The “Green Materials” Section of Materials (ISSN: 1996-1944) focuses on materials sourced from renewable, local resources. These materials are considered environmentally responsible, being resources designed to minimize ecological impact over their entire life cycle. We welcome submissions  across all material classes, including metals, ceramics, polymers, and their composites. The Section encompasses the entire green materials field, spanning all phases of material life from synthesis, processing, and characterization to testing, featuring both experimental and theoretical research.

All articles published in our journal are available in an open-access format, granting you unrestricted access to the full text for free. We invite you to explore our most highly cited papers of 2024, listed below:

1. “Chemical Activation of Banana Peel Waste-Derived Biochar Using KOH and Urea for CO₂ Capture”
by Joanna Sreńscek-Nazzal, Adrianna Kamińska, Jarosław Serafin and Beata Michalkiewicz
Materials 2024, 17(4), 872; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17040872 
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/4/872

2. “Removing Heavy Metals: Cutting-Edge Strategies and Advancements in Biosorption Technology”
by Katarzyna Staszak and Magdalena Regel-Rosocka
Materials 2024, 17(5), 1155; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17051155
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/5/1155

3. “Approaches for the Treatment and Resource Utilization of Electroplating Sludge”
by Song Guo, Huimin Wang, Xiaoming Liu, Zengqi Zhang and Yu Liu
Materials 2024, 17(7), 1707; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17071707
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/7/1707

4. “Potential of Reusing 3D Printed Concrete (3DPC) Fine Recycled Aggregates as a Strategy towards Decreasing Cement Content in 3DPC”
by Szymon Skibicki, Karol Federowicz, Marcin Hoffmann, Mehdi Chougan, Daniel Sibera, Krzysztof Cendrowski, Mateusz Techman, João Nuno Pacheco, Maxime Liard and Pawel Sikora
Materials 2024, 17(11), 2580; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17112580
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/11/2580

5. “Synthesis and Characterization of Cellulose Microfibril-Reinforced Polyvinyl Alcohol Biodegradable Composites”
by Fatemeh Mahdiyeh Boroujeni, Gabriella Fioravanti and Ronald Kander
Materials 2024, 17(2), 526; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17020526
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/2/526

6. “Effects of Polybutylene Succinate Content on the Rheological Properties of Polylactic Acid/Polybutylene Succinate Blends and the Characteristics of Their Fibers”
by Ik Sung Choi, Young Kwang Kim, Seong Hui Hong, Hye-Jin Seo, Sung-Ho Hwang, Jongwon Kim and Sang Kyoo Lim
Materials 2024, 17(3), 662; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17030662
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/3/662

7. “Photodegradation of Microplastics through Nanomaterials: Insights into Photocatalysts Modification and Detailed Mechanisms”
by Yiting Xiao, Yang Tian, Wenbo Xu and Jun Zhu
Materials 2024, 17(11), 2755; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17112755
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/11/2755

8. “Valorization of Residue from Aluminum Industries: A Review”
by Andrie Harmaji, Reza Jafari and Guy Simard
Materials 2024, 17(21), 5152; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17215152
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/21/5152

9. “Bio-Composite Filaments Based on Poly(Lactic Acid) and Cocoa Bean Shell Waste for Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF): Production, Characterization and 3D Printing”
by Daniela Fico, Daniela Rizzo, Valentina De Carolis and Carola Esposito Corcione
Materials 2024, 17(6), 1260; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17061260
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/6/1260

10. “Renewable Carbonaceous Materials from Biomass in Catalytic Processes: A Review”
by Juan J. Villora-Picó, Judith González-Arias, Francisco M. Baena-Moreno and Tomás R. Reina
Materials 2024, 17(3), 565; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17030565
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/3/565

We also invite you to explore the Special Issues in “Green Materials” Section, listed below:

1. “Recent Advances in the Environmental Remediation Using Zeolites and Other Adsorbent Materials (2nd Edition)”
Guest Editor: Dr. Marin Senila
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2026

2. “Sustainable Eco-Friendly Advanced Geopolymers: Leveraging Recycled, Bio-Based, and Industrial Waste Constituents”
Guest Editors: Dr. Katarzyna Łoś and Dr. Barbara Kozub
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2026

3. “Functional/Structural Polymers and Composites Produced by the Addition of Plant Biomass or Waste Materials Using Various Production Technologies”
Guest Editor: Dr. Beata Anwajler
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2026

Materials Editorial Office