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New Advances in High Entropy Alloys
edited by Anthoula Poulia and
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 1920 | Submission Open
Keywords: any papers could be published inthis special issue! Kind regards;
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymers (3rd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1737 | 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) submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1598 | 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 submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1577 | 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)
Fabrication, Properties and Applications of Fiber‐Reinforced Biocomposites
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1516 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable materials; bio-based composites; renewable composites; fiber-reinforced biocomposites (FRBCs); natural fibers; biodegradable polymers; compression molding; extrusion techniques; eco-friendly materials; automotive applications; consumer products; biomedical applications; hybrid composites; fiber surface modification; manufacturing advancements; environmental sustainability; sustainable innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Advanced Abrasive Processing Technology and Applications (Second Edition)
edited by Yufei Gao
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1507 | 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)
Advances in Functional Polymers and Materials: Design, Synthesis, and Application submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1262 | 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)
Mechanical Behavior of Advanced High-Strength Alloys submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1175 | 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)
Sustainable Eco-Friendly Advanced Geopolymers: Leveraging Recycled, Bio-Based, and Industrial Waste Constituents submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1174 | 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)
Materials Science Advancements Through Density Functional Theory submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1169 | Submission Open
Keywords: density functional theory; molecular electron density theory; organic synthesis; bioactive compounds; electronic structure; docking survey; reaction mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Processing and Microstructure Design of Advanced Ceramics
edited by and Haiyang Chen
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1026 | 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 submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 998 | 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 990 | 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 and
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 976 | 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)
Towards Zero Waste: Bio-Based and Biodegradable Materials in Waste Management
edited by Shanshan Xu and Grégory Stoclet
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 718 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegrable polymers; bio-based polymers; degradation of biodegrable polymers; structure– property relationship; food packaging; biomedical application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Advances in Cementitious Materials: Properties, Microstructure and Applications
edited by and Linfei Li
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 652 | Submission Open
Keywords: cementitious materials; microstructure optimization; sustainability; durability; functionality; advanced applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Research on Material Durability and Mechanical Properties (2nd Edition) submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 609 | Submission Open
Keywords: strength of materials; plasticity; durability; fatigue; creep; fracture; shakedown; ratcheting; experimental mechanics; finite element method
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Electrochemical Processing and Its Composite Processing Techniques in Aeronautics and Astronautics Applications
edited by Hansong Li and Xiaolei Chen
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 480 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrochemical machining; electrochemical deposition; electrochemical additive manufacturing; electrochemical post-treatment; corrosion and protection; electrochemical composite processing; processing quality improvement; hard-to-machine materials; processing mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Experimental Testing and Numerical Modelling for Structural Dynamics
edited by and Zexing Yu
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 447 | Submission Open
Keywords: experimental techniques; computational methods; nonlinear structural dynamics; stochastic dynamics and uncertain systems; dynamic model validation; vibration control; smart materials and structures; dynamic sensors and actuators; energy harvesting; structural health monitoring; load identification and monitoring; dynamics of jointed structures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Multiscale Simulation of Advanced Materials and Structures
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 435 | Submission Open
Keywords: microstructure and properties; multiscale modeling; computational material science; material genome initiative; machine learning; database; CALPHAD; first-principle calculations; multiphysical field
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Research on Corrosion Behavior of Metallic Materials submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 434 | Submission Open
Keywords: corrosion; metallic materials; electrochemistry; additive manufacturing; corrosive environments; tribocorrosion; corrosion inhibitor; corrosion at heat temperature
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)
Artificial Intelligence in the Design and Innovation of High-Performance Concrete Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 391 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; high-performance concrete; material design; machine learning; data analysis; optimization algorithms; sustainability; intelligent production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Sustainable Functional Materials for Energy and Environmental Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 268 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional materials; energy storage and conversion; molecular activation; sensors and actuators; environmental science and engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Advanced Composite Materials for Next-Generation Electronic Devices
edited by , Junjie Ye and
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 259 | Submission Open
Keywords: ME materials; electronic packaging devices; numerical simulation; topology optimization; reliability analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Advanced Materials for Sustainable Industry 5.0 submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 259 | Submission Open
Keywords: quality; quality management; multi-criteria decision making (MDCM); lean manufacturing (LM); life cycle assessment (LCA); environmental management instruments; sustainable development; Industry 5.0; improving products; production engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Advanced Materials in Acoustics and Vibration
edited by , Chongrui Liu, and
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 243 | Submission Open
Keywords: metamaterials; composite materials; smart materials; biomaterials; porous materials; viscoelastic material; functional gradient materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)
Lightweight and High-Performance Composite Structures for Engineering Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open
Keywords: CFRP; fiber hybrid; laminate; sandwich structures; mechanical tests; energy absorption; dynamic impact; hygrothermal aging; numerical simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Progress in Nuclear Material Simulation Research
edited by and Wenting Lv
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open
Keywords: nuclear material simulation; irradiation behavior modeling; radionuclide separation; nuclear waste management; actinide-based materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Solar Energy Harvesting Materials: Synthesis and Applications
edited by Tiantian Li and
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open
Keywords: solar energy harvesting; photovoltaic materials; perovskite solar cells; solar fuels; energy storage systems; organic photovoltaics; hybrid materials; material synthesis; solar cell efficiency; renewable energy technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Mechanics of Sustainable Engineering Materials: Performance, Degradation and Applications
edited by , Xindang He and Tang Gu
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable engineering materials; resource-efficient material design; mechanical reliability; wear and tribology; degradation and durability; structural integrity; failure and damage analysis; service performance prediction; microstructure– property relationship; multiscale modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Advances in Defect Detection of Composite Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open
Keywords: defect detection; nondestructive evaluation; MMC; PMC; CMC; fiber damage; delamination; fracture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Polycrystalline Ferroelectrics: Novel Fabrication Techniques and Applications submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open
Keywords: polar dielectrics; piezoelectrics; alternative sintering; film deposition techniques; multifunctional materials; composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Acoustic Materials: From Fundamental Design to Advanced Applications submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open
Keywords: sound absorbing materials; advanced noise reduction systems; acoustic metamaterials; porous and fibrous materials; sustainable acoustic materials; multifunctional composites and systems; theoretical and empirical material models; numerical modelling of materials; high-performance advanced application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advanced Materials for Low-Carbon Molecular Engineering
edited by Kok Bing Tan and
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open
Keywords: low carbon molecules; CO2 utilization; bifunctional catalysts; nanomaterials; integrated processes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)
Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials Beyond Graphene
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open
Keywords: transition metal dichalcogenide; hexagonal boron nitride; metallene; graphitic carbon nitride; MXene; layered double hydroxide; layered metal oxides; black phosphorus; metal– organic framework; covalent organic framework
(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)
Properties and Applications of New Coating Materials
edited by , Jiaqi Liu, and Yongyao Su
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocomposite coatings; self-healing coatings; corrosion resistance; thermal barrier properties; antimicrobial surfaces; superhydrophobicity; decorative coating
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Perspectives in Nonlinear Crystals: Fundamentals and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open
Keywords: nonlinear optical effects; frequency conversion; second harmonic generation; optical parametric oscillation; quantum optics; optical communication; laser material processing; crystal growth techniques; optical modulation; ultrafast laser technology; deep UV and mid-IR applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
Microstructure and Properties of Sustainable Cement and Concrete
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable cement and concrete; low-carbon binders; microstructure– property relationship; alternative cementitious materials; recycled aggregates; geopolymer and alkali-activated materials; hydration and reaction mechanism; durability and long-term performance; nano- and micro-scale modification; eco-friendly construction materials; carbonation and chloride ingress; lifecycle assessment of concrete
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Biomimetic Construction and Mechanism of Biomass Composite Materials: Innovative Pathways from High-Value to Intelligent Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open
Keywords: lignocellulosic biomass; biomass-based nanocomposite; porous membrane/hydrogel/aerogel; bionic fabrication; special wetting interface; directional liquid transfer; environmentally responsive intelligent material; solid-state fluorescent probe; smart sensor; seawater desalination and purification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Advances in Asphalt Materials: Preparation, Properties and Characterization
edited by Meizhu Chen and
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open
Keywords: asphalt binder; modified asphalt; pavement performance; sustainable materials; recycled asphalt pavement; nanomaterials; asphalt aging and durability; functional pavements; green technologies; pavement engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Geopolymers and Alkali-Activated Materials: Preparation and Properties (Second Edition) submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open
Keywords: geopolymers; alkali-activated materials; geopolymer composites; sustainability; physico-chemical properties; compressive strength; alternative precursors; waste recycling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Novel Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Properties and Characterization submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; nanomaterials; hierarchical assemblies; chemical synthesis; characterization; properties; applications; catalysis; energy; biomedical
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Thermoelectric Thin Films, Thick Films, and Composites: From Materials to Devices
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermoelectrics; thin films; thick films; composites; 3D printing; hybrid materials; wearable devices; energy harvesting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Packaging and Polymer-Based Materials submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open
Keywords: packaging; polymers; recyclability; additives; labeling; novel designs; end-use
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Emerging Light-Emitting Materials and Devices
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum dots; perovskite emitters; organic light-emitting diodes; phosphors and luminescent materials; flexible optoelectronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
Advances in Phosphor Materials
edited by Miroslav Dramicanin, and Aleksandar Ćirić
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: phosphors; luminescence; light sources; transition metals; lanthanides; quantum dots; organic emitters
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
Advanced Textile- and Fiber-Reinforced Composites
edited by Mulat Alubel Abtew
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-performance fibers; 3D woven structures; smart and adaptive textiles; fiber-reinforced composites; impact-resistant materials; hybrid and multifunctional composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Structural and Mechanical Properties of Polyethylene Fibers submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: technology and processing of polymer materials; properties of polymers; mechanical properties of polyethylene fibers; polymer characterization and analysis; modification of polymers; structural properties of polyethylene fibers; advanced polymer materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Enzyme-Responsive Materials: Design and Applications
edited by Yan Wei and
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open
Keywords: enzyme-responsive materials; smart polymers; stimuli-responsive nanocarriers; drug delivery systems; supramolecular design; biomedical applications; biosensing and diagnostics; tissue engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)
Antibacterial Properties of Nanomaterials and Their Applications in Biomedicine
edited by Arish Dasan
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomedicine; antibacterial nanomaterials; antibiotic resistance; metal nanoparticles biofilm; biomedical applications; biomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
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