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Materials is a multidisciplinary journal that investigates the properties and applications of matter in various forms. Our research topics encompass nanomaterials, biomaterials, and advanced composites, focusing on the synthesis and mechanics of innovative materials and their performance. By driving advancements in technology and sustainability, we aim to address critical challenges and innovations in energy, healthcare, and manufacturing.

The following Research Topics are led by experts in their field and contribute to the scientific understanding of materials. These Research topics are published in our peer-reviewed journal, Frontiers in Materials, as open access articles.

Research Topics

Frontiers' Research Topics are peer-reviewed article collections around cutting-edge research themes.
Learn more about how Research topics work.

Jet engine, internal structure with hydraulic, fuel pipes and other hardware and equipment, aviation, aircraft and aerospace industry

Revolutionizing Corrosion Resistance in Titanium Alloys for Aerospace and Biomedical Applications

The aim of this research is to explore the potential of integrating intelligent protection systems and automatic monitoring technologies for long-term corrosion management.

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Biodegradable Polymers for Biomedical Applications - Volume IV

The aim of this research is to cover recent research on the biodegradable polymers for biomedical applications.

Water drops on carbon fabric surface - 3D illustration

Eco-Friendly Carbon-Based Materials for Next-Generation Post-Lithium Energy Storage Systems

This Research Topic focuses on recent advances in the design, characterization, and application of carbon-based materials for electrode components in next-generation energy storage technologies.

Organ-on-a-chip (OOC) - microfluidic device chip that simulates biological organs that is type of artificial organ. Prototype of design lab-on-a-chip in microfluidic laboratory

Advances in Microfluidic and Nanotechnology-Based Approaches for Cancer Diagnosis, Drug Delivery, and Therapy

This Research Topic seeks to highlight the convergence of microfluidic engineering and colloidal nanotechnology in tackling critical challenges in oncology.

Adrenal medulla. Thick cords mof light adrenaline cells, among which are darker and scarcer noradrenaline cells. 0.5 µm thick semithin section of plastic-embedded material. Toluidine blue.

MOFs in Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation: Adsorption Separation and Catalytic Degradation

This Research Topic aims to explore the latest advances in the utilization of MOFs for environmental pollution control and remediation.

A welder is sitting on a steel roof frame and is welding steel pipes and wearing masks and leather gloves.

Design, Preparation and Application of Advanced Tool and Die Steels with Superior Properties

The Research Topic focuses on tools and die steels, including comprehensive preparation processes, the relationships among composition, microstructure, and properties, as well as service and failure behaviors.

Men worker installing solar photovoltaic panels on roof, alternative energy, saving resources and sustainable lifestyle concept.

Advancing Eco-Friendly Construction: The Role of Biomass and Waste Integration

This Research Topic aims to explore the innovative application of industrial solid waste and biomass in creating high-performance, sustainable construction materials.

Amphora from ship wreck with divers Shutterstock ID 96499835

Innovative Preservation of Archaeological Ceramics: Enhancing Durability Against Environmental Decay

This Research Topic aims to collect the worldwide painting techniques used for decorating the ceramics starting with instruments, continuing with materials (dyes and pigments) and finishing with the application techniques.

metallic nanostructures

Photocatalytic and Electrocatalytic Materials for Environmental Remediation

This Research Topic will serve as a platform to explore fundamental advances and technological applications of photocatalytic and electrocatalytic materials, targeting their role in sustainable environmental remediation.

Graphene Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes, 3D Illustration.

Carbon Nanostructures for Energy Storage Applications

This Research Topic aims to showcase cutting-edge research on carbon-based materials and their applications in electrochemical energy technologies.

Drilling equipment for geological exploration of mining waste heaps. Abandoned copper mine area in Xyliatos, Cyprus

Advanced Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Development of Underground Resources - Volume II

Background: Breakthroughs in theory, method, and applicability are needed to achieve the safe, green and efficient mining of underground resources in harsher environments and more complex conditions.

A construction worker pouring a wet concret at road construction site

Sustainable Concrete Construction: Advances in Smart Materials and Technologies

This Research Topic will focus on smart materials and technologies that advance sustainable concrete construction.

Smart textiles, modern materials with high quality and versatility.

Shape Memory Intelligent Composite Materials

This Research Topic aims to explore the challenges and breakthroughs driving the development of shape memory smart composite materials.

Printing the prototype of a metamaterial on 3d printer

Intelligent, Multifunctional Negative Poisson's ratio/Negative Stiffness Mechanical Metamaterials

This Research Topic aims to compile cutting-edge research that will provide valuable insights for engineering applications across industries such as biomedicine, automotive engineering, aerospace and electronic devices.

Surveyor with digital tablet looking through measuring level on construction site

Innovations in Construction Materials for Seismic Resilience and Vibration Control

This Research Topic aims to develop next-generation structural materials and vibration-control systems to bridge the gap between extreme load resistance and operational functionality in critical infrastructures.

aerial top view of street with parking lot near new residential housing complex

Functional Materials for Sustainable Pavement Engineering: Multi-scale Design and Environmental Integration

This Research Topic aims to address current challenges in pavement material design by exploring how functional materials can be developed, characterized, and integrated into pavement systems across multiple scales.

Carbon nanotubes image by transmission electron microscope. Science and technology concept of smart material in the future.

Unlocking the Potential of Smart Metamaterials and Additive Manufacturing in Advanced Structures

This Research Topic seeks to explore the interplay between material intelligence, structural design, and advanced manufacturing processes.

An SPR (surface plasmon resonance) chip made of gold. SPR is a laboratory technique used for construction of lab-on-a-chip sensors and analysis of interactions between molecules

Exploring Recent Developments in Plasmonic Metasurfaces

This Research Topic aims to spotlight and foster exploration of recent advancements in plasurfaces.

Worker operating carbon fibre loom in carbon fibre factory

Design and Manufacture of Structure-Function Integrated Fiber Composite

This Research Topic aims to advance the technological frontiers in the design and production of fiber composites that harmonize load-bearing and energy storage functionalities.

Jet engine, internal structure with hydraulic, fuel pipes and other hardware and equipment, aviation, aircraft and aerospace industry

Revolutionizing Corrosion Resistance in Titanium Alloys for Aerospace and Biomedical Applications

The aim of this research is to explore the potential of integrating intelligent protection systems and automatic monitoring technologies for long-term corrosion management.

This image is a journal's Main Visual. Please do not use it outside journal specific assets. More information in the 'How to use Main Visuals' guide (coming soon).

Biodegradable Polymers for Biomedical Applications - Volume IV

The aim of this research is to cover recent research on the biodegradable polymers for biomedical applications.

Water drops on carbon fabric surface - 3D illustration

Eco-Friendly Carbon-Based Materials for Next-Generation Post-Lithium Energy Storage Systems

This Research Topic focuses on recent advances in the design, characterization, and application of carbon-based materials for electrode components in next-generation energy storage technologies.

Organ-on-a-chip (OOC) - microfluidic device chip that simulates biological organs that is type of artificial organ. Prototype of design lab-on-a-chip in microfluidic laboratory

Advances in Microfluidic and Nanotechnology-Based Approaches for Cancer Diagnosis, Drug Delivery, and Therapy

This Research Topic seeks to highlight the convergence of microfluidic engineering and colloidal nanotechnology in tackling critical challenges in oncology.

Adrenal medulla. Thick cords mof light adrenaline cells, among which are darker and scarcer noradrenaline cells. 0.5 µm thick semithin section of plastic-embedded material. Toluidine blue.

MOFs in Environmental Pollution Control and Remediation: Adsorption Separation and Catalytic Degradation

This Research Topic aims to explore the latest advances in the utilization of MOFs for environmental pollution control and remediation.

A welder is sitting on a steel roof frame and is welding steel pipes and wearing masks and leather gloves.

Design, Preparation and Application of Advanced Tool and Die Steels with Superior Properties

The Research Topic focuses on tools and die steels, including comprehensive preparation processes, the relationships among composition, microstructure, and properties, as well as service and failure behaviors.

Men worker installing solar photovoltaic panels on roof, alternative energy, saving resources and sustainable lifestyle concept.

Advancing Eco-Friendly Construction: The Role of Biomass and Waste Integration

This Research Topic aims to explore the innovative application of industrial solid waste and biomass in creating high-performance, sustainable construction materials.

Amphora from ship wreck with divers Shutterstock ID 96499835

Innovative Preservation of Archaeological Ceramics: Enhancing Durability Against Environmental Decay

This Research Topic aims to collect the worldwide painting techniques used for decorating the ceramics starting with instruments, continuing with materials (dyes and pigments) and finishing with the application techniques.

metallic nanostructures

Photocatalytic and Electrocatalytic Materials for Environmental Remediation

This Research Topic will serve as a platform to explore fundamental advances and technological applications of photocatalytic and electrocatalytic materials, targeting their role in sustainable environmental remediation.

Graphene Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes, 3D Illustration.

Carbon Nanostructures for Energy Storage Applications

This Research Topic aims to showcase cutting-edge research on carbon-based materials and their applications in electrochemical energy technologies.

Drilling equipment for geological exploration of mining waste heaps. Abandoned copper mine area in Xyliatos, Cyprus

Advanced Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Development of Underground Resources - Volume II

Background: Breakthroughs in theory, method, and applicability are needed to achieve the safe, green and efficient mining of underground resources in harsher environments and more complex conditions.

A construction worker pouring a wet concret at road construction site

Sustainable Concrete Construction: Advances in Smart Materials and Technologies

This Research Topic will focus on smart materials and technologies that advance sustainable concrete construction.

Smart textiles, modern materials with high quality and versatility.

Shape Memory Intelligent Composite Materials

This Research Topic aims to explore the challenges and breakthroughs driving the development of shape memory smart composite materials.

Printing the prototype of a metamaterial on 3d printer

Intelligent, Multifunctional Negative Poisson's ratio/Negative Stiffness Mechanical Metamaterials

This Research Topic aims to compile cutting-edge research that will provide valuable insights for engineering applications across industries such as biomedicine, automotive engineering, aerospace and electronic devices.

Surveyor with digital tablet looking through measuring level on construction site

Innovations in Construction Materials for Seismic Resilience and Vibration Control

This Research Topic aims to develop next-generation structural materials and vibration-control systems to bridge the gap between extreme load resistance and operational functionality in critical infrastructures.

aerial top view of street with parking lot near new residential housing complex

Functional Materials for Sustainable Pavement Engineering: Multi-scale Design and Environmental Integration

This Research Topic aims to address current challenges in pavement material design by exploring how functional materials can be developed, characterized, and integrated into pavement systems across multiple scales.

Carbon nanotubes image by transmission electron microscope. Science and technology concept of smart material in the future.

Unlocking the Potential of Smart Metamaterials and Additive Manufacturing in Advanced Structures

This Research Topic seeks to explore the interplay between material intelligence, structural design, and advanced manufacturing processes.

An SPR (surface plasmon resonance) chip made of gold. SPR is a laboratory technique used for construction of lab-on-a-chip sensors and analysis of interactions between molecules

Exploring Recent Developments in Plasmonic Metasurfaces

This Research Topic aims to spotlight and foster exploration of recent advancements in plasurfaces.

Worker operating carbon fibre loom in carbon fibre factory

Design and Manufacture of Structure-Function Integrated Fiber Composite

This Research Topic aims to advance the technological frontiers in the design and production of fiber composites that harmonize load-bearing and energy storage functionalities.