https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/materials RSS Feed for Frontiers in Materials | New and Recent Articles en-us Frontiers Feed Generator,version:1 2026-07-25T18:30:52.854+00:00 60 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1886423 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1886423 2026-07-24T00:00:00Z Original Research Xinyu YaoGuangcheng ZhangYu LiuHongliu RongFujia Meng https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1879511 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1879511 2026-07-22T00:00:00Z Original Research Jingjing HeRan TangZhihao HeHaiwei WangXinchao ZhengFang LiuFangping Li mPCMs dosage > silica fume content. Furthermore, all factors exhibited a highly significant non-linear quadratic effect, characterized by an initial increase followed by a subsequent decrease. A single-response optimization algorithm was utilized to determine the optimal mixture design, targeting the maximization of mechanical properties under a fixed printability constraint: a W/B ratio of 0.265, a silica fume content of 7.22%, and an mPCMs dosage of 2.72%. Experimental validation demonstrated that the measured 28-day compressive strength of the optimal mixture was 46.54 MPa, yielding a relative error of only 6.26% compared to the predicted value. This confirmed the high accuracy and reliability of the established quadratic regression prediction model. This study provides a reliable material foundation and scientific basis for the development of highly efficient 3D printed concrete components with integrated thermal management functionalities.]]> https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1858118 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1858118 2026-07-22T00:00:00Z Original Research Yangtao XiongWenwu ZhongQinming LiangGuang HuangShaochi Peng https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1880311 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1880311 2026-07-22T00:00:00Z Original Research Xuan ZhuQi ZhenMinghong YuanWanzhen Zhang https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1910968 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1910968 2026-07-22T00:00:00Z Review Nanfu Zong https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1919334 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1919334 2026-07-20T00:00:00Z Editorial Jiangyu WuWeiqiang ChenHao ShiDan MaHong S. Wong https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1891499 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1891499 2026-07-20T00:00:00Z Original Research Min ZhangJinhua FengDehui GuoYuting FuShuze XiaoHua YuanYunlu Hou https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1894197 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1894197 2026-07-16T00:00:00Z Original Research Rong NiuXu WuJingzhuo ZhaoBo HuHongtao QinJunlin Zhang 40%) caused significant degradation in mechanical and durability properties due to layer structure disintegration; compressive strength decreased by 30.9%–46.9%, flexural strength fell by 40%, and freeze-thaw resistance declined by over 10%. Drying shrinkage for all mixtures conformed to the EXPASSOC model (R2 > 0.99), exhibiting a three-stage pattern where 85% of shrinkage occurred within 60 days, followed by stabilization after 100 days. A derived cracking resistance index confirmed that SS dosages of >40% provided optimal anti-cracking performance. Fuzzy comprehensive algorithm analysis identified SS (40%–80% incorporation) as the optimal material choice. Consequently, CG requires strict limitation to ≤40%, whereas CW is permissible at ≤ 40% (excluding fine aggregates). These findings provide theoretical support for the classified resource utilization of multi-source solid wastes in highway base courses.]]> https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1894721 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1894721 2026-07-16T00:00:00Z Original Research Yuting XiongLu YangXiaolong WangJunyan RenYang XuYue ZhaiLingyan LiangHongtao Cao https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1821971 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1821971 2026-07-15T00:00:00Z Original Research Mingjun YangHaiyan LiXiaotong SunYan ZhaoHuimin FengYuan Bai 99.99% inactivation of E. coli and B. subtilis under visible light. Photocatalytic cycling showed high stability, while antibacterial cycling showed reduced stability due to surface roughening. Active species trapping indicated O2- and H+ as the main reactive species.ConclusionThis study presents an effective strategy for developing efficient, reusable, and multifunctional 3D Cu-Mn/g-C3N4 aerogel photocatalysts. The material shows strong potential for applications in water purification and disinfection due to enhanced charge separation, increased active sites, and dual photocatalytic antibacterial functionality.]]> https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1904975 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1904975 2026-07-15T00:00:00Z Original Research Liqun GuoBo LiXu Chang https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1803402 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1803402 2026-07-15T00:00:00Z Review Jayita BandyopadhyaySuprakas Sinha Ray https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1862791 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1862791 2026-07-14T00:00:00Z Original Research Juanjuan WenYi JiangYi Peng https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1869541 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1869541 2026-07-14T00:00:00Z Mini Review Minja Bogunović KoljajaTamara ApostolovićMarko ŠolićAleksandra Kulić MandićJovana Pešić BajićJasmina Nikić https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1839882 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1839882 2026-07-13T00:00:00Z Original Research Bingkun ShanHongyuan LiBin YangShugang ZhangChengtao Li https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1825814 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1825814 2026-07-13T00:00:00Z Original Research Zhen XuYa-Ling WangChao FangYong WangWen-Xin Li https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1698212 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1698212 2026-07-10T00:00:00Z Original Research Jinlong GuoWenjuan ZhaoTao WuShujun WangBin SunManbin YangTengfei YaoBo Li https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1855888 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1855888 2026-07-09T00:00:00Z Original Research Ying LinYating LiuYuhao LiuYulong ShiTao Wen https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1836468 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1836468 2026-07-08T00:00:00Z Original Research Chuanzhe MengRohith SomanZhengliang BianJudd PlutowskiSrabanti Chowdhury https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1865153 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2026.1865153 2026-07-08T00:00:00Z Review Rong NieHaibin WangYuan WeiHao GouDaqian Xu