Recent Advances in Functional Glasses and Ceramics
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2023) | Viewed by 144
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Smart materials are designed to fit very specific applications. Especially, the functionalization of inorganic materials such as glasses, ceramics and glass-ceramics with organic molecules enables spectacular performances. Optical, mechanical, photonic, biomedical and many other applications may be achieved by the development of functional glasses and ceramics.
The advent of nanosciences and nanotechnology has fostered the understanding of matter structure under different levels. Additionally, nanofabrication and nanolithography help by manipulating matter on a nanoscale or even atomic-scale. This understanding allows for one to develop novel properties for the nanomaterials and nanostructured materials. These materials are produced by specific synthesis and processing routes, with strong microstructural and chemical control.
The additive manufacturing of bioceramic materials including bioactive glasses and glass ceramics has approached alloplastic scaffolds towards natural bone, of which is the gold standard for bone graft. The 3-D scaffolds printed using highly controlled nanopowders resembling bone architecture are already a reality. Osteoinduction, on the other hand, is more dependent on biochemical signaling obtained by surface functionalization.
New ceramics based on the intersection of materials that exhibit piezoelectricity, photoexcitation and semi-conductivity are the piezo-phototronic materials. This class of materials is at the cutting edge and shows numerous potential applications in nanoscale sensors and devices.
The aim of this Special Edition is to bring together contributions from authors that work in the frontier of knowledge. I strongly encourage you to share the results of your research. By submitting your research, our referees will gladly contribute to improving it.
Prof. Dr. Prado da Silva Marcelo Henrique
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- functional glass
- ceramics
- biomaterials
- composites
- metallic
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