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Special issue · American Journal of Engineering and Applied SciencesPublished

Material Science

Guest editors: Taher Abu-Lebdeh, Sameer Hamoush, Elham Fini, Meng Gu, Francisco Marquez, Umapada Pal and Niranjan Karak · MS-2016All its articles are published.

Articles in this special issue

Each accepted article is published in the journal’s next regular issue as soon as its author approves the proof, and appears here.

  1. Research Article Open accessDynamic Mechanical Properties of Fused Deposition Modelling Processed Polyphenylsulfone MaterialBolin Huang, S.H. Masood, Mostafa Nikzad et al.pp. 1–11 · published 16 Jul 2015View PDF8,340 accesses
  2. Research Article Open accessElectrical Properties of Cobalt Oxide/Silica Nanocomposites Obtained by Sol-Gel TechniqueGomaa A.M. Ali, Osama A. Fouad, Salah A. Makhloufpp. 12–16 · published 18 Nov 2015View PDF8,678 accesses
  3. Research Article Open accessFabrication and Tensile Property Analysis of Polymer Matrix Composites of Graphite and Silicon Carbide as FillersVikram G. Kamble, Naveen Kumar L.pp. 17–30 · published 3 Dec 2015View PDF8,032 accesses
  4. Research Article Open accessCastor Oil Based Epoxy/Clay Nanocomposite for Advanced ApplicationsAditi Saikia, Niranjan Karakpp. 31–40 · published 29 Dec 2015View PDF8,359 accesses
  5. Research Article Open accessLarge Scale Synthesis of ZnO Nanostructures of Different Morphologies through Solvent-free Mechanochemical Synthesis and their Application in Photocatalytic Dye DegradationRaúl Sánchez Zeferino, Jesús Alberto Ramos Ramón, Ma. Eunice de Anda Reyes et al.pp. 41–52 · published 16 Jan 2016View PDF8,932 accesses
  6. Research Article Open accessImpact of the Edges of a Backside Diffusive Reflector on the External Quantum Efficiency of Luminescent Solar Concentrators: Experimental and Computational ApproachMauro Pravettoni, Cristina S. Polo Lòpez, Robert P. Kennypp. 53–63 · published 18 Jan 2016View PDF8,364 accesses
  7. Research Article Open accessA Unified Approach for the Shear Buckling Design of Structural Glass Walls with Non-Ideal RestraintsChiara Bedon, Claudio Amadiopp. 64–78 · published 22 Jan 2016View PDF8,287 accesses
  8. Research Article Open accessA General Strategy to Enhance Upconversion luminescence in Rare-Earth-Ion-Doped Oxide NanocrystalsGuanying Chen, Lei Xupp. 79–83 · published 18 Feb 2016View PDF7,735 accesses
  9. Research Article Open accessA Clean-Green Synthesis of Platinum Nanoparticles Utilizing a Pernicious Weed Lantana (Lantana Camara)Musthafa O. Mavukkandy, Sudip Chakraborty, Tasneem Abbasi, Shahid A. Abbasipp. 84–90 · published 23 Feb 2016View PDF10,447 accesses
  10. Research Article Open accessPorosity Analysis in Porous Brass Using Dual ApproachesRyan Yeargin, Rob Ramey, Cindy Waterspp. 91–97 · published 25 Feb 2016View PDF8,525 accesses
  11. Research Article Open accessFactors Affecting Chemo-physical and Rheological Behaviour of Zr44-Ti11-Cu10-Ni10-Be25 Metal Glassy Alloy Supercooled LiquidsApicella Antonio, Aversa Raffaellapp. 98–106 · published 25 Feb 2016View PDF8,142 accesses
  12. Literature Review Open accessRapid Entire Body Assessment: A Literature ReviewDima Al Madani, Awwad Dababnehpp. 107–118 · published 26 Feb 2016View PDF16,255 accesses
  13. Research Article Open accessScanning Electron Microscopic Evaluation of Self-Compacting Concrete Spalling at Elevated TemperaturesMahmoud B. Alhasanat, Arabi N. Al Qadi, Omar A. Al Khashman, Ahmad Dahamshehpp. 119–127 · published 7 Mar 2016View PDF8,433 accesses
  14. Research Article Open accessInfiltration of Nanoparticles into Porous Binder Jet Printed PartsAmelia Elliott, Sarah AlSalihi, Abbey L. Merriman, Mufeed M. Bastipp. 128–133 · published 11 Mar 2016View PDF13,395 accesses
  15. Research Article Open accessInvestigating the Role of Fly Ash and Silica Fume in the Cement Hydration ProcessLucas Suarez, Taher M. Abu-Lebdeh, Miguel Picornell, Sameer A. Hamoushpp. 134–145 · published 12 Mar 2016View PDF8,640 accesses
  16. Research Article Open accessThe Use of Nano Silica for Improving Mechanical Properties of Hardened Cement PasteIntisar Kuli, Taher M. Abu-Lebdeh, Elham H. Fini, Sameer A. Hamoushpp. 146–154 · published 13 Mar 2016View PDF9,084 accesses
  17. Research Article Open accessDissolution Sintering Technique to Create Porous Copper with Sodium Chloride Using Polyvinyl Alcohol Solution through Powder MetallurgyCynthia Waters, Stephen Ajinola, Mustafa Salihpp. 155–165 · published 13 Mar 2016View PDF8,985 accesses
  18. Research Article Open accessEffect of Nano Silica on the Compressive Strength of Harden Cement Paste at Different Stages of HydrationJustin Montgomery, Taher M. Abu-Lebdeh, Sameer A. Hamoush, Miguel Picornellpp. 166–177 · published 13 Mar 2016View PDF8,333 accesses
  19. Research Article Open accessInvestigating Effects of Water Conditioning on the Adhesion Properties of Crack SealantAhmed Lamarre, Elham H. Fini, Taher M. Abu-Lebdehpp. 178–186 · published 14 Mar 2016View PDF8,778 accesses

The call for papers

Read the original call: description and topics

This special issue is devoted to the integrated study of material science (from earliest times to the present day) and will be published to give researchers appreciation of where the discipline has come from. The objective of this special issue is to present recent advances and emerging cross-disciplinary approaches in the field of material science. Material Science, also commonly known as materials science and engineering, is an interdisciplinary field which deals with the discovery and design of new materials, with an emphasis on solids. The intellectual origins of materials science are from the Enlightenment, when analytical thinking from chemistry, physics, and engineering began to be used to understand ancient, phenomenological observations in metallurgy and mineralogy. Materials science still incorporates elements of physics, chemistry, and engineering. As such, the field was long thought of as a sub-field of these related fields. In recent years, materials science has become more widely recognized as a specific and distinct field of science and engineering. Many of the most pressing scientific problems society currently faces are due to the limitations of the materials that are available and, as a result, breakthroughs in materials science are likely to have a significant impact on the future of technology. The editors also would like to encourage studies that outline the general development of the main branches of physics as we know them today and even to discuss principal figures in each area. Articles discussing methodology, and reviews of the current state of knowledge and possibilities for future research, are especially welcome.

Moreover, this issue will publish reviews and research articles. There is no restriction on the length of the papers. Full experimental and methodological details, as applicable, must be provided. The American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences is an open access peer reviewed technical journal which publishes original research contributions and is an unparalleled resource for key advances in the field of engineering. Scope of the journal includes but not limited to applied physics and applied mathematics, automation and control, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, computer science, data engineering and software engineering, earth and environmental engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering and operations research, information technology and informatics, materials science, measurement and metrology, mechanical engineering, medical physics, power engineering, signal processing and telecommunications.

Manuscripts regarding original research proposals and research ideas highly appreciated. Manuscripts containing summaries and surveys on research cooperation and actual and future projects (as those founded by national governments or others) are likewise appreciated, as they provide interesting information for a broad field of users.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  1. Material Science
  2. Material Manufacturing Techniques
  3. Material Structure
  4. Material Macrostructure
  5. Material Microstructure
  6. Material Nanostructure
  7. Nanoscale Materials
  8. Metamaterials
  9. Smart Materials
  10. New Materials
  11. Crystallography
  12. Material Properties
  13. Material Synthesis and Processing
  14. Biomedical Materials
  15. Orthopedic Materials
  16. Thermodynamics of Materials
  17. Biomaterials
  18. Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  19. Computational Materials Science
  20. Ceramics and Glasses
  21. Composite Materials
  22. Polymers
  23. Metal Alloys
  24. Emerging Technologies in Material Science
  25. Atomic Structure

Important dates

  1. Call opens28 Feb 2016 · done
  2. Submission deadline28 Feb 2016 · done
  3. Collection complete25 Mar 2016 · done

Guest editors

  • Taher Abu-Lebdeh · lead guest editorAssociate Professor, North Carolina A&T State University, USA
  • Sameer HamoushProfessor, North Carolina A&T State University, USA
  • Elham FiniAssociate Professor, North Carolina A&T State University, USA
  • Meng GuResearcher, Stanford University, USA
  • Francisco MarquezResearcher, School of Natural Sciences and Technology, University of Turabo, USA
  • Umapada PalProfessor, Benemerita Autonoma de Puebla University, Mexico
  • Niranjan KarakProfessor, Tezpur University, India