Metamaterials: Design, Properties, and Applications
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Smart Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2025 | Viewed by 499
Special Issue Editor
2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117575, Singapore
Interests: architected materials; lattice structures; mechanics of materials; multifunctional materials; additive manufacturing
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Metamaterials have garnered significant attention for their capacity to exhibit extraordinary properties that are unattainable in conventional materials. By strategically arranging unit cells and leveraging geometric intricacies, these engineered structures can deliver wide-ranging functionalities—from tunable mechanical strength and impact absorption to novel wave manipulation in acoustic and electromagnetic domains.
This Special Issue seeks to spotlight the latest breakthroughs in the design, characterization, and application of metamaterials and related architected structures. We invite submissions that present theoretical insights, computational models, experimental studies, and industrial case reports showcasing how careful structural engineering can unlock unprecedented capabilities. Whether it involves enhancing energy efficiency, enabling adaptive or programmable responses, or bridging fundamental science with real-world engineering challenges, we aim to gather cutting-edge research that will expand the horizons of this rapidly evolving field. We look forward to your contributions and to fostering a collaborative platform for innovation.
Dr. Zhendong Li
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- architected structures
- advanced composites
- multi-physical applications
- wave manipulation
- programmable materials
- topology optimization
- bio-inspired design
- additive manufacturing/3D printing
- smart materials and systems
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