Frontiers in Materials

Review

Published on 01 Apr 2026

Artificial intelligence-driven and eco-friendly innovations in orthodontics: a review of smart appliances and sustainable technologies

in Biomaterials and Bio-Inspired Materials

Eman I. Al Shayea

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1782319

554 views

Original Research

Published on 01 Apr 2026

Investigation of rutting deformation mechanisms and high-temperature deformation resistance of asphalt mixtures

in Structural Materials

Qilu Luo
Jiabao Wang
Hongliu Rong
Richeng Huang
Zhengmao Wei

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1799125

624 views

Original Research

Accepted on 31 Mar 2026

Research on the Adhesive Performance of Asphalt Pavement Joint Sealant and the Selection of Materials in Low Temperature Environments

in Mechanics of Materials

Hongxia Wang
Jiali Cheng
Mingshi Wang
Liu Lei

Frontiers in Materials

284 views

Original Research

Accepted on 30 Mar 2026

Study on the evolution law and multi-scale damage mechanism of emulsified asphalt under aging environment

in Mechanics of Materials

Chao Hu Chao Hu

Frontiers in Materials

267 views

Original Research

Accepted on 30 Mar 2026

Deformation and failure modes of bedded and jointed rock mass material

in Structural Materials

Zixu Wang
Kepeng Hou
Huafen Sun
Yalei Zhe
Junwei Ma
Yubang Li

Frontiers in Materials

256 views

Original Research

Published on 30 Mar 2026

Solidification characteristics and road performance of acid-activated kiln dust-red mud composite

in Structural Materials

Dongguo Li
Yuhang Cui
Fanghui Guo
Xilong Chen
Guolong Liu
Jie Cong

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1790690

498 views

Original Research

Published on 27 Mar 2026

Integrated formwork removal decision framework for concrete slabs using FBG sensors and machine learning

in Environmental Degradation of Materials

Hyoung-Jun Park
Yubin Choe
Dae-Gil Kim
Inkyu Rhee

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1762995

457 views

Original Research

Published on 27 Mar 2026

Development and performance evaluation of silty sand eco-concrete: alkalinity regulation and vegetation compatibility

in Structural Materials

Shaokun Ma
Hao Li
Bo Chen
Xiaofeng Chen

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1819936

376 views

Original Research

Published on 26 Mar 2026

Effect of steel slag contents on road performance of rubber-modified permeable asphalt mixtures

in Structural Materials

Shanshan Wang
Guangyong Wang
Fangzhou Liu
Zhengchao Zhang
Xiaomeng Zhang
Yanzhu Wang
Xufeng Wang

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1799317

451 views

Original Research

Published on 26 Mar 2026

Microscopic characterization of oxygen content accumulation and powder recyclability in selective electron beam melting of copper

in Mechanics of Materials

Yuanhu Gu
Haiyang Yuan
Zhiji Song
Zhangping You
Jianquan Xie
Shizhong Xu
Mingjian Wang

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1789314

478 views

Editorial

Published on 25 Mar 2026

Editorial: Biodegradable polymers for biomedical applications - Volume IV

in Biomaterials and Bio-Inspired Materials

Dan Li
Liqun Yang

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1829727

431 views

Original Research

Published on 25 Mar 2026

Research on the development and application of dope-modified, environmentally friendly composite thin spray materials

in Mechanics of Materials

Jingang Li
Ming Zheng
Hao Li

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1784040

367 views

Original Research

Published on 24 Mar 2026

Axial compression performance of GFRP-confined hybrid fiber-reinforced UHPC columns

in Structural Materials

Shuaiqi Song
Peibo You
Xuan Wang
Bowen Zhang
Bingsheng Zhu

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1774141

446 views

Original Research

Published on 24 Mar 2026

Study on a rock mass constitutive model considering the sliding-closing mechanical behavior of joints under cyclic loading

in Structural Materials

Xia Ziang
Yang Jianping

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1798072

391 views

Original Research

Published on 23 Mar 2026

Integrated experimental testing and optimisation of numerical data-driven modelling for eco-efficient GI-fibre mortars with recycled crushed waste clay bricks in ferrocement strengthening of RC beams

in Structural Materials

Md Jihad Miah
Mohammad Shamim Miah
Noor Md. Sadiqul Hasan
Humera Mughal

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1778241

491 views

Original Research

Published on 23 Mar 2026

Molecularly imprinted polymer-coated gold iron nanoparticles for the sensitive detection of ketamine via surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy

in Polymeric and Composite Materials

Fan Yang
Jinjing Hu

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1792562

381 views

Original Research

Published on 23 Mar 2026

Synergistic optimization of cleanliness and grain size via Mg–Ce treatment for enhanced mechanical properties in H13 steel

in Mechanics of Materials

Ji Ren
Jialong Tian
Zhouhua Jiang
Lichao Wang
Chenggang Jiang

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1799070

408 views

Original Research

Published on 19 Mar 2026

Research and application of high-performance artificial aggregates based on 3D printing

in Structural Materials

Zhiqing Chen
Jian Li
Chuanxi Luo
Haobin Cui
Weixiong Li

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1797017

380 views

Original Research

Published on 13 Mar 2026

Study on mechanical properties and mesostructure of subgrade silty sand under freeze-thaw cycles

in Structural Materials

Da Xiang
Zhongming He
Zhenhong Yan

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1793598

520 views

Original Research

Published on 12 Mar 2026

Experimental study on the influence of gradient structure design on the thermal response behavior of composite materials

in Structural Materials

Zhihong Han
Yaoqian Wang
Shuyang Liu
Junjie Hu

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1741731

452 views

Review

Published on 11 Mar 2026

Smart responsive hydrogels for intervertebral disc regeneration

in Smart Materials

Chao Jiang
Li Wang
Chenyang You
Yuan Wei
Yanjun Che

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1795504

800 views

Editorial

Published on 10 Mar 2026

Editorial: Mechanical response and failure mechanism of rock under dynamic disturbance and water

in Mechanics of Materials

Changtai Zhou
Jiadong Qiu

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1789653

445 views

Original Research

Published on 10 Mar 2026

Influence of pre-wetted process on the performance and enhancement mechanism of recycled fine aggregate geopolymer concrete

in Structural Materials

Zhang Han
Liang Xu
Song Ge
Gao Wang

Frontiers in Materials

doi 10.3389/fmats.2026.1800194

400 views

Original Research

Accepted on 06 Mar 2026

Constitutive structural response of Concrete Damaged Plasticity model under Willam's test

in Environmental Degradation of Materials

Diego Froio
Rosalba Ferrari
Egidio Rizzi

Frontiers in Materials

343 views