Announcements

In the vibrant landscape of global materials science research, our company stands proud to announce our participation in the esteemed 2024 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit. This pinnacle international gathering, held annually, returns to the culturally vibrant city of Boston, Massachusetts, from 1 to 6 December 2024, at the iconic Hynes Convention Center and its adjacent Sheraton Boston Hotel. 

Marking the fifth collaboration between MDPI and the MRS Society, we bring forth a formidable team led by Dr. Andy Tran and Ms. Rebekah Paget. Together, they will be at Booth #200, showcasing the pinnacle of the latest publications in the field and the insights of open access publishing.

Beyond the exhibition, we are eager to engage in collaborative dialogues with fellow researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers. Through panel discussions, workshops, and networking sessions, we aim to foster cross-disciplinary partnerships that can accelerate the pace of scientific discovery and technological innovation.

As we prepare to embark on this exciting journey, we are humbled by the opportunity to contribute to the global discourse on materials science and its impact on society. We believe that by sharing our knowledge, expertise, and passion, we can inspire others to join us in shaping a brighter, more sustainable future.

Join us in Boston as we embark on this journey of discovery and innovation together.

As a leader in open access publishing, MDPI is eager to explore new collaboration opportunities, including the launch of new journals and the transfer of existing ones. At present, MDPI publishes over 400 journals, more than 160 of which have established partnerships with academic organizations. Additionally, we publish 19 association journals.

In order to enhance exchange and cooperation with scientific researchers and share the results of open science, MDPI invites experts and scholars from various fields to submit proposals for new journal collaboration opportunities. If your proposal is approved, you could take on the role of Editor-in-Chief, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, or Editorial Board Member of the journal. This position allows you to manage the manuscript review process alongside our editorial department, participate in calls for papers, strengthen your network with scholars in the field, expand scientific research cooperation, enhance your personal and academic influence internationally, and play a leading role in academia.

Once the new journal is online, MDPI will provide a variety of promotional channels to market the journal internationally.

MDPI will offer various promotional channels to enhance its visibility and promote it internationally.

How can you determine the theme of a new journal?

• Assess research hotspots/academic frontiers;
• Assess pioneers in the field/key research directions of universities;
• Determine whether MDPI has already established a journal in the field.

You can browse MDPI’s existing journals at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/about/journals.

Advantages of collaborating with MDPI:

• MDPI is a global leader in open-access publishing with extensive academic resources.
• MDPI offers a professional publishing team that provides comprehensive support throughout the publishing process.
• MDPI’s diverse promotional platforms and channels help journals quickly increase their international visibility and influence.

We invite you to submit new journal proposal here, and contribute to academic development! In addition, if your institution (university, institute, college, national key laboratory, society, etc.) intends to establish a journal, you can also submit a draft to MDPI on its behalf.

MDPI journals frequently grant travel awards to empower junior researchers to showcase their latest research at academic conferences, thereby amplifying their impact within their research fields.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 103 recipients of MDPI's 2023 Travel Awards from different countries and territories for their exceptional presentations. These outstanding individuals were selected by the journal editors based on the strength of their research proposals and the anticipated impact of their presentations at academic conferences. We commend their exceptional contributions and wish them continued success in their academic endeavors.

MDPI will continue to provide support and recognition to the academic community. To learn more about the list of awardees, please visit the following pages:

• Biology and Life Sciences;
• Chemistry and Materials Sciences;
• Engineering;
• Environmental and Earth Sciences;
• Medicine and Pharmacology;
• Public Health and Healthcare;
• Others.

About MDPI Awards:

To reward the academic community, especially young researchers, and enhance communication among scientists, MDPI journals regularly offer various awards to researchers in specific fields. These awards, serving as a source of inspiration and recognition, help raise the influence of talented individuals who have been credited with outstanding achievements and are making a significant contribution to the advancement of their fields.

To explore more MDPI awards, please click here.

Conference: Early Career Researchers in Metal–Organic Frameworks and Related Materials Meeting
Date: 24–26 September 2024
Location: Cambridge, UK

The Early Career Researchers in Metal–Organic Frameworks and Related Materials Meeting 2024 is a small conference for young researchers. The local organizers and the Scientific Committee, formed by young but experienced researchers in the field of the metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) and related materials, are working hard to produce a high-quality conference and will evaluate all the abstracts that will cover multiple topics of this field, including advanced characterization of MOFs and porous materials, theory and simulation in porous materials, new synthetic approaches in MOF materials, industrial implementation and green synthesis of MOF materials, environmental applications of MOFs, biomedical applications of MOFs, amorphous and glassy MOFs, porous organic cages and covalent organic frameworks, among other topics related to materials science and chemistry.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• Molecules;
• IJMS;
• Crystals;
• Metals;
• Materials.

If you are planning to attend the above conference, please do not hesitate to start a conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. We welcome researchers from different backgrounds to visit and share their latest ideas with us.

For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://youngmofmeeting.wpcomstaging.com/acerca-de/.

MDPI would like to invite all experts recognized in their fields to attend the webinar organized by the journal Materials (ISSN: 2673-7108), titled Carbon-Based Materials for Catalytic Applications. This webinar aims to explore recent research in the synthesis, functionalization, and application of advanced carbon-based materials in heterogeneous catalysis. Expert researchers will present their work on sustainable carbon-based materials, such as biomass waste-derived activated carbons, carbon fibers, and polymeric membrane composites, used as catalysts or catalytic supports in various catalytic applications within bio-refineries.

We look forward to seeing you at the webinar.

Title: Carbon-Based Materials for Catalytic Applications
Date: 25 September 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. CEST | 9:00 a.m. WEST | 4:00 p.m. CST Asia
More Information: https://sciforum.net/event/Materials-16

This is a free webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.

Unable to attend? Register anyway, and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch.

 Register for free:

Program:

Relevant Special Issue:

“Advanced Carbon-Based Materials for Catalytic Applications”
Guest Editors: José Rodríguez Mirasol and María José Valero-Romero
Deadline for submission: 10 May 2025

Featured Papers:

“A Kinetic Model Considering Catalyst Deactivation for Methanol-to-Dimethyl Ether on a Biomass-Derived Zr/P-Carbon Catalyst”
Edited by Javier Torres-Liñán, Ramiro Ruiz-Rosas, Juana María Rosas, José Rodríguez-Mirasol and Tomás Cordero

“Synthesis of Micro- and Mesoporous Carbon Foams with Nanodispersed Metals for Adsorption and Catalysis Applications”
Edited by Roberto García, Elena Rodríguez, María A. Díez , Ana Arenillas , Sara F. Villanueva , Natalia Rey-Raap , Cristóbal Cuesta, María A. López-Antón and M. Rosa Martínez-Tarazona

“Iron, Cobalt, and Nickel Phthalocyanine Tri-Doped Electrospun Carbon Nanofibre-Based Catalyst for Rechargeable Zinc–Air Battery Air Electrode”
Edited by Kaur Muuli, Rohit Kumar, Marek Mooste, Viktoria Gudkova, Alexey Treshchalov, Helle-Mai Piirsoo, Arvo Kikas, Jaan Aruväli, Vambola Kisand, Aile Tamm et al.

MDPI’s Best PhD Thesis Awards are granted to promising young scholars whose PhD theses are deemed exceptional within their respective research fields. These awards aim to encourage young scholars to continue their outstanding accomplishments and further contribute to their field.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 54 winners of the 2023 Best PhD Thesis Awards and wish them success with their future research endeavors.

MDPI will continue to provide support and recognition to the academic community. To learn more about all the awardees and their research projects in your field of study, please visit the following pages:

About MDPI Awards:

To reward the academic community, especially young researchers, and enhance communication among scientists, MDPI journals regularly offer various awards to researchers in specific fields. These awards, serving as a source of inspiration and recognition, help raise the influence of talented individuals who have been credited with outstanding achievements and are making a significant contribution to the advancement of their fields.

To explore more MDPI awards, please click here.

MDPI will be attending the 2024 National Symposium on Polymer Materials Science and Engineering, which will be held from 15 to 19 October 2024 in Yangzhou, China.

The 2024 National Symposium on Polymer Materials Science and Engineering is a grand event, centered around polymer material science and engineering, with a total of 10 academic sub-venues covering many cutting-edge areas in this field. The conference’s organizing committee has invited renowned experts and scholars from various fields to give innovative academic presentations, whilst providing opportunities for participants to present their achievements orally.

The following topics will be covered:

• Synthesis and Characterization of Polymer Materials;
• Structure and Properties of Polymer Materials;
• Polymer Material Forming, Processing, and 3D/4D Printing;
• Polymer Composite Materials and Nanocomposites;
• Functional and Self-assembled Polymer Materials;
• Biomedical and Environmentally Friendly Polymer Materials;
• Industrialization of Polymer Materials and New Instruments and Equipment;
• Polymer Materials under the Dual-Carbon Strategy;
• China US Polymer Forum;
• Feng Xinde Polymer Award Presentation.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the symposium:

• Materials;
• Polymers;
• Marine Drugs;
• Polysaccharides;
• Gels;
• Sustainability;
• Electrochem;
• Micromachines;
• Membranes;
• Construction Materials.

If you are planning to attend the above conference, we encourage you to visit our booth and speak to our representatives. We are eager to meet you in person and assist you with any queries that you may have.

For more information about the conference, please visit the official website at
https://www.bagevent.com/event/mat2024/p/535459.

Conference: The 29th Ibero-American Catalysis Congress (XXIX CICAT)
Date: 23–27 September 2024
Location: Bilbao, Spain

After the last two congresses in Mexico and Brazil being entirely virtual, the XXIX CICAT will be an opportunity to gather together in the city of Bilbao, to share experiences in person, and for closer contact and collaboration between researchers, professionals, and students. This year’s theme is “Catalysis: Innovating for a Changing World” and is aimed at attaining the Sustainable Development Goals. The emphasis will be on areas of importance for the Ibero-American community.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• Catalysts;
• Biomass;
• Applied Sciences;
• Applied Nano;
• Colloids & Interfaces;
• Materials;
• Organics;
• Processes.

If you are planning to attend the above conference, please feel free to stop by our booth (#4) and start a conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: https://www.cicat2024.com/.

MDPI would like to invite all experts recognized in their fields to attend a Materials (ISSN: 1996-1944) webinar. The aim of the webinar is to delve into the latest advancements in perovskite-inspired materials for photovoltaics (PV), focusing on their design, discovery, and optimization for solar cell applications. Perovskite-inspired materials, characterized by their lead-free compositions and diverse crystal structures, offer a promising alternative to traditional perovskites. We are looking forward to seeing you at the webinar.

Webinar: Perovskite-Inspired Materials for Photovoltaics: From Design to Devices
Date: 29 August 2024
Time: 9 a.m. CEST | 3 p.m. CST Asia
More information: https://sciforum.net/event/Materials-17

This is a free webinar. After registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.

Unable to attend? Register anyway and we will let you know when the recording is available for viewing.

Register for free:

Program:

Relevant Special Issue:
“Perovskite-Inspired Materials for Photovoltaics: From Design to Devices”
Edited by Feray Ünlü and Allan Starkholm
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2025