(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
Optimizing Material Processing and Resource Management in a Sustainable Circular Economy
Submission Deadline: December 31, 2025 (Open) Submit Now
Guest Editor
Kuok Ho Daniel Tang, PhD
Department of Environmental Science, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721, USA
Research Interests: Environmental management; health and safety; sustainable development; circular economy; resource management
About This Topic
In a sustainable circular economy, material processing and resource management are key components for reducing waste, conserving resources, and minimizing environmental impact. Unlike the traditional linear model of “take, make, dispose,” the circular economy emphasizes extending the life cycle of materials through practices such as recycling, reuse, and remanufacturing. Effective management of materials within this system ensures that resources are continually cycled back into the economy, reducing the need for new raw materials and decreasing pollution. This special issue aims to put together a collection of high-quality papers under this domain, covering primarily the following scope:
Papers falling outside the scope but related to the topic will also be considered.
Keywords
Circular economy; energy-efficient; supply chain management; recycling; remanufacturing; policy
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.
Welcome your submission!
Publication
An Overview of Circular Economy Approaches for PlasticsAbstract Plastic pollution has received worldwide attention due to its extensive environmental and health implications. The circular economy has emerged as a potential solution to plastic pollution. This overview comprehensively presents different plastic circular economy approaches and discusses their advantages, disadvantages, and implementation [...] |
TOP
