Journal of Composite Materials

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Composite Materials is one of the leading journals of advanced composite materials technology and is ranked number nine by the ISI Journal Citation Report by impact factor for materials science, composites.

Now issued 30 times a year, the journal publishes fully refereed original research papers from internationally renowned composite materials specialists from industry, universities and research organizations, featuring new advances in materials, design, analysis, testing, performance and applications.

Issues of the Journal of Composite Materials collectively provide an encyclopedic resource on all aspects of composite materials science and engineering.

Major areas covered include: Analysis · Bonding · CAD/CAM · Ceramic-matrix composites · Coatings · Damage mechanics · Design of materials and components · Environmental effects · Metal-matrix composites · Modeling · Non-destructive evaluation · Polymer-matrix composites · Processing and manufacturing · Properties and performance ·Prototyping · reinforcement materials · Repair · Testing · Thermoplastic composites

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.4
2024	2.30

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11232

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2744

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.518

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	115

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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.

• A General Theory of Strength for Anisotropic Materials

  Citation: 2721

  Authors: Stephen W., Edward M.

• Review article: Polymer-matrix Nanocomposites, Processing, Manufacturing, and Application: An Overview

  Citation: 1876

  Authors: Farzana, Mehdi, Masami, Russell E.

• Exact Solutions for Rectangular Bidirectional Composites and Sandwich Plates

  Citation: 1581

  Authors: N.J.

• A Fatigue Failure Criterion for Fiber Reinforced Materials

  Citation: 1462

  Authors: Z., A.

• Numerical Simulation of Mixed-Mode Progressive Delamination in Composite Materials

  Citation: 1360

  Authors: P. P., C. G., M. F.

• Stress Fracture Criteria for Laminated Composites Containing Stress Concentrations

  Citation: 1320

  Authors: J.M., R.J.

• Effective Thermal Conductivity of Composites with Interfacial Thermal Barrier Resistance

  Citation: 1168

  Authors: D.P.H., Lloyd F.

• Moisture Absorption and Desorption of Composite Materials

  Citation: 1085

  Authors: Chi-Hung, George S.

• Exact Solutions for Composite Laminates in Cylindrical Bending

  Citation: 1070

  Authors: N.J.

• A Progressive Damage Model for Laminated Composites Containing Stress Concentrations

  Citation: 1050

  Authors: Fu-Kuo, Kuo-Yen

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