Innovative Manufacturing Processes of Silicate Materials

Modern industries seek materials that combine high performance, cost-efficiency, and sustainability. Addressing these needs requires a holistic view that includes raw materials, compositions, microstructures, processing methods, and material architectures.

Silicate-based materials—such as ceramics, glasses, glass-ceramics, and geopolymers—exhibit diverse mechanical, chemical, electrical, and biological properties. Their versatility makes them vital in sectors such as the automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, and healthcare fields. Product performance is strongly influenced by the raw material selection and processing techniques. Thus, innovation in manufacturing—targeting specific microstructures and architectures—is key to expanding the applications of silicate materials in advanced technologies.

This Special Issue highlights the adaptability and growing potential of silicate-based materials. From structural ceramics and refractories for harsh conditions to breakthroughs in additive manufacturing, environmental solutions, and photonic systems, these contributions reveal the close link between composition, processing, and function. Embracing both established and emerging approaches—such as geopolymers and nanoengineering—they offer fresh insights to drive future research and industrial progress in ceramic science.