerospace and marine fields, for the development of lightweight structural composites. Till now, these industries only rely on petroleum-based materials for their supposedly better performances. However, latest reports confirmed that sustainable and eco-friendly thermosetting composites can display similar or even better performances. Additionally, exploring alternative renewable feedstock to meet the ever-increasing demands of these industries is an essential step towards sustainable development.
This Research Topic aims to highlight the role of “Green Chemistry” in the development of advanced thermosetting composites. Special focus will be given to the synthesis of new thermosetting monomers from renewable resources and to the improvement of the composites’ interfacial regions.
This Research Topic will welcome Original Research articles, Perspectives, and Reviews. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
• Monomer syntheses from renewable resources
• Mechanisms, applications, and technologies of ‘green’ bio-derived composites
• Surface treatment of reinforcing fibers and fillers
• Molecular and atomic characterization of interfaces
• Latest fabrication and processing techniques of green composites
• Green composites in advanced applications.
Keywords: Polymers, Thermosets, Composites, Green chemistry, High performance materials, Surface modification
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