Materials

Advanced Characterization of Solid Material Surfaces at the Nanoscale

edited by

Dekhtyar Yuri

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 915 | Submission Open

Keywords: nano–micro devices and structures; characterisation; surface

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

Functional Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

edited by

Mateusz Dulski

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 909 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional nanoparticles; porous and mesoporous nanomaterials; hybrid and hierarchical nanostructures; nanocomposites and multifunctional materials; surface functionalization and chemical modification; host–guest and coordination-based systems; controlled synthesis strategies; structure–property relationships; advanced physicochemical characterization (optical, magnetic, electronic, catalytic); biofunctional nanomaterials and biological performance

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

Manufacturing and Advanced Machining Technologies–Design, Processing, and Validation

edited by

Miroslav Zetek

, Miroslav Gombár and Alena Vagaská

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 874 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; advanced machining; metal additive processes; process monitoring; post-processing; topology optimization; lattice structures; mechanical properties; defects in am parts; artificial intelligence in manufacturing; hybrid manufacturing; laser-based technologies; surface integrity; CAM and NC programming; cutting tools and fixtures; in situ control; digital twins; simulation and modeling; quality assurance; sustainable manufacturing

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

Ferroelectric Materials and Thin Films: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives

edited by

Yuhang Ren

and

Jun Ouyang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 865 | Submission Open

Keywords: ferroelectric thin films; dielectric materials; 2D ferroelectrics; domain engineering; structural evolution; piezoelectrics; polymorphic phase boundaries

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Microstructure–Property Relationships in Alloys: Simulation and Experimental Insights

edited by

Wangzhong Mu

and

Jianglin Liu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 860 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnesium alloys; titanium alloys; aluminium alloys; superalloys; high-entropy alloys; microstructure evolution; numerical simulation; characterisation; mechanical property

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

High Performance Materials and Devices in Nanophotonics

edited by

Yuxia Luo

and

Guochen Bao

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 767 | Submission Open

Keywords: lanthanide materials; photon upconversion; luminescence; energy transfer; lanthanide-doped nanocrystals

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

Advancing Semiconductor Technologies: From Materials to Systems

edited by

Jianguo Lu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 737 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconductors; chip; package; system; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Innovative Future-Proof Construction Materials: Advancements in Cementitious Systems and Built Environment Sustainability

edited by

Filip Chyliński

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 725 | Submission Open

Keywords: concrete durability and microstructure analysis; cement; fiber-reinforced concrete; cement composites

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

Design and Control of Microstructure and Mechanics in Additively Manufactured Metallic Materials

edited by

Lunyong Zhang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 688 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; metallic materials; microstructural evolution; mechanical properties; rapid solidification; dislocation dynamics; phase transformation; defect control; grain structure; structure–property relationship; multi-scale modeling; advanced characterization; laser powder bed fusion; directed energy deposition; electron beam powder bed fusion

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

Nanoscale Heterojunction Catalytic Materials via Interface Engineering: Synthesis, Mechanisms and Activity Optimization

edited by

Chunning Zhao

, Weichao Wang, Lijing Wang, Shaohua Chen and Xiang Wan

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 667 | Submission Open

Keywords: interface engineering; heterojunction; nanomaterials; catalytic mechanisms; structure–activity relationship; charge transfer; synergistic effects; active sites; reaction kinetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Advancements in Thin Film Deposition Technologies—Second Edition

edited by

Nicola Calisi

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 642 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical vapor deposition (PVD)/sputtering; chemical vapor deposition (CVD)/ALD; epitaxial growth; thin film characterization; interface engineering; nanostructured films; coating technologies

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

Advances in Auxetic Materials

edited by

Hubert Jopek

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 627 | Submission Open

Keywords: auxetics; auxetic composites; homogenization; smart materials; metamaterials; dynamic and nonlinear behavior; topology optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

“Stubborn” Metals and Metal Oxides: From Synthesis to Application

edited by

Steven L. Suib

,

Jie He

and

Jing Zhao

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 604 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinspired materials; nanotechnology; drug delivery; tissue engineering; biosensors; regenerative medicine; smart materials; micro/nanorobots

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

Modelling of Deformation Characteristics of Materials or Structures—Second Edition

edited by

Tomasz Strek

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 515 | Submission Open

Keywords: computational materials; auxetic cellular materials; smart materials; negative materials; porous materials; material strain-rate dependency; porous materials; mechanics of materials; heat transfer; thermal stresses; dynamics; biomechanics

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

Advanced Biomaterials and Biomedical Applications

edited by Damber Thapa

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 501 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; tissue engineering; drug delivery systems; bioprinting; synthetic tissues; biocompatibility; biomedical devices; nanomaterials; biomaterial–tissue interface; regenerative medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Recent Research of Metallic Alloys for Biomedical Applications

edited by Lan Chen

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 464 | Submission Open

Keywords: inert metals; biodegradable metals; material design and processing; materials development; materials surfaces and interfaces; material functionality assessments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Computational Simulation and Experimental Validation of Metallurgical Processes

edited by

Haiyan Tang

and Kaimin Wang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 436 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallurgical processes; molten metal flow; numerical simulation; experimental validation; multiphysics coupled phenomena; foundational metals; engineering practicability

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

Advanced Material for Magnetocaloric Effect

edited by

Piotr Gębara

,

Karol Synoradzki

and Karolina Kutynia

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 425 | Submission Open

Keywords: X-ray diffraction; differential scanning calorimetry; materials processing; magnetocaloric effect

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Laser Processing of Biomaterials: Innovations and Applications

edited by

Irina Paun

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 401 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterial; laser processing; ultrafast laser machining; laser irradiation; matrix-assisted pulsed laser evaporation; laser direct writing via two-photon polymerization; laser-induced forward transfer; tissue engineering; personalized healthcare; precision-targeted treatments

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

Advances in Dental Implants and Prosthetics Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Xiaohui Rausch-Fan

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 400 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental materials; biocompatibility; restorative dentistry; prosthetics materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Properties and Applications of Advanced High-Strength Steels (AHSS)

edited by

Tibor Kvačkaj

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 376 | Submission Open

Keywords: AHSS ; bulk and PM steels ; structures with dimensions at the level of micro and nano size ; mechanical properties ; plastic deformations techniques ; deep drawing ; additive manufacturing ; SPD techniques ; heat treatment

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

Piezoelectric Materials for Photocatalysis and Electrocatalysis

edited by

Qi Zhang

and

Hugo Salazar

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 355 | Submission Open

Keywords: piezoelectric materials; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; charge separation; polarization effects; functional oxides; water splitting; CO2 reduction; environmental remediation; energy conversion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

3D Printing of Multi-Functional Polymeric Composites

edited by

Brian Ree

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

Keywords: 3D printing; multi-functional materials; polymer composites; hybrid materials; material synthesis; material processing; material characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Advances in High-Temperature Materials: Fabrication, Characterization, and Protection

edited by Mi Zhao and

Yong Deng

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 345 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-temperature materials; high-temperature coatings; thermal protective material; ceramic matrix composites; alloy design; microstructure; mechanical properties; corrosion; fabrication process

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Scaffold Materials for Bone Tissue Engineering

edited by Anayancy Osorio-Madrazo

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 345 | Submission Open

Keywords: tissue engineering; polymer engineering; nanoparticles; hydrogels; fibers; ceramics; biopolymers; scaffolds; 3D (bio)printing; drug delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Novel Hydrogen Storage Materials and Their Applications

edited by

Sofoklis Makridis

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 336 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogen storage; solid-state hydrogen storage; hydrogen energy; energy materials; clean energy technologies; decarbonization; energy transition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Advanced Functional Materials for Water Treatment: Challenges and Opportunities

edited by

Xiaoyuan Zhang

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

Keywords: functional materials; water treatment; wastewater reuse; desalination; advanced oxidation processes; membrane technology; water quality monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Advanced Electrochromic Materials and Devices

edited by

Leipeng Zhang

and

Dongqi Liu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 320 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochromic material and device; infrared thermal radiation modulation; electrolyte; transparent conductive electrodes; applications

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

Mechanical Behavior of Advanced Engineering Materials (Third Edition)

edited by

Zhubin He

and Kelin Chen

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 313 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; structure–property relationships in engineering material constitutive models; formability; damage and fracture; microstructure and characterization; plasticity and anisotropy; multiscale modeling; strengthening mechanisms; multiscale mechanics

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

Advances in Conjugated Polymers for Electro-Optical Applications

edited by Hyeongjin Hwang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 306 | Submission Open

Keywords: conjugated polymers; polymer semiconductors; organic photovoltaics; perovskite–polymer hybrids; organic field-effect transistors (OFETs); photodetectors; gas/chemical sensors; thin-film morphology and alignment; doping and interfacial engineering; stability, degradation, and reliability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advances in Nanomaterials and Thin Films: Microstructure, Optical Properties and Applications

edited by Chuen-Lin Tien

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 305 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials and nanocomposites; metal oxides; multilayer thin films; phase-change materials; composite and hybrid materials; advanced manufacturing processes; optical coatings; microstructure characterization; thin-film devices; optoelectronics applications

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

Corrosion and Protection of Biomaterials

edited by

Halina Krawiec

and

Vincent Vignal

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 304 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion; biomaterials; metallic glasses; titanium alloys; biodegradable alloys; stainless steel; microstructure; coatings; antibacterial properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Next-Generation Materials for Sustainable Nuclear Reprocessing

edited by Pavle Mocilac and Masahiko Nakase

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 297 | Submission Open

Keywords: nuclear reprocessing; advanced materials; nuclear separation; actinides; lanthanides; high-level waste; fission products; transuranics; radiation-resistant materials; solvent extractions; pyroprocessing; resistant alloys; heat-resistant ceramics; nuclear waste forms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Properties and Applications of Functional Textile Polymers

edited by

Francois Rault

and

Elham Mohsenzadeh

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 294 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional textile polymers; sustainable/bio-based polymers; electrospinning; electrospun micro/nanofibers; smart textiles; wearable sensors/wearable electronics; surface functionalization/coating technologies; advanced spinning technologies (melt, solution, bicomponent)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Numerical and Experimental Insights into Thermal, Mechanical and Electrical Behavior of Carbon-Based Nanocomposites

edited by

Giovanni Spinelli

and

Vittorio Romano

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 282 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon-based nanocomposites; multifunctional materials; numerical modeling and simulation; structure-property relationships; electrical percolation and conductivity; thermal stability and management; mechanical characterization and fracture mechanics; piezoresistive behavior and self-sensing; interface and interphase engineering; advanced manufacturing and processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)

Preparation and Applications of Diamond Composites

edited by

He Li

and Hui Song

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

Keywords: diamond composites; advanced preparation technologies; precision machining and processing technologies; performance characterization and mechanism; emerging applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)

Piezo/Triboelectric Nanogenerators: From Materials and Devices to Applications

edited by

Navneet Soin

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 273 | Submission Open

Keywords: piezoelectric nanogenerators; triboelectric nanogenerators; energy harvesting; lead-free materials; self-powered sensors; low-power devices; interface and surface engineering; multi-source harvesting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advanced Polymer Materials for Clean and Renewable Energy Applications

edited by Wenhao Liang,

Noel Díez

and Hedong Chen

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 270 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer materials; rechargeable batteries; solar cells; material design; mechanism study

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Materials for Bone Tissue Engineering: Preparation Methods, Property Optimization, and Applications

edited by

Jakub Szabelski

and

Arish Dasan

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; bone tissue engineering; bone cements; preparation techniques; properties and performance; surface modification; material degradation; biocompatibility; mechanical strength; porosity; antibiotics; controlled release

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Sustainable Materials and Methodologies Applied to the Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage

edited by

Rosario Blanc

, Ana María López-Montes and

Ana Isabel Calero-Castillo

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 252 | Submission Open

Keywords: heritage materials; sustainable conservation materials; conservation treatments performance; materials characterization techniques; non-invasive analytical methods; advanced imaging for materials analysis

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

Development of Advanced Battery Materials

edited by Huibo Wang and Zhengyao Li

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 250 | Submission Open

Keywords: sodium-ion battery; lithium-ion battery; metal-ion battery; solid-state battery; solid oxide fuel cell; Zn-ion battery; K-ion battery; metal–air battery; aqueous rechargeable battery; characterization of battery materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

4D Printing and Mechanical Metamaterials

edited by

Wei Zhao

and Chengjun Zeng

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 250 | Submission Open

Keywords: design and performance characterization of mechanical metamaterials; smart materials and fundamentals of 4D printing; advanced additive manufacturing and multi-material printing processes; flexible electronics and programmable structures; soft robotics and biomedical applications; smart manufacturing of composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Synthesis of Transition Metal Oxide/MXene, MOF and MWCNTs for Supercapacitor and Li-Ion Battery

edited by

Jai Bhagwan

and Luxmi Rani

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 250 | Submission Open

Keywords: transition metal oxides; MXene; electrospun nanofiber; transition metal oxide/MXene; MWCNTs; MOF-derived transition metal oxides; supercapacitor; Li-ion battery; energy and power densities; electrochemical impedance spectroscope

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

New Polymer Recycling Technologies

edited by

Marc Marín-Genescà

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 246 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric recycling; mechanical recycling; chemical recycling; upcycling; biobased polymers; circular economy; life-cycle assessment; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Preparation and Characterization of Magnetic Nanomaterials

edited by

Junyoung Kwon

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 246 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic nanomaterials; nanoparticle synthesis; structural and magnetic characterization; biomedical applications; spintronics and data storage; catalysis and energy applications

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

Advanced Molecular Electronics: From Fundamental Properties to Practical Applications

edited by

Dong Xiang

, Li Yang and

Takhee Lee

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 243 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular-scale electronics; molecular electronic materials; molecular devices; functional molecular materials; molecular-level materials; molecular manipulation; molecular synthesis; single-molecule charge transport; single-molecule reaction dynamics and detection; AI driven molecular electronics; theories and models of molecular science

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Electrochemical Applications of Carbon Materials

edited by Bunshi Fugetsu and Feiyu Kang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 239 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon materials; electrochemical materials; materials design; energy storage materials; batteries; supercapacitors; electrocatalysis; structure–property relationships; sustainable materials; electrochemical sensors; environmental electrochemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)

Recent Advances in Optoelectronic Materials and Devices

edited by Lokanath Patra

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 238 | Submission Open

Keywords: optoelectronic materials; optoelectronic devices; perovskite; 2D materials; quantum dots; photodetectors

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

Advances in Solid-State Welding Processes (Second Edition)

edited by Feng Jin and

Peng Li

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 232 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid-state welding process; friction-based welding processes; diffusion bonding; resistance welding; rotary friction welding; friction stir welding; linear friction welding; welding of dissimilar metals; microstructure evolution and joint performance

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

Inorganic Polyphosphate Materials: Synthesis and Biomedical Applications

edited by Wei Wei

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

Keywords: inorganic polyphosphate; polyP; polyP-based materials; synthesis; nano particles; nano sheets; microstructure; biomedical applications; biological functions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

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