Emerging smart and functional materials are revolutionizing the field of materials science and engineering by enabling innovative applications across diverse industries. These materials are designed to adapt to external stimuli, such as temperature, pressure, light, or electric fields, providing enhanced functionality. Examples include shape-memory alloys, piezoelectric materials, and self-healing polymers, which are being employed in aerospace, healthcare, and consumer electronics.
The integration of nanotechnology and advanced manufacturing techniques has accelerated the development of these materials, fostering solutions that are lightweight, durable, and sustainable. Additionally, smart materials are key drivers in renewable energy systems, intelligent infrastructure, and wearable technology, offering unprecedented possibilities for smarter and greener futures.
As research progresses, these versatile materials continue to bridge the gap between science and real-world applications, reshaping modern engineering and innovation.
Title : The effect of substitution of Mn by Pd on the structure and thermomagnetic properties of the Mn1−xPdxCoGe alloys (where x = 0.03, 0.05, 0.07 and 0.1)
Piotr Gebara, Politechnika Czestochowska, Poland
Title : Prospective study of copper sulfide nanofilms
Paulo Cesar De Morais, Catholic University of Brasilia, Brazil
Title : Modeling phase crystallization in Ge-rich Ge-Sb-Te PCRAMs
Alain Portavoce, IM2NP, France
Title : Application of vanadium and tantalum single-site zeolite catalysts in heterogeneous catalysis
Stanislaw Dzwigaj, Sorbonne University, France
Title : Process parameters optimization and mechanical properties of additively manufactured ankle-foot orthoses based on polypropylene
Mohamed Yousfi, INSA Lyon, IMP Laboratory, France
Title : Determination of phase stress flow curves in dual phase steels through micromechanical adaptive iteration algorithm
Silvie Maria Tanu Halim, McMaster University, Canada