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Design, Development, and Characterization of Advanced Materials for Modern Industry

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science and Engineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 904

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Dr. Madalina Simona Baltatu

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Department of Technologies and Equipment for Materials Processing, Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Technical University Gheorghe Asachi of Iasi, 700050 Iasi, Romania
Interests: materials science; metallic materials; biomaterials; titanium alloys
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Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue is dedicated to the latest advances in the field of advanced materials, with a particular focus on their fabrication, development, and characterization for modern industrial applications. The aim is to bring together innovative research papers and critical reviews that illustrate new directions and trends in materials engineering.

We invite contributions that address, but are not limited to, the following topics: innovations in composites, ceramics, metals, and polymers; advanced material manufacturing and processing techniques; detailed characterization of the physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of materials; applications of advanced materials in key industry sectors such as automotive, aeronautics, biomedicine, and electronics; sustainability and the environmental impact of advanced materials; and case studies and industrial applications that demonstrate the benefits of adopting new materials.

Selected papers will highlight the significant impact of advanced materials on performance, efficiency, and innovation within modern industry. This Special Issue will provide a documentation of current knowledge for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals.

Dr. Madalina Simona Baltatu
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Keywords

  • characterization and fabrication, innovations in composites, ceramics, metals, and polymers
  • material manufacturing and processing
  • physical, chemical, and mechanical properties
  • applications of automotive, aeronautics, biomedicine, and electronics
  • sustainability and the environmental impact

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Nuclear Magnetic Resonance in Tire Waste Mortars
by Marta Ioana Moldoveanu, Daniela Lucia Manea, Elena Jumate, Raluca Iștoan, Radu Fechete and Tudor Panfil Toader
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(12), 6895; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15126895 - 18 Jun 2025
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This study aims to investigate the application of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) to characterize mortars containing recycled rubber waste as an eco-innovative material for sustainable construction. The primary objective was to analyze the way rubber granules influence hydration kinetics, microstructural development and pore [...] Read more.
This study aims to investigate the application of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) to characterize mortars containing recycled rubber waste as an eco-innovative material for sustainable construction. The primary objective was to analyze the way rubber granules influence hydration kinetics, microstructural development and pore structure. The innovative mortar formulations incorporated rubber granules, casein, natural hydraulic lime (NHL), and latex. NMR analysis revealed distinct T2 relaxation time distributions correlated with different pore sizes and water states: shorter T2 values demonstrate strongly bound water in small pores, while longer T2 values are associated with loosely bound or free water in larger pores. The formulation with 3.5% NHL and 5% rubber granules exhibited optimal microstructural characteristics. These results reveal that NMR is a valuable, non-destructive tool for monitoring cementitious material evolution and supporting the use of tire-derived waste in eco-innovative mortar designs. Full article
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Impact of CoCrFeNiMo High-Entropy-Alloy Doping on the Mechanical and Electrochemical Properties of B4C Ceramic
by Alberto Daniel Rico-Cano, Julia Claudia Mirza-Rosca, Burak Cagri Ocak and Gultekin Goller
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(9), 4859; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15094859 - 27 Apr 2025
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The purpose of this article is to evaluate and compare the mechanical and electrochemical properties of four new materials, composed of a B4C ceramic matrix doped with 0.5%, 1%, 2% and 3% volumes of CoCrFeNiMo HEA with monolithic B4C. [...] Read more.
The purpose of this article is to evaluate and compare the mechanical and electrochemical properties of four new materials, composed of a B4C ceramic matrix doped with 0.5%, 1%, 2% and 3% volumes of CoCrFeNiMo HEA with monolithic B4C. The studied samples were obtained using the spark plasma sintering technique. The structure and hardness of the samples were analyzed via scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and a Vickers microhardness test. After immersion in artificial sea water to simulate a corrosive marine environment, corrosion potential, corrosion rate and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy tests were carried out to determine the samples’ electrochemical behavior. Tafel slopes and the equivalent circuit that fit the EIS experimental data were obtained. A denser microstructure and smaller grain size was achieved as the HEA content increase. According to the Vickers measurements, every sample showed a normal distribution. All studied samples exhibit great corrosion resistance in a two-step chemical interaction, influenced by the presence of the Warburg element. The research demonstrates that increasing the HEA content implies better performance of corrosion resistance and mechanical properties, confirming the materials’ potential use in corrosive environments and harsh mechanical applications. Full article
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A Review of the Methods Used in the Study of Creep Behavior of Fiber-Reinforced Composites and Future Developments
by Mostafa Katouzian and Sorin Vlase
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(13), 7265; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15137265 - 27 Jun 2025
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This paper presents the main methods for analyzing the creep of fiber-reinforced composite materials used by researchers. Creep is a characteristic property of composites made of a fiber-reinforced matrix and determines the acceptability of some materials in various engineering applications. The paper attempts [...] Read more.
This paper presents the main methods for analyzing the creep of fiber-reinforced composite materials used by researchers. Creep is a characteristic property of composites made of a fiber-reinforced matrix and determines the acceptability of some materials in various engineering applications. The paper attempts to update the works in the field with recent research and analyzes the main methods for modeling these types of materials, the calculation methods, and the results obtained by researchers. It thus provides a framework for researchers to choose the most appropriate calculation method for the specific application studied. The results that have already become classics, along with the results that have appeared recently and special cases, are critically presented in the paper. Future research directions are highlighted for the various methods described and for the field as a whole. Full article
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