Frontiers in Materials

Original Research

Published on 26 Jan 2026

Experimental study and mechanism analysis on improving the workability of metakaolin-based geopolymers using superplasticizer

in Structural Materials

Genhe Zhang
Feng Cao
Taotao Li
Chao Sun
Linhao Yao
Yongqi Chang
Wenbin Su
Hao Chen
Wei Guo
Rui Wu

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1759190

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Editorial

Published on 26 Jan 2026

Editorial: Recent advances in flame retardant polymeric materials and composites

in Polymeric and Composite Materials

Xiaolang Chen
Siqi Huo
Jun Sun
Jing Zhang

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1779889

926 views

Original Research

Accepted on 22 Jan 2026

OPTIMIZATION OF PERFORMANCE AND INCREASING THE DAY AND NIGHT YIELD PRODUCTIVITY OF A NEW DESIGN SALT WATER PURIFICATION UNIT WITH ENERGY ABSORBING MATERIALS

in Energy Materials

Selvaraj Paramasivam
G Balamuruga Mohan Raj
K Velmurugan
P Paulpandian
B Ramesh
P Pitchandi
P Mohan
A Giriprasath

Frontiers in Materials

268 views

Original Research

Published on 22 Jan 2026

Thermodynamically consistent damage-plasticity model for fire-resistant design and optimization of reinforced concrete beams

in Mechanics of Materials

Wu Feng
Xu Yang
Tengku Anita Raja Hussin

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2025.1732117

809 views

Original Research

Accepted on 21 Jan 2026

From Quartzose Sandstone To Metallurgical Grade Silicon Feedstock For Photovoltaics: An Integrated Sieving, Magnetic Separation And Acid Leaching Protocol

in Energy Materials

HALIMA CHAA
Zohra Krouri
Ouissam Akli
Djaouida Allam

Frontiers in Materials

272 views

Original Research

Accepted on 21 Jan 2026

Study on the support strategy of excavation compensation structures based on double gradient grouting in cross-fault zone tunnels

in Structural Materials

Xiaojie Yang
Jihao Sun
Yilin Yue

Frontiers in Materials

168 views

Original Research

Published on 20 Jan 2026

Deep learning-based image classification for microstructural analysis in computational materials science

in Computational Materials Science

Haiyan Liu
Penghua Zhu
Chenyu Tan

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2025.1648653

1,653 views

Original Research

Published on 15 Jan 2026

Research on the mechanical properties and microstructure of saline soil subgrade improved by steel slag powder and lime

in Structural Materials

Peirong Liu
Shiyu Long
Zhenping Huang
Xin Shen
Guodong Li
Jinghong Su
Jie Zhu

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1751820

834 views

Original Research

Published on 15 Jan 2026

Laboratory test and simulation for anchoring slope of steel tube foam concrete frame beam

in Structural Materials

Feng Li
Wenjing Lian
Yuzhong Hu
Tian Lan
Tingsong Xiao

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1747622

1,065 views

Original Research

Accepted on 14 Jan 2026

Mechanical Performance and Landslide Stabilization Applications of Precast Small-Diameter Prestressed Concrete Pipe Piles

in Structural Materials

Ming Wu
Yao Liang
Xiaobo Tang

Frontiers in Materials

156 views

Original Research

Accepted on 14 Jan 2026

Effect of heat treatment on very-high-cycle fatigue performance of EA4T axle steel

in Structural Materials

Chun GAO
Qingye QIU
Dongqin ZHANG
Shisen LIU

Frontiers in Materials

222 views

Original Research

Published on 14 Jan 2026

Study on the physical properties, anti-aging properties, and rheological characteristics of graphene oxide/rubber powder composite modified asphalt

in Smart Materials

Youtao Wang
Yongzhen Sun
Lujie Huang
Xiaofeng Wang
Chanyuan Lin

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2025.1758696

813 views

Review

Published on 12 Jan 2026

Composite materials based on metal-organic frameworks loaded with effective therapeutic components for promoting wound healing

in Biomaterials and Bio-Inspired Materials

Shaogeng Wang
Fuchao Huang
Junbo Wang
Xiaomin Wu
Xiaohua Pan

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2025.1713264

1,291 views

Original Research

Published on 09 Jan 2026

A strategy for fabricating a multifunctional hydrogel with enhanced adhesion and ROS-scavenging capabilities

in Biomaterials and Bio-Inspired Materials

Yijie Pi
Tianwei Yu
Wen Yao
JingJing Xu
YangYang Peng
Chiwen Cheng
Yanqing Li
Jiale Li
Di Wu
Yifeng Yu

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2025.1698044

956 views

Original Research

Published on 08 Jan 2026

Rapid non-contact detection of aggregate gradation based on stereo vision

in Computational Materials Science

Yanzhen Li
Bo Zang
Zhiyong Huang
Jiaming Tang

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2025.1745325

797 views

Original Research

Published on 08 Jan 2026

Insights into the influence of waste ceramic tiles powder on cement hydration and microstructure from electrochemical impedance spectroscopy

in Structural Materials

Shudong Wang
Qiang Huang
Yu Feng
Lipeng Wu

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2025.1747505

898 views

Original Research

Published on 08 Jan 2026

Study on the development height of “two zones” under repeated mining of medium-thick coal seams at close range

in Mechanics of Materials

Dong Zhou
Yaowen Wu
Lingcheng Kong
Zhongming Liu
Hongjun Yan
Ming Yang

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2025.1704755

776 views

Perspective

Published on 07 Jan 2026

Structural materials in Frontiers in Materials, 10 years on

in Structural Materials

John L. Provis

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2025.1713993

1,387 views

Editorial

Published on 07 Jan 2026

Editorial: Advancements in creep-resistant alloys for high-performance applications

in Environmental Degradation of Materials

Petr Dymáček
Jiří Svoboda
Gerald Ressel
Shin-Ichi Komazaki

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2025.1769156

970 views

Original Research

Published on 07 Jan 2026

Deformation prediction analysis of sandstone coal mine goaf based on discrete element method and probability integration method

in Structural Materials

Gao Ruonan
Chen Xi
Wang Yuchen
Liu Gen
Li Jin

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2025.1747266

814 views

Correction

Published on 07 Jan 2026

Correction: Application of modified sodium alginate hydrogel for interventional embolization of hemorrhagic diseases

in Biomaterials and Bio-Inspired Materials

Shengchao Wei
Tang Deng
Caixia Wu
Jianshan Shi
Yong Liao
Lin Huang
Yongjie Liu
Shijie Zhong
Xueying Ji
Guiyun Jin

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2025.1756535

562 views

Original Research

Published on 07 Jan 2026

Effects of salt-induced degradation on the moisture stability and high-temperature performance of PPA/BF/SBS composite modified asphalt mixture

in Smart Materials

Kaike Huang
Jian Wei
Xiaodan Liang
Huangfeng Nong
Yaoliang Xu
Linheng Huang

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2025.1748571

882 views

Review

Published on 07 Jan 2026

Preventing peri-implantitis: strategies, mechanisms, and clinical perspectives for inhibiting biofilm formation on implant surface

in Biomaterials and Bio-Inspired Materials

Ziqian Zhou
Chunning Gu
Li Guo
Anyuan Shi
Junyan Jing
Wei Cheng

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2025.1739290

1,237 views

Original Research

Published on 07 Jan 2026

Physics-informed neural network–transformer for dual-objective prediction and mix optimization of backfill materials

in Computational Materials Science

Huizhen Liang
Yueying Zhang
Chengmi Xiang
Shanshan Fei
Han Wei
Bei Han
Aijun Zhang

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2025.1737888

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Experimental study and mechanism analysis on improving the workability of metakaolin-based geopolymers using superplasticizer

Editorial: Recent advances in flame retardant polymeric materials and composites

OPTIMIZATION OF PERFORMANCE AND INCREASING THE DAY AND NIGHT YIELD PRODUCTIVITY OF A NEW DESIGN SALT WATER PURIFICATION UNIT WITH ENERGY ABSORBING MATERIALS

Thermodynamically consistent damage-plasticity model for fire-resistant design and optimization of reinforced concrete beams

From Quartzose Sandstone To Metallurgical Grade Silicon Feedstock For Photovoltaics: An Integrated Sieving, Magnetic Separation And Acid Leaching Protocol

Study on the support strategy of excavation compensation structures based on double gradient grouting in cross-fault zone tunnels

Deep learning-based image classification for microstructural analysis in computational materials science

Research on the mechanical properties and microstructure of saline soil subgrade improved by steel slag powder and lime

Laboratory test and simulation for anchoring slope of steel tube foam concrete frame beam

Mechanical Performance and Landslide Stabilization Applications of Precast Small-Diameter Prestressed Concrete Pipe Piles

Effect of heat treatment on very-high-cycle fatigue performance of EA4T axle steel

Study on the physical properties, anti-aging properties, and rheological characteristics of graphene oxide/rubber powder composite modified asphalt

Composite materials based on metal-organic frameworks loaded with effective therapeutic components for promoting wound healing

A strategy for fabricating a multifunctional hydrogel with enhanced adhesion and ROS-scavenging capabilities

Rapid non-contact detection of aggregate gradation based on stereo vision

Insights into the influence of waste ceramic tiles powder on cement hydration and microstructure from electrochemical impedance spectroscopy

Study on the development height of “two zones” under repeated mining of medium-thick coal seams at close range

Structural materials in Frontiers in Materials, 10 years on

Editorial: Advancements in creep-resistant alloys for high-performance applications

Deformation prediction analysis of sandstone coal mine goaf based on discrete element method and probability integration method

Correction: Application of modified sodium alginate hydrogel for interventional embolization of hemorrhagic diseases

Effects of salt-induced degradation on the moisture stability and high-temperature performance of PPA/BF/SBS composite modified asphalt mixture

Preventing peri-implantitis: strategies, mechanisms, and clinical perspectives for inhibiting biofilm formation on implant surface

Physics-informed neural network–transformer for dual-objective prediction and mix optimization of backfill materials