Materials

Endodontic Sealer Materials and Their Application in Dental Restoration

edited by

Marco Ferrari

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 676 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydraulic endodontic sealers; bioceramic endodontic sealers; bonding to root dentin

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Thin Film Materials: Deposition Techniques and Applications

edited by

Sylvain Eimer

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 648 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; deposition techniques; sputtering; PVD; CVD; ALD; epitaxial growth; surface engineering; functional materials

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

Modern Silica- or Carbon-Based Hybrid Micro-Mesoporous Materials—Synthesis and Applications

edited by

Ryszard Dobrowolski

and

Rafał Olchowski

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 608 | Submission Open

Keywords: adsorbents; drug nanocarriers; catalysts; porous solids; pollutants removal; SBA-15; CMK-3; biochar; silica gel; activated carbon

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Advanced Mechanics and Design of (Meta)materials for Drug-Delivery Devices: From Bioscaffolds to Metamaterials

edited by

Paolo Trucillo

and

Pietro Renato Avallone

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 603 | Submission Open

Keywords: materials science; mechanical characterization; drug-delivery systems; biomaterials; metamaterials; rheology; bioprinting; multiscale modeling; stimulus-responsive materials; degradation mechanics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advances in Materials Processing via Microwave Energy

edited by

Svilen Petrov Sabchevski

and Mikhail Glyavin

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 598 | Submission Open

Keywords: microwave treatment; thermal processes; microwave sources; magnetron; gyrotron; microwave properties of materials

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

Advances in Joining Technologies for Dissimilar Metallic Materials

edited by

Janusz Torzewski

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 557 | Submission Open

Keywords: dissimilar joining; solid-state joining; friction stir welding; additive manufacturing; interlayer joining; hybrid joining

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

Computational and Experimental Modeling of Interfaces and Joints in Advanced Materials, Second Edition

edited by

Rafał Grzejda

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 550 | Submission Open

Keywords: finite element analysis; computational and experimental modeling; structural health monitoring; interfaces and their connections; connections in mechanical engineering; deformation analysis; geometric modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)

Multifunctional Coatings and Their Applications in Composite Materials and Structures: Modeling, Experiments, Preparation and Performance Evaluation

edited by

Hui Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 538 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite materials; multifunctional protective coatings; functionally graded coatings; coating–substrate interface behavior; thermo-mechanical coupling; vibration and damping performance; dynamic modeling; optimization design

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

Advanced Materials and Their Sensing Applications in Intelligent Transportation Infrastructure

edited by Xinxiang Zhang,

Feng Guo

, Honglei Chang and Chen Wei

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 474 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable materials; advanced materials; non-destructive evaluation; structural health monitoring; life-cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Transparent Ceramic Materials for Various Optical Applications

edited by

Hui Lin

, Jintai Fan and Jie Chen

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 468 | Submission Open

Keywords: lasers; optical switches; scintillators; IR windows and domes; transparent armors; faraday materials; ceramic phosphors

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

Feature Papers in Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Second Edition

edited by

Carlos Lodeiro

and

Javier Fernández-Lodeiro

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 448 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced nanomaterials; nanotechnology; functional nanomaterials; nanostructured systems; molecular sensing and biosensing; nanomaterials for energy applications; environmental nanotechnology; nanomedicine and drug delivery; sustainable nanomaterials; nano-enabled devices

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

Advanced Manufacturing of Aerospace-Grade Materials

edited by

Logesh Shanmugam

and

Kazi Zahir Uddin

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 428 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing (AM); laser powder bed fusion (LPBF); directed energy deposition (DED); automated fiber placement (AFP); automated tape laying (ATL); out-of-autoclave (OOA); liquid composite molding (LCM); hybrid manufacturing; advanced joining technologies; process optimization, monitoring, and control; in-situ process monitoring and real-time control; process parameter optimization; cure cycle simulation and optimization for thermoset composites; process modeling and computational manufacturing; manufacturing induced properties & quality; process-induced defects; residual stress; microstructure control; non-destructive evaluation (NDE) for manufactured components

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

Micro-Drive and Active Control Based on Smart Materials

edited by

Xinjie Wang

, Hua Li and Yujuan Tang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 423 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart materials; smart structure; micro-drive; vibration control; active vibration control; base isolation systems; structural design; material synthesis; finite element analysis; bio-inspired design; soft actuating materials; soft actuators; optical drive; energy harvesting and control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Sustainable Approaches to Corrosion Protection in Concrete Structures

edited by Muhammad Umar and Aneel Manan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 406 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion protection; sustainable concrete structures; corrosion inhibitors; self-healing systems; nanomaterials in concrete; smart coatings; supplementary cementitious materials; durability-based design; life cycle assessment; predictive modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Metal-Organic Frameworks and Hybrid Composites: Structures and Functional Applications

edited by

Vishal Kachwal

, Yogeshwar D. More and

Samraj Mollick

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 380 | Submission Open

Keywords: hybrid nanocomposites metal-organic frameworks MOF-polymer hybrids stimuli-responsive self-assembly materials luminescent porous frameworks aggregation-induced emission structure-property relationships functional materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Welding Technologies for Materials: Simulation, Performance, and Quality Control

edited by

Tomasz Kik

and

Mato Perić

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 370 | Submission Open

Keywords: FEM; numerical simulations; stresses; distortions; fatigue of weld joints; NDT; weld quality assessment; welding optimization; material testing

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

Advanced Textile- and Fiber-Reinforced Composites

edited by Mulat Alubel Abtew

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 363 | 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)

Advanced Materials for Flexible Sensors and Actuators

edited by Hua Li and

Mu Fan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 363 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced materials; smart materials and structures; multi-field coupling and control; sensor and actuators; dynamic modeling; optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

From Sea to Substance: Preparation and Application of Marine-Derived Materials

edited by Maria Lazaridou

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 353 | Submission Open

Keywords: marine-derived materials; blue biotechnology; marine polysaccharides; marine polymers; bioactive compounds; by-products valorization; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Advanced Dielectric Materials: From Classical Insulators to Functional Composites

edited by

Bystrík Dolník

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 346 | Submission Open

Keywords: dielectric materials; polymer composites; metal–organic frameworks; nanocomposites; electromagnetic compatibility; energy storage; interface engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Computational Modeling of Multifunctional Materials in Complex Systems

edited by Abolfazl Zahedi

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 344 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional materials; computational modelling; multiscale simulation; metamaterials; machine learning; physics-informed neural networks; composite structures; materials informatics; smart materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)

Solid-State Electrolytes: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by Ruizhi Yang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 343 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid-state lithium battery; solid-state electrolyte; ionic conductivity; ion-transport dynamics; Lithium metal compatibility; air stability; interfacial engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Hybrid Perovskite and MOF-Based Composites for Advanced Functional Materials

edited by

Hrishit Banerjee

and Abhoy Karmakar

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 343 | Submission Open

Keywords: hybrid perovskites; metal–organic frameworks; metalorganic complexes; functional materials; materials theory

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Lead-Free Piezoelectric Materials: Synthesis, Devices, and Applications

edited by

Yixuan Liu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 341 | Submission Open

Keywords: lead-free piezoelectric materials; ferroelectrics; lead-free ceramics; energy harvesting; sensors; actuators; thin films

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Cutting Processes for Advanced Composite Materials in Manufacturing

edited by Jian Weng,

Zhenglong Fang

and

Kejia Zhuang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 335 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer matrix composite; metal matrix composite; ceramic matrix composite; cutting process; material removal mechanism; surface integrity; tool wear; functional surface

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

AI-Driven Discovery in Materials and Chemistry

edited by

Yuqi Li

and

Xiwen Chi

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 323 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; materials informatics; machine learning; foundation models; generative materials design; multimodal characterization; autonomous laboratories; workflow automation; batteries; energy materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)

Forming and Manufacturing of High-Performance Structural Materials

edited by Renjie Ji and Kaiguang Luo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 315 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance structural materials; multi-energy composite processing; defect control methods; forming and manufacturing; mechanical properties; manufacturing under extreme conditions

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

Thin Film Coatings for Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Device Applications

edited by Paruchuri Kondaiah

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 315 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; thermal absorber coatings; transparent oxides coatings; anti reflection coatings; solar cells; device fabrication; efficiency

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Antibacterial Properties of Nanomaterials and Their Applications in Biomedicine

edited by Arish Dasan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 313 | 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)

Surface Engineering: Strategies for Tailoring Materials Properties

edited by

Eleonora Pargoletti

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 310 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; surface functionalization; materials; colloids; interface; coatings; advanced applications; structure–property relationship; data-driven design; sustainable processes

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

Fatigue Damage Behavior and Mechanisms: Latest Advances and Prospects, 2nd Edition

edited by

Robert Owsiński

and

Adam Niesłony

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 300 | Submission Open

Keywords: fatigue behavior; FEM modelling; damage of materials; multi-axial fatigue; fatigue in AM materials

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

Multi-Field-Assisted Additive Manufacturing: Towards High-Performance Metallic Components

edited by

Hao Yi

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 280 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; external energy fields; multi-energy field coupling; microstructure evaluation; mechanical properties; melt pool dynamics; numerical simulation; high-performance manufacturing

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

Advances in Functional Materials for Pollution Detection and Environmental Remediation

edited by

Simonas Ramanavičius

and Sarunas Zukauskas

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 272 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional nanomaterials; environmental sensors; adsorption; photocatalysis; heavy metal removal; advanced oxidation processes (AOPs); electrochemical sensing; metal-organic frameworks (MOFs); wastewater treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Shape Memory Polymer—Design, Characterization, Modeling, and Manufacturing

edited by

Guoqiang Li

and

Cheng Yan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 262 | Submission Open

Keywords: shape memory polymer; artificial intelligence; machine learning; constitutive modeling; 4D printing; metamaterials; structural integrity; structural health monitoring; optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advanced Refractory Materials: Design, Performance and Applications

edited by Jingjing Liu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 262 | Submission Open

Keywords: refractory materials; high-temperature performance; porous ceramics; corrosion resistance; sustainable refractories; low-carbon refractories; refractory recycling; monolithic refractories; refractory composites; high-temperature insulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Alloys (3rd Edition)

edited by

Xiaoqing Si

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 251 | Submission Open

Keywords: microstructure characterization; mechanical properties; metals and alloys; welding and joining; improvement of properties; machining methods; joint strength; microstructure evolution; corrosion resistance

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

Advanced Functional Materials and Catalysis for Sustainable Energy and Environmental Applications

edited by

Ionut Banu

and

Rami Doukeh

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 244 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced functional materials; heterogeneous catalysis; nanomaterials; hydrogen–ammonia energy systems; CO2 capture and utilization; photocatalysis; environmental remediation; process modeling and simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Advanced Composites: Processing, Mechanical Performance and Aerospace Applications

edited by

Aniello Riccio

and

Andrea Sellitto

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 234 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced composites; processing techniques; mechanical performance; aerospace applications; CFAM; additive manufacturing; damage tolerance; multiscale modelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Functional Materials for Water Purification and Resource Recovery

edited by

Bo Chen

and

Yang Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar evaporation; atmospheric water harvesting; electrochemical water treatment; membrane; adsorption; resource recovery; water purification; functional materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Application of First-Principle Calculations for Materials Science

edited by Patra Lokanath

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open

Keywords: first-principles calculations; density functional theory (DFT); computational materials science; ab initio methods; materials design; electronic structure; high-throughput screening

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)

Additive Manufacturing of Advanced Ceramics: Processing, Microstructure, and Functional Performance

edited by

Rodrigo Moreno

and

Mario Borlaf

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; ceramics; processing; microstructure; functional ceramics

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

Plasma-Driven Innovations in Biomaterials Engineering

edited by

Nina Recek

and Metka Bencina

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma technology; cold atmospheric plasma; plasma surface modification; biomaterials; surface functionalization; plasma polymerization; biocompatibility; antimicrobial surfaces; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Inorganic Thin Films and Nanocomposites for Functional Coatings and Optoelectronic Applications

edited by Ranveer Singh

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 199 | Submission Open

Keywords: inorganic thin films; nanocomposites; functional coatings; multilayers; thin-film deposition; interface engineering; structure–property relationships; heterostructures; spin coating; sputtering; atomic layer deposition; chemical vapor deposition; optoelectronic devices; photovoltaics; photodetectors; sensors; transparent conductive films self-cleaning surfaces; two-dimensional (2D) materials; quantum dots

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

Advanced Nanostructured Composites for Environmental Remediation and Water Treatment

edited by Huu Tap Van

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced nanostructured composites; nanocomposites; environmental remediation; water treatment; wastewater purification; photocatalysis; adsorption; heavy metal removal; organic pollutant degradation; sustainable nanomaterials

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

Advanced Metallic Materials for Biomedical Implants and Devices

edited by

Sebastian Stach

,

Andrzej Swinarew

and Żaneta Garczyk-Mundała

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic biomaterials; biomedical implants; surface modification; corrosion resistance; osseointegration; titanium alloys; biodegradable metals; surface characterisation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advanced Composites for High-Performance Electronic Applications

edited by Jingxuan Cai and

Cuiping Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced composite materials; nanostructured composites; flexible electronics; wearable electronics; advanced semiconductor materials; bio-derived composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advances in Functional Flexible Electronic Materials: From Design to Applications

edited by Hyeong Min Yoo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 184 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexible electronics; functional materials; electronic engineering; polymer processing; nanocomposites; wearable devices; soft electronics; materials processing; structure–property relationships; mechanical reliability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Mechanisms and Interface Engineering in Next-Generation Solid Oxide and Protonic Ceramic Energy Systems

edited by Hafiz Ahmad Ishfaq

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 178 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid oxide fuel cell (SOFCs) and electrolyzers (SOECs); protonic ceramic fuel cells (PCFCs) and electrolyzers (PCECs); electrolyte/electrode interfaces; degradation mechanisms; proton-conducting ceramics; mixed ion–electronic conductors (MIECs); microstructural engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advanced Metal Welding Technologies and Innovative Engineering Materials Used in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Energy Transition

edited by

Artur Czupryński

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 178 | Submission Open

Keywords: adaptive AI systems; laser welding; hybrid welding; high-strength steels (AHSS); digital twin; industrial internet of things (IIoT); automated welding systems; dissimilar metal joint; energy and environmental optimization

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

Green and Circular Materials for Environmental Remediation and Resource Valorization

edited by Ha-Manh Bui, Jheng-Jie Jiang and

Pham Thanh Luu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open

Keywords: green materials; circular materials; environmental remediation; resource valorization; biochar; hydrochar; waste-derived materials; catalytic materials; membrane materials; life cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

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