(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
Synthesis, Properties and Applications of Nanocomposite Materials
Submission Deadline: April 30, 2026 (Open) Submit Now
Guest Editor
Amir Najah Saud, PhD
1. Biomedical Engineering, Al-Mustaqbal University College, Babylon, Iraq
2. Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Karabük University, Karabük, 78050, Turkey
Research Interests: Metal matrix composites (MMCs); biomaterials development; nanocomposites; thermal and mechanical properties; corrosion and wear resistance
About This Topic
This special issue focuses on the latest advancements in the synthesis, characterization, and application of nanocomposite materials, which represent a rapidly growing field at the intersection of nanotechnology and materials science. Nanocomposites, composed of nanoscale reinforcements embedded within a matrix, exhibit unique properties—such as enhanced mechanical strength, thermal stability, electrical conductivity, and biocompatibility—that surpass those of conventional composites.
The scope encompasses innovative synthesis methods, including chemical, physical, and hybrid approaches, as well as detailed studies on structure-property relationships and performance optimization. Applications span diverse sectors including biomedical engineering, electronics, energy storage, environmental remediation, and aerospace. By highlighting cutting-edge research in material design, processing techniques, and functional properties, this special issue aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and accelerate the development of next-generation nanocomposite materials with tailored functionalities and broad industrial relevance. Contributions that explore theoretical modeling, experimental characterization, and practical applications are highly encouraged.
Keywords:
- Nanocomposite Materials
- Synthesis Techniques
- Structure-Property Relationships
- Biocompatible Nanocomposites
- Mechanical Properties
- Thermal Stability
- Electrical Conductivity
- Corrosion Resistance
- Biomedical Applications
- Environmental Remediation
- Energy Storage
- Advanced Coatings
- Functional Materials
- Nano Reinforcements
- Hybrid Materials
- Computational Modeling
- Material Design Optimization
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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