Advancements in Sustainable and Smart Materials
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 March 2026 | Viewed by 54
Special Issue Editors
Interests: smart and sustainable wearables; wearable electronics; energy harvesting; conversion and storage; computer vision and artificial intelligence
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The integration of sustainability and smart technologies in materials science has emerged as a critical area of research for addressing global environmental challenges. This Special Issue, titled “Advancements in Sustainable and Smart Materials”, will explore multidisciplinary research that integrates environmental sustainability with smart technology applications, promoting materials that reduce environmental impact while enhancing performance and adaptability.
This Special Issue covers, but is not limited to, the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of sustainable materials, smart materials, and their role in energy efficiency, waste reduction, and resource conservation. By bridging the gap between sustainability and smart material technologies, it will highlight interdisciplinary approaches that advance both environmental goals and technological innovation.
We welcome submissions of original research articles and review papers from varied fields, including chemistry, materials science, environmental engineering, and nanotechnology. This Special Issue supplements the existing literature by providing a comprehensive platform to highlight cutting-edge research at the intersection of sustainability and smart materials, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration and future-oriented innovations.
We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions.
Dr. Bingang Xu
Dr. Junxian Huang
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- sustainable materials
- smart materials
- renewable materials
- biodegradable materials
- adaptive materials
- responsive materials
- self-healing
- green synthesis
- energy efficiency
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