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Effect of Additives/Admixtures on the Properties of Concretes and Cementitious Composites—Second Edition

edited by Mengjun Chen and Jiwen Bai

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2064 | Submission Open

Keywords: concrete admixtures; chemical admixture; cement hydration; cementitious materials; solid waste utilization; property modulation

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

Advanced Thin Films and 2D Materials: Mechanism, Fabrication, Characterization and Application (2nd Edition)

edited by

Sebastiano Vasi

and

Ulderico Wanderlingh

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2002 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; 2D materials; mechanisms and synthesis; thin film characterization; 2D materials characterization; energy application; biomedical application; miscellaneous application

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

Latest Developments in Advanced Machining Technologies for Materials

edited by

Jiaming Zhan

and

Yuchao Bai

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1771 | 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)

Advances in Luminescent Materials: Fabrication and Technological Applications

edited by

Fernando Rivera-López

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1634 | Submission Open

Keywords: luminescence; photonics; optoelectronics; lasers; sensors; optical properties; upconversion; color display; rare-earth ions; optical devices

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

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

edited by

Lihan Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1551 | 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 Applications of Electrochemical Materials for Sensors and Catalysts

edited by

Mingzhi Jiao

, Jianxin Yi and

Tao Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1542 | Submission Open

Keywords: gas sensors; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; semiconductor; 2D materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Phase and Structure Analysis of Alloys and Metal Matrix Composites—2nd Edition

edited by

Sabina Lesz

and

Małgorzata Karolus

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1520 | Submission Open

Keywords: alloys; metal matrix composites; structural characterization; phase analysis; rietveld refinement; SEM; TEM; XRD4

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

Latest Research in Joining and Welding Processes

edited by

Qingke Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1439 | Submission Open

Keywords: welding; brazing; soldering; diffusion bonding; microjoining; metallurgical reaction; service reliability

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

Advances in Flame Retardant Materials: Designs, Properties and Applications

edited by

Fouad Laoutid

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1428 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable flame retardants; eco-friendly fire protection; (nano)composites; fiber-reinforced composites; coatings; textile; electric vehicle (EV) safety; battery fire protection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers (3rd Edition)

edited by

Francesca Lionetto

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1419 | 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)

Intelligent Processing Technology of Materials

edited by Yanming Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1400 | Submission Open

Keywords: control system; modelling; machine/deep learning; monitoring; parameter optimization; big data

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

Advances in Metal, Metal Oxide/Sulfide Nanoparticles and Related Materials

edited by

Iwona Kuzniarska-Biernacka

and Maria Enea

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1379 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; nanotechnology; (photo)catalysis; organic transformations; environmental catalysis; water remediation; application; diagnostic; nanoparticle-based biosensors; nanotechnology in healthcare; point-of-care testing (POCT)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)

Advanced Materials for Flexible Sensing Applications and Electronics

edited by

Linpeng Liu

and

Changchao Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1350 | 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)

Advances in Metal Rolling Process: Modelling, Analysis, and Application

edited by

Youngseog Lee

and Sangmin Byon

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1324 | 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)

New Advances in High Entropy Alloys

edited by Anthoula Poulia and

Alexander E. Karantzalis

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1180 | Submission Open

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

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

New Functional Materials for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Sara Metwally

and Justyna Smialek-Bartyzel

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1169 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart functional materials; regenerative medicine; biomaterials; 3D scaffolds; drug carriers; bioprinting; antibacterial agents; tissue engineering; bioactivity; cancer therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Recent Trends and Developments in Catalytic Polymerizations

edited by

Mostafa Khoshsefat

, Giuseppe Antinucci and Der-Jang Liaw

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1159 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalyst; polymerization; polyolefins; polymerization mechanisms; characterization; transition metals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advanced Asphalt Materials and Characterization/Simulation Technologies

edited by Wei Cao and

Yilong Liu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1101 | Submission Open

Keywords: alternative asphalt binders and aggregates; asphalt oxidation and rejuvenation; multiscale characterizations; numerical simulations

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

Processing and Mechanical Properties of Polymer Composites

edited by Jingwei Tian and

Rui Guo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1057 | 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)

Advancements in Materials for Fixed Prostheses on Dental Implants: Enhancing Functionality and Aesthetics

edited by

Edoardo Rella

Paolo De Angelis

and

Paolo Francesco Manicone

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1007 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; fixed prostheses; dental implants; CAD/CAM technology; aesthetic restoration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

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

edited by

Fulga Tanasă

and

Ioana A. Duceac

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 979 | 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

edited by

Ruitao Qu

Yanzhong Tian

and

Xiaodi Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 977 | 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)

Synthesis and Applications of Metal–Organic Frameworks

edited by

Anastasia D. Pournara

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 884 | 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)

Road and Rail Construction Materials: Development and Prospects

edited by Yang Gao, Taotao Fan and Zhen Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 829 | Submission Open

Keywords: modified asphalt; solid waste utilization; polymer modification; subgrade materials; recycled materials; rail materials; emulsified asphalt; mixture; composite materials

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

Recent Advances in Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Materials

edited by

Lu Zhou

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 676 | Submission Open

Keywords: reclaimed asphalt pavement; RAP recycling; pavement performance; sustainability; material characterization; recycling techniques; innovative RAP technologies; environmental impact; economic analysis

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

The Application of Bioactive Glasses to Dental Restorative Materials

edited by

Duck-Su Kim

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 661 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive glass; dental materials; remineralization of enamel; remineralization of dentin

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

Selected Papers from the 15th International Conference on Key Engineering Materials

edited by

Geoffrey R. Mitchell

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 639 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite; metals and alloys; ceramics and glasses; polymers; nanomaterials; biomaterials; smart and functional materials

Towards Zero Waste: Bio-Based and Biodegradable Materials in Waste Management

edited by Shanshan Xu and Grégory Stoclet

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 565 | 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)

Advanced Thin Films: Structural, Optical, and Electrical Properties

edited by

Dongsheng Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 563 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced thin films; optical properties; electrical properties; synthesis and characterization techniques; interface engineering; energy harvesting; optoelectronics

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

Nanomaterials as Photocatalysts: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

edited by Maraísa Gonçalves and Raquel Aparecida Domingues

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 477 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis; nanomaterials; environmental remediation; solar energy; properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)

Material Advancements and Challenges in Next-Generation Lithium-Ion Batteries

edited by

Mohamed Houache

Yaser Abu-Lebdeh

and Zouina Karkar

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 417 | Submission Open

Keywords: Ni-rich cathodes; anodes; solid-state electrolytes; high-entropy electrodes; high-voltage electrolytes; concentrated liquid electrolytes; Li-metal batteries

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advanced Active Films for Food Packaging: Design, Properties and Applications

edited by

Nadege Follain

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 382 | Submission Open

Keywords: food packaging; active packaging films; biodegradable packaging; antimicrobial agents; antioxidant agents; food preservation; encapsulation; thermal properties; barrier properties; modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

New Materials for Neutron Sources and Instruments

edited by

Valery V. Nesvizhevsky

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 356 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced neutron reflectors; advanced neutron moderators; new materials and methods for neutron sources and instruments; sources of very cold neutrons

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advanced Materials for Solid-State Batteries: Chemistry and Applications

edited by Yunling Wu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 303 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid-state batteries; inorganic materials; organic electrode materials; interface; conductivity; fabrication techniques; theoretical and computational studies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Recent Advances in Thin-Film Transistors and Neuromorphic Devices for Electronic and Sensing Applications

edited by

I. Sak Lee

Hyukjoon Yoo

and

Kyungtae Park

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 245 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuromorphic electronics; thin-film transistor (TFT); synaptic transistors; oxide semiconductors; organic semiconductors; 2D materials; sensing applications; memory devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advanced Composite Materials for Next-Generation Electronic Devices

edited by

Yang Shi

, Junjie Ye and

Yongkun Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 242 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advanced Carbon Electrode Materials: Modification, Characterization, and Applications

edited by

Peng Zhang

and

Kexun Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 236 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon materials; porous carbon; actived carbon; carbon nanotubes; graphene; MOF-derived cabron; electrochemistry; electrosorption; electrocatalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)

Advances in Textile Materials for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Patrick Chi-Leung Hui

and

Chi-Wai Kan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 232 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural textile materials; synthetic textile materials; smart textile materials; biomedical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advanced Nanomaterials for Antibacterial Applications

edited by Sihan Ma, Xue Bai and Jianglong Kong

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-infection nanomaterials; theranostic nanosystems; antiviral function; biomedical imaging agents; toxicology of nanomaterials; therapeutic mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)

Latest Advances in Asphalt Materials in Modification and Performance Evaluation

edited by

Fan Zhang

Dongdong Yuan

Di Wang

and

Augusto Cannone Falchetto

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open

Keywords: asphalt modification; performance evaluation; recycled materials; polymer-modified asphalt; aging resistance; sustainable pavements; rheological properties

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

The Parameters of Advanced Materials

edited by

Grzegorz Tytko

Zhiyuan Xu

, Jolanta Makowska and

Mingyang Lu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open

Keywords: structure; physical parameters; chemical parameters; mechanical parameters; thermal parameters; electrical parameters; magnetic parameters; crystal structure

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

Experimental Testing and Numerical Modelling for Structural Dynamics

edited by

Chao Xu

and Zexing Yu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 217 | 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)

Lightweight and High-Performance Composite Structures for Engineering Applications

edited by

Dongdong Chen

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 202 | 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)

Synthesis, Characterization and Performance of Degradable Polymers: Roles of Curing, Crystallization and Biodegradation

edited by

Chuansheng Wang

and

Deshang Han

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open

Keywords: degradable polymers; polymer synthesis; curing mechanisms; crystallization control; biodegradation kinetics; crosslinking; sustainable materials; eco-design; structure– property relationships

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Near-Infrared Nanomaterials in Biomedical Applications

edited by Xiaozhen Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open

Keywords: near-infrared; nanomaterials; imaging; therapy; biomedical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)

Development and Characterization of Linear and Nonlinear Optical Crystals

edited by

Farhan Mumtaz

Bohong Zhang

and

Jie Huang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open

Keywords: optical crystals; nonlinear optics; fiber-optic sensors; characterization techniques; photonic devices; synthesis of optical materials; environmental sensing; healthcare applications; integrated optics; advanced materials

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

Oxidation and Corrosion of Metals and Alloys

edited by Chunlong Cheng and Zheng Chen

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxidation resistance; corrosion protection; surface modification; nanostructured coating; degradation behavior

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

Emerging Photonic and Electromagnetic Materials and Devices

edited by Jiewei Chen, Xiongjian Huang, Ya Fei Wu and Tianyue Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open

Keywords: photonic metamaterials; integrated photonics; 2D materials; upconversion nanoparticles; quantum photonic systems; stretchable photonics; reconfigurable electromagnetic devices; plasmonic nanostructures

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

3D-Printed Composite Structures: Design, Properties and Application—2nd Edition

edited by Hongyong Jiang, Guangchao Han and Fuchu Liu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing/additive manufacturing; composite structure; 3D printing processing; strustural design; mechanical property

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

Mechanical Behavior and Numerical Simulation of Sandwich Composites (Second Edition)

edited by

Bin Han

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open

Keywords: lattice architectures; advanced and smart materials; material characterization; mechanical properties; impact and ballistic resistance; vibration attenuation; heat transfer; intelligent manufacturing foam material; composite sandwich; additive manufacturing; vibration; buckling; crushing behaviors; optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

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