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Advanced Electrodes, Electrolytes and Interfacial Materials for High-Performance Metal-Ion Batteries

edited by Zouina Karkar, Hilal Al-Salih and

Yaser Abu-Lebdeh

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal-ion batteries; beyond-lithium energy storage; electrode materials; interfacial engineering; surface modification; protective coatings; charge-transfer kinetics; degradation mechanisms; advanced characterization; scalable processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Optical, Thermal, Elastic, and Spectral Properties of Crystals

edited by Jacek Zakrzewski and Mirosław Maliński

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open

Keywords: crystal properties; optoelectronics; nanotechnology; signal detection; optics; crystalline materials; microelectronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Cutting-Edge Developments in Materials and Devices for Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)

edited by

Kun Zhu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 242 | 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)

Advanced Flame-Retardant and Thermal Insulation Materials

edited by

Lulu Xu

and

Xian-Wei Cheng

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

Keywords: flame retardancy; thermal insulation; fire safety materials; polymer composites; multifunctional coatings; bio-based materials; nanocomposites; energy-efficient materials

From Quantum Control to Functional Materials: Superconductivity, Strong Correlations and New Phases

edited by Wei Wu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 238 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum materials; superconductors; strongly correlated electron systems; strange metals; non-centrosymmetric structure; single crystal; functional materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Quantum Materials)

Artificial Intelligence Applied to Metal Forming and Manufacturing

edited by

Xiaoliang Wang

, Qiang Zhu and Minjie Huang

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 238 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; metal forming; machine learning; smart manufacturing; deformation modeling; process optimization; digital twins; quality inspection

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

Structure–Property Relationships in Advanced Glass Materials: From Synthesis to Functional Performance

edited by

Andrzej Kruk

and Justyna Sułowska

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

Keywords: doped glass; rare earth elements; magnetooptics; dielectrics

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

Advances in Functionalized Nanomaterials and Sustainable Recycling Processes for Solar Photovoltaic Technology

edited by

Daniel Horatiu Ursu

and

Melinda Vajda

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar photovoltaics; hybrid nanomaterials; functionalized nanomaterials; photovoltaic waste recycling; recycling technologies; circular economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Drug and Gene Delivery

edited by

Dezhong Zhou

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 209 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric drug delivery; gene delivery; stimuli-responsive polymers; polymeric nanoparticles; controlled release; nanocarriers; biomedical polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Corrosion and Mechanical Behavior of Metal Materials (Fourth Edition)

edited by

Ming Liu

and Ziyuan Zhao

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 204 | Submission Open

Keywords: stress corrosion cracking; hydrogen-induced cracking; corrosion fatigue; erosion corrosion; wear corrosion

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

Advanced Materials, Interfaces, and Devices for Quantum and Integrated Photonics

edited by

Dana Georgeta Popescu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum photonics; photonic integrated circuits; advanced materials; light–matter interaction; single-photon sources; nonlinear optics; hybrid photonic systems; nanophotonic devices

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

Advanced Materials in Photoelectrics and Photonics—Second Edition

edited by

Fu-Der Lai

Mu-Chun Wang

Wen-Ching Hsieh

and Yilin Yang

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open

Keywords: photoelectrics; photonics; semiconductors; manufacture; simulation; analysis; solar material

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

Quantum Transport in Novel 2D Materials and Structures (2nd Edition)

edited by

Adam Rycerz

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

Keywords: graphene; silicene; germanene; transition metal dichalcogenides; phosphorene; 2D materials; spintronics; valleytronics; nanotubes; quantum transport; Landauer–Buttiker formalism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Quantum Materials)

Future Trends and Perspectives of Lithium-Ion Batteries

edited by Junling Wang, Zhizuan Zhou and

Chaoling Han

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open

Keywords: lithium-ion batteries; battery materials; battery safety; thermal runaway; degradation mechanisms; battery modeling; recycling; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advanced Synthesis, Forming, and Computational Design of Composite Materials

edited by Xiaonan Mu

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

Keywords: composite materials; advanced synthesis; advanced forming; computational design; multiscale modeling; microstructural evolution

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Plasma and Nanomaterials: Fabrication, Processing, Synergy and Applications

edited by Stephen Daniels

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; non-thermal; plasma; bioplasma; plasma medicine; semiconductor fabrication; plasma liquid interactions; plasma modelling; plasma diagnostics; nanoparticles; biofilm eradication; thin film

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

Advancing Polymeric and Hybrid Materials: From Synthesis and Application to End of Life

edited by Baoming Zhao

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based Polymers; green Chemistry; biocatalysis; renewable Feedstocks; 3D printing; coatings; adhesives; natural fiber-reinforced composites; plastic recycling; biodegradation and composting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advances in Dielectric Ceramics for Energy-Storage Applications

edited by Ruirui Kang

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open

Keywords: ferroelectric ceramic; dielectric capacitor; energy storage; energy density; temperature stability; polar nanoregions; local structure

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

Progress and Challenges of Advanced Metallic Materials and Composites

edited by

Prashanth Konda Gokuldoss

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 18357 | Submission Open

Keywords: metals and composites; alloy design; structure–property correlations; materials modeling; simulation; artificial intelligence; machine learning; sustainable materials; recycling

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

Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) and Composites for Structural Engineering

edited by

Tiejiong Lou

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 11780 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP); fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC); fiber-reinforced polymer bar (FRPB); geopolymers; structural concrete; structure; confinement; bond; flexure; shear; durability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Multiphase Systems with Polymeric Matrices: Polymer Blends and Composites (3rd Edition)

edited by

Hamed Peidayesh

and

Ivan Chodák

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 6995 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer blends; polymer composites and nanocomposites; synthesis; processing; multiple applications; theory, simulation, and modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Synthesis, Mechanism, and Applications of Nanofunctional Materials for Energy Storage

edited by Shiva Kumar Arumugasamy

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 995 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanofunctional materials; synthesis strategies; reaction mechanisms; electrocatalysis and Photocatalysis; energy storage and conversion devices; sustainable/green synthesis; water splitting (HER/OER); fuel cells; batteries & supercapacitors; in situ/operando characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

New Advances in Soft Magnetic Materials

edited by

Lluïsa Escoda

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 251 | Submission Open

Keywords: soft magnetic; machine learning; magnetic properties; additive manufacturing; composites; sensors; transformers; generators; coercivity; permeability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Soft Matter)

Advances in Additive Manufacturing: Materials, Processes, and Applications

edited by

Swee Leong Sing

, Ali Ghasemi and Jinlong Su

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9054 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; metals and alloys; ceramics; polymers; composites; novel materials; industrial applications; process optimization; characterization techniques; simulations

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

High-Temperature Inorganic Oxygen/Hydrogen Permeable Membranes: From Material Design to Industrial Applications

edited by

Guangru Zhang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 992 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramic oxygen-permeable membrane; hydrogen separation membrane; high-temperature stability; perovskite materials; hollow fiber membranes; membrane catalytic reactor; plasma catalysis; electrocatalysis; industrial oxygen production; syngas conversion

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

Advanced Materials and Chromatographic Techniques for Analysis, Isolation, Valorization of Natural Products

edited by

Duxin Li

and Fan Liu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 309 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced materials for natural product extraction; novel chromatographic stationary phases; high-sensitivity analytical techniques for complex matrices; green extraction and purification methods; valorization of agricultural by-products; bioactive materials from natural sources; nanomaterials in sample preparation; sustainable separation technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Advanced Materials in Acoustics and Vibration

edited by

Qibai Huang

, Chongrui Liu,

Zhifu Zhang

and

Yizhe Huang

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4723 | 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)

Development and Engineering Application of Green and Low-Carbon Infrastructure Construction Materials

edited by

Lulu Liu

and

Yaohui Liu

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3902 | Submission Open

Keywords: fundamental mechanisms and modification technologies; green low-carbon construction materials; material science; carbon-negative; multi-field coupling effects; engineering application

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

Characterization, Properties, and Applications of New Metallic Alloys (2nd Edition)

edited by

Weimin Wang

Ki Buem Kim

and

Shuai Liu

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3710 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic glasses; medium/high-entropy alloys; nano metallic alloys; nano metallic alloys; mechanical properties; corrosion; function

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

Advanced Ceramics and Composites: Preparation, Characterization and Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by

Mingchao Wang

, Heng Chen and

Xiqing Xu

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 2887 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramics and composites for extreme environmental applications; porosity ceramics/composites; fiber-reinforced ceramic-based composites; high-temperature-resistant adhesives; thermal radiation-resistant coating; flame retardant coating, foam glasses; nano/micro phases in situ growth for reinforcement; the connection between ceramics and superalloys

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

Enhanced Properties of Advanced Materials via Surface Modification and Composite Coatings

edited by

Shuhao Liu

and Jun Kyun Oh

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2703 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; composite coatings; multifunctional properties; polymers; nanomaterials

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

Advanced Adsorbent Materials: Preparation, Performance, Applications

edited by

Narcis Mihai Duţeanu

and

Nicoleta Sorina Nemeş

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2253 | Submission Open

Keywords: adsorbent materials; green synthesis; MOFs; selectivity; regenerability; modeling; material characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Laser-Based Surface Processing: Techniques, Mechanisms, and Advanced Applications

edited by Yuhua Huang,

Fulong Zhu

and Yunlong Fu

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2177 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser surface processing; laser surface modification; laser texturing; laser–material interaction; additive manufacturing; laser processing monitors

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

Mechanical Performance and Durability of Concrete and Composite Construction Materials

edited by

Kun Wang

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1971 | Submission Open

Keywords: concrete; composite construction materials; mechanical performance; durability; civil engineering

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

Advances in Atomic Layer Deposition Process, Applications and Modeling

edited by Xiaopeng Cheng

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1738 | Submission Open

Keywords: atomic layer deposition; functional materials; metals; next-generation batteries; electron microscopy characterization

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

Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing of Advanced Material: Modeling and Surface Integrity

edited by Minghui Yang

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1417 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive–subtractive manufacturing; advanced composite materials; process modeling; in situ monitoring; numerical modeling; surface and subsurface integrity; formation mechanism

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

Machine Learning in Infrastructure Material: Advances and Applications

edited by Jian Liu, Fangyu Liu and

Ali Behnood

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 954 | Submission Open

Keywords: construction materials; machine learning; data-driven; mix design optimization; performance prediction; damage detection

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

Recent Research in Advanced Materials: Multi-Scale Simulation, Physical and Mechanical Properties

edited by Jili Liu and Tara Schiller

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 813 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced materials; multi-scale modeling; multifield coupling; physico-mechanical properties; cross-scale correlation; high-performance computing; machine learning; advanced characterization techniques

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

Multiscale Behavior of Materials and Structures: Analytical, Computational, and Experimental Approaches

edited by

Ali Khalfallah

and

Zohra Benzarti

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 797 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiphysics modeling; high-performance computing (HPC) in materials science; microstructure–property relationships; in situ characterization; digital image correlation (DIC); machine learning in materials science; damage and fracture mechanics; homogenization techniques crystal plasticity wear and tribology additive manufacturing; digital twins; materials informatics

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

Terahertz Metamaterials and Metasurfaces: Advances in Functional Materials and Devices

edited by

Lin Wang

, Kaixuan Zhang and

Li Han

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 738 | Submission Open

Keywords: THz metamaterials; THz metasurfaces; programmable/reconfigurable metasurfaces; topological materials; near-field imaging and spectroscopy; subwavelength structures; optical properties; multi-layer integrated manufacturing; device application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Porous Components in Electrochemical Systems

edited by

Pablo A. García Salaberri

and Julia Ureña Alcázar

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 623 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; electrochemical devices; metals; porous media; performance; durability

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

Interfaces and Thin Layers in Ceramic Composites

edited by

Eligiusz Postek

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 461 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite; ceramics; metal matrix composites; interface; statics; dynamics; impact; constitutive models; molecular dynamics; meshless methods; finite element method

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Heat and Mass Transfer in Advanced Materials

edited by

Haochun Zhang

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 431 | Submission Open

Keywords: heat transfer; mass transfer; advanced materials; thermal management; energy storage; nanomaterials; computational modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Recent Advances in Materials for Articular Cartilage Replacement

edited by

Celio G. Figueiredo-Pina

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 348 | Submission Open

Keywords: cartilage; scaffold; additive manufacturing; hydrogels; tissue engineering; functional materials; biomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Latest Novelties in Smart Materials for Environmental Remediation and Wastewater Management

edited by

Yuan Jiao

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 309 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart materials; nanocomposites; pollutant removal; catalytic degradation; sustainable technologies; resource recovery; water purification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

High-Performance Materials for Energy Conversion

edited by Guanshui Ma and Hang Zhao

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14316 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar cells; fuel cells; batteries; catalysis; thermoelectric devices; supercapacitors; lithium–sulfur batteries; energy storage material

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advanced Composite Materials for Multifunctional Applications: Design, Fabrication, and Performance Optimization

edited by

Pradeep Menezes

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12746 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced composite materials; manufacturing techniques; smart composites; green composite materials; computational nodeling and AI-driven design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Recent Advances in the Environmental Remediation Using Zeolites and Other Adsorbent Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Marin Senila

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11550 | Submission Open

Keywords: zeolites and porous adsorbents; environmental protection and remediation; physicochemical characterization of porous adsorbents; modification of natural zeolites; synthesis of zeolites; wastewater treatment; soil remediation by in situ stabilization; gas separation/purification using zeolites and other porous adsorbents

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Sustainable Cement Materials: Preparation, Experimental Analysis and Engineering Applications

edited by Huanyu Li,

Chao Zhang

and Junyi Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10577 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable cement; workability; rheology; hydration; mechanical properties; durability; microstructure; life cycle assessment

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

Advanced Applications of Electrochemical Materials for Sensors and Catalysts

edited by