35th ISTANBUL International Conference on Advanced Materials and Sustainable Infrastructure (IAMSI-26) scheduled on April 2-4, 2026 Istanbul (Türkiye)
IAMSI-26
- URL: https://urcae.urst.org/conference/167
- Event Date: 2026-04-02 ~ 2026-04-04
- Submission Date: 2026-03-19
- Organizer: URCAE
- Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Materials Engineering Composite Materials Materials Engineering
Call for Papers: IAMSI-26
Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields.
Advanced Materials and Sustainable Infrastructure
I. Sustainable & Low-Carbon Structural Materials
This section focuses on reducing the embodied carbon and improving the longevity and performance of primary construction materials.
A. Low-Carbon Cementitious Systems
Geopolymer Cements (Alkali-Activated Materials)
Calcined Clay Cements (e.g., LC3)
Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) in Concrete Production
Alternative Binders (e.g., magnesium-based cements)
B. Bio-Based and Renewable Materials
Mass Timber (Glulam, CLT, NLT) and Engineered Wood Products
Bamboo Composites and Structural Systems
Myco-Materials (Fungus-based building materials)
Bio-Adhesives and Bio-Plastics for Construction
C. Recycled and Circular Materials
Recycled Aggregate Concrete (RAC)
Waste-to-Material Conversion (e.g., using fly ash, slag, glass)
Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Management
Modular and Design for Disassembly (DfD) Materials
II. Smart, Adaptive, and Self-Healing Materials
This category deals with materials that can interact with their environment to improve durability, monitor performance, and adapt to stress.
A. Self-Healing Materials
Micro-Encapsulation Technology for Crack Repair in Concrete
Vascular Networks and Autonomous Healing Systems
Self-Repairing Asphalt and Road Surfaces
B. Smart Sensors and Monitoring Integration
Integrated Fiber Optic Sensors (FOS) for Strain/Temperature
Piezoelectric Materials for Structural Health Monitoring (SHM)
Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) embedded in materials
C. Adaptive and Phase-Change Materials
Phase-Change Materials (PCMs) for Thermal Regulation in Buildings
Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) for Seismic Dampening and Restoration
Electro/Thermochromic Materials for Smart Windows
III. Energy Infrastructure Materials and Systems
This area focuses on materials crucial for generating, storing, and efficiently transporting sustainable energy.
A. Advanced Materials for Energy Generation
Perovskites and Tandem Solar Cells for High-Efficiency Photovoltaics
High-Performance Materials for Wind Turbine Blades (e.g., Carbon Fiber Composites)
Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) Materials
B. Materials for Energy Storage
Solid-State Electrolytes for Next-Generation Batteries
Graphene and Carbon Nanotubes for Supercapacitors
Advanced Materials for Hydrogen Storage (Metal Hydrides)
C. Efficient Transmission and Grids
High-Temperature Superconductors (HTS) for Power Transmission
Advanced Dielectrics for Grid Insulators
Smart Grid Materials and Components
IV. Resilient and Protective Materials
This focuses on materials engineered to withstand extreme conditions, environmental decay, and natural hazards.
A. Materials for Corrosion and Degradation Control
High-Performance Coatings and Thin Films
Graphene and Nanomaterial Coatings for Enhanced Barrier Properties
Self-Cleaning and Photocatalytic Materials (e.g., $\text{TiO}_2$ coatings)
B. Fire and Extreme Event Resistance
Intumescent and Fire-Retardant Coatings
Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) for Blast Resistance
Ballistic and Impact-Resistant Composites
C. Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
Advanced Filtration Membranes (e.g., Nanofiber and Graphene Oxide Membranes)
Corrosion-Resistant Piping Materials (e.g., reinforced polymers)
Materials for Desalination Technologies
V. Life Cycle and Economic Analysis
This category addresses the necessary analytical framework for evaluating the sustainability and feasibility of advanced materials.
A. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Methodology for Material Environmental Impact Quantification
Cradle-to-Grave and Cradle-to-Cradle Analysis
Embodied Energy and Embodied Carbon Calculations
B. Techno-Economic Analysis (TEA)
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Advanced Material Adoption
Return on Investment (ROI) for Durable and Self-Healing Infrastructure
C. Policy, Standards, and Regulations
Development of Performance-Based Material Standards
Green Building Certification Systems (e.g., LEED, BREEAM)
Incentives and Policies for Sustainable Procurement
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