Journal
Discover Materials
Discover Materials is an open access journal publishing research across all fields relevant to materials, and areas where materials are activators for innovation and disruption.
This Collection aims to explore the emerging field of sustainable materials which focuses on the application of self-healing materials to address environmental challenges. Self-healing materials, inspired by natural processes, have garnered significant attention for their ability to autonomously repair damage and extend the life span of products, reducing waste and resource consumption. By combining the principles of sustainability and self-healing performance, this proposal specifies a comprehensive investigation of the development, implementation, and impact of self-healing materials to assist the performance of polymer based materials. The Collection will delve into cutting-edge research, industrial applications, and the potential of these materials to contribute to a circular economy, reduce carbon footprints, and foster environmental sustainability.
This Collection convers topics but not limited to stimuli responsive self healing polymers, 3D printed self healing materials, computational modeling and simulations, wearable electronics and applications in environmental remediation and water purification. Through case studies, research findings, and forward-looking insights, this proposal will serve as a resource for academics, researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers interested in sustainable self-healed materials.
Key Features:
• Offers an interdisciplinary approach to develop the sustainable self-healed materials.
• Covers recent advancements in self-healing materials and their applications in various sectors, including automobiles, spacetechnology, construction, transportation, and energy.
• Highlights the environmental benefits of self-healing materials in reducing waste and resource consumption.
• Explores future trends and potential challenges in scaling up these materials for commercial use.
Important topics which will be covered in the proposed collection is:
• Introduction to Sustainable Polymeric Materials
• Understanding Self-healing Materials with Mechanisms of Self-healing at the Nano-scale
• Role of Nanoparticles to Employs the Self-healing Properties
• Nano scale Engineering for Enhanced Material Properties
• Innovations in Nano-based Self-healing Systems
• Damage Mechanism Through Self-healing Particles
• Efeect on properties after incorporation of Self-healed Particles
• Reducing Maintenance Costs and Material Use Using Self-healing Behaviour
• Case Studies in Smart Buildings and Sustainable Cities
• Self-healing Materials in Energy and Electronics
• Reducing E-waste through Self-healing Technologies
• Carbon Footprint, Resource Efficiency and Waste Reduction of Self-healing Materials
Keywords: Self-healing Polymers, Nano Particles, Sustainable Materials, Waste Reduction, Nano-composites, Nano-Technology, Self-healing Materials, Environmental Sustainability, Transportation Infrastructure, Smart Buildings and Sustainable Cities
This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 7, SDG 9 and SDG 11.
Submit your manuscript to this collection through the participating journal.
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Bhasha Sharma
Dr. Bhasha Sharma is a visiting faculty member at the University of Delhi, India. She holds a BSc in Polymer Sciences and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Delhi under the guidance of Dr. Purnima Jain. She has published numerous articles in leading international journals and contributed over 20 book chapters. Her latest edited work, Graphene-based Biopolymer Nanocomposites, was published by Springer Nature. She is also the editor of 3D Printing Technology for Sustainable Polymers, Advances in Bionanocomposites, nanopaints, and other titles. -
Vijay Chaudhary
Dr. Vijay Chaudhary is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida. He has completed his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Netaji Subhas University of Technology, University of Delhi. Currently, he is working in the field of bio fiber-based polymer composites. His research area of interest lies around Processing and characterization of Polymer composites, Tribological analysis of biofiber based polymer composites, water absorption of biofiber-based polymer composites, and surface modification techniques related to polymer composite materials.
