Materials Materials is an international peer-reviewed, open access journal on materials science and engineering published semimonthly online by MDPI.

It covers all aspects of materials science and engineering including synthesis, structure, mechanical, chemical, electronic, magnetic, and optical properties, as well as their various …

Keywords: sustainability; asphalt materials; concrete materials; pavement materials; construction; mixed design; performance evaluation; damage mechanism; features characterization; …

Some topics of interest are: Scientific developments in construction and building materials; Fundamental, theoretical, modelling and experimental studies of materials; Energy, …

Advanced polymers and nanocomposites, battery materials and multifunctional materials, drug delivery and tissue engineering, bio-inspired and hybrid nanomaterials are just a few examples …

It also encourages interdisciplinary research between mechanics and materials, physics, and chemistry, which is referred to as X-mechanics.

The Section, “Carbon Materials”, will serve as a guide for the study of carbon-based materials and promote further research, leading to significant progress in this area.

Jul 27, 2021 · Sustainable use of materials has targeted the idea of dematerialization, converting the linear path of materials (extraction, use, disposal in landfill) to a circular material flow that …

This section “Porous Materials” publishes original contributions detailing the synthesis, design, characterisation and applications in different areas of porous materials.

Dec 10, 2024 · Overall, the studies in this Special Issue provide valuable insights into how microstructural modifications impact the mechanical properties of structural materials, …