Recent Progress in Materials  (ISSN 2689-5846) is an international peer-reviewed Open Access journal published quarterly online by LIDSEN Publishing Inc. This periodical is devoted to publishing high-quality papers that describe the most significant and cutting-edge research in all areas of Materials. Its aim is to provide timely, authoritative introductions to current thinking, developments and research in carefully selected topics. Also, it aims to enhance the international exchange of scientific activities in materials science and technology.
Recent Progress in Materials publishes original high quality experimental and theoretical papers and reviews on basic and applied research in the field of materials science and engineering, with focus on synthesis, processing, constitution, and properties of all classes of materials. Particular emphasis is placed on microstructural design, phase relations, computational thermodynamics, and kinetics at the nano to macro scale. Contributions may also focus on progress in advanced characterization techniques.          

Main research areas include (but are not limited to):
Characterization & evaluation of materials
Metallic materials 
Inorganic nonmetallic materials 
Composite materials
Polymer materials
Biomaterials
Sustainable materials and technologies
Special types of materials
Macro-, micro- and nano structure of materials
Environmental interactions, process modeling
Novel applications of materials

Publication Speed (median values for papers published in 2024): Submission to First Decision: 7.1 weeks; Submission to Acceptance: 14.9 weeks; Acceptance to Publication: 11 days (1-2 days of FREE language polishing included)

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Special Issue

Advanced Materials in Civil Engineering Application

Submission Deadline: January 30, 2026 (Open) Submit Now

Guest Editor

Başak Zengin, PhD

Kahramanmaraş İstiklal Üniversitesi, Turkey

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Research interests: Construction materials and sustainability; energy; masonry and historical buildings

About This Topic

Geopolymer mortars offer a more sustainable alternative to traditional cement, with lower carbon emissions. When combined with organic bio-waste and industrial by-products, these mortars help reduce environmental impact and enhance material properties. Bio-waste, such as plant fibres and agricultural residues, can improve water resistance and insulation properties when integrated into geopolymer systems. Industrial by-products, including glass shards, plastic waste, and metal particles, can increase the mortar's durability and heat resistance. Using these wastes in geopolymer formulations contributes to waste management efforts while supporting the sustainability of construction materials. Overall, bio-waste and industrial by-products play a significant role in improving the performance of geopolymer mortars, offering environmentally friendly solutions for modern construction.

Keywords

Geopolymer mortars, bio-waste and industrial, sustainability

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted through the LIDSEN Submission System. Detailed information on manuscript preparation and submission is available in the Instructions for Authors. All submitted articles will be thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process and will be processed following the Editorial Process and Quality Control policy. Upon acceptance, the article will be immediately published in a regular issue of the journal and will be listed together on the special issue website, with a label that the article belongs to the Special Issue. LIDSEN distributes articles under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) License in an open-access model. The authors own the copyright to the article, and the article can be free to access, distribute, and reuse provided that the original work is correctly cited.

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