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Recent Advances in Porous Materials: Simulation, Design, Synthesis, Properties, Applications

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Porous Materials".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2026 | Viewed by 586

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Prof. Dr. Anna Deryło-Marczewska

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Department of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Maria Curie-Sklodowska Sq. 3, 20-031 Lublin, Poland
Interests: adsorption from liquid and gas phases; adsorption equilibrium and kinetics; activated carbons; adsorbents with well-organized structure; composite materials; analysis of textural, structural, morphological properties of porous materials
Dr. Małgorzata Zienkiewicz-Strzałka

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Department of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Maria Curie-Sklodowska Sq. 3, 20-031 Lublin, Poland
Interests: nanomaterials synthesis and characterization; characterization of metallic nanoparticles deposited on solid carriers; adsorption phenomena in micro- and mesoporous systems; structural analysis by small-angle X-ray scattering; antimicrobial activity of metal nanoparticles
Dr. Magdalena Błachnio

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Department of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Maria Curie-Sklodowska Sq. 3, 20-031 Lublin, Poland
Interests: adsorption of herbicides, dyes, aromatic compounds from aqueous solutions; synthesis and characterization of carbonaceous, silica and composite materials; synthesis of porous adsorbents from waste materials; adsorption from multicomponent systems; adsorption kinetics

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Dear Colleagues,

Porous materials of divergent structure and properties are applied in many areas of technology, medicine, environment protection, and analytical laboratories. New types of materials are constantly being designed, synthesized, characterized, and used. Analyses of the relationships between molecular structure and material characteristics, and various possibilities of creation of specific properties in the synthesis process or by post-synthesis modification allow for obtaining the porous materials dedicated to a given application. Interesting, advanced developments in theory, design, and synthesis of porous materials are conducted in many laboratories.

This Special Issue is focused on research including various aspects of material science: the design of materials of desired properties indicating potential application; new synthesis methods especially those adopted to the requirements of green chemistry; the complex characterization of textural, structural, surface, and morphological properties; the analysis of the mechanisms of processes conducted in internal pore space; the determination of structure–properties relationships; the correlation of experimental research with theoretical analysis; and analytical, biomedical, and technological applications of porous materials.

Prof. Dr. Anna Deryło-Marczewska
Dr. Małgorzata Zienkiewicz-Strzałka
Dr. Magdalena Błachnio
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Keywords

  • porous materials
  • structural, textural, morphological characteristics
  • structure–properties relationships
  • interphase phenomena
  • theoretical and experimental analysis
  • porous carriers
  • catalysts
  • environmental
  • medicinal
  • technological applications

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Fabrication of Core–Shell Aggregates from Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP): A Modification Strategy for Tailoring Structural and Surface Properties
by Qingsong Chen, Qinhao Deng, Shaopeng Wu, An Liu and Guoxin Xia
Materials 2025, 18(24), 5542; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18245542 - 10 Dec 2025
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This study presents a modification strategy to fabricate core–shell composite aggregates from reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), aligning with green chemistry principles for waste valorization. The method involves creating a porous cementitious shell on the surface of RAP particles through a controlled hydration process. [...] Read more.
This study presents a modification strategy to fabricate core–shell composite aggregates from reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), aligning with green chemistry principles for waste valorization. The method involves creating a porous cementitious shell on the surface of RAP particles through a controlled hydration process. This surface modification simultaneously addresses the inherent structural weaknesses and irregular morphology of raw RAP, enabling the design of materials with desired properties. A face-centered central composite design (FCCD) was employed to optimize the synthesis process, elucidating the nonlinear relationships between key synthesis parameters and the final material characteristics. The optimized synthesis yielded porous aggregates with significantly enhanced structural integrity, evidenced by a 43.9% reduction in crushing value. Furthermore, the surface modification effectively regulated the material’s morphology and particle size distribution, leading to a 3.6 mm increase in median particle size (D50) and a 27.69% decrease in the content of fines (<4.75 mm). Microstructural characterization confirmed the formation of a rough, porous cementitious shell composed of hydration products, which provides the structural basis for the material’s enhanced performance. This work establishes a clear structure–property relationship, demonstrating a new pathway for the rational design and synthesis of functional porous materials from solid waste for application in high-grade pavements. Full article
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Investigation of Beeswax–Calcite Microcapsules as PCM for Latent Thermal Energy Storage in Building Applications
by Sameh Attia-Essaies, Houda Saad, Bochra Daghari, Rafika Ben Sghaier, Salwa Bouadila, Paulo Mira Mourão and Ezzedine Srasra
Materials 2025, 18(24), 5521; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18245521 - 9 Dec 2025
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Phase change materials (PCMs) are widely used for thermal energy storage; however, improving their thermal stability and minimizing supercooling effects remain important challenges. This study addresses these issues by synthesizing and characterizing new microencapsulated MCPs (microPCMs) that incorporate beeswax (BW), a sustainable biological [...] Read more.
Phase change materials (PCMs) are widely used for thermal energy storage; however, improving their thermal stability and minimizing supercooling effects remain important challenges. This study addresses these issues by synthesizing and characterizing new microencapsulated MCPs (microPCMs) that incorporate beeswax (BW), a sustainable biological source derived from animals, thus reducing the use of paraffins from petroleum resources, as the main material and calcium carbonate (CaCO3) as the shell to improve overall performance. MicroPCMs with variable shell contents (20%, 40%, 60%, and 80%) were prepared and analyzed using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), particle size distribution analysis (PES), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) to evaluate their structural, morphological, and thermal properties. The results reveal that microPCMs exhibit a spherical morphology and robust core–envelope integrity, with thermal energy storage capacities ranging from 121.39 to 122.22 J/g, compared to 137.62 J/g for pure beeswax. In addition, the composites demonstrated reduced supercooling and stable thermal performance during repeated cyclic tests. This work introduces the use of calcium carbonate shells combined with a natural beeswax core to create environmentally friendly microPCMs with enhanced thermal stability and reduced supercooling, offering a sustainable alternative for efficient thermal energy storage. Full article
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