Materials

Advances in Renewable Energy Materials and Integrated Solutions

edited by Ahmed Ennaoui, Charaf Hajjaj and Abdeltif Bouaichi

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 732 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable energy systems; photovoltaic technology; concentrated solar power (CSP); energy storage solutions; smart grids; green hydrogen; electric mobility; water–energy–food nexus; energy transition; sustainable energy integration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Modeling and Analysis of Composite Materials and Structures in Civil Engineering (3rd Edition)

edited by

Yiming Zhang

, Linlong Mu and Jiale Li

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 724 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite structures; construction materials; mechanical behavior; modeling and simulations; cement-based materials strength; damage; fatigue; structural performance; machine learning

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

Structure and Properties of Rapidly Solidified High-Entropy Alloys

edited by

Rafał Babilas

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 638 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-principal component alloys; high-entropy alloys; metallic glasses; rapid solidification; crystalline, nanocrystalline, and metastable materials; structural characterization and modelling; anticorrosion and electrochemical properties; magnetic properties; mechanical properties; wear resistance

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

Advanced Materials: Process, Properties, and Applications—Second Edition

edited by

Pradeep Menezes

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 602 | Submission Open

Keywords: cermet; high-entropy alloys; functional-grade materials; advanced high-strength steels; nanomaterials and nanocomposites; self-lubricating materials; MAX phase materials—MXenes; additive manufacturing; microstructural characterization; mechanical properties; computational modeling and simulations

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

Non-Destructive Testing in Industrial Applications

edited by Grzegorz Tytko,

Anna Knitter-Piątkowska

and Alessandro Sardellitti

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 596 | Submission Open

Keywords: non-destructive testing; defectoscopy; diagnostics; damage assessment; industrial inspections; material engineering; artificial intelligence in NDT; structural integrity; material characterization

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

Metallic Materials: Processing, Heat Treatment, Microstructure, and Properties

edited by

Jing Hu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 548 | Submission Open

Keywords: processing; heat treatment; surface modification; alloying; microstructure; properties; nitriding; oxidation; carbonizing

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

Dynamic Characteristics of Advanced Materials and Innovative Structures

edited by

Tao Liu

,

Guoqing Hu

and Qingshan Wang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 547 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced materials dynamics; structural dynamics; lightweight high-strength structures; dynamic modeling and simulation; multifunctional materials; dynamic stability

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

Advances in Design, Processing, Performance and Manufacturing of Engineering Materials

edited by

Omar P. Troncoso

and

Daniel Lavayen

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 532 | Submission Open

Keywords: materials science; metals; polymers; ceramics; composites; nanocomposites; biomaterials; manufacturing processes; mechanical properties; advanced manufacturing

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

Advanced Asphalt Materials: Performance and Durability

edited by

Hao Chen

and

Yangshi Liang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 525 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced asphalt materials; performance and durability; rheological characterization; aging mechanisms and rejuvenation; self-healing technologies; nanocomposite and polymer-modified asphalts; recycled asphalt pavement (RAP); life-cycle assessment (LCA) and field performance monitoring; numerical modeling and simulations

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

Advanced Dental Materials and Digital Technologies in Prosthodontics

edited by

Olga Naka

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 483 | Submission Open

Keywords: prosthodontics; dental biomaterials; digital dentistry; CAD-CAM; additive manufacturing; zirconia; high-performance polymers; implant prosthodontics; digital dentures; artificial intelligence in dentistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Development and Application of Adhesive Bonding in Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Aeronautical and Industrial Fields

edited by

Marco Lamberti

, Francesco Ascione,

Aurelien Maurel-Pantel

and

Frédéric Lebon

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 481 | Submission Open

Keywords: adhesive; fem; interface; cohesive; mechanical behavior; fracture mechanics; experiments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Polymer Foams and Their Multifunctional Application

edited by Jialong Chai, Jinchuan Zhao and Ya Liu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 441 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer foams; multifunctional materials; cellular structure; supercritical foaming; nanocomposite foams; thermal management; shielding and insulation; absorption and filtration; sustainable materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Laser Processing for Materials Fabrication and Surface Engineering

edited by

Shibing Liu

and

Haiying Song

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 437 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser processing; laser materials fabrication; laser surface engineering; laser high-precision; laser intelligent manufacturing

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

Thermoelectric Thin Films, Thick Films, and Composites: From Materials to Devices

edited by

Seungki Jo

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 430 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectrics; thin films; thick films; composites; 3D printing; hybrid materials; wearable devices; energy harvesting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advanced Catalytic Materials: From Atomic Design to Industrial Application

edited by

Grzegorz Słowik

and Magdalena Greluk

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 427 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterogeneous catalysis; nanostructured catalytic materials; catalyst synthesis and modification; catalytic materials for energy conversion; catalytic materials for environmental applications; industrial and sustainable catalytic pro-cesses; structure–activity relationship

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Advanced Membranes: Synthesis, Catalysis, and Separation Performance

edited by Shilong Li and

Dong Zou

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 408 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced membrane materials; membrane structure; membrane preparation; membrane separation; two-dimensional membrane; ceramic membrane; catalytic membrane; membrane applications; liquid separation; gas separation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Machine Learning and AI in Materials Design and Discovery

edited by Shunda Chen

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 402 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; artificial intelligence; materials design and discovery; physics-informed AI; materials informatics and databases; generative models; foundation models; AI scientist agents; experiment-theory closed-loop materials discovery; autonomous laboratories

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

Next-Generation Pavement Materials: Durability and Sustainability

edited by

Greg White

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 402 | Submission Open

Keywords: life cycle analysis; sustainability; resiliency; asphalt; concrete; pavement

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

Nanotechnology-Based Materials in Developing Disease-Modifying Therapies and Early Detection

edited by

Jyoti Ahlawat

and

Eva M Deemer

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 377 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology; disease-modifying therapies; early detection; targeted drug delivery; biosensors; theranostic; biomarker; biocompatibility

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

Performance Enhancement of New and Existing Concrete and Masonry Structural Materials

edited by

Marco Lamberti

and

Annalisa Napoli

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 362 | Submission Open

Keywords: concrete; masonry; debonding; FRP/FRCM/TRM; sustainable materials; interface behaviour; green concrete; HPFRC; aging

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

Additive Manufacturing of Advanced Metallic Composite Materials

edited by

Behzad Sadeghi

and

Pradyumn Kumar Arya

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 361 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; metal matrix composite; microstructure; mechanical properties; machine learning; wear; corrosion; heat treatment; finite element analysis

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

Advances in Photocatalytic and Photoelectrocatalytic Materials: From Mechanisms to Applications

edited by

Vlassios Likodimos

and

Maria Antoniadou

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 349 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis; photoelectrocatalysis; environmental remediation; emerging contaminants; hydrogen production; CO2 reduction; heterojunctions and co-catalysts; 2D and photonic materials; plasmonic- and carbon-based photocatalysts; defect engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Structural Detailing, Durability and Mechanical Properties of Reinforced Concrete

edited by

Ercan Işık

,

Fatih Avcil

and

Aydın Büyüksaraç

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 338 | Submission Open

Keywords: reinforced concrete; structural detailing; durability; mechanical properties; seismic design; materials science; sustainability

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

Recent Advances in Plasma Technology for Materials Science

edited by

Shih-Nan Hsiao

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 330 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating; thin film deposition; surface functionalization; plasma etching; plasma synthesis; ALD/ALE; bio-medical and agricultural applications; atmospheric pressure plasma

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

Structural, Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Metals and Alloys

edited by

Krzysztof Aniołek

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 287 | Submission Open

Keywords: metals and alloys; structure; mechanical properties, friction; wear, lubrication; surface engineering

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

Advances in Powder Metallurgy Processes and Materials

edited by

Andrzej Miklaszewski

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 278 | Submission Open

Keywords: powder metallurgy; innovative approach in powder sintering and processing; current and microwave-assisted sintering; in situ materials processing; structure size; strain and morphology factors

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

Bridging the Gap: Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis in Materials Science

edited by João Henrique Zimnoch Dos Santos

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 274 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterogeneous catalysis; homogeneous catalysis; surface functionalization; hybrid materials; nanostructured supports; structure–activity relationship; single-atom catalysts; metal–organic frameworks (MOFs); sustainable chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Advances in Thermomechanical Processing and Additive Manufacturing of Engineering Alloys (2nd Edition)

edited by Ehsan Farabi

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

Keywords: metal additive manufacturing; fusion and solid-state metal additive manufacturing; wire and powder-based additive manufacturing; microstructure; mechanical properties; alloys; advanced materials design

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

Catalytic Materials for Renewable Energy and Fuels

edited by

Anders Riisager

and Wenting Fang

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

Keywords: catalytic materials; renewable chemistry; sustainable energy; fuels; hydrogen production; CO2 utilization; biomass conversion; durability; scalability; low-carbon economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Advanced Materials and Technologies for the Removal of Microplastics and Co-Contaminants in Wastewater and Environmental Systems

edited by

Dinh Duc Nguyen

and

Minh-Ky Nguyen

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 260 | Submission Open

Keywords: wastewater treatment; environmental remediation; advanced materials; nanomaterials; adsorbents; structure–property–function relationships; interfacial interactions; membrane technology; photocatalysis; bioremediation; water purification; advanced carbon-based materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

The Study of the Structure, Properties, and Surface Features of Biomimetic Metamaterials

edited by

Shyh-Chour Huang

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

Keywords: biomimetic metamaterials; hierarchical structures; mechanical properties; surface engineering; multiscale design; negative poisson’s ratio; wave manipulation; additive manufacturing; functional surfaces; energy absorption

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Incorporating Advanced New or Recycled Materials in Reinforced Concrete Structures—Second Edition

edited by

Ayman El-Zohairy

,

Antonio Caggiano

and

Baoguo Han

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

Keywords: rubberized concrete; composite materials; recycled materials; concrete 3D printing; sustainability; reinforced-concrete structures; finite Element analysis; experimental investigations; cementitious materials; (ultra-)high-performance concrete; novel concrete materials; fiber-reinforced concrete; recycled concrete

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

Exploring Next-Generation Nanomaterials: Biological and Environmental Applications

edited by

Miruna Silvia Stan

and

Ionela-Cristina Voinea

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 242 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanoparticles; biomaterials; advanced characterization; drug delivery; biomedical applications; cellular interactions

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

Microstructural and Magnetic Properties of Amorphous and Nanocrystalline Alloys

edited by

Safia Alleg

and Benilde Costa

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 236 | Submission Open

Keywords: amorphous alloys; nanocrystalline alloys; magnetic properties; thermal stability; crystal structure; crystallization kinetics; melt spinning; mechanical alloying; anisotropy; phase composition

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

Advances in Machining and Joining Technologies for Metals and Alloys for Automotive Applications

edited by

Jacek Mucha

,

Lucian Lazarescu

and

Ján Slota

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open

Keywords: energetic processes; economics of joining processes; joint properties; hybrid joints; process control; joining dissimilar materials; lightweight hybrid sheet materials; microstructures; residual stress; numerical modeling; numerical simulations; joints in the prototypical structures; green technologies; Industry 5.0

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

Composite Materials in the Data-Driven Era

edited by

Tânia V. Pinto

and

Jhonny Rodrigues

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 217 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; manufacturing techniques; mechanical properties; thermal properties; additive manufacturing; automated manufacturing; machine learning; data-driven characterisation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Modeling of Failure and Fracture of Materials and Structures in Engineering

edited by

Dan Huang

, Weihua Fang and Zhiyuan Li

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 214 | Submission Open

Keywords: failure analysis; peridynamics; phase field method; SPH; DEM; coupling methods; dynamic fracture; multi-scale modeling; multi-physics modeling; data-driven failure analysis

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

Advances in Interfacial Dynamics and Multifunctional Applications of Water-Repellent Materials

edited by Cunjing Lv

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open

Keywords: wetting; interfacial phenomena; capillarity; surface tension; superhydrophobicity; water-repellent materials; nanofabrication; functional coatings; durability; droplet manipulation; self-cleaning surfaces; icephobicity/anti-icing; surface engineering; biomedical applications

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

Advances in Materials and Techniques in Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Orthodontics

edited by

Maria Francesca Sfondrini

and

Andrea Scribante

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 209 | 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)

Innovative Approaches for Enhancing Flame Retardancy in Polymeric Materials

edited by

Yaru Sun

and

Pingping Yang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; thermal management; thermal degradation; thermal decomposition; flame retardancy; flame retardant; fire behavior

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Design, Performance and Applications of Biocomposites

edited by

Marta Wójcik

,

Ivan Gajdos

and

Grzegorz Janowski

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open

Keywords: biocomposites; natural fillers; natural filler reinforcement; sustainable materials; environmentally friendly materials; biodegradable materials; fiber–matrix interface; composite performance; life cycle assessment; advanced composite applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Perovskite Optoelectronic Materials and Devices: Interface Engineering and Performance Optimization

edited by Yudi Wang,

Bing Yin

and Yantao Shi

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 203 | Submission Open

Keywords: perovskite optoelectronic materials; interface engineering; defect passivation; ion migration; charge transport layers; energy-level alignment; device stability; performance optimization; advanced characterization techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advances in Polymer Additive Manufacturing: Process Optimization, Material Innovation and Sustainable Approaches

edited by Annamaria Gisario

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

Keywords: additive manufacturing; polymers; process optimization; topology optimization; material design; sustainability; bio-based polymers; composite materials; 4D printing; mechanical characterization

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

Thermochemical and Reactive Processing of Materials for Resource Recovery and Residue Valorization

edited by

Samy Yousef

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

Keywords: thermochemical treatments; resource recovery; waste utilization pyrolysis; gasification; reactive processing of materials; hydrothermal; leaching; sustainable development goals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

2D Materials for Advanced Energy Storage

edited by

Tensangmu Lama Tamang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D materials; energy storage; supercapacitors; rechargeable batteries; hybrid architectures; charge-storage mechanism; Mxenes; graphene

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Nanozymes for Biosynthesis and Biomedical Applications

edited by

Gang Wei

and

Zhiqiang Su

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanozymes; synthesis strategy; surface modification; biofunctionalization; biosynthesis; composites; hydrogels; biosensing; diagnostics; therapy; tissue engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Utilization of Low-Carbon Materials and Solid Waste

edited by

Khamphe Phoungthong

and Thitipone Suwunwong

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

Keywords: waste management and utilization; pollution control technologies; biomass pyrolysis; carbon capture and utilization; nano-composited materials; bioinorganic materials; green synthesis; carbon materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Emerging Materials and Technologies for Advanced Semiconductor Packaging

edited by

Yue Gu

and

Yongjun Huo

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

Keywords: hybrid bonding; soft electronic and photonic devices; co-packaged optics; thermal management; intrinsically soft materials; flexible and stretchable structures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advances in Chalcogenide and Oxide Nanostructures for Optoelectronics

edited by

Petronela Garoi

and

Ionel Stavarache

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; chalcogenides; oxide nanostructures; growth (PVD, MBE, CVD, ALD); structure characterization; surfaces and interfaces

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

Advanced Computational Methods in Manufacturing Processes (2nd Edition)

edited by

Spyros Papaefthymiou

and

Dimitrios Manolakos

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open

Keywords: metals; multi scale modeling (from nano to micro, to meso and macro scale); rolling, extrusion, forging, drawing; additive manufacturing, 3D printing, SLM; microstructure–property relationships modeling; microstructure modeling; mechanical properties modeling; thermodynamic modeling; crystal plasticity modeling; phase field modeling; FEM and mumerical modeling; CFD and process modeling; machine learning and AI

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

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