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Materials publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated EBM will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Additive Manufacturing Technologies in Materials Science
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing technology; additive manufacturing equipment; additive manufacturing materials; additive manufacturing materials characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Mechanical Behavior of Advanced Engineering Materials (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechanical property; structure– property relationship in engineering material constitutive model; formability; damage and fracture; microstructure and characterization; plasticity and anisotropy; multiscale modeling; strengthening mechanisms; multiscale mechanics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Physico-Chemical Modification of Materials for Biomedical Application submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open
Keywords: chemical modification; surface coating; functionalization with biomolecules and drugs; plasma treatment; exposure to SXR/EUV/UV radiation; laser processing; grafting with nanoparticles; polymers; carbon materials; nanoparticles (metal; lipid; polymer)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Advanced Methods for Estimating Mechanical Properties, Constructional and Performance of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Materials
edited by Farzin Kazemi
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning method; data science; data-driven techniques; mechanical properties; concrete materials; fiber-reinforced concrete; fiber-reinforced concrete beam; optimization algorithms; construction and building materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Locally-Sourced Building Materials for Net-Zero Architecture
edited by and Ahmad Foruzanmehr
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable architecture; locally sourced materials; net-zero energy; ecological advantages; indigenous resources; vernacular techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advances and Applications in Biodegradable and Bio-Based Materials and Composites
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-based materials; biodegradable materials; biopolymers; natural fibers; hybrid composites; novel applications; material sustainability; sustainable packaging; waste reduction; circular economy; life cycle assessment; techno-economic analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Thermal Reliability of Advanced Materials and Structures
edited by , Keqiang Hu and Wenzhi Yang
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open
Keywords: heat conduction; thermal impact; thermal stress analysis; advanced materials and structures; fatigue and fracture; thermal barriers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Sustainability in Asphalt, Concrete and Pavement Materials: Design, Performance, and Characterization
edited by Wentao Wang and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainability; asphalt materials; concrete materials; pavement materials; construction; mixed design; performance evaluation; damage mechanism; features characterization; durability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Applied Stimuli-Responsive Polymer Based Materials
edited by Trzebicka Barbara, and Daria Lipowska-Kur
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open
Keywords: stimuli-responsive polymer materials: nano- and microparticles; gels; networks; surfaces; films; composites; synthetic and natural polymers; thermo-; light-; force-; redox-; pH-; electric/magnetic field-; and molecule-responsive materials; synthesis and functionalization; physico-chemical properties; polymer processing; biomedicine; (bio)sensors and actuators; agriculture; robotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Development and Application of Advanced Inorganic Composites
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanocomposites; X-ray diffraction; rietveld refinement; scanning electron microscopy; optical properties; ionic conductivity; vibrational spectroscopy; sol– gel; solid-state reaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Recent Eco-Trends in Chemistry and Technology of Polyurethane Materials submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open
Keywords: polyurethane materials; polyurethane composites; bio-based raw materials; recycling-based raw materials; non-isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU); sustainable materials; sustainable development; green chemistry; circular economy; life cycle assessment (LCA)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
From Conventional to Modern Biomaterials in Dentistry—2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open
Keywords: dentistry; dental treatments; dental evaluations; implants and implantable materials; polymers; ceramics; metals and alloys; biocompatibility; CAD/CAM/CAE technologies; 3D printing technologies; material characterization; imagistic investigations; numerical simulation; cytotoxicity; biofilms; new and innovative dental materials and dental technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Advancements in Thermoelectric Materials for Energy Conversion
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermoelectric materials; phase change materials; seebeck effect; materials for energy conversion; heat; electricity; experimental; computational
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Advancements in the Structural Integrity of Composite Materials submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer; composite 3D printing; structural integrity; testing; numerical modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Low-Dimensional Materials: Design and Optoelectronic Properties
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum dots; carbon nanotubes; 2D materials; van der Waals heterostructures; excitons; light-emitting diodes (LEDs); photodetectors; bio-imaging; fourth-generation photovoltaic devices; single-photon sources
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
Materials for Heavy Metals Removal from Waters (2nd Edition) submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open
Keywords: wastewater; heavy metal; advanced materials; physical– chemical methods; organic and inorganic agents; sorbents; wastes  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)
Compounds of Natural Origin—Physicochemical and Biological Properties and Applications submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural product; biological activity; antioxidant activity; antimicrobial properties; molecular modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Advances in Physical Metallurgy of Additively Manufactured Alloys
edited by Andrew Breen and Vitor Rielli
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open
Keywords: superalloys; titanium alloys; steels; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; microstructure; mechanical properties; electron microscopy; atom probe
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Tribology in Advanced Materials
edited by Kuniaki Dohda, Steven Schmid, and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: tribology; manufacturing; joining; lubrication; material; surface engineering; friction; wear; contact mechanics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
The Development of Sustainable Concrete with Solid Waste and By-Products
edited by and Jolanta Pranckevičienė
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: cement based materials; alkali-activated materials; organic and inorganic waste; ceramic materials; admixture; nanomaterials; durability; material characterization.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites for Energy Conversion
edited by Xiong Zheng and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanocomposites; energy storage; energy conversion; renewable energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
3D Printing of Polymeric Materials submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; flexible electronics; biomaterials; scaffolds; novel sensors; flame retardancy; simulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Leather, Textiles and Bio-Based Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open
Keywords: leather processing; collagen changes; tanning; application of enzymes; wool; textile functions; natural fibres’ biocompatibility; composites containing bio-based materials; biodegradability of biomaterials; hydrolysis of biomaterials; life cycle assessment.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Novel High-Entropy Alloys Synthesized by Mechanical Alloying: Microstructure and Mechanical Properties
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechanical alloying; oxide dispersion strengthened alloys; high-entropy alloys; in situ formation; sequential alloying; nanocomposites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Phase Change Materials and Thermal Energy Storage for Buildings
edited by Marie Duquesne and Alexandre Godin
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open
Keywords: phase change materials; thermal energy storage; buildings; civil engineering; building materials; thermal energy management; thermal comfort; modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Mechanical Behavior of Interconnection Materials in Power Device Packaging under Harsh Applications
edited by , Jing Han and Zhen Wang
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechanical behavior; characterization; interconnection materials; harsh service environments; power device packaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Featured Reviews on Carbon Materials submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon-based nanomaterials; nanofabrication; physico-chemical characterization; functional devices; technological applications of carbon-based nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)
Design and Electrochemical Synthesis of Multifunctional Surfaces
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrodeposited materials; electrochemical machining; advanced properties; electrodeposition parameters; microstructural characteristics; process optimization; photoelectrochemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Biomedical Alloys: Corrosion Protection and New Coatings submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open
Keywords: corrosion resistance; biomaterials; new coatings; property of materials; corrosion protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Advanced Luminescent Materials and Applications submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open
Keywords: chemiluminescence; bioluminescence; engineered nanomaterials; luminescence; material chemistry; upconversion; optical properties; carbon-based nanomaterials; metal oxide nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)
Fatigue Performance and Modeling of Advanced Metal Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open
Keywords: failure; fatigue; creep; component fracture; cracks; modeling and simulation; constitutive modeling.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Advanced Functional Materials for Energy Harvesting and Storage Applications
edited by and Chunchun Li
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 2 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional materials; including ceramics and composites; energy harvesting; energy storage  ; nanomaterials  ; renewable energy technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Computer Methods and Experimental Testing for Advanced Structural Materials
edited by , Vladimir Buljak and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1565 | Submission Open
Keywords: numerical methods; finite element method; meshless methods; boundary element method; reduced order models; artificial intelligence; artificial neural networks; evolutionary algorithms; inverse problems; structural optimization; parameter identification; material modelling; material characterisation; experimental material testing; non‑destructive testing; advanced materials; engineered materials; eco‑materials; metamaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Materials Characterization)
Decarbonization and Sustainability in Polymer Composites
edited by , Daniel R. Merkel and Wenbin Kuang
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; decarbonization; sustainability; waste recycling and repurposing; materials processing; manufacturing; ML/AI analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Advances in Friction Stir Processing and Surfacing
edited by and Scott F. Miller
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open
Keywords: solid-state deposition; material and metallurgical characterization; lateral friction surfacing; metal coating; numerical simulation; experimental analysis; mechanism of friction stir processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Innovative Materials and Technologies for Road Pavements submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open
Keywords: road pavements; road materials; innovative materials; innovative technologies; pavement materials; smart roads; sustainability; recycling; pavement engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Recent Advances in Thermoelectric Materials and Devices/Modules
edited by , and Qihao Zhang
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermoelectric materials; thermoelectric devices; energy harvesting; thermoelectric efficiency; thermoelectric generators; waste heat recovery; thermoelectric cooling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
3D & 4D Printing in Engineering Applications, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D/4D printing; thin-walled models; cellular structures; metrology; unconventional manufacturing; industry 4.0; process control; tribology; composites materials; polymers in 3D printing; simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Advanced Science and Technology of Photonic Crystals
edited by Ashish Yadav
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: photonic crystal; photocatalyst; water splitting; laser; emission; surface modification; electronic properties; optical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
Advances in Porous Lightweight Materials and Lattice Structures submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open
Keywords: porous materials; lightweight materials; lattice structures; functional properties; structural applications; new developments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)
Advancements in Materials for Bridge Deck Pavement Construction and Rehabilitation
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open
Keywords: bridge deck pavement; construction and rehabilitation; materials and techniques; performance evaluation; development and characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Catalysis: Where We Are and Where We Go
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open
Keywords: heterogeneous catalysis; nanostructured catalysts; nanoporous catalysts; catalyst nanoengineering; combined catalytic technologies; electro catalysis; plasma catalysis; photocatalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Synthesis and Application of Polymer-Based Membranes
edited by and José Manuel Sousa
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer-based membranes; carbon molecular sieve membranes; gas separation and purification; liquid separation and purification; packaging films; protective coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Recent Advances on Smart Materials and Devices for Vibration Control of Structures
edited by , and Marco Claudio De Simone
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open
Keywords: dynamics; vibration control; base isolation systems; energy dissipation systems; tuned mass damper; tuned liquid damper; structural health monitoring; damage detection algorithms; digital twin model; Industry 4.0; IoT; robot-based health monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)
Novel Green Nanotechnologies Applied in Environmental Protection and Health—2nd Volume submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open
Keywords: green synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles/nanomaterials; biocomposites/biopolymers in green nanotechnology/sustainable materials; bioplastics/bio-based polymers; eco-nanotechnology; biopesticides; green inhibitors of corrosion; wastewater treatment and photocatalysis; biological activity of nanoparticles/nanomaterials; and antioxidant and antimicrobial activity; drug delivery systems; 3D (bio)printing.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Masonry and Concrete Members Strengthened with Fibre-Reinforced Composite Materials: Research Advances
edited by
submission deadline 10 Jan 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7130 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber reinforced polymer (FRP); fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM); sustainable materials; concrete structures; masonry structures; repairing; external strengthening; seismic retrofitting; material characterization; experimental investigation; modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advances in Natural Rocks and Their Composite Materials
edited by , Lei Zhou and Li Ren
submission deadline 10 Jan 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3525 | Submission Open
Keywords: concrete; rock; mechanical properties of rocks and their composite materials; material fracture; material test; numerical simulation; geological engineering; civil engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Exploration of Two-Dimensional Mixed Metal Oxide Nanocomposites for the Fabrication of High Energy Density Supercapacitors submission deadline 10 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open
Keywords: supercapacitors; alkaline hybrid zinc batteries; lithium-ion batteries; lithium-air batteries; film capacitors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Research on the Development of Thin Film and Semi-Transparent Perovskite Solar Cells
edited by Molang Cai
submission deadline 10 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open
Keywords: thin film; semi-transparent; perovskite; solar cells; efficiency; flexibility; lightweight; manufacturing; stability; degradation; encapsulation; scaling up; roll-to-roll printing; vacuum deposition; renewable energy technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Physics and Chemistry of Polymers and Sustainable Polymer-Based Materials
edited by and Julien Es Sayed
submission deadline 20 Jan 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2055 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer synthesis; polymer chemistry; polymer physics; polymer applications; living radical polymerization (LRP); polymer rheology; bio-based polymers; sustainable polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
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