About the Journal
Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing research and innovation in sustainable materials, eco-friendly manufacturing processes, and responsible industrial practices. The journal provides an interdisciplinary platform for researchers, engineers, and industry experts focused on reducing environmental impact while enhancing material performance and manufacturing efficiency.
The journal publishes original research articles, review papers, and technical studies covering green materials, sustainable production technologies, circular economy approaches, energy-efficient manufacturing, and lifecycle assessment. Emphasis is placed on bridging scientific research with practical manufacturing applications to support sustainable industrial development.
The journal focuses on integrating material science, manufacturing engineering, and sustainability principles to support green technologies, circular economy models, and sustainable industrial growth.
Scope of the Journal Includes:
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Sustainable and green materials
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Eco-friendly and energy-efficient manufacturing processes
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Advanced and smart manufacturing technologies
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Circular economy, recycling, and waste reduction strategies
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Lifecycle assessment (LCA) and sustainability evaluation
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Green chemistry and sustainable processing
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Additive manufacturing and advanced fabrication techniques
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Sustainable polymers, metals, ceramics, and composites
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Industrial sustainability and cleaner production methods
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Resource efficiency and low-carbon manufacturing
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Environmental impact assessment and policy implications
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Industry 4.0 solutions for sustainable manufacturing
The journal publishes original research articles, review papers, short communications, and technical studies that demonstrate scientific rigor, innovation, and relevance to sustainable materials and manufacturing.
Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing is committed to ethical publishing practices, rigorous peer review, and global dissemination of research that supports sustainable development and responsible industrial practices.
Current Issue
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): Recent Advances in Metal and Metal Alloy–Based Orthopedic Implants: Processing Strategies, Clinical Challenges, and Future Perspectives
Orthopedic implants are essential in the restoration of skeletal functions lost through trauma, disease, or congenital abnormalities. Specifically, among biomaterials, metals and metal alloys are the most prominent and popular choice for bearing-loading implants based on their strength, fracture work-of-compliance, wear properties, and long-term utilization in the body. Traditionally, stainless steel, cobalt-chromium alloys, and titanium alloys have been prominent due to their strength and durability under physiological stresses, as well as their anticorrosion properties in biological fluids. Interestingly, recent innovations in metallurgical processing and surface modification have significantly enhanced the performance capabilities and durability of life spans. Processing methods, such as powder metallurgy and rapid prototyping, provide microstructural and geometric designs for implants, while surface modification methods improve efforts directed at enhancement via impedance integration. However, current long-term clinical capabilities are hampered by limitations such as stress-protected implants, ion toxicity, wear-away properties, and reduced impedance bonding. In recent years, emerging innovations such as alloying with biocompatible elements (e.g., Niobium, Zirconium, and Molybdenum) and nanoscale surface modifications have attracted increasing attention, highlighting the need for a comprehensive evaluation of next-generation metallic biomaterials for orthopedic applications. This review gives a comprehensive analysis of recent metallic implants, highlights their mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and surface modification strategies. Furthermore, it also touches existing challenges during processing and clinical application and emphasizes future research directions for next-generation orthopedic implant materials.
Published:
2026-07-03
