Biodegradable and Bio-Based Materials
Synthesis and application of bio-based polymers
Development of natural fibre-reinforced composites
Functionalization of compostable materials
Biodegradable plastics for sustainable packaging
Applications of biodegradable materials in biomedical fields
Additive Manufacturing for Sustainable Materials (3D Printing)
Applications of sustainable and bio-based materials in additive manufacturing
Energy efficiency optimisation in additive manufacturing processes
Fabrication of multifunctional and high-performance materials
Optimization of material properties in AM processes
Applications of 3D printing in healthcare and medical devices
Green Coatings and Sustainable Surface Engineering
Development of environmentally friendly waterborne coatings
Functional coatings for advanced surface treatment
Low- and zero-VOC coating technologies
Self-cleaning, anti-corrosion and smart coatings
Green anticorrosive coatings and durability enhancement
Green Production and Sustainable Manufacturing Processes
Green chemistry and cleaner production technologies
Energy-efficient and low-emission manufacturing processes
Sustainable material processing and low-temperature synthesis
Integration of renewable energy in manufacturing systems
Smart manufacturing, Industry 4.0 and digitalisation for sustainability
Green Materials for Energy Applications
Materials for batteries, supercapacitors and energy storage systems
Advanced materials for fuel cells and hydrogen production
Photovoltaic and solar energy materials
Catalysts and nanomaterials for energy conversion
Sustainable and low-cost materials for clean energy technologies
Recycling and Circular Materials Systems
Waste recycling and reuse technologies
Battery recycling (e.g., lithium-ion batteries)
Plastic recycling (mechanical, chemical and advanced methods)
Extraction of critical and rare metals from e-waste
Recovery, regeneration, and upcycling of polymer and industrial waste
Circular economy approaches in materials engineering