Innovative Functional Materials for a Sustainable Future: From Synthesis to Application
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 October 2025 | Viewed by 17
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Interests: thin films and nanotechnology; nanomaterials synthesis; material characterization; X-ray diffraction; gas sensors; mesoporous materials
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Interests: green chemistry; gels; hydrogels; biomaterials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We invite original research articles, reviews, and perspectives for a Special Issue dedicated to “Innovative Functional Materials for a Sustainable Future: From Synthesis to Application”. As the global demand for sustainable technologies intensifies, the development of advanced materials that offer functionality, efficiency, and environmental compatibility has become a critical focus across scientific disciplines.
This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research in the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of functional materials that contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: green synthesis methods, bio-based or recyclable materials, nanostructured and smart materials, energy-harvesting and storage systems, water purification technologies, biodegradable polymers, and materials for environmental remediation.
We particularly welcome interdisciplinary approaches that bridge fundamental science with real-world applications. Contributions that explore the lifecycle, scalability, and environmental impact of these materials are strongly encouraged.
Join us in advancing the frontier of materials science toward a more sustainable future. Submissions will undergo rigorous peer review and be published in Applied Sciences, reaching a global audience of researchers, innovators, and practitioners.
Dr. Jose Maria Calderon-Moreno
Dr. Monica Popa
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable functional materials
- green chemistry
- eco-friendly material synthesis
- smart and responsive materials
- biodegradable materials
- biobased polymers
- energy storage materials
- water purification
- environmental applications
- circular economy
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