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Advanced Superconducting Materials and Technology

edited by

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submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3721 | Submission Open

Keywords: superconducting materials; MgB2; iron-based superconductors; high Tc Superconductors; synthesis and characterization; application of superconductors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Quantum Materials)

Microstructure Evolution and Mechanical Properties of Metals and Building Materials

edited by

Bartlomiej Jez

and Katarzyna Błoch

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1486 | Submission Open

Keywords: metals alloys; building materials; geopolymers; microstructure evolution

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)

Advanced Polymers and Composites for Multifunctional Applications, 2nd Edition

edited by

Kinga Pielichowska

,

Katarzyna Nowicka

and

Piotr Szatkowski

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; nanocomposites; advanced polymers; high-performance polymers; multifunctional systems; properties and structure of functional polymer composites; degradation and stability of polymer composites; functional polymer composites for the environment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advances in Wear Behaviour and Tribological Properties of Materials

edited by

Qianxi He

, Abul Fazal M. Arif and

Ricardo D. Torres

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2299 | Submission Open

Keywords: tribological properties; wear resistance; wear mechanisms; surface topography; frictional behavior; material surface engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)

Selected Papers from the 4th International Online Conference on Materials (IOCM 2025)

edited by

Ingo Dierking

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1921 | Submission Open

Keywords: optical; electric and magnetic materials; nanomaterials; quantum materials; soft matter; biomaterials; composites; interfaces; materials theory; simulations and AI; materials for energy harvesting; conversion and storage; green materials; materials manufacturing

Advances in Luminescent Materials: Characterization and Device Applications

edited by Kai Li and Baojiu Chen

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 757 | Submission Open

Keywords: phosphors; LEDs; bioimaging; thermometer; anti-counterfeiting; luminescent materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)

Advances in Solid Oxide Electrochemical Cells: Materials, Innovations and Applications

edited by Kai Pei

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs); solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs); reversible protonic ceramic electrochemical cells (R-PCECs); energy storage; hydrogen production; materials innovation; ceramic materials; electrode design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Solar Cells and Photovoltaic Materials: Technologies and Applications

edited by Zhen Wang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open

Keywords: perovskite photovoltaics; crystallization control; device stability; scalable fabrication

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Deformation/Fracture Behavior, Microstructure Evolution and Mechanical Properties of Steel

edited by

Ming-Wei Wu

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: steel; microstructure; mechanical behavior; deformation; fracture; material analysis; simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)

Next-Generation Nanomaterials for High-Performance Supercapacitors

edited by Péter Baumli and Máté Czagány

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1535 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; supercapacitor; energy storage; smart energy; battery; hydrogen storage; hybrid system; catalytic system; nanostructures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

The Development of Sustainable Concrete with Solid Waste and By-Products (Second Edition)

edited by

Ina Pundienė

and Jolanta Pranckevičienė

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 961 | 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)

Reinforced Polymer Composites with Natural and Nano Fillers

edited by Ge Cao and He Zhang

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 884 | Submission Open

Keywords: conductive polymers; natural fiber composites; nanofiller reinforcement; biodegradable composites; interface engineering; hybrid filler systems; surface modification of fillers; green processing technologies; sustainable polymer materials; multifunctional nanocomposites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Enhanced Properties of Advanced Materials via Surface Modification and Composite Coatings

edited by

Shuhao Liu

and Jun Kyun Oh

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 589 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; composite coatings; multifunctional properties; polymers; nanomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)

Chemistry and Technology of Materials Based on Silicon Compounds (2nd Edition)

edited by

Karol Szubert

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 384 | Submission Open

Keywords: silicon-based materials; silanes; polysiloxanes; silicates; polymeric materials; ceramic materials; protective coatings; coatings— surface chemistry and properties; materials characterization; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Sustainable Corrosion Protection Coatings

edited by

Mian Hammad Nazir

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 368 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable coatings; corrosion protection; bio-based coatings; self-healing coatings; green materials; environmental impact; protective polymers; material durability; eco-friendly coatings; corrosion resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Advances in Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) and Nondestructive Testing (NDT) of Materials

edited by

Donghoon Kang

and

Kyungwho Choi

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural health monitoring (SHM); non-destructive testing (NDT) and non-destructive evaluation (NDE); inspection and analyzing skills; modeling and simulation; theory and mechanism; smart structures and integrated system; industrial and commercial applications; ultrasonics; electromagnetics; radiography; optical and thermal methods; nano-; bio-; info-tech-; and advanced sensors for NDT; non-destructive inspection for Industry 4.0; smart sensing materials for structural health monitoring; functional materials for advanced sensor systems; self-powered sensor systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Materials Characterization)

Copper- and Iron-Based Superconductors: Preparation, Properties, and Functionalization Applications

edited by He Huang and Chao Yao

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-temperature superconductors; cuprate superconductors; iron-based superconductors; pulsed laser deposition; metal– organic deposition; powder-in-tube

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advances in Plasma and Laser Engineering (Third Edition)

edited by

Mariusz Jasinski

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma deposition; laser deposition; plasma treatment of materials; laser treatment of materials; plasma activation of surfaces; laser activation of surfaces; pulsed plasmas; pulsed lasers; new materials; plasma sources; laser sources; plasma engineering; laser engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)

Characterization, Properties, and Applications of New Metallic Alloys (2nd Edition)

edited by

Weimin Wang

and

Ki Buem Kim

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic glasses; medium/high-entropy alloys; nano metallic alloys; nano metallic alloys; mechanical properties; corrosion; function

(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)

Fabrication of Advanced Materials

edited by Yang Li

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8469 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced manufacturing technologies; additive manufacturing; welding; other fabrication techniques; material characterization; microstructure; mechanical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)

Advanced Functional Coatings for Surface Engineering: Deposition, Properties and Applications

edited by

Karol Kyzioł

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7137 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; functional coatings; hybrid coatings; layered materials; surface properties; bio-functional coatings; drug delivery systems; anti-wear application; anti-corrosion protection; biocompatibility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)

Sustainable Cement Materials: Preparation, Experimental Analysis and Engineering Applications

edited by Huanyu Li,

Chao Zhang

and Junyi Zhang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6276 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable cement; workability; rheology; hydration; mechanical properties; durability; microstructure; life cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)

Advanced Composite Materials for Multifunctional Applications: Design, Fabrication, and Performance Optimization

edited by

Pradeep Menezes

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5720 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced composite materials; manufacturing techniques; smart composites; green composite materials; computational nodeling and AI-driven design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Advanced Electrode Materials for Batteries: Design and Performance

edited by Cong Guo and

Jingfa Li

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5314 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrode material; sodium/potassium/zinc ion battery; lithium– sulfur battery; lithium– air battery; electrode design; electrochemical performances; micro/nanostructures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advances in Coatings on Metals for Corrosion Protection

edited by Di Yun

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4541 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; corrosion; metals; adherence; failure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Concrete: Innovations in Green Binders and Recycled Materials

edited by

Wangjie Wu

, Yangming Gao, Mingjun Hu and

Dongdong Yuan

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4454 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable technologies; eco-friendly materials; asphalt concrete; cement concrete green binders; recycled materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)

Calcium Phosphate Biomaterials with Medical Applications

edited by

Margareta Gabriela Ciobanu

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3507 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; calcium phosphates; hydroxyapatite; coatings; scaffolds; composites; biomineralization; delivery systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advanced Materials Machining: Theory and Experiment

edited by

Łukasz Żyłka

,

Krzysztof Żak

and

Sergej Hloch

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3143 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision machining; machining and machinability; difficult-to-cut materials; metals and alloys; cutting process modelling and optimization; machining simulation; tool wear and durability; surface topography; diagnostics and process monitoring; cooling conditions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)

High-Performance Lightweight Alloy Materials and Their Advanced Forming Technologies

edited by Xin Tong and Wencai Liu

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2890 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnesium alloys; aluminum alloys; titanium alloys; microstructure characterization; mechanical properties; forming technologies; casting; welding; additive manufacturing; heat treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)

Advances in Modern Cement-Based Materials for Composite Structures

edited by

Faxing Ding

and

Fei Lyu

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2824 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC); composite structures; fiber-reinforced concrete; lightweight aggregate concrete (LWAC); concrete-filled steel tubes (CFST)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)

Integrating Sustainable Innovations in Pavement Materials and Engineering

edited by Yanhui Niu and

Jiangmiao Yu

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2649 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable pavement; asphalt binder modification; low-emission materials; green infrastructure; recycling; environmental impact; intelligent construction; life cycle assessment; green pavement maintenance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)

Sustainability and Performance of Cement-Based Materials

edited by

Md Jihad Miah

and Noor Md. Sadiqul Hasan

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2360 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainability; low-carbon building materials; recycled materials; supplementary cementitious material; carbon utilisation; durability and sustainability of construction materials; strengthening techniques and mechanisms; characterisation of cement-based materials; life cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)

The Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Alloys (Second Edition)

edited by

Longqing Chen

,

Sheng Cao

and

Wenbin Qiu

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2241 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; powder bed fusion; directed energy deposition; post-processing; microstructure; anisotropy; columnar grain; non-equilibrium solidification; modeling and simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)

Properties, Processing and Applications of Diamond and Related Superhard Materials

edited by Jie Gao and Shengwang Yu

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2233 | Submission Open

Keywords: diamond and related superhard materials; properties of diamond; processing of diamond; polishing; etching; application of diamond; growth of diamond; nucleation of diamond; low temperature growth; heteroepitaxial single crystal; diamond coating on WC-Co; diamond coating on GaN; diamond coating on Ga2O3

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Latest Developments in Advanced Machining Technologies for Materials

edited by

Jiaming Zhan

and

Yuchao Bai

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2107 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced machining; hybrid machining; micro/nano machining; digital manufacturing; process optimization; sustainable manufacturing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)

Advanced Steel Materials: 3D Printing, Phase Transformation, and Mechanical Properties

edited by

Wojciech Sitek

and

Mariusz Król

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2100 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced steels; 3D printing; high-strength steels; stainless steels; high-performance steels; microstructure; phase transformations; mechanical properties; hybrid technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)

Advances in Lithium-Ion Batteries: Electrode Materials and Their Applications

edited by

Lihan Zhang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2099 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-energy-density cathode materials; high-capacity anodes; high-safety electrolytes; self-healing electrodes; fast-charging electrodes; degradation mechanisms; recycling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advanced Design and Synthesis in Piezoelectric Smart Materials

edited by Long Jin

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1909 | Submission Open

Keywords: piezoelectric ceramics; piezoelectric polymers; piezoelectric composites; structure design; material synthesis; sensors; actuators; energy harvesting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymers (3rd Edition)

edited by

Francesca Lionetto

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1680 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon fibers; thermosetting resins; thermoplastic matrix composites; manufacturing technologies; joining multiscale composites; recycling sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Manufacturing, Heat Treatment and Forming of Advanced Metallic and Ceramic Materials (3rd Edition)

edited by

Henryk Paul

,

Marcin Wachowski

and

Sebastian Mróz

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1557 | Submission Open

Keywords: manufacturing; heat treatment; forming; welding; metallic materials; ceramics; composites; sintering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)

Advanced Materials for Flexible Sensing Applications and Electronics

edited by

Linpeng Liu

and

Changchao Zhang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1534 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexible strain sensor; flexible pressure sensor; sensing microstructure; sensing functional surfaces; sensing strain materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advanced Abrasive Processing Technology and Applications (Second Edition)

edited by Yufei Gao

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1447 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision/ultra-precision abrasive machining; sawing; grinding; lapping; material removal mechanism; machined surface integrity; difficult-to-machine materials; processing damage; processing monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)

New Advances in High Entropy Alloys

edited by Anthoula Poulia and

Alexander E. Karantzalis

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1382 | Submission Open

Keywords: any papers could be published inthis special issue! Kind regards;

(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)

Advances in Functional Polymers and Materials: Design, Synthesis, and Application

edited by

Fulga Tanasă

and

Ioana A. Duceac

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1163 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; biopolymers; photoactive/conductive/sensitive polymer; block copolymers; polymer reactions; polymer modification; (nano)particles; micelles; films and coatings; gels; blends and (nano)composites; sensors and actuators; energy storage; optoelectronics; biomedical applications; food packaging; environmental applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Sustainable Eco-Friendly Advanced Geopolymers: Leveraging Recycled, Bio-Based, and Industrial Waste Constituents

edited by

Katarzyna Łoś

and

Barbara Kozub

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1133 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable composites; green construction materials; bio-based composites; natural fiber-reinforced materials; geopolymer composites; alkali-activated materials; recycled materials; waste-based fillers and reinforcements; eco-friendly infrastructure; circular economy in construction; low-carbon construction technologies; life cycle assessment (LCA); durability of sustainable materials; sustainable infrastructure solutions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Mechanical Behavior of Advanced High-Strength Alloys

edited by

Ruitao Qu

,

Yanzhong Tian

and

Xiaodi Wang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1121 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-strength steel; high-strength aluminum alloys; high-strength copper alloys; high-strength magnesium alloys; high-strength superalloys; high-entropy alloys; amorphous alloys; additively manufactured high-strength alloys

(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)

Processing and Microstructure Design of Advanced Ceramics

edited by

Bo Ren

and Haiyang Chen

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 994 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramics; engineering application; microstructure; mechanical properties; thermal properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)

Synthesis and Applications of Metal–Organic Frameworks

edited by

Anastasia D. Pournara

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 983 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal– organic frameworks (MOFs); porous materials; gas storage; gas separation; catalysis; drug delivery; sensing; water purification; energy storage; applications of MOFs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Functionalized Ceramics and Their Composites: Preparation, Properties and Applications—2nd Edition

edited by Ranran Su and Hongliang Zhang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 941 | Submission Open

Keywords: functionalized ceramics; composites; processing; composition tailoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)

Foam Materials and Applications

edited by

Zefeng Jing

and

Yanqing Niu

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 896 | Submission Open

Keywords: foam materials; energy materials; energy storage; firefighting foam; foam structure; extinguishment foam; fire disaster; coal combustion; coal fire

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

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