Frontiers in Materials publishes community-driven research across materials science and engineering. Our Research Topics cover discovery, design, processing, characterization, performance, and applications across diverse material classes.
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.
Frontiers' Research Topics are peer-reviewed article collections around cutting-edge research themes.
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The aim of this research is to explore the potential of integrating intelligent protection systems and automatic monitoring technologies for long-term corrosion management.
The aim of this research is to cover recent research on the biodegradable polymers for biomedical applications.
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.
This Research Topic seeks to highlight the convergence of microfluidic engineering and colloidal nanotechnology in tackling critical challenges in oncology.
This Research Topic aims to explore the latest advances in the utilization of MOFs for environmental pollution control and remediation.
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.
This Research Topic aims to explore the innovative application of industrial solid waste and biomass in creating high-performance, sustainable construction materials.
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.
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.
This Research Topic aims to showcase cutting-edge research on carbon-based materials and their applications in electrochemical energy technologies.
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.
This Research Topic will focus on smart materials and technologies that advance sustainable concrete construction.
This Research Topic aims to explore the challenges and breakthroughs driving the development of shape memory smart composite materials.
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.
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.
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.
This Research Topic seeks to explore the interplay between material intelligence, structural design, and advanced manufacturing processes.
This Research Topic aims to spotlight and foster exploration of recent advancements in plasurfaces.
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.