Announcements

1. “Determination of Phase Transition and Critical Behavior of the As-Cast GdGeSi-(X) Type Alloys (Where X = Ni, Nd and Pr)”
by Gębara, P. and Hasiak, M.
Materials 2021, 14(1), 185; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14010185
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/1/185

2. “Defects in Electron Beam Melted Ti-6Al-4V: Fatigue Life Prediction Using Experimental Data and Extreme Value Statistics”
by Sandell, V.; Hansson, T.; Roychowdhury, S.; Månsson, T.; Delin, M.; Åkerfeldt, P. and Antti, M.-L.
Materials 2021, 14(3), 640; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14030640
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/3/640

3. “On the Response of a Micro Non-Destructive Testing X-ray Detector”
by Linardatos, D.; Koukou, V.; Martini, N.; Konstantinidis, A.; Bakas, A.; Fountos, G.; Valais, I. and Michail, C.
Materials 2021, 14(4), 888; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14040888
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/4/888

4. “Very-High-Cycle Fatigue Behavior of Inconel 718 Alloy Fabricated by Selective Laser Melting at Elevated Temperature”
by Song, Z.; Gao, W.; Wang, D.; Wu, Z.; Yan, M.; Huang, L. and Zhang, X.
Materials 2021, 14(4), 1001; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14041001
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/4/1001

5. “Interactions between Dislocations and Boundaries during Deformation”
by Pan, H.; He, Y. and Zhang, X.
Materials 2021, 14(4),1012; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14041012
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/4/1012

6. “A New Approach in the Design of Microstructured Ultralight Components to Achieve Maximum Functional Performance”
by Calleja-Ochoa, A.; Gonzalez-Barrio, H.; López de Lacalle, N.; Martínez, S.; Albizuri, J. and Lamikiz, A.
Materials 2021, 14(7), 1588; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14071588
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/7/1588

7. “Long-Term Stability of Different Kinds of Gas Nanobubbles in Deionized and Salt Water”
by Zhou, Y.; Han, Z.; He, C.; Feng, Q.; Wang, K.; Wang, Y.; Luo, N.; Dodbiba, G.; Wei, Y.; Otsuki, A. and Fujita, T.
Materials 2021, 14(7), 1808; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14071808
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/7/1808

8. “The Influence of the Physical-Mechanical Parameters of Rock on the Extent of the Initial Failure Zone under the Action of an Undercut Anchor”
by Jonak, J.; Karpiński, R.; Wójcik, A. and Siegmund, M.
Materials 2021, 14(8), 1841. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14081841
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/8/1841

9. “Analytical Prediction for Nonlinear Buckling of Elastically Supported FG-GPLRC Arches under a Central Point Load”
by Yang, Z.; Liu, A.; Yang, J.; Lai, S.-K.; Lv, J. and Fu, J.
Materials 2021, 14(8), 2026. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14082026
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/8/2026

1. “Effect of Layer Directions on Internal Structures and Tensile Properties of 17-4PH Stainless Steel Parts Fabricated by Fused Deposition of Metals”
by Abe, Y.; Kurose, T.; Santos, M. V. A.; Kanaya, Y.; Ishigami, A.; Tanaka, S. and Ito, H.
Materials 2021, 14(2), 243; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14020243
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/2/243

2. “A Flow Stress Model of 300M Steel for Isothermal Tension”
by Chen, R.; Zhang, S.; Liu, X. and Feng, F.
Materials 2021, 14(2), 252; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14020252
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/2/252

3. “Optimization of Mechanical Properties and Damage Tolerance in Polymer-Mineral Multilayer Composites”
by Wiener, J.; Kaineder, H.; Kolednik, O. and Arbeiter, F.
Materials 2021, 14(4), 725; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14040725
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/4/725

4. “Influence of Polypropylene, Glass and Steel Fiber on the Thermal Properties of Concrete”
by Małek, M.; Jackowski, M.; Łasica,W. and Kadela, M.
Materials 2021, 14(8), 1888; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14081888
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/8/1888

5. “Application of the Strain Compensation Model and Processing Maps for Description of Hot Deformation Behavior of Metastable β Titanium Alloy”
by Lypchanskyi, O.; ´Sleboda, T.; Łukaszek-Sołek, A.; Zyguła, K. and Wojtaszek, M.
Materials 2021, 14(8), 2021; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14082021
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/8/2021

6. “High UV and Sunlight Photocatalytic Performance of Porous ZnO Nanostructures Synthesized by a Facile and Fast Microwave Hydrothermal Method”
by Ferreira, S. H.; Morais, M.; Nunes, D.; Oliveira, M. J.; Rovisco, A.; Pimentel, A.; Águas, H.; Fortunato, E. and Martins, R.
Materials 2021, 14(9), 2385; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14092385
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/9/2385

7. “Influence of Alkali Treatment on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Coir and Abaca Fibers”
by Valášek, P.; Müller, M.; Šleger, V.; Koláˇr, V.; Hromasová, M.; D’Amato, R. and Ruggiero, A.
Materials 2021, 14(10), 2636; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14102636
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/10/2636

8. “Review on the Use of Superconducting Bulks for Magnetic Screening in Electrical Machines for Aircraft Applications”
by Dorget, R.; Nouailhetas, Q.; Colle, A.; Berger, K.; Sudo, K.; Ayat, S.; Lêvêque, J.; Koblischka, M. R.; Sakai, N.; Oka, T.; et al.
Materials 2021, 14(11), 2847; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14112847
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/11/2847

9. “Synthesis of Niobium-Alumina Composite Aggregates and Their Application in Coarse-Grained Refractory Ceramic-Metal Castables”
by Zienert, T.; Endler, D.; Hubálková, J.; Günay, G.; Weidner, A.; Biermann, H.; Kraft, B.; Wagner, S. and Aneziris, C. G.
Materials 2021, 14(21), 6453; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14216453
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/21/6453

10. “Numerical Investigation on Guided Waves Dispersion and Scattering Phenomena in Stiffened Panels”
by De Luca, A.; Perfetto, D.; Lamanna, G.; Aversano, A. and Caputo, F.
Materials 2022, 15(1), 74; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma15010074
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/15/1/74

1. “Comparative Study of Gelatin Hydrogels Modified by Various Cross-Linking Agents”
by Skopinska-Wisniewska, J.; Tuszynska, M. and Olewnik-Kruszkowska, E.
Materials 2021, 14(2), 396; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14020396
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/2/396

2. “Review on Development and Dental Applications of Polyetheretherketone-Based Biomaterials and Restorations”
by Qin, L.; Yao, S.; Zhao, J.; Zhou, C.; Oates, T. W.; Weir, M. D.; Wu, J. and Xu, H. H. K.
Materials 2021, 14(2), 408; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14020408
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/2/408

3. “Effect of the Cross-Linking Density on the Swelling and Rheological Behavior of Ester-Bridged β-Cyclodextrin Nanosponges”
by Hoti, G.; Caldera, F.; Cecone, C.; Rubin Pedrazzo, A.; Anceschi, A.; Appleton, S. L.; Khazaei Monfared, Y. and Trotta, F.
Materials 2021, 14(3), 478; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14030478
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/3/478

4. “Synthesis and Application of Cellulose-Polyethyleneimine Composites and Nanocomposites: A Concise Review”
by Riva, L.; Fiorati, A. and Punta, C.
Materials 2021, 14(3), 473; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14030473
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/3/473

5. “Modelling ATR-FTIR Spectra of Dental Bonding Systems to Investigate Composition and Polymerisation Kinetics”
by Delgado, A. H. and Young, A. M.
Materials 2021, 14(4), 760; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14040760
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/4/760

6. “Chitosan and Hydroxyapatite Based Biomaterials to Circumvent Periprosthetic Joint Infections”
by Costa-Pinto, A. R.; Lemos, A. L.; Tavaria, F. K. and Pintado, M.
Materials 2021, 14(4), 804; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14040804
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/4/804

7. “Advances in Drug Delivery Nanosystems Using Graphene-Based Materials and Carbon Nanotubes”
by Jampilek, J. and Kralova, K.
Materials 2021, 14(5), 1059; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14051059
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/5/1059

8. “Titanium and Protein Adsorption: An Overview of Mechanisms and Effects of Surface Features”
by Barberi, J. and Spriano, S.
Materials 2021, 14(7), 1059; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma140510590
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/7/1590

9. “Direct 3D Printing of Clear Orthodontic Aligners: Current State and Future Possibilities”
by Tartaglia, G.M.; Mapelli, A.; Maspero, C.; Santaniello, T.; Serafin, M.; Farronato, M. and Caprioglio, A.
Materials 2021, 14(7), 1799; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14071799
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/7/1799

10. “Bioactive Glass Applications: A Literature Review of Human Clinical Trials”
by Cannio, M.; Bellucci, D.; Roether, J. A.; Boccaccini, D. N. and Cannillo, V.
Materials 2021, 14(18), 5440; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14185440
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/18/5440

1. “Physical and Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene Fibre-Reinforced Cement–Glass Composite”
by Małek, M.; Łasica, W.; Kadela, M.; Kluczyński, J. and Dudek, D.
Materials 2021, 14(3), 637; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14030637
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/3/637

2. “Foam Replica Method in the Manufacturing of Bioactive Glass Scaffolds: Out-of-Date Technology or Still Underexploited Potential?”
by Fiume, E.; Ciavattini, S.; Verné, E. and Baino, F.
Materials 2021, 14(11), 2795; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14112795
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/11/2795

3. “Zirconia–Alumina Composites Obtained by Centrifugal Slip Casting as Attractive Sustainable Material for Application in Construction”
by Zygmuntowicz, J.; Tomaszewska, J.; Żurowski, R.; Wachowski, M.; Piotrkiewicz, P. and Konopka, K.
Materials 2021, 14(2), 250; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14020250
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/2/250

4. “Transparent Glasses and Glass-Ceramics in the Ternary System TeO₂-Nb₂O₅-PbF₂”
by Santos Barbosa, J.; Batista, G.; Danto, S.; Fargin, E.; Cardinal, T.; Poirier, G. and Castro Cassanjes, F.
Materials 2021, 14(2), 317; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14020317
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/2/317

5. “Resorbable Mg²⁺-Containing Phosphates for Bone Tissue Repair”
by Kazakova, G.; Safronova, T.; Golubchikov, D.; Shevtsova, O. and Rau, J.V.
Materials 2021, 14(17), 4857; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14174857
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/17/4857

6. “Copper-Doped Biphasic Calcium Phosphate Powders: Dopant Release, Cytotoxicity and Antibacterial Properties”
by Jacobs, A.; Renaudin, G.; Charbonnel, N.; Nedelec, J.-M.; Forestier, C. and Descamps, S.
Materials 2021, 14(9), 2393; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14092393
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/9/2393

7. “Al₂O₃/ZrO₂ Materials as an Environmentally Friendly Solution for Linear Infrastructure Applications”
by Zygmuntowicz, J.; Żurowski, R.; Tomaszewska, J.; Wachowski, M.; Torzewski, J.; Piotrkiewicz, P.; Gloc, M. and Konopka, K.
Materials 2021, 14(9), 2375; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14092375
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/9/2375

8. “Influence of Quenching and Subsequent Annealing on the Conductivity and Electromechanical Properties of Na_1/2Bi_1/2TiO₃-BaTiO₃”
by Kodumudi Venkataraman, L.
Materials 2021, 14(9), 2149; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14092149
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/9/2149

9. “Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Co-Electrodeposited Particulate-Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites: A Critical Review with Interfacial Aspects”
by Jenczyk, P.; Grzywacz, H.; Milczarek, M. and Jarząbek, D.M.
Materials 2021, 14(12), 3181; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14123181
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/12/3181

10. “Fabrication of Highly Transparent Y₂O₃ Ceramics with CaO as Sintering Aid”
by Yin, D.; Wang, J.; Ni, M.; Liu, P.; Dong, Z. and Tang, D.
Materials 2021, 14(2), 444; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14020444
Full text available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/2/444

The Scientific Conference Programme is coordinated by the European Commission Joint Research Centre and covers the entire range of PV research, technologies and applications focusing on bringing the latest scientific and technological research trends to the market.

It also offers a variety of broader insights into the current developments in the sector, acknowledging that PV integration needs to be approached from all dimensions—scientific, technical, economic, political, business, and also social and educational aspects.

The Programme is structured in plenary, oral, and visual presentations and is divided into 5 topics. These cover the entire range of PV research, technologies, and applications, with a special emphasis on the latest scientific, technological, and market-related trends.

During this conference, MDPI (at booth #B1) will welcome researchers from different backgrounds to visit and share their latest inspirations with us.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Energies (leading journal);
• Materials (leading journal);
• Sustainability;
• Crystals;
• Photonics;
• Nanoenergy Advances;
• Solar.

If you plan on attending this conference, feel free to stop by our booth at #B1. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have.

For more information about the conference, please see the following link: https://www.wcpec-8.com/index.php.

Date: 19 September 2022
Time: 2:00 p.m. CEST | 8:00 a.m. EDT | 8:00 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 830 1209 2867
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4016602954991/WN_-RdHcpdORoOC8U6WkbIyJg
Participation fee: None
Language: English
Webinar keywords: nanomaterials; nanotechnology; environmental; energy; CO₂ emissions; sustainability
Related Special Issues:
“Advances in Synthesis, Properties and Application of Nanomaterials”;
“Nanoparticles for Biophotonics and Nanomedicine”.

Webinar Chair and Speakers:

Chair:

Dr. Thomas Webster

Department of Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, China

Speakers:

 If you have any questions about this webinar, please contact fay.liu@mdpi.com.

We look forward to your participation in this event.

Materials Editorial Office

Conference: 49th World Polymers Congress MACRO 2022
Date: 17–21 July 2022
Place: Winnipeg, Canada
Booth: #6

Polymers (ISSN: 2073-4360) and Materials (ISSN: 1996-1944) will be attending the 49th World Polymers Congress MACRO 2022 as exhibitors from 17 to 21 July 2022 in Winnipeg, Canada.

The year 2022 marks the first time that Canada is hosting the World Polymers Congress since it became a biennial event in 1998. The polymer science community of Canada looks forward to connecting at the 49th World Polymers Congress, which is held in the city of Winnipeg from 17 to 21 July 2022. True to its mission, MACRO 2022 will be a forum for international scientists and students who are in various stages of their career development to share knowledge and experiences.

The MACRO 2022 program comprises nine themes that represent the following subjects:

• Polymers for Biomedical Engineering;
• Polymers for Energy and Environmental Applications;
• Polymer Engineering and Rheology;
• Polymers for Nanotechnology;
• Polymer Physics and Characterization;
• Polymers from Renewable Resources and Biodegradable Polymers;
• Polymer Science Education;
• Polymer Synthesis and Kinetics;
• Smart and Functional Polymers.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Polymers;
• Materials;
• Membranes;
• Pharmaceutics;
• Sustainability;
• Bioengineering;
• Gels;
• Electrochem;
• Solar.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you plan on attending this conference. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you might have.

For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.macro2022.org/.

Materials (ISSN: 1996-1944) has sponsored the Best Oral Presentation Award for the 18th European Student Colloid Conference. The applications were processed by the Conference Committee. We are pleased to announce the winner, Mr. Tin Klačić.

Mr. Tin Klačić graduated in the field of chemistry at the Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, in 2017. Since then, he has been a Ph.D. student employed as an assistant at the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science in Zagreb. His teaching activities are at the Division of Physical Chemistry, where his work is connected to seminars and laboratory exercises in several physical chemistry courses for undergraduate and graduate students. The main areas of his scientific work are colloidal and interfacial chemistry, physical chemistry of macromolecules (especially polyelectrolytes), electrochemistry, and chemical kinetics. He has experience in using several instruments, such as atomic force microscopes, ellipsometers, contact angle goniometers, zetasizers, spectrophotometers, etc. His scientific results have been published in 10 articles in journals from the Current Contents selection and presented at 14 conferences. He has also published one professional paper.

We would like to congratulate Mr. Tin Klačić again for his accomplishments! If you are also interested in Materials’ Awards, please refer to https://www.mdpi.com/journal/materials/awards to apply or nominate someone else for an award.

Conference: International Conference of Non-Ferrous Materials 2022
Date: 15–17 July 2022
Place: Nanning, China
Booth: #A5

Materials (ISSN: 1996-1944) and Metals (ISSN: 2075-4701) will be attending the International Conference of Non-Ferrous Materials 2022 as exhibitors from 15 to 17 July in Nanning, China.

The International Conference of Non-Ferrous Materials is an important academic conference in the field of non-ferrous materials, sponsored by the Nonferrous Metals Society of China and co-organized by universities, research institutes, and enterprises engaged in the non-ferrous metal industry. It is held once a year. The meeting objectives are for China to be engaged in non-ferrous metal materials science research, the development and industrialization of experts, scholars, professors, and scientific as well as technical workers, the management of the relevant government department leaders, entrepreneurs, and other relevant personnel to build a communication platform, share the latest research results of materials, achieve the purpose of promoting each other, improving together, and, additionally, to improve the status and role of new materials in China's national economy and social development.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Materials;
• Metals;
• Technologies;
• QuBS;
• JMMP;
• Alloys.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you plan on attending this conference. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you might have.

For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.huiyi-123.com/article/278-179.html.

We are pleased to report that the 2021 Impact Factor of Materials increased to 3.748 in the recent release of the Journal Citation Reports ®. Materials (ISSN: 1996-1944) now ranks Q1 in the JCR “Metallurgy and Metallurgical Engineering” category. With the support of our scholars, the Impact Factor of Materials has grown steadily for 5 consecutive years.

We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to all the authors, reviewers, and editors who have contributed to the journal and helped us to reach this next big step.

For more information or to submit to our journal, please visit the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/materials.