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Advanced Materials, Processes and Systems for Electrochemical/Thermochemical Devices submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: fuel cells; electrolyzers; advanced materials for hydrogen storage; catalysts for hydrogen production; electrochemical conversion processes; engineering and optimization; advanced integrated energy systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Cutting-Edge Biomaterials for Tissue Regeneration: Innovations and Clinical Applications
edited by
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1459 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; tissue regeneration; scaffolds; host integration; advanced materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Ionic Liquid-Based Materials: Fundamentals and Applications
edited by and Alessandro Triolo
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 849 | Submission Open
Keywords: ionic liquids; deep eutectic solvents; electrolytes; sustainability; nanostructured materials; chemical physical properties; simulations; theory; thermodynamics; hydrogen bonding
(This special issue belongs to the Section Soft Matter)
Recent Advances in Two-Dimensional Semiconductor Materials and Optoelectronic Devices
edited by and
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 503 | Submission Open
Keywords: two-dimensional (2D) materials; thin films; transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs); van der Waals heterostructure; physical/chemical vapor deposition (PVD/CVD); optoelectronic devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Preparation, Characteristics and Application of Polyurethanes
edited by and
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open
Keywords: polyurethane; damping materials; self-healing; microphase separation; wearable devices; molecular simulation; machine learning; recyclable polymers; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Advanced Materials in Petroleum Engineering: Advances and Applications
edited by and Wei'an Huang
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced functional materials; extreme environment adaptability; drilling fluid technology; enhanced oil recovery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Cutting-Edge Developments in Materials and Devices for Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
edited by
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced materials; devices; micro-nano manufacturing; MEMS; ferroelectricity; piezoelectricity; bio-integration; sensing; micro energy harvesting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Materials and Techniques in Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Orthodontics (Second Edition) submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 16525 | Submission Open
Keywords: adhesives; aesthetic dentistry; aligners; archwires; behavioral science; biomimetic materials; bond strength; bonding interfaces; brackets; CAD/CAM; caries prevention; composites; dental hygiene; dental materials; dermatology; digital impressions; digital workflow; elastodontics; endodontics; fiber-reinforced composites; fixed appliances; fixed prosthodontics; fluoride; gnathology; implantology; lingual appliances; maxillofacial surgery; miniscrews; multi-disciplinary treatment; oral microbiology; orthodontics; otolaryngology; patient compliance; pediatric dentistry; periodontology; prosthodontics; radiography; remineralization; removable prosthodontics; restorative dentistry; retention; skeletal anchorage; titanium
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Structure, Properties and Applications of Nanocomposites and Polymer Based Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12956 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocomposites; polymer-based materials; structure; properties; applications; composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Structural Design and Mechanical Properties of Fiber Composites (Second Edition)
edited by and Yujun Bai
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12278 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon fiber; laminated; fibers; textiles; polymer composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Advances in Friction, Wear-Resistant and Solid-Lubricating Properties of Materials
edited by Xiangli Wen, Bin Wang and
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10761 | Submission Open
Keywords: tribology; wear; lubrication; solid lubrication; wear rate
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Advances in Material Structural Analysis: Finite Element Analysis and Numerical Modelling
edited by Wei Li, Haijian Su, and Chenyang Ma
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 13 articles | Viewed by 10255 | Submission Open
Keywords: finite element analysis; multiscale modelling; material behavior; computational validation; AI-driven design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Advances and Applications of 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing
edited by Derui Jiang, Aijun Huang and Haopeng Shen
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9193 | Submission Open
Keywords: powder bed fusion; direct energy deposition; electron beam melting; binder jetting; fused deposition modeling; finite element analysis; microstructure; mechanical properties; process optimization; surface treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Advanced Resin Composites: From Synthesis to Application
edited by Zhanjun Wu and Cong Peng
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8434 | Submission Open
Keywords: resin; filler; reinforcement; composite; interface; modification; mechanical properties; electronic properties; optical properties; thermal behavior
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Advanced Electrocatalytic Materials for Energy and Environmental Applications (Second Edition) submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7074 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy conversion and storage; hydrogen evolution reaction; nitrate reduction; upgrading of pollutants; carbon dioxide reduction; electrochemical water treatment; microbial fuel cell; environmental functional nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
(Ultra)Wide-Bandgap Semiconductors for Extreme Environment Applications
edited by Feng Zhou, Hong Zhou and Xin Zhou
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6300 | Submission Open
Keywords: wide bandgap semiconductor; ultra-wide bandgap semiconductor; gallium nitride; silicon carbide; extreme environment applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Computational and Experimental Methodologies for Advanced and Sustainable Structural Materials submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 6199 | Submission Open
Keywords: numerical methods; finite element method; meshless methods; boundary element method; reduced order models; artificial intelligence; artificial neural networks; evolutionary algorithms; inverse problems; inverse analysis; structural optimisation; parameter identification; material modelling; material characterisation; experimental material testing; non destructive testing; advanced materials; engineered materials; eco materials; sustainable materials; metamaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Rapid Inspection, Evaluation, and Repair Materials on Transportation Infrastructures
edited by and
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5886 | Submission Open
Keywords: transportation infrastructures; rapid inspection; rapid evaluation; rapid repair materials; durability; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advanced Characterization of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4680 | Submission Open
Keywords: composite materials; advanced characterization methods; biobased composites; non-destructive testing (NDT); fiber-reinforced composites; nanocomposites; multiscale modeling; sustainable composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Dental Biomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4577 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental biomaterials; composite resins; bioactive ceramics; nanomaterials in dentistry; adhesive systems; biocompatibility; surface modification; regenerative materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Advances in Microstructure and Sustainability of Geopolymers and Alkali Activated Materials
edited by , and Davoud Tavakoli
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4347 | Submission Open
Keywords: geopolymers; alkali-activated materials; sustainable construction; microstructure; CO2 reduction; mechanical properties; durability; recycling; industrial by-products
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
An Overview of Highly Porous Adsorbent Materials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4309 | Submission Open
Keywords: porous materials; adsorbents; adsorption; pollutants; wastewater treatment; heavy metals; decontamination
(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)
Study on Advanced Metal Matrix Composites (3rd Edition)
edited by and
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3727 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal matrix composites; multi-scale design; bio-inspired design; interface evolution; fabrication method; near-net forming techniques; mechanical properties; thermo-physical properties; numerical simulation/calculation; strengthening mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Methodologies and Mechanisms in Facet Engineering for Next-Generation Ion Batteries
edited by Lu Wang and Chenggang Wang
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3523 | Submission Open
Keywords: facet growth mechanism; ion storage mechanism; lattice configuration; structure– performance relationship
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Material Design, Discovery, and Optimization
edited by Craig Hamel and Devin J. Roach
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3355 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart materials; polymers; additive manufacturing; recyclable materials; physics-informed machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
AI-Driven Modeling and Monitoring Towards Advanced Additive Manufacturing
edited by Zijue Tang and
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3186 | Submission Open
Keywords: process monitoring; additive manufacturing; AI-based modeling; microstructure simulation; in-situ sensing; quality control and defect detection; real-time and adaptive control; numerical modeling; data-driven modeling; material property prediction/optimization; mechanical property prediction/optimization; thermal/stress/strain analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Smart Coatings for the Corrosion Protection of Alloys
edited by Jibo Huang and Huanjie Fang
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3148 | Submission Open
Keywords: alloy corrosion; coating deposition; advanced coating design; corrosion; high-temperature protection; wear; oxidation; multi-factor coupling; nondestructive testing and evaluation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)
Magnetic Shape Memory Alloys: Fundamentals and Applications
edited by Zhenzhuang Li and Ziqi Guan
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3048 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnetic shape memory alloys; martensitic transformation; magnetic property; solid-state refrigeration; thermal energy storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)
Mechanical Properties and Structural Reliability of Advanced Materials
edited by Zhixin Huang and Zihao Chen
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2969 | Submission Open
Keywords: structural safety; reliability analysis; dynamic response characteristics; finite element analysis; mechanical metamaterials; engineering application; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Intelligent Damage Detection of Materials and Structural Health Monitoring Technology submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2943 | Submission Open
Keywords: structural health monitoring; damage detection; structural materials; material characterization; defect identification; concrete crack detection; deep learning; material property prediction; failure prognostics; condition assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Materials Characterization)
Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Alloys and Composite Materials—Process, Structure, Properties and Part Performance: Experimental and Computer Methods submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2913 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; alloys and metal– matrix composites; instrumented indentation test; residual stresses; microstructure– property correlation; mechanical properties and performance; metallurgical optimization in repair; AM processing monitoring; computer modeling and simulation; non-destructive testing; in-line process monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advanced Design and Characterization Techniques for Nanostructured Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2844 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructure; characterization; structure– properties relationship; material design; nanoclusters; nanoparticles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Fabrication, Characterisation and Application of Fibre-Reinforced Polymers and Composites
edited by Karthikeyan Kandan and
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2629 | Submission Open
Keywords: fibre-reinforced composite; biomaterials; digital composites; fracture mechanics; additive manufacturing; mechanical and thermal characterisation; thermoplastic composites; composite manufacturing; textile composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Micro/Nano-Structured Material Surfaces and Their Functional Coatings
edited by , , Dayong Li and Liming Liu
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2627 | Submission Open
Keywords: micro/nano structure; functional surfaces and interfaces; surface materials; micro/nano characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Synthesis, Experimental Characterization and Modeling of Advanced Materials
edited by Chen Xu
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2599 | Submission Open
Keywords: material design; synthesis; characterization; functional properties; mechanical properties; numerical simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Materials Characterization)
Performance-Related Material Properties of Asphalt Mixture Components (3rd Edition) submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2547 | Submission Open
Keywords: asphalt binder; asphalt mixtures; asphalt pavement; aggregate; recycled materials; distress; material properties; numerical modelling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advances in Laser Processing Technology of Materials—Second Edition submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2448 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser material processing; simulation of laser material processing; laser– matter interaction; laser manufacturing; laser welding; laser ablation; laser micro and nano-machining; metamaterials laser fabrication; ultrashort laser pulses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Functionally Graded Graphene Nanocomposite Materials and Structures
edited by Shaoyu Zhao, Jiajia Mao and Yihe Zhang
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2383 | Submission Open
Keywords: functionally graded materials; graphene nanocomposites; composite structures; mechanical analysis; graphene metamaterials; smart materials and structures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Material Characterization, Design and Modeling of Asphalt Pavements
edited by Weidong Cao, , and
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2323 | Submission Open
Keywords: asphalt; asphalt mix; asphalt pavement; pavement structure; material characterization; mix design; pavement design; modeling; simulation analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Research on Properties of Polymers and Their Engineering Applications—2nd Edition
edited by and Jintang Guo
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1768 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; polymerization; anti-corrosion; cementing engineering; drilling; construction materials; disinfection; sterilization; sewage treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Sustainable Materials for Renewable Energy Application
edited by Izabela Piasecka, Patrycja Bałdowska-Witos and
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1723 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable development; clean technology; alternative energy sources; photovoltaic installations; solar installations; wind turbines; heat pumps; biomass installations; fuel cells; sustainable transport; electric vehicle components; alternative fuel systems; life cycle assessment; environmental impact; sustainable materials; bio-based materials; recycled materials; construction materials; smart materials; production techniques; material processing; recycling; energy-saving processes; energy-saving materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Recent Advances and Future Perspectives in Natural and Synthetic Porous Materials for Various Applications submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1599 | Submission Open
Keywords: porous materials; porous ceramics; porous metals; porous polymers; metal– organic materials; zeolites; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)
Metamaterials: Design, Properties, and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1567 | Submission Open
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
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)
Sustainable Materials for Construction Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1480 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable materials; waste ash streams; geopolymers; supplementary cementitious materials; ground remediation; contaminant monitoring; ground stabilization; durability; resilient modulus; permeability; swelling potential; California bearing ratio
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
Advances in Metal Rolling Process: Modelling, Analysis, and Application
edited by and Sangmin Byon
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1438 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart mills; automation; machine learning; energy efficiency; process optimization; surface quality; advanced materials; material flow
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Processing and Mechanical Properties of Polymer Composites
edited by Jingwei Tian and
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1422 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer composites; advanced and functional polymer composites; engineering structure; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; process modeling and simulation; polymer composite coating
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Functional Hydrogel for Biomedical Applications: Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities
edited by
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1340 | Submission Open
Keywords: nano/micro hydrogel sphere; conductive hydrogel for nerve tissue engineering; sensitive hydrogels such as thermal; pH and ROS responsive hydrogels; self-healing hydrogels; tough and strong hydrogels for hard tissue repair and regeneration; hydrogel sensors and hydrogel actuators for medical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Mechanical Properties and Deformation Behavior of Additive Manufactured Alloys
edited by Junxia Lv
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1280 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal alloys; additive manufacturing; laser powder bed fusion; direct energy deposition; electron beam powder bed fusion; mechanical properties; deformation behavior; advanced materials design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Recent Trends and Developments in Catalytic Polymerizations
edited by , Giuseppe Antinucci and Der-Jang Liaw
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1270 | Submission Open
Keywords: catalyst; polymerization; polyolefins; polymerization mechanisms; characterization; transition metals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Advances in Photoelectric Materials: Preparation, Characterization, Properties, and Applications submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1237 | Submission Open
Keywords: photoelectric materials; optoelectronics; photodetectors; light sources; optical sensors; solar cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
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