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The mission of the “Mechanics of Materials” Section of Materials (ISSN: 1996-1944) is to disseminate high-quality research work on the mechanics of engineering and natural materials. It reports the latest and most important advances in mechanics-guided and mechanics-based design and synthesis, mechanical behaviors, properties and mechanisms, and the microstructure–mechanical property relationships of various engineering materials, including metals and alloys, polymers, ceramics, carbon materials, amorphous materials, granular materials and composites, as well as biomaterials and natural materials. It also encourages interdisciplinary research between mechanics and materials, physics, and chemistry, which is referred to as X-mechanics. It focuses on mechanics-based studies in emerging areas such as additive manufacturing, machine learning, low-dimensional materials, architected materials, mechanical metamaterials and batteries, etc. “Mechanics of Materials” covers all experimental, computational, and theoretical studies related to the mechanics of current and emerging materials.

All articles published in our journal are available in an open access format, granting readers unrestricted access to the full text for free. We invite you to explore our most cited papers of 2024, listed below:

1. “Auxetics and FEA: Modern Materials Driven by Modern Simulation Methods”
by Russell Galea Mifsud, Grace Anne Muscat, James N. Grima-Cornish, Krzysztof K. Dudek, Maria A. Cardona, Daphne Attard, Pierre-Sandre Farrugia, Ruben Gatt, Kenneth E. Evans and Joseph N. Grima
Materials 2024, 17(7), 1506; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17071506
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/7/1506

2. “Studies of Auxetic Structures Assembled from Rotating Rectangles”
by Julian Plewa, Małgorzata Płońska and Grzegorz Junak
Materials 2024, 17(3), 731; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17030731
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/3/731

3. “Effects of Micro- and Nanosilica on the Mechanical and Microstructural Characteristics of Some Special Mortars Made with Recycled Concrete Aggregates”
by Claudiu Mazilu, Radu Deju, Dan Paul Georgescu, Adelina Apostu and Alin Barbu
Materials 2024, 17(12), 2791; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17122791
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/12/2791

4. “Modelling of Fatigue Delamination Growth and Prediction of Residual Tensile Strength of Thermoplastic Coupons”
by Niki Tsivouraki, Konstantinos Tserpes and Ioannis Sioutis
Materials 2024, 17(2), 362; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17020362
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/2/362

5. “Impact of the Curing Temperature on the Manufacturing Process of Multi-Nanoparticle-Reinforced Epoxy Matrix Composites”
by João M. Parente, Rogério Simoes, Abilio P. Silva and Paulo N. B. Reis
Materials 2024, 17(8), 1930; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17081930
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/8/1930

6. “Application of Digital Image Correlation for Strain Mapping of Structural Elements and Materials”
by Bogusz, Paweł, Wiesław Krasoń and Kamil Pazur
Materials 2024, 17(11), 2577; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17112577
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/11/2577

7. “The Influence of Hard Coatings on Fatigue Properties of Pure Titanium by a Novel Testing Method”
by Cai Hu, Lei Zhao, Yong Zhang, Zhinan Du and Yunlai Deng
Materials 2024, 17(4), 835; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17040835
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/4/835

8. “3D Size-Dependent Dynamic Instability Analysis of FG Cylindrical Microshells Subjected to Combinations of Periodic Axial Compression and External Pressure Using a Hermitian C² Finite Layer Method Based on the Consistent Couple Stress Theory”
by Chih-Ping Wu, Meng-Luen Wu and Hao-Ting Hsu
Materials 2024, 17(4), 810; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17040810
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/4/810

9. “Friction-Wear and Noise Characteristics of Friction Disks with Circular Texture”
by Biao Ma, Weichen Lu, Liang Yu, Cenbo Xiong, Guoqiang Dang and Xiaobo Chen
Materials 2024, 17(10), 2337; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17102337
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/10/2337

10. “Studies on the Evolution of Fatigue Strength of Aluminium Wires for Overhead Line Conductors”
by Bartosz Jurkiewicz and Beata Smyrak
Materials 2024, 17(11), 2537; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17112537
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/11/2537

We also invite you to explore the following “Mechanics of Materials” Special Issues:

1. “Advances in Friction, Wear-Resistant and Solid-Lubricating Properties of Materials”
Guest Editors: Dr. Xiangli Wen, Dr. Bin Wang and Dr. Yanfei Liu
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026

2. “Mechanical Properties and Structural Reliability of Advanced Materials”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Zhixin Huang and Dr. Zihao Chen
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026

3. “Research on Material Durability and Mechanical Properties (2nd Edition)”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Vaidas Lukoševičius and Prof. Dr. Žilvinas Bazaras
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2026

Materials Editorial Office

A study published in the international journal Materials (ISSN: 1996-1944) shows that an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) model outperforms other common machine learning models—including Support Vector Machines (SVMs), Multiple Linear Regression (MLR), and Regression Trees (RT)—in predicting the compressive strength of concrete.

Traditionally, determining concrete compressive strength requires a time-consuming 28-day process involving the casting and testing of samples. This study compared the predictive performance of four models using a dataset of 1,030 samples containing eight key ingredients. The results demonstrate that the Artificial Neural Network, capable of learning complex non-linear relationships, performed best, achieving the lowest error across key metrics such as Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) and Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE).

Summary of key performance results:

Watch the video abstract

For more information about this innovative comparison and its implications for the construction industry, readers can access the article page to watch the video abstract prepared by the authors.

This video was produced with the support of MDPI’s Academic Video Service, which helps researchers bring their work to a wider audience through professional visual summaries and animations.

Read the full article:

“Performance Comparison of Machine Learning Models for Concrete Compressive Strength Prediction”
by Amit Kumar Sah and Yao-Ming Hong
Materials 2024, 17(9), 2075; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17092075

MDPI is pleased to announce our participation in the 2026 MRS Spring Meeting & Exhibit, which will be held from 26 April to 1 May 2026, in Honolulu, USA.

The conference will convene researchers, scientists, and industry professionals from around the world for a cross-disciplinary collaboration and scientific exchange. The Meeting & Exhibit will feature breakthroughs in areas such as sustainable manufacturing, advanced characterization, and energy materials—driving forward innovation on a global scale.

MDPI is committed to supporting and disseminating high-quality research in the field of materials science.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the event:

• Materials;
• Nanomaterials;
• Construction Materials;
• Crystals;
• Energies;
• Fibers;
• Gels;
• J. Compos. Sci.;
• Physchem;
• Polymers;
• QuBS;
• Reactions;
• Solids;
• Textiles;
• Coatings;
• Electronic Materials;
• Adhesives;
• Alloys;
• Applied Nano;
• Membranes.

If you are attending the 2026 MRS Spring Meeting & Exhibit, we warmly invite you to visit our booth. Our representatives will be available to discuss publishing opportunities, open access benefits, and our commitment to advancing materials research.

For more information about the conference, please visit the official website here.

Conference: 2026 KIChE Spring Meeting
Date: 22–24 April 2026
Location: Jeju Island, Republic of Korea

The Korean Institute of Chemical Engineers (KIChE) is one of the largest chemical engineering societies in Korea with 60 years of tradition. The KIChE has more than 6,000 members with 9 regional sections and 13 technical divisions. The KIChE encourages technical, social and cultural exchanges between the members. It endeavors to improve the technological level of domestic academia and promotes the development of technology through educational–industrial cooperation.

MDPI will be attending the 2026 KIChE Spring Meeting as an exhibitor. This meeting will be held from 22 to 24 April 2026, in Jeju Island, and expects to bring together approximately 3000 participants, ranging from academic to industry. We gladly invite researchers to visit our booth and discuss their latest research with us.

The following open access journals will be represented at the conference:

• ChemEngineering;
• AppliedChem;
• Electrochem;
• Energies;
• ESA;
• Fuels;
• Materials;
• Membranes;
• Organics;
• Oxygen;
• Processes;
• Solar;
• Catalysts;
• Clean Technologies;
• Crystals;
• Reactions.

Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at MDPI’s booth and answering any questions you may have. For more information regarding the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.kiche.or.kr/conference/greetings.

The “Catalytic Materials” Section of Materials (ISSN: 1996-1944) publishes original contributions detailing the synthesis, design, characterization, and catalytic applications of materials. The fields covered include all types of synthesis methods, the characterization of catalysts, and the mechanisms of catalytic reactions. Synthesis methods include sol–gel, precipitation, co-precipitation, hydrothermal alteration, incipient wetness, chemical vapor deposition, pulsed laser deposition, chemical vapor infiltration, and many other methods. Characterization involves numerous methods of analysis for studying surface and bulk compositions, structure, electronic properties, thermal stability, morphology, and other traits. All catalytic reactions are of interest, including thermal, photochemical, electrical, photoelectrochemical, ultrasonic, microwave, and other mechanisms of activation. Both homogeneous catalysis and heterogeneous catalysis are considered. Emphasis is placed on the in situ and in operando characterization of catalysts. Some current areas of interest include water splitting, the activation of carbon dioxide, hydrogen generation, selective oxidation, structure-sensitive reactions, computational modeling, single-atom catalysis, the use of high-throughput methods in catalysis, the design of experiments, and others. The combination of computational modeling and experimental methods to study catalytic materials and help in designing new systems is also a current area of interest. The study of environmental catalysis is currently growing, and may involve the design of new green catalysts, new environmentally friendly processes, and new types of clean reactions and reactors.

All articles published in our journal are available in an open access format, granting readers unrestricted access to the full text for free. We invite you to explore our most cited papers of 2024, listed below:

1. “Composite RGO/Ag/Nanosponge Materials for the Photodegradation of Emerging Pollutants from Wastewaters”
by Ettore Madonia, Antonella Di Vincenzo, Alberto Pettignano, Roberto Scaffaro, Emmanuel Fortunato Gulino, Pellegrino Conte and Paolo Lo Meo
Materials 2024, 17(10), 2319; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17102319
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/10/2319

2. “Progress Made in Non-Metallic-Doped Materials for Electrocatalytic Reduction in Ammonia Production”
by Gerald D. S. Quoie Jr, Mingshuo Jiao, Krisztina Lászlód and Ying Wang
Materials 2024, 17(10), 2419; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17102419
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/10/2419

3. “Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity of V2C MXene-Coupled ZnO Porous Nanosheets with Increased Surface Area and Effective Charge Transfer”
by Weibing Zhou, Lilong Sun, Kang Li and Shouqin Tian
Materials 2024, 17(11), 2529; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17112529
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/11/2529

4. “Role of Facets and Morphologies of Different Bismuth-Based Materials for CO₂ Reduction to Fuels”
by Smritirekha Talukdar and Tiziano Montini
Materials 2024, 17(13), 3077; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17133077
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/13/3077

5. “Separation of Adjacent Light Rare Earth Elements Using Silica Gel Modified with Diglycolamic Acid”
by Takeshi Ogata and Hirokazu Narita
Materials 2024, 17(11), 2648; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17112648
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/11/2648

6. “Design of Environmental-Friendly Carbon-Based Catalysts for Efficient Advanced Oxidation Processes”
by Xinru Xu, Guochen Kuang, Xiao Jiang, Shuoming Wei, Haiyuan Wang and Zhen Zhang
Materials 2024, 17(11), 2750; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17112750
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/11/2750

7. “Modulating Electron Density of Boron–Oxygen Groups in Borate via Metal Electronegativity for Propane Oxidative Dehydrogenation”
by Panpan Li, Yongbin Yao, Shanshan Chai, Zhijian Li, Fan Xue and Xi Wang
Materials 2024, 17(12), 2868; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17122868
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/12/2868

8. “Waste Plastic-Supported Pd Single-Atom Catalyst for Hydrogenation”
by Ziyue Wang, Ying Zhang, Hao Zhang, Qingdi Sun, Xiaohui He and Hongbing Ji
Materials 2024, 17(13), 3058; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17133058
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/13/3058

9. “Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Recycled by Catalytic Glycolysis: A Bridge toward Circular Economy Principles”
by Andra-Cristina Enache, Ionela Grecu and Petrisor Samoila
Materials 2024, 17(12), 2991; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17122991
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/12/2991

10. “Perspectives for Photocatalytic Decomposition of Environmental Pollutants on Photoactive Particles of Soil Minerals”
by Agnieszka Sosnowska, Kinga I. Hęclik, Joanna B. Kisała, Monika Celuch and Dariusz Pogocki
Materials 2024, 17(16), 3975; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17163975
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/16/3975

We also invite you to explore the following “Catalytic Materials” Special Issues:

1. “Hierarchically Structured Materials for Photocatalysis, Electrocatalysis and Photoelectrocatalysis”
Guest Editors: Dr. Jie Jin and Dr. Shipeng Wan
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026

2. “Catalysis for Biomass Materials Conversion”
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Haoran Wu
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2026

Materials Editorial Office

The mission of the “Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology” Section of Materials (ISSN: 1996-1944) is to provide a forum for the rapid publication of accounts of works pertaining to the preparation, characterization, and application of nanomaterials. The scope of “Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology” comprises, without being limited to, nanoparticles, nanocatalysts, nanoporous materials, nanocomposites, nanofilm and nanoscale technologies. Both experimental and theoretical studies are included. Also, the development of novel characterization tools that are specifically designed to study the structural, spectroscopic, and other properties of new nanomaterials are welcome in this Section. All manuscripts to be considered for publication in this Section will undergo a rigorous peer-review process, and decisions related to publication are based on the recommendations of independent reviewers.

All articles published in our journal are available in an open access format, granting readers unrestricted access to the full text for free. We invite you to explore our most cited papers of 2024, listed below:

1. “Synthesis of Metallic Nanostructures Using Ionizing Radiation and Their Applications”
by Hynd Remita and Isabelle Lampre
Materials 2024, 17(2), 364; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17020364
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/2/364

2. “On the Use of Nanoparticles in Dental Implants”
by Liliane Bokobza
Materials 2024, 17(13), 3191; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17133191
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/13/3191

3. “Materials Nanoarchitectonics at Dynamic Interfaces: Structure Formation and Functional Manipulation”
by Katsuhiko Ariga
Materials 2024, 17(1), 271; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17010271
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/1/271

4. “Synergistic Effects of Co₃O₄-gC₃N₄-Coated ZnO Nanoparticles: A Novel Approach for Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Ciprofloxacin and Hydrogen Evolution via Water Splitting”
by Abniel Machín, Carmen Morant, Loraine Soto-Vázquez, Edgard Resto, José Ducongé, María Cotto, Pedro J. Berríos-Rolón, Cristian Martínez-Perales and Francisco Márquez
Materials 2024, 17(5), 1059; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17051059
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/5/1059

5. “Specific Heat Capacity of Solar Salt-Based Nanofluids: Molecular Dynamics Simulation and Experiment”
by Fahim Mahtab Abir and Donghyun Shin
Materials 2024, 17(2), 506; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17020506
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/2/506

6. “Engineered Mesoporous Silica-Based Nanoparticles: Characterization of Surface Properties”
by Antonio Grisolia, Marzia De Santo, Manuela Curcio, Palmira Alessia Cavallaro, Catia Morelli, Antonella Leggio and Luigi Pasqua
Materials 2024, 17(13), 3352; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17133352
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/13/3352

7. “Hot-Injection Synthesis of Cesium Lead Halide Perovskite Nanowires with Tunable Optical Properties”
by Jiazhen He, Hang Li, Chengqi Liu, Xiaoqian Wang, Qi Zhang, Jinfeng Liu, Mingwei Wang and Yong Liu
Materials 2024, 17(10), 2173; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17102173
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/10/2173

8. “Morphology and Structure of TiO₂ Nanotube/Carbon Nanostructure Coatings on Titanium Surfaces for Potential Biomedical Application”
by Tsanka Dikova, Daniel P. Hashim and Neli Mintcheva
Materials 2024, 17(6), 1290; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17061290
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/6/1290

9. “Enhancing the Thermal Conductivity of Epoxy Composites via Constructing Oriented ZnO Nanowire-Decorated Carbon Fibers Networks”
by Wei Lin, Chang Yu, Chang Sun, Baokai Wang, Mengyang Niu, Mengyi Li, Weiwei Xuan and Qi Wang
Materials 2024, 17(3), 649; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17030649
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/3/649

10. “Convergence and Performance Analysis of a Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm for Optical Tuning of Gold Nanohole Arrays”
by Margherita Angelini, Luca Zagaglia, Franco Marabelli, and Francesco Floris
Materials 2024, 17(4), 807; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17040807
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/4/807

We also invite you to explore the following “Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology” Special Issues:

1. “Advanced Design and Characterization Techniques for Nanostructured Materials”
Guest Editors: Dr. Fan Tian and Dr. Yongqing Xu
Deadline for submissions: 20 May 2026

2. “Advanced Nanomaterials in Bio- and Chemical Sensing”
Guest Editor: Dr. Parvaneh Rahimi
Deadline for submissions: 20 July 2026

3. “Next-Generation Nanoparticles: Sustainable Synthesis and Multifunctional Applications”
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. In-Bo Shim
Deadline for submissions: 20 August 2026

Materials Editorial Office

Conference: The 10th National Young Scientists Forum on Additive Manufacturing
Date: 17–19 April 2026
Location: Beijing, China

The National Young Scientists Forum on Additive Manufacturing was first hosted by the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in 2015. Since then, it has enjoyed nine successful iterations. Over the past decade, this forum has become one of the most influential academic platforms for young researchers in China’s additive manufacturing community.

The upcoming forum will focus on the theme “Frontier Interdisciplinary Integration and Innovation in Additive Manufacturing”. Experts and scholars in the field are invited to gather in Beijing to exchange ideas on the latest scientific advances and explore opportunities for future innovation and collaboration.

MDPI will be attending this event as an exhibitor, welcoming researchers from diverse backgrounds to visit and share their latest ideas.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at this conference:

• JMMP;
• Metals;
• Inventions;
• Materials;
• Metrology;
• Alloys;
• Construction Materials;
• Technologies.

If you are planning to attend this conference, please feel free to 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 this event, please visit https://meeting.cmes.org/?sid=1669&mid=417&v=100.

We are pleased to announce that new scholars have been appointed as Editorial Board Members (EBMs) for Materials (ISSN: 1996-144), effective February 2026. We wish our new members success in both their research and their efforts to develop the journal.

Name: Prof. Dr. Bartlomiej A. Glowacki
Affiliations: ¹ University of Cambridge, UK; ² National Research Institute, Poland
Interests: low- and high-temperature superconductive conductors and thin films; LH₂; hydrogen cryomagnetics; cryogenics; fusion magnets; particle physics; decentralized energy generation; storage and use; SOFC; SOEC; H₂O electrolysis

Publications in Materials:
1. “Superconducting In Situ/Post In Situ MgB₂ Joints”
by Bartlomiej A. Glowacki
Materials 2023, 16(19), 6588; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16196588

2. “Hydrogen Cryomagnetic a Common Solution for Metallic and Oxide Superconductors”
by Bartlomiej A. Glowacki
Materials 2025, 18(15), 3665; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18153665

Name: Prof. Dr. Kexing Song
Affiliation: Henan University of Science and Technology, China
Interests: thermoelectric; semiconductor; energy; chalcogenide; skutterudite; silicide; tetrahedrite

Publications in Materials:
1. “Effect of Process Conditions on Microstructure, Damping Capacity, and Mechanical Properties of Mn-Cu Alloys”
by Liyan Dong, Qiangsong Wang, Yuan Wu, Haofeng Xie, Junru Gao, Xinlu Chai and Kexing Song
Materials 2025, 18(18), 4391; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18184391

2. “Precipitation Behavior and Properties Evolution of Cu-1.16Ni-0.36Cr Alloy During Heat Treatment”
by Shaolin Li, Shuaibin Li, Wenming Sun, Qiangsong Wang and Kexing Song
Materials 2025, 18(16), 3885; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18163885

Name: Prof. Dr. Krystyna Pyrzyńska
Affiliation: University of Warsaw, Poland
Interests: analytical chemistry; solid phase extraction for metal preconcentration and separation; metal speciation analysis; separate, identify, and quantify components in various samples or materials; phenolic compound extraction; chromatographic analysis; antioxidant properties

Publications in Materials:
1. “Nanomaterials for Removal and Speciation of Chromium”
by Krystyna Pyrzynska
Materials 2025, 18(7), 1485; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18071485

2. “Plant Extracts for Production of Functionalized Selenium Nanoparticles”
by Krystyna Pyrzynska
Materials 2024, 17(15), 3748; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17153748

Name: Dr. Zili Sideratou
Affiliation: NCSR Demokritos, Greece
Interests: multifunctional liposomes; functional dendritic polymers; drug delivery; hybrid carbon-based nanomaterials; multifunctional coatings; antibacterial nanomaterials

Publications in Materials:
1. “Bio-Derived Cellulose Nanofibers for the Development Under Environmentally Assessed Conditions of Cellulose/ZnO Nanohybrids with Enhanced Biocompatibility and Antimicrobial Properties”
by Kyriaki Marina Lyra, Aggeliki Papavasiliou, Caroline Piffet, Lara Gumusboga, Jean-Michel Thomassin, Yana Marie, Alexandre Hoareau, Vincent Moulès, Javier Alcodori, Pau Camilleri Lledó et al.
Materials 2026, 19(2), 346; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma19020346

2. “Fabrication of Antibacterial and Ultraviolet Protective Wool Fabric Using Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Functionalized with Guanidinylated Hyperbranched Polyethyleneimine Derivative”
by Nikolaos S. Heliopoulos, Kyriaki-Marina Lyra, Aggeliki Papavasiliou, Fotios K. Katsaros, Kostas Stamatakis, Sergios K. Papageorgiou and Zili Sideratou
Materials 2025, 18(9), 1993; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma18091993

Guest Editor of Materials:
“Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications (2nd Edition)”
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026

Name: Prof. Dr. Zdeněk Slanina
Affiliation: University of Arizona, USA
Interests: metallofullerenes; metal clusters; nanocarbons; fullerenes; theory and modeling; equilibrium and rate constants; stability evaluations; isomerism; nanoscience

Name: Prof. Dr. Beata Podkoscielna
Affiliation: Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin, Poland
Interests: synthesis of new monomers and polymers; chemical modification of synthetic and natural polymers; synthesis of biocomposites; application of ligno-cellulosic materials in polymer chemistry; synthesis of porous polymers in the form of microspheres; investigations of the porous structure of polymeric materials; synthesis of novel polymer-based adsorbents for water treatment; photochemistry; physico-chemical, thermal and mechanical studies of polymers; synthesis of polymeric blends; synthesis of hybrid materials

Name: Prof. Dr. Tobias Tauböck
Affiliation: University of Zurich, Switzerland
Interests: smart dental materials; cariology; preventive and minimally invasive dentistry; bioactivity and biocompatibility; adhesive interfaces

Name: Prof. Dr. Edyta Proniewicz
Affiliation: AGH University of Krakow, Poland
Interests: physical chemistry; nanomaterials; molecular spectroscopy; biochemistry

Name: Prof. Dr. Yoshio Sakka
Affiliation: National Institute for Materials Science, Japan
Interests: spark plasma sintering; colloidal processing; textured ceramics; aerosol gas deposition; superplastic ceramics

Name: Prof. Dr. Jeong Ho Ryu
Affiliation: Korea National University of Transportation, Republic of Korea
Interests: hydrogen production catalyst; TENG (Triboelectric Nanogenerator); ceramic materials; laser ablation process

Name: Dr. Tuiju Tsuboi
Affiliations: ¹ Kyoto Sangyo University, Japan; ² Zhejiang University, China
Interests: solid state physics; organic and inorganic optoelectronics; OLED physics

Guest Editor of Materials:
“Enhancement Strategies for High External Quantum Efficiency of Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) and the Analyses”
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2026

Name: Prof. Dr. Lars Österlund
Affiliation: Uppsala University, Sweden
Interests: heterogenous catalysts; photocatalysts; inorganic chromic materials; solid state senor materials; materials optics; surface chemistry and surface science of solids

The office is currently still recruiting Editorial Board Members and Guest Editors. Please contact the Editorial Office if you are interested in these positions.

Materials Editorial Office

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new initiative—the Materials Special Issue Mentor Program.

This program will enable early career researchers (who hold a PhD in a related field) to gain experience in editing a Special Issue for an MDPI journal under the mentorship of our knowledgeable Editorial Board Members or other experienced scientists.

The mentor program will provide an excellent opportunity for early career scientists to gain editorial experience and cultivate their ability to edit scientific research. Within this program, the mentor will hold the title of Guest Editor (GE), while the mentee will be recognized as the Guest Editor Assistant (GEA).

The mentee’s responsibilities include the following:

• Proposing a Special Issue title and assisting the mentor in preparing a summary (around 200–400 words) and 3–10 keywords describing the background, importance, and goal of the Special Issue;
• Writing a brief promotion plan for the Special Issue;
• Preparing a list of scholars who may be interested in the Special Issue and personally e-mailing invitations on behalf of the Guest Editors;
• Providing opinions and suggestions to the mentor to assist them with making their final decisions; the mentee cannot make decisions during paper processing and will not be listed in the published papers as an Academic Editor.

The mentor’s responsibilities include the following:

• Conducting a final check before the Special Issue is published online;
• Undertaking editorial control of the Special Issue and quality control of the publications in a timely manner;
• Providing suggestions to the mentee if they have any doubts or concerns regarding submissions;
• Organizing regular video calls with young scholars and the Editorial Office to discuss problems and improvement suggestions for the Special Issue;
• Making and submitting decisions regarding submissions, with the assistance of mentees.

Certificates and awards:

After the Special Issue closes, the Editorial Office will provide official certificates for all the mentors and early career researchers.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your Special Issue proposal to the Materials Editorial Office (materials@mdpi.com), and we will discuss the process (i.e., mentor collaboration, Special Issue topic feasibility analysis, etc.) in further detail.

In addition to the new Special Issue Mentor Program, Materials (ISSN: 1996-1944) will continue to welcome all Special Issue proposals focusing on hot research topics.