Acoustic Materials: From Fundamental Design to Advanced Applications
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Construction and Building Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: Numerical Modelling; Noise Barriers; Acoustic materials; Metamaterials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue on "Acoustic Materials: From Fundamental Design to Advanced Applications" aims to gather cutting-edge research and developments in the field of acoustic materials. The issue welcomes original contributions and comprehensive reviews that explore materials engineered to absorb, insulate, or otherwise control acoustic wave propagation across a wide frequency range. Topics of interest include fundamental material design, modeling and simulation techniques, experimental characterization, and real-world applications. Contributions may address traditional porous materials, fibrous media, acoustic metamaterials, and hybrid or multifunctional composites and systems. Studies focusing on sustainable and eco-friendly solutions for noise reduction are particularly encouraged. We seek to highlight interdisciplinary approaches that bridge theory, modeling, and experimental validation, offering insights into the acoustic behavior of materials in various configurations and environments. This issue serves as a platform for researchers, engineers, and practitioners working in materials and acoustics engineering to share knowledge and foster innovation in the development of advanced acoustic materials.
Prof. Dr. Luís Godinho
Dr. Paulo Amado-Mendes
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Sound absorbing materials
- Advanced noise reduction systems
- Acoustic metamaterials
- Porous and fibrous materials
- Sustainable acoustic materials
- Multifunctional composites and systems
- Theoretical and empirical material models
- Numerical modelling of materials
- High-performance advanced application
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