Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing

Aims & Scope

Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing publishes original research papers, review articles, case studies, short communications and letters from a wide variety of sources dealing with all aspects of the science and technology of composite materials, including fibrous and particulate reinforcements in polymeric, metallic and ceramic matrices, and 'natural' composites such as wood and biological materials.

The range of applicable topics includes the properties, design and manufacture of reinforcing fibers and particles, novel architectures and concepts, multifunctional composites, advances in fabrication and processing of composite materials and structures, manufacturing science, process modelling, experimental mechanics, microstructural characterization of composites and their constituent phases, interfaces in composites, new approaches to prediction and measurement of mechanical, physical and chemical behaviour, and performance of composites in service.

Articles are also welcomed on economic and commercial aspects of the applications of composites, design with composites and case studies.

All articles are subject to rigorous peer review to ensure they make an important and novel contribution, and a high standard is set for both content and presentation.

The Editors aim to conduct the review procedure with the minimum of delay so that prompt publication ensues.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	8.9

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.761

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	227

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1796

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	13261

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Engineering and Materials Science, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Dispersion and functionalization of carbon nanotubes for polymer-based nanocomposites: A review

  Citation: 2986

  Authors: Peng-Cheng, Naveed A., Gad, Jang-Kyo

• A review of recent developments in natural fibre composites and their mechanical performance

  Citation: 2629

  Authors: K.L., M.G. Aruan, T.M.

• Silane coupling agents used for natural fiber/polymer composites: A review

  Citation: 1849

  Authors: Yanjun, Callum A.S., Zefang, Holger, Carsten

• Are natural fiber composites environmentally superior to glass fiber reinforced composites?

  Citation: 1843

  Authors: S.V, L.T, A.K, S

• Critical review of recent publications on use of natural composites in infrastructure

  Citation: 1216

  Authors: David B., Hota V.S.

• Microwave processing: fundamentals and applications

  Citation: 1204

  Authors: E.T., T.-W.

• A review of the recent developments in biocomposites based on natural fibres and their application perspectives

  Citation: 1130

  Authors: T., Smita, Sanjay K.

• Review of applications for advanced three-dimensional fibre textile composites

  Citation: 1001

  Authors: A.P., M.K., P.J., K.H.

• Recycling technologies for thermoset composite materials—current status

  Citation: 994

  Authors: S.J.

• Review of low-velocity impact properties of composite materials

  Citation: 984

  Authors: M.O.W., M.J.

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