(ISSN 2689-5846)
Recent Progress in Materials (ISSN 2689-5846) is an international peer-reviewed Open Access journal published quarterly online by LIDSEN Publishing Inc. This periodical is devoted to publishing high-quality papers that describe the most significant and cutting-edge research in all areas of Materials. Its aim is to provide timely, authoritative introductions to current thinking, developments and research in carefully selected topics. Also, it aims to enhance the international exchange of scientific activities in materials science and technology.
Recent Progress in Materials publishes original high quality experimental and theoretical papers and reviews on basic and applied research in the field of materials science and engineering, with focus on synthesis, processing, constitution, and properties of all classes of materials. Particular emphasis is placed on microstructural design, phase relations, computational thermodynamics, and kinetics at the nano to macro scale. Contributions may also focus on progress in advanced characterization techniques.
Main research areas include (but are not limited to):
Characterization & evaluation of materials
Metallic materials
Inorganic nonmetallic materials
Composite materials
Polymer materials
Biomaterials
Sustainable materials and technologies
Special types of materials
Macro-, micro- and nano structure of materials
Environmental interactions, process modeling
Novel applications of materials
Publication Speed (median values for papers published in 2024): Submission to First Decision: 7.1 weeks; Submission to Acceptance: 14.9 weeks; Acceptance to Publication: 11 days (1-2 days of FREE language polishing included)
Special Issue
Recent Advancements in Low-Carbon Materials
Submission Deadline: November 15, 2026 (Open) Submit Now
Guest Editor
Ahmed Bediwy, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, United Arab Emirates University, Alain, Abu Dhabi, 15551, United Arab Emirates
Research Interests: Sustainable construction materials; advanced cementitious materials; durability of concrete
About This Topic
The transition to low-carbon materials is pivotal for restoring and expanding critical infrastructure, transportation networks, water and wastewater systems, buildings, and beyond, without exacerbating climate and resource pressures. Meeting global growth sustainably demands materials that lower embodied CO2, conserve natural resources, and enhance durability and circularity. This Special Issue focuses on recent advances that demonstrably reduce life-cycle impacts while maintaining or improving performance. We welcome studies on low-carbon innovations across bituminous materials, cement/concrete (e.g., LC3, alkali-activated binders, CO2-mineralized systems), composites (including bio-based), geomaterials, metals/alloys, smart/functional materials, and timber. Topics of interest include material formulation and processing, microstructure–property relationships, durability under realistic exposures, performance-based qualification, field validations, circular strategies (recycled constituents, end-of-life valorization), and quantitative sustainability metrics (embodied carbon/LCA, cost-carbon trade-offs).
This Special Issue is seeking original research papers and case studies on material innovations, properties, durability, and applications. Please note that structural design testing and related aspects are outside the scope of this Special Issue.
Keywords
Low-carbon materials; embodied carbon; bio-based composites; durability & service life; circular economy
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted through the LIDSEN Submission System. Detailed information on manuscript preparation and submission is available in the Instructions for Authors. All submitted articles will be thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process and will be processed following the Editorial Process and Quality Control policy. Upon acceptance, the article will be immediately published in a regular issue of the journal and will be listed together on the special issue website, with a label that the article belongs to the Special Issue. LIDSEN distributes articles under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) License in an open-access model. The authors own the copyright to the article, and the article can be free to access, distribute, and reuse provided that the original work is correctly cited.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). Research articles and review articles are highly invited. Authors are encouraged to send the tentative title and abstract of the planned paper to the Editorial Office (rpm@lidsen.com) for record. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Editorial Office.
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