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Application and Modification of Clay Minerals
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submission deadline 1 Dec 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5662
Keywords: adsorption; catalysis; characterization; modeling; modification; synthesis
Latest Technologies in the Additive Manufacturing of Flexible and Printable Electronics
edited by Martin Bolduc
submission deadline 1 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2003
Keywords: flexible and printed electronics; additive manufacturing; printable materials and devices; disposable and functional materials; flexible hybrid electronics; flexible and printable sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Sustainable Dielectric, Piezoelectric and Ferroelectric Materials: Synthesis, Characterization and Modelling
edited by Alicia Manjón-Sanz and Abhijit Pramanick
submission deadline 1 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 268
Keywords: piezoelectrics; ferroelectrics; lead-free; synthesis; processing; structure– property relationships; powder diffraction; modelling techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)
Metallurgical Process Simulation and Optimization2nd Volume
edited by and
submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 18 articles | Viewed by 30273 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermodynamics and kinetics; primary steelmaking and secondary metallurgy; solidification and casting process; microstructure and property; metallurgical process engineering; artificial intelligence; big data and cloud computation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
The 15th Anniversary of Materials—Recent Advances in Soft Matter
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submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12832 | Submission Open
Keywords: soft polymers; colloidal solids; liquid crystals (thermotropic or lyotropic); gels; foams; surfactants; soft interfaces; suspensions and complex fluids; biological materials; granular matter; self-assembly and self-organisation; active matter; soft (tuneable) photonic and metamaterials; stimuli responsive soft materials (thermal; electric; magnetic; mechanical and optic); new experimental techniques for soft matter (mechanical; rheological; scattering; imaging and microscopic); theory and simulation of soft matter; phase transitions and glass transition; application of machine learning to soft matter
(This special issue belongs to the Section Soft Matter)
Advanced Welding in Alloys and Composites
edited by and
submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10850 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced welding technologies; metals; polymers; composites; modelling and simulation; microstructure and properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Advances in Multimaterial Fibers and Devices
edited by and
submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6590 | Submission Open
Keywords: multimaterial fiber; glass fiber; glass– ceramic fiber; single-crystal fiber; semiconductor fiber; polymer fiber; interface engineering; nanostructure engineering; crystal growth; size effect; fiber-based device
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)
Latest Research on Photovoltaic Materials and Solar Cells
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submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5507 | Submission Open
Keywords: dye solar cells; perovskite solar cells; organic solar cells; quantum dots solar cells; third-generation solar cells; emerging PV technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Recycling Waste Materials into Geopolymer Concrete and Environmental Functional Materials
edited by Jirong Lan and Yiqie Dong
submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4761 | Submission Open
Keywords: solid waste; waste materials; geopolymer concrete; environmental functional materials; civil structure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
Electromagnetic Metallurgy: Metallurgical Process, Materials Processing and Resource Utilization
edited by Guifang Zhang, Kongzhai Li and Peng Yan
submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3813 | Submission Open
Keywords: electromagnetic metallurgy; numerical modeling; electromagnetic stirring; electromagnetic levitation; electromagnetic elimination; electromagnetic induction heating; electromagnetic processing of materials; electromagnetic separation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Achievements in Foundry Materials and Technologies submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3550 | Submission Open
Keywords: modern castings production process; environmental protection in foundry; reverse engineering in foundry; quality of castings; 3D printing process; molding materials; crystallization process; corrosion of metal alloys; casting alloys; continuous casting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Design and Development of Flame-Retardant Polymer Materials
edited by and Yuling Xiao
submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3398 | Submission Open
Keywords: flame retardants; intrinsic structure design; synthesis; polymer; composites; thermal stability; mechanical properties; mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Advanced Nanostructured Materials in Biomedical Applications: Synthesis and Characterization
edited by and Dan Eduard Mihəiescu
submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2634 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured materials; biomedical applications; synthesis techniques; material characterization; drug delivery systems; regenerative medicine; medical imaging; nano-biointeractions; safety and efficacy; scalable production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Concrete Structures with Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious and Composite Materials (2nd Edition)
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submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2415 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-tech concrete structures; fiber-reinforced composites; fiber cementitious materials; metal and synthetic fibers in concrete; nonlinear model and analysis of fiber composite concrete structures; seismic performance innovations of concrete structures; crack control of concrete; modular/precast fiber concrete in building structures; fiber composite concrete beams and columns; high-ductility characteristics of fiber concrete and mortar
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Applied Research on Microstructure of Casting Alloys submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1381 | Submission Open
Keywords: casting alloys; microstructure analysis; material properties; solidification process; casting defects; alloy composition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advanced Additive Manufacturing Processing of Ceramic Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 608 | Submission Open
Keywords: ceramic; additive manufacturing; welding; casting; monitoring; numerical simulation; solidification; crystallization; composition distribution; defects
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
Design, Control and Applications of Permanent Magnet Materials
edited by and Kunpeng Su
submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 180 | Submission Open
Keywords: permanent magnet; magnetizing properties; magnetic science; magnetic properties; energy transition; production process technology; technological innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)
Manufacturing and Recycling of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composites
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submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open
Keywords: composite materials; natural fibers; thermomechanical properties; process parameters; recycling; end-of-life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
New Advances in Superhydrophobic Materials: Fabrication, Characteristics and Applications
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submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open
Keywords: superhydrophobic coating; superhydrophobic fabric; superhydrophobic materials; self-cleaning; anti-ice; anti-microbial; anti-corrosion; drag reduction; evaporation enhancement; oil-water separation; robust
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Research of Organic Molecules and Materials for Biological Application submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 33 articles | Viewed by 92266 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic compounds and materials; biological activity; antioxidants; anticancer activity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Microstructural and Mechanical Properties Investigation of Alloy Prepared by Additive Manufacturing Technology
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submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 33331 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing (AM); selective laser melting (SLM); selective laser sintering (SLS); laser metal deposition technology (LMD); fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM); wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM); mechanical properties; high geometrical complexity; topological optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Advanced Technologies of Welding, Surfacing, and Thermal Spraying of Modern Materials submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 13 articles | Viewed by 28335 | Submission Open | Printed Edition available
Keywords: welding; surfacing; thermal spraying; solid-state welding processes; metal alloys; composites; polymers; ceramics; wear resistance; erosion; corrosion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Advanced Materials – Microstructure, Manufacturing and Analysis submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 15 articles | Viewed by 27267 | Submission Open
Keywords: alloys; polymers; ceramics; composites; corrosion; mechanical properties; welding; laser remelting; 3D printing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Materials Characterization)
Development of Novel Functional Materials for the Manufacture of Electronic and Optoelectronic Devices
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 23313 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional materials; nanofabrication; nanostructures; electromagnetic surface waves and plasmonics; nanolaminates and multilayers; nanospectroscopy; photonic crystals; metamaterials; integrated photonics; semiconductor devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Mechanical Properties of Polymeric, Metallic, and Composite Materials submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 22460 | Submission Open | Printed Edition available
Keywords: mechanical properties; structural analysis; strength analysis; dynamic analysis; composites structures; metallic materials; polymers; fracture analysis; additive manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Materials Characterization)
Advances in Metal Cutting, Casting, Forming and Heat Treatment submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 13 articles | Viewed by 21536 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal cutting; non-traditional cutting; composite cutting; metal forming; micro-forming; casting; molding technology; heat treatment; surface characterization; microstructure; innovative forming technology; molding technique; mechanical peening; pressure peening
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Fatigue Damage and Fracture Mechanics of Materials
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submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 21390 | Submission Open
Keywords: fatigue life and damage; damage mechanics; fracture mechanics; experimental technique; crack analysis; material failure; simulation; data analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, and Deformation Characteristics of Metals and Alloys
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submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 12 articles | Viewed by 20528 | Submission Open
Keywords: microstructure evolution; mechanical and physical properties; strengthening mechanisms; numerical modeling; failure mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Latest Research on Biocompatible Alloys submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 20294 | Submission Open
Keywords: metallic alloys; biomaterials; biocompatibility; characterization; bioactivity; ceramics; biopolymers; composite materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Smart Materials: Next Generation in Science and Technology submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 20194 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensor; actuator; smart materials and structures; energy storage; advanced materials; acoustics; structural health monitoring; intelligent system; durability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)
Research on the Microstructure and Properties of Metal Alloys submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 15 articles | Viewed by 20084 | Submission Open
Keywords: advances in technology; materials engineering; metals and alloys; microstructure and property analysis; chain: “ technology– structure– properties” ; simulation of microstructure formation; mechanical properties; manufacturing processes and systems; Heritage; archaeometallurgy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advances in Smart Materials and Applications
edited by Jiong Wang, , Wenling Zhang and
submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 19334 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart materials; smart structure; material characterization; material control; numerical analyses; structural design; colloidal materials and interfaces; bio-inspired design; soft actuating materials; soft actuators; soft robots; artificial intelligent; active vibration control; optical drive
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)
Surface Inspection and Description in Metrology and Tribology (Second Volume) submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 12 articles | Viewed by 18910 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface metrology; tribology; wear; coordinate measuring techniques; scanning; surface modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Recent Advances in Ceramic Manufacturing
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submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 18257 | Submission Open
Keywords: shaping technologies; additive manufacturing; in-line inspection; simulation; hybridization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
Additive Manufacturing of Polymer-Fiber Composites submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 17728 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; composites; biocomposites; 5D printing; 4D printing; 3D printing; biopolymeric materials; synthetic polymeric; lattice structures; fused deposition modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Advanced Electrocatalytic Materials for Energy and Environmental Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 17087 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy conversion and storage; hydrogen evolution reaction; nitrate reduction; upgrading of pollutants; carbon dioxide reduction; electrochemical water treatment; microbial fuel cells; environmental functional nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Challenges in Additive Manufacturing of Metals and Their Alloys: Microstructure and Mechanical Properties
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submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 16787 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; microstructure; characterization; nearly net shape; transition zone; functionally gradient materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Damage, Fracture and Fatigue of Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs)
edited by and Zhaoke Chen
submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 16659 | Submission Open
Keywords: ceramic– matrix composites (CMCs); damage; fracture; fatigue; strength; lifetime; acoustic emission; electrical resistance; digital image correlation; x-ray computed tomography; matrix cracking; interface debonding; interface oxidation; fiber fragmentation; material simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Recent Trends in Functional Nanocomposites: Synthesis and Performance submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 15871 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; composites; synthesis; advanced manufacturing; coating; optical; thermal; electrical; wettability; stimuli-responsive
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Research and Development of New Metal-Based Biomaterials
edited by Ke Yang and
submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 15106 | Submission Open
Keywords: metallic biomaterial; metal medical material; low modulus; antibacterial; anti-infection; biodegradable; porous; 3D printing; surface modification; composite; biocompatibility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Advanced Semiconductor/Memory Materials and Devices
edited by and Jung-Kyu Lee
submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 15098 | Submission Open
Keywords: memory devices and materials; non-volatile memory (NVM); semiconductor memory devices; resistive random-access memory (RRAM); ferroelectric random-access memory (FeRAM/FRAM); magnetoresistive random-access memory (MRAM); phase-change memory (PCM); spin-transfer-torque random-access memory (STTRAM); FeFET memory; resistive switching; memristors; neuromorphic computing systems; synaptic devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Durability and Time-Dependent Properties of Sustainable Concrete submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 14967 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable concrete; durability of concrete; time-dependent properties; recycling; alternative construction materials; geopolymer concrete; waste; low carbon cement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Metalworking Processes: Theoretical and Experimental Study submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 13798 | Submission Open
Keywords: plastic working processes; thermomechanical treatment processes; numerical modelling; physical modelling; microstructure modelling; metallographic tests
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
High Temperature Corrosion of the Structural Materials and Degradation of Coatings in Harsh Conditions
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13778 | Submission Open
Keywords: oxidation; steam oxidation; sulphidation; fireside corrosion; carburisation; coatings (thermally sprayed; PVD; diffusion type coatings); steels; Ni based alloys; TiAl alloys; co-based alloys; 3D printed materials for high temperature applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)
Reliability Modeling of Complex Systems in Materials and Devices submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13613 | Submission Open
Keywords: reliability; complex system; devices; materials; numerical simulations; physics-of-failure; lifetime prediction; prognostics and health management; artificial intelligence; digital twins
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Electronic Textile Materials submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13035 | Submission Open
Keywords: electronic textiles; E-textiles; smart textiles; technichal textiles; wearables; internet of things; material testing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
The Advanced Manufacturing Technologies of Metal Gears submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12572 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal gears; advanced manufacturing technology; surface integrity; anti-fatigue manufacturing; intelligent manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Advanced Non-destructive Testing Techniques on Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12427 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced nondestructive testing; quantitative nondestructive evalution; residual life assessment; novel materials; microscopic defect
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Materials Characterization)
Advanced Materials for Optical and Luminescence Applications
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submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12401 | Submission Open
Keywords: luminescence; photoluminescence; up-conversion; NIR luminescence; WLED; rare-earth elements; transition metal; OLED; bioimaging; crystal structure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
Valorization of Lignocellulosic Biomass for Functional Materials submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11827 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass conversion; cellulose and lignin valorization; woody and non-woody biomass; agro-industrial biomass; socio-economical assessment; life cycle assessment; biopolymer composites; lignocellulosic composites; reinforced composite structures; bioenergy; biorefinery; fine chemicals; functional materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
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