Durability and Reliability of Sustainable Materials: Mechanisms, Applications, and Future Directions
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2027 | Viewed by 120
Special Issue Editors
Interests: FRP; acoustic emission; composites; polymers; mechanical tests; recycling; repairing methods
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Interests: FRP; composites; mechanical tests; impact resistance; numerical modelling
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The transition toward sustainable development is accelerating the need for materials that not only minimize environmental impacts, but also deliver long-term durability and reliability. Sustainable materials, including recycled composites, bio-based materials, advanced polymers, and low-emission construction systems, are being increasingly adopted across diverse sectors such as civil engineering, marine, automotive, aerospace, energy, and packaging. However, their widespread implementation requires a holistic understanding of degradation mechanisms, damage evolution, and long-term performance under real-world service conditions.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for advancing the current knowledge on the durability and reliability of sustainable materials, spanning from microstructural mechanisms to practical applications. We welcome contributions that bridge fundamental material science, engineering practice, and policy, as well as those that promote resource efficiency, circular economy principles, and lifecycle-oriented design while ensuring safety and performance throughout service life.
We invite original research articles, reviews, and visionary perspectives addressing, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Degradation and damage mechanisms of sustainable and recycled materials;
- Durability assessment, aging, and long-term performance in various application domains;
- Reliability analysis, failure prediction methods, and standardization efforts;
- Advanced monitoring techniques (e.g., acoustic emission, non-destructive testing, digital twins);
- Sustainable material design, lifecycle assessment, and environmental/socio-economic impacts;
- Data-driven approaches, artificial intelligence, and digitalization in durability prediction;
- Interdisciplinary and multiscale studies integrating materials science, engineering, and environmental/economic analysis;
- Policy, regulatory frameworks, and challenges for the adoption of sustainable materials;
- Visionary reviews outlining the significant challenges and future research directions.
We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions.
Dr. Katarzyna Panasiuk
Dr. Sebastian Sławski
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable materials
- degradation
- mechanisms
- design
- lifecycle
- durability
- reliability
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