Materials Science Forum, ISSN: 1662-9752, Vol. 1176, pp -1-0

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Accepted:
2026-01-14

Online:
2026-01-19

Preface

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This special edition presents advances in polymers, composites, and ceramic-based materials, with a focus on processing technique-structure-property relationships across diverse material classes. The collection addresses epoxy resins, thermoset polymers, and polymer composites, emphasising curing behaviour, morphology, microstructure, and mechanical properties. Metallic-ceramic systems are explored through metal matrix composites, cemented carbides, and ceramic-reinforced materials, which are produced via various techniques, including powder metallurgy, mechanical alloying, semisolid processing, thermomechanical processing, and spark plasma sintering. In addition, the edition covers bioactive and borosilicate glasses, as well as emerging manufacturing technologies such as laser-directed energy deposition.

The edition presents an integrated perspective on modern processing strategies for polymers, composites, and ceramic materials, with a focus on structural, functional, and biologically related applications.