Preparation and Application of Functional Fiber Materials

A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemical Processes and Systems".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 1053

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Interests: functional materials; microencapsulation; textile surface functionalization; polymer chemistry; biomaterials; thermal properties; degradation; control drug release; polymer fibers; coating & amp; smart materials
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Dear Colleagues,

Functional fiber materials, with their distinctive linear structure, play a critical role in bridging materials science with a broad range of engineering and scientific disciplines. As technology progresses, functional fibers are advancing towards the era of next-generation fibers, characterized by smart, green, and highly interdisciplinary developments. This Special Issue, 'Preparation and Application of Functional Fiber Materials,' provides a premier platform for presenting significant experimental, theoretical, and computational research on these materials. We invite high-quality contributions covering the entire lifecycle of these materials: from novel synthesis, manufacturing, and functionalization, to comprehensive characterization and their application in the development of transformative technologies. Original research, reviews, and perspectives that report fundamental breakthroughs, introduce new material systems or processes, or expand the utility of functional fibers are encouraged to advance this dynamic and evolving field.

Dr. Fabien Salaün
Dr. Xiang Yan
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Keywords

  • functional fiber synthesis
  • fiber processing technologies
  • fiber surface engineering
  • composite functional fibers
  • advanced fiber applications

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Comprehensive Analysis of Gypsum Mortar with Glass Waste Aggregates as a Substitute for Sand
by Mohamed Amine Ouared, Abdelkader Bougara, Ismail Yurtdas, Rodica-Mariana Ion, Said Beldjilali and Nordine Leklou
Processes 2026, 14(2), 209; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr14020209 - 7 Jan 2026
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Gypsum has been used as a building material for a long time due to its environmental friendliness, exceptional fire performance, and ease of use. However, it is also known to have poor moisture resistance and lower mechanical performance. Construction and demolition wastes, which [...] Read more.
Gypsum has been used as a building material for a long time due to its environmental friendliness, exceptional fire performance, and ease of use. However, it is also known to have poor moisture resistance and lower mechanical performance. Construction and demolition wastes, which can cause many environmental issues if not properly managed, are increasingly recycled as reinforcement materials in gypsum mortar. This study aims to assess the effect of incorporating fine glass waste aggregates into gypsum mortars on their physical, mechanical, and adhesive properties. The effect of replacing sand from 0% to 100% by glass waste in gypsum mortar was investigated using various tests and analyses including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermal analysis (DTA and TGA), setting time, flexural and compressive strengths, adhesive, surface hardness, water absorption, thermal conductivity, and ultrasonic pulse velocity. The results obtained emphasize that glass waste can substitute sand in gypsum mortar, even when used at high replacement levels. Replacing all the sand in mortar with glass waste results in a 11% increase in porosity, a 9% decrease in density, and a 53% decrease in thermal conductivity, while still maintaining acceptable mechanical performances. The adhesive strength shows a great dependence on the nature of the substrate. Full article
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