The Journal of Materials: Design and Applications covers the usage and design of materials for application in an engineering context. The materials covered include metals, ceramics, and composites, as well as engineering polymers. The Journal of Materials Design and Applications is dedicated to publishing papers of the highest quality, in a timely fashion, covering a variety of important areas in materials technology. This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) . Recommend this journal to your library Submit your manuscript today at https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/JMDA . Submit your manuscript today at .