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Open Ceramics

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Impact Factor:
3.4
Publisher:
Elsevier
ISSN:
2666-5395
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Open Ceramics is an academic journal published by Elsevier. (ISSN 2666-5395, impact factor 3.4).

Aims & Scope Open Ceramics is an official, peer-reviewed, open access journal of the European Ceramic Society and a companion title to its well-respected publication, Journal of the European Ceramic Society . Open Ceramics publishes the results of original research, as well as reviews and perspective articles relating to all classes of ceramic materials, from traditional to advanced ceramics, from glasses to refractories, from bioceramics to ceramic matrix composites. Research results focused on raw materials, powders, fibres, coatings, sintered components, porous or compacted bodies are all within the scope of the journal. Contributions dealing with scientific aspects or applied research and reporting experimental, theoretical and modelling approaches and new perspectives will be welcomed on a fully international basis. The emphasis is on emerging science or technological developments highlighting the relationships between processing, microstructure and properties of ceramics, glasses and other nonmetallic inorganic materials, as well as their synthesis, manufacture and applications. The central objective of this international journal is to provide a venue for the dissemination of high quality, novel research and technological developments in ceramic and inorganic materials, targeting a wide audience ranging from academia to industry.
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Special Issues

Special Issue on Architected Ceramics: Design, Simulation, Manufacturing, Testing, and Applications Submission Date: 2026-11-30 The special issue explores architected ceramics through computational design, simulation, additive manufacturing, and testing, showcasing innovations for advanced structural, thermal, energy, biomedical, and extreme-environment applications. Guest editors: Marco Pelanconi, Scuola Universitaria Professionale della Svizzera Italianab, Manno, Switzerland Martin Schwentenwein, Lithoz GmbH, Vienna, Austria Yawei Li, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China Alberto Ortona, Scuola Universitaria Professionale della Svizzera Italianab, Manno, Switzerland Special issue information: Architected ceramics are emerging as a transformative field at the intersection of materials design, additive manufacturing, and performance-driven applications. These architectures exploit computational simulation, additive manufacturing, and hierarchical structural design to unlock functionalities unattainable with conventional ceramics. Applications span from energy conversion and storage systems to lightweight structural components, bio-inspired designs for medical implants, thermal management solutions, and architected ceramics for extreme environments. The special issue aims to gather contributions bridging design methodologies, simulation, advanced manufacturing strategies, experimental testing, and application-driven developments in architected ceramics. By bringing together expertise across these areas, this special issue will highlight state-of-the-art and define the roadmap for future developments. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to): Computational design and topology optimization of ceramic architectures Simulation of thermo-mechanical and fracture behavior across scales Additive manufacturing and novel processing routes for architected ceramics Porous and cellular ceramic structures: foams, lattices, TPMS, hybrid architectures Bio-inspired and medical applications of architected ceramics Characterization and mechanical/thermal testing of complex architectures Multi-functional ceramic architectures (structural, thermal, electrical, …) Integration of architected ceramics in energy and industrial processes The special issue will accept unpublished original results submitted both in the form of full-length scientific papers and short communications, but also review papers on the topics in the list. Manuscript submission information: Submission Deadline: 30 November 2026 Submission Site: Editorial Manager® Article Type Name: "VSI: Architected Ceramics" - please select this item when you submit manuscripts online. All manuscripts will be peer-reviewed. Submissions will be evaluated based on originality, significance, technical quality, and clarity. Once accepted, articles will be posted online immediately and published in a journal regular issue within weeks. Articles will also be simultaneously collected in the online special issue. For any inquiries about the appropriateness of contribution topics, welcome to contact the Leading Guest Editor. For more information about our Journal, please visit our ScienceDirect Page: Open Ceramics. Keywords: Architected Ceramics, Complex Ceramic Architectures, Computational Design, Additive Manufacturing, Porous Ceramics, Lattices, Foams, TPMS, Bio-inspired Ceramics, Simulation, Multi-functional Ceramics, Testing and Characterization, Extreme Environments. https://www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue/328113/architected-ceramics-design-simulation-manufacturing-testing-and-applications
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Special Issue on Environmental Sustainability in Ceramics Processing Submission Date: 2026-12-31 The Special Issue addresses strategies, methods, and technologies to improve the environmental performance and sustainability of ceramic processing, from raw materials and manufacturing to resource efficiency and decarbonization. Guest editors: Prof. Dachamir Hotza Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil Department of Chemical and Food Engineering (EQA) Prof. João Labrincha University of Aveiro (UA), Aveiro, Portugal CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials Prof. Rui Novais University of Aveiro (UA), Aveiro, Portugal CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials Prof. Claire Dancer University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Prof. Cedkar Ahmetoglu Technical University of Berlin, Berlin, Germany Special issue information: Open Ceramics, the official peer-reviewed Open Access journal of the European Ceramic Society, published by Elsevier, invites research and review articles for a Special Issue entitled “Environmental Sustainability in Ceramics Processing.” Ceramics processing underpins a wide range of industrial sectors, but it is also characterized by high energy consumption, significant CO₂ emissions, and intensive use of raw materials and water. Improving the environmental performance of ceramic manufacturing is therefore essential to meet global sustainability targets while maintaining competitiveness and material performance. This Special Issue addresses recent scientific and technological advances aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of ceramic processing across the full value chain. The Special Issue seeks contributions that explore strategies, methods, and tools to enhance sustainability in ceramic production, from raw material selection and process design to manufacturing, use, and end-of-life considerations. Emphasis is placed on quantitative environmental assessment, process innovation, and practical solutions applicable to both traditional and advanced ceramics. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:• Energy efficiency and decarbonization strategies in ceramic manufacturing • Life cycle assessment (LCA) and eco-design of ceramic products • Use of industrial wastes, by-products, and secondary raw materials • Circular economy approaches in ceramic processing and recycling • Low-temperature processing routes and alternative sintering technologies • Water management and resource efficiency in ceramic plants • Environmental assessment of advanced and functional ceramics The Special Issue welcomes unpublished original research articles, short communications, and review papers that provide experimental results, modelling approaches, case studies, or critical assessments with clear environmental relevance. Manuscript submission information: Submission Deadline: 31 December 2026 Submission Site: Editorial Manager® Article Type Name: "VSI: Sustainable Ceramics Processing" - please select this item when you submit manuscripts online. All manuscripts will be peer-reviewed. Submissions will be evaluated based on originality, significance, technical quality, and clarity. Once accepted, articles will be posted online immediately and published in a journal regular issue within weeks. Articles will also be simultaneously collected in the online special issue. For any inquiries about the appropriateness of contribution topics, welcome to contact the Guest Editors. Keywords: Ceramic Processing, Environmental Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, Decarbonization, Life Cycle Assessment, Eco-design, Circular Economy, Waste Valorisation, Secondary Raw Materials, Low-Temperature Processing, Alternative Sintering, Water Efficiency https://www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue/332492/environmental-sustainability-in-ceramics-processing
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Special Issue on Accelerating Ceramic Materials Research by High-Throughput and High-Accuracy Methods Submission Date: 2026-12-31 High-throughput and high-accuracy methods to accelerate the discovery, characterization, modeling, and processing of ceramic materials, integrating experimental, computational, and data-driven approaches. Guest editors: Tobias Fey Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany Kyle Webber Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany Special issue information: Accelerating the development of advanced ceramic materials requires approaches that balance speed and accuracy. This special issue focuses on high-throughput experimental, computational, and data-driven methods that facilitate the rapid discovery of ceramics, reliable property prediction, and efficient process optimization. Contributions cover topics such as automated and combinatorial synthesis, high-throughput characterization and testing, high-fidelity modeling and simulation, and integrated experimental and simulation workflows. By combining high-throughput and high-accuracy methodologies, this special issue aims to demonstrate strategies that can shorten development cycles while maintaining scientific rigor and industrial relevance. The special issue in Open Ceramics welcomes original research and reviews from all areas of high-throughput or high-accuracy processing or characterization. Contributions may focus on any of the established or emerging technological approaches. The topics of interest include: 1. High-throughput / automated synthesis / processing (ceramics)Combinatorial compositions for compositional libraries Automated synthesis of ceramic materials and composites Use of rapid sintering systems High-throughput sintering studies and process-parameter variation 2. High-throughput characterization & testing High-throughput phase analysis Automated microstructure screening Rapid density, porosity, and shrinkage analysis Mechanical property screening 3. High-fidelity modeling & simulation CALPHAD-based phase-stability and reaction-pathway models Multiscale models (particle → component) Microstructure-based FEM property prediction Fracture mechanics and defect-tolerance models 4. Integrated experimental & simulation workflows Closed-loop materials acceleration platforms (MAPs) for ceramics Data-driven process–structure–property relationships Digital twins for sintering and microstructure evolution Manuscript submission information: Submission Deadline: 31 December 2026 Submission Site: Editorial Manager® Article Type Name: "VSI: High-Throughput of Ceramics" - please select this item when you submit manuscripts online. All manuscripts will be peer-reviewed. Submissions will be evaluated based on originality, significance, technical quality, and clarity. Once accepted, articles will be posted online immediately and published in a journal regular issue within weeks. Articles will also be simultaneously collected in the online special issue. For any inquiries about the appropriateness of contribution topics, welcome to contact the Guest Editors. Keywords: High-throughput experimentation, High-accuracy characterization, Accelerated materials discovery, Automated processing and testing, Data-driven materials science https://www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue/330972/accelerating-ceramic-materials-research-by-high-throughput-and-high-accuracy-methods
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Special Issue on Additive Manufacturing of Concrete: Materials, Process Control and Structural Design Submission Date: 2026-12-31 Additive manufacturing of concrete advances construction. This Special Issue addresses materials, process control, structural performance, design strategies and sustainability. Guest editors: Petr Hlaváček, Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -Prüfung, Berlin, Germany Seung Cho, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea Pavel Reiterman, Czech Technical University in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic Raúl Fernandez, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain Special issue information: This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest advancements in additive manufacturing of concrete, with a focus on innovative materials, process automation, structural performance, and real-world applications. As 3D concrete printing (3DCP) continues to evolve, it offers unprecedented opportunities for sustainable, efficient, and design-driven construction. We invite original research and review papers that address key challenges and breakthroughs across the entire value chain—from material formulation and reinforcement strategies to digital design, quality control, and standardization. Contributions from academia and industry are welcome to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and accelerate the adoption of 3DCP technologies. We welcome original research and reviews from all areas of 3D concrete printing. Contributions may focus on any of the established or emerging technological approaches for concrete additive manufacturing, including, but limited to, layered material extrusion, powder-bed systems, binder jetting, shotcrete-based printing, stereolithography (SLA) adaptation. The topics of interest include: 1. Material and Process Development for Additive Development and optimization of printing techniques and systems Materials for specific printing methods Low-carbon and alternative binders for 3DCP 2. Process Control and Monitoring in 3DCP Sensors and real-time feedback Non-destructive testing (NDT) Adaptive control systems 3. Structural Performance and Mechanical Interlayer bonding, structural continuity, anisotropy Load-bearing behavior, failure modes and durability Reinforcement strategies 4. Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) in Architecture and Construction Structural optimization, topology design tools Data-driven optimization and AI Standardization and certification frameworks 5. Sustainability and Environmental Impact of 3DCP Circular economy and resource efficiency Life cycle assessment (LCA) of printed structures Case studies and real-world applications Manuscript submission information: Submission Deadline: 31 December 2026 Submission Site: Editorial Manager® Article Type Name: "VSI: AM of Concrete" - please select this item when you submit manuscripts online. All manuscripts will be peer-reviewed. Submissions will be evaluated based on originality, significance, technical quality, and clarity. Once accepted, articles will be posted online immediately and published in a journal regular issue within weeks. Articles will also be simultaneously collected in the online special issue. For any inquiries about the appropriateness of contribution topics, welcome to contact the Leading Guest Editor. For more information about our Journal, please visit our ScienceDirect Page: Open Ceramics. Keywords: 3D print, Concrete, Geopolymers, Alkali-activated materials, Mechanical properties, Microstructure, Digital twins, Low-carbon binders https://www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue/328947/additive-manufacturing-of-concrete-materials-process-control-and-structural-design
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