Materials

Advanced Design and Synthesis in Piezoelectric Smart Materials

edited by Long Jin

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1960 | 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 1742 | 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 1606 | 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 1582 | 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

Sabir Khan

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1528 | 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 1512 | 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

edited by

Fulga Tanasă

and

Ioana A. Duceac

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1268 | 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)

Materials Science Advancements Through Density Functional Theory

edited by

Agnieszka Kącka-Zych

and

Luis R. Domingo

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1266 | 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)

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 1182 | 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

edited by

Katarzyna Łoś

and

Barbara Kozub

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1180 | 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)

Processing and Microstructure Design of Advanced Ceramics

edited by

Bo Ren

and Haiyang Chen

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1034 | 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 1002 | 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 991 | 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 987 | 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 720 | 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

Fengyin Du

and Linfei Li

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 658 | 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)

edited by

Vaidas Lukoševičius

and

Žilvinas Bazaras

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 610 | 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 481 | 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

Chao Xu

and Zexing Yu

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 455 | 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)

Research on Corrosion Behavior of Metallic Materials

edited by

Juan Ignacio Ahuir-Torres

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 439 | 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)

Multiscale Simulation of Advanced Materials and Structures

edited by

Bo Wu

and

Mingqing Liao

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 439 | 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)

Artificial Intelligence in the Design and Innovation of High-Performance Concrete Materials

edited by

Chuanqi Li

and

Xiancheng Mei

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)

Advanced Materials for Sustainable Industry 5.0

edited by

Dominika Siwiec

and

Andrzej Pacana

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 305 | 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)

Sustainable Functional Materials for Energy and Environmental Applications

edited by

Shun Lu

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 297 | 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 Materials in Acoustics and Vibration

edited by

Qibai Huang

, Chongrui Liu,

Zhifu Zhang

and

Yizhe Huang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 276 | 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)

Advanced Composite Materials for Next-Generation Electronic Devices

edited by

Yang Shi

, Junjie Ye and

Yongkun Wang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 260 | Submission Open

Keywords: ME materials; electronic packaging devices; numerical simulation; topology optimization; reliability analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Lightweight and High-Performance Composite Structures for Engineering Applications

edited by

Dongdong Chen

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 237 | 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

Yujuan Zhang

and Wenting Lv

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 226 | 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

Fuhua Hou

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

Xu Long

, Xindang He and Tang Gu

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 197 | 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

Brian J. Wisner

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 193 | 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

edited by

Oleksandr Tkach

and

Olena Okhay

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open

Keywords: polar dielectrics; piezoelectrics; alternative sintering; film deposition techniques; multifunctional materials; composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Emerging Light-Emitting Materials and Devices

edited by

Dong-Ying Zhou

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 166 | 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)

Acoustic Materials: From Fundamental Design to Advanced Applications

edited by

Luís Godinho

and

Paulo Amado-Mendes

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

Ning Wang

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

Maiyong Zhu

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 131 | 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

Feng Wen

, Jiaqi Liu,

Qiaoyuan Deng

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

Bingxuan Li

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

Weiting Xu

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

Ming Zhang

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

Qi Jiang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 102 | 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)

edited by

Antonio D’Angelo

and

Michelina Catauro

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

edited by

Valery N. Khabashesku

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 91 | 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

Seungki Jo

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

edited by

Jesús-María García-Martínez

and

Emilia P. Collar

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)

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)

Advances in Phosphor Materials

edited by Miroslav Dramicanin,

Vladimir Pankratov

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)

Enzyme-Responsive Materials: Design and Applications

edited by Yan Wei and

Dongyang Zhou

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 76 | 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)

Structural and Mechanical Properties of Polyethylene Fibers

edited by

Karolina Głogowska

and

Barbara Gawdzik

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)

Antibacterial Properties of Nanomaterials and Their Applications in Biomedicine

edited by Arish Dasan

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 74 | 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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