(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
Special Issue
Characterization and Design of Composites and Nanocomposites
Submission Deadline: June 30, 2027 (Open) Submit Now
Guest Editors
Zhong Hu, PhD, Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 57007, USA
Research Interests: multi-scale material modeling and characterization; design of composites and nano-composites; characterization of materials/composites/nanostructured thin films and coatings; mechanical strength evaluation and failure prediction; metal forming processing design/testing/modeling/optimization; solid mechanics; experimental and computational modeling; materials characterization; metal forming process
Haiping Hong, PhD, Professor
Department of Electrical Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA
Research Interests: nanoparticles; carbon nanomaterials; battery; composites, nanofluids
About This Topic
This Special Issue explores the frontiers of composite and nanocomposite materials, focusing on cutting-edge developments in macro and microstructural design, advanced characterization and synthesis techniques. As modern engineering demands multifunctional, lightweight, and sustainable materials, bridging the gap between nanoscale phenomena and macroscale performance is vital.
We invite high-quality research and reviews emphasizing the following frontiers:
- Multiscale Modeling & Design: Computational thermodynamics, artificial intelligence/machine learning/data-driven material design, and computational analysis of hybrid architectures.
- Advanced Characterization: State-of-the-art techniques, including high-resolution microscopy and scattering, to evaluate interfacial interactions, structural integrity, and degradation mechanisms.
- Sustainable Fabrication: Bio-composites, green synthesis routes, and advanced manufacturing technologies such as additive manufacturing (3D/4D printing).
- Multifunctional Applications: Innovations in aerospace, automotive, biomedical device, and energy storage where these tailored materials excel.
This collection aims to serve as a vital scholarly forum for advancing the theoretical understanding and practical deployment of next-generation composite and nanocomposite materials.
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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