Materials

Advances in Energy Storage Materials: Structures, Designs and Applications

edited by Jing Zhang and

submission deadline 10 Apr 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5681 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy storage; nanomaterials; lithium-ion batteries; sodium/potassium-ion batteries; lithium–sulfur batteries; metal–air batteries; solid-state batteries; dual-ion batteries; supercapacitors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Cement-Based Materials and Construction Materials: Modeling, Characterization, and Mechanical Behavior (Second Edition)

edited by

Maria Lippiello

,

Antonio Sandoli

and Carla Ceraldi

submission deadline 10 Apr 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5652 | Submission Open

Keywords: construction materials; mechanical behavior; modeling and simulations; cement-based materials; concrete; masonry; timber

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

Multiscale Mechanical Behaviors of Advanced Materials and Structures

edited by

Chuang Liu

submission deadline 10 Apr 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5589 | Submission Open

Keywords: metamaterials; bio-inspired materials; inverse design; machine learning; numerical simulation; composite structures; fatigue and fracture; phase field method

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

Innovative Restorative Dental Materials and Fabrication Techniques

edited by

Yasuhiro Matsuda

and

Katsushi Okuyama

submission deadline 10 Apr 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4085 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiology; preventive dentistry; adhesive dentistry; dentin regeneration materials; biomaterials; periodontology; restorative materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advanced Smart Materials for 3D/4D Printing: Mechanisms, Performance and Applications

edited by Cheng Lin, Liwu Liu and Xiaozhou Xin

submission deadline 10 Apr 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2994 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D/4D printing; smart materials; shape-memory polymers; metamaterials; smart structural design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Preparation, Properties and Applications of Emerging Polymer Composite Materials

edited by

Ana Pilipović

and

Hristo Penchev

submission deadline 10 Apr 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2331 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal, ceramic and polymer composites; manufacturing; properties; application; functional graded composites; natural and synthetic particle-reinforced fibers; inorganic and carbon (nano) fillers; fiber spinning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Complex Ceramic Materials with Advanced Properties for Versatile Applications

edited by

Daniela Predoi

and

Carmen Steluta Ciobanu

submission deadline 10 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2015 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramic materials; biocomposites; biopolymers; biological properties; physico-chemical features; environmental applications; drug delivery; biomedical applications; biotechnology; pharmaceutical applications

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

Advanced Laser and Material Technologies for Applications in Nuclear Energy

edited by

,

,

,

, Zhenjun Li and Songbai Cheng

submission deadline 10 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2009 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser technology; material behaviors; laser material processing; material surface decontamination; laser-assisted inspection; laser-induced material phenomena; nuclear energy; nuclear materials; nuclear safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Semiconductor Materials for Nanoelectronic and Optoelectronic Quantum Devices

edited by Ikai Lo

submission deadline 10 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 940 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconductor nanomaterials; molecular beam epitaxy (MBE); metal–organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD); nanotechnology; GaN micro-LEDs; nano-electronics; extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advances in Composites: Alloy and Laminate

edited by

Xianghua Liu

and

Haitao Gao

submission deadline 10 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 839 | Submission Open

Keywords: alloy; laminates; fabrication technology; microstructure; mechanical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Recent Advances in Carbon-Based Materials for Sustainable Catalytic Applications

edited by

María José Valero-Romero

and

José Rodríguez Mirasol

submission deadline 10 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced carbon materials; synthesis; functionalization; characterization; heterogeneous catalysis; catalyt-ical applications; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; biocatalysis; environmental remediation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

The Efficient Recycling and Utilization of Lithium-Ion Batteries

edited by Chenyang Shi,

Shilin Zhang

and Qingyuan Dong

submission deadline 10 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open

Keywords: lithium-ion batteries; battery recycling; battery recycling; green leaching; direct regeneration; graphite anode re-use; electrolyte recovery; critical metals; circular economy; life-cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Advanced Functional Metamaterials: Design, Modeling, Manufacturing, and Applications

edited by

Weidong Yang

, Honggeng Li,

Yonglin Chen

and Pan Liu

submission deadline 10 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional metamaterials; architected materials; programmable and reconfigurable materials; computational design; topology optimization; multiscale and multiphysics modeling; additive manufacturing; wave manipulation; energy absorption; engineering implementation

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

Green Solvents and Functional Materials: Experiments, Simulations, and Sustainable Applications

edited by

Alberto Gutiérrez

and

Mert Atilhan

submission deadline 10 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open

Keywords: green solvents; functional materials; sustainable chemistry; experimental characterization; computational modeling; molecular simulations; artificial intelligence; materials design; sustainable applications; environmental remediation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Advanced Ferroelectric and Dielectric Materials: Fabrication and Applications

edited by

Koko Kwok-Ho Lam

submission deadline 10 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open

Keywords: ferroelectric materials; dielectric materials; functional ceramics; thin films; lead-free materials; energy storage; piezoelectric materials; sensors and actuators; flexible electronics; advanced manufacturing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advances in Sustainable and Green Textile Materials

edited by

Rajkishore Nayak

submission deadline 12 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegradable materials; renewable resources; circular economy; green materials; bioleather; durability; sustainable fibre

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Research Progress on Electrolytes and Electrode Materials for Solid-State Batteries

edited by

Artur Tron

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4530 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid-state batteries; solid electrolytes; electrode materials; interface engineering; ionic conductivity; composite electrodes; battery modeling and simulation; next-generation batteries

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Tribological Analysis and Predictive Modeling of Advanced Materials

edited by

Sung-Jun Lee

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4065 | Submission Open

Keywords: tribological modeling; contact mechanics; advanced surface coatings; wear resistance mechanisms; finite element analysis; mechanical durability assessment; durability prediction; multi-scale analysis

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

Optimization and Simulation in Alloy Cutting Processes (Third Edition)

edited by

Wojciech Zębala

and

Emilia Franczyk

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4019 | Submission Open

Keywords: machining; CNC machining; CAD/CAM systems; optimization; simulation; FEM; additive manufacturing; difficult-to-cut materials; microstructure; hybrid manufacturing

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

Advances in Natural Building and Construction Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Paweł Strzałkowski

,

Luís M. O. Sousa

and

Ekin Köken

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3874 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural building and construction materials; dimension stones; mineral aggregates; reuse of waste as construction material

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

Advanced Functional Materials for Energy Harvesting, Storage, and Intelligent Systems

edited by

Manesh Yewale

and Santosh Mohite

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3606 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy storage; supercapacitor; gas sensing; HER; OER; battery; single-atom catalysts; lithium-ion batteries; nanocomposites; oxidation and reduction reactions; hydrogen production; CO2 conversion; energy harvesting; sensors; actuators

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Preparation, Properties and Applications of Biocomposites

edited by

Guowei Chen

and

Michael Snowdon

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3465 | Submission Open

Keywords: biocomposites; natural fibers; biopolymers; green composites; mechanical properties; thermal stability; processing techniques; life-cycle assessment; biomedical applications; automotive composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advanced Materials for Circularity: Recycling of Polymer Blends and Composites

edited by Susana Filipe and Vitor C. Barroso

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3069 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer blends and composites; recyclates; circular economy; polymer waste; recycling; transdisciplinarity; co-creation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Advanced Materials for Energy Storage: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

edited by

Qunhong Weng

,

Zeyan Zhou

and Taotao Zeng

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3034 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced energy storage materials; lithium-ion batteries; solid-state batteries; lithium-sulfur batteries; electrocatalytic materials; material synthesis; characterization techniques; renewable energy storage; photocatalytic materials; energy storage applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Radiation Damage and Radiation Defects of Materials

edited by Wentuo Han and

Yifan Zhang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2910 | Submission Open

Keywords: radiation damage; radiation defects; ion irradiation; defects recovery; irradiation hardening; irradiation embrittlement; irradiation creep

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Recent Advances in Electrocatalysts for Electrochemical Energy Conversion Reactions

edited by

Jiangtian Li

and

Deryn Chu

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2585 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemical energy conversion; electrocatalysts; hydrogen evolution/oxygen evolution; oxygen reduction reaction; CO2 reduction; ammonium production

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Advanced Welding in Alloys and Composites, Second Edition

edited by

Yang Li

and

Sansan Ao

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2432 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced welding technologies; metals; polymers; composites; modelling and simulation; microstructure and properties

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

Advanced Materials for Dental Applications

edited by

Duck-Su Kim

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2371 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental materials; physical properties; biocompatibility; antibacterial effect; remineralization

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

Material Surface Topography Measurement, Analysis and Characterization (2nd Edition)

edited by

Krzysztof Ciecieląg

and Kazimierz Zaleski

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2171 | Submission Open

Keywords: measurements of the surface topography of materials; characterization and modeling of the surface topography of materials; analysis and characterization of surface texture features; visual features of the surface of the material; tribological properties of the surface topography of materials; models of the shaping and optimization of surface topography; characteristics of the topography of worn surfaces; surface characteristics in additive manufacturing; topography of the surface of composite materials; surface topography of porous materials and foams

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

Advances in Computer Numerical Control Machining and Precision Machining of Advanced Materials

edited by

Andrzej Matras

and

Anna Gaweł

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2057 | Submission Open

Keywords: process optimization; additive and hybrid manufacturing; CNC Machining; precision machining; difficult-to-cut materials; biomaterials; advanced materials; machine learning; modelling; production automation; robotization; Industry 4.0

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

Extraction and Recycling of Critical Metals

edited by

Jianxun Song

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1700 | Submission Open

Keywords: extraction; separation; refining; recycling; critical metals

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

Advanced Electrochemical Materials: Innovations in Sensing and Energy Storage Applications

edited by Yufang He and Zaeem Ur Rehman

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1682 | Submission Open

Keywords: cathode/anode materials; high-throughput DFT screening; solid-state electrolytes; machine learning for battery materials; lithium metal batteries; electrode–electrolyte interfaces; electrochemical degradation mechanisms; ion transport dynamics; computational materials design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Smart Metamaterials: Modelling, Structural Mechanics and Performance Analysis

edited by

Qiduo Jin

,

Hongjia Zhang

, Yabin Deng and Hongyong Jiang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1397 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart metamaterials; structural mechanics; modelling; performance analysis; programmable; tunable; bio-inspired design; crashworthiness; vibration suppression

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Role of Materials in Controlling Friction, Wear, and Heat Generation Mechanisms

edited by

Aleksander Yevtushenko

and

Katarzyna Topczewska

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1187 | Submission Open

Keywords: sliding systems; friction and wear; temperature; thermal stresses; experimental methods and simulations; materials selection; thermal barrier coatings

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

Intelligent Manufacturing Systems: Advanced Materials, Machinability, and Smart Robotics

edited by

Anna Burduk

,

Andre Batako

,

Anthony Xavior Michael

, Suthep Butdee and Kamil Krot

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1115 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; aerospace materials; cutting tools; machinability; production management; intelligent manufacturing; advanced robotics; autonomus mobile robots

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

Nano-Engineered High-Performance Cement Composites: Microstructure Design for Enhanced Durability

edited by

Ruben P. Borg

, Yu-Cun Gu and

Haodao Li

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 529 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; cement/concrete composites; microstructure characterization; durability enhancement; modeling

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

Advanced Lightweight Alloys: Architecture, Crystal Defects and Applications

edited by

Pingping Liu

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 448 | Submission Open

Keywords: light metals and alloys; Li; Be; Al; Mg; Ti; materials design; crystal defects; additive manufacturing; friction stir welding; microstructure; strengthening mechanisms

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

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

edited by Hongyong Jiang, Guangchao Han and Fuchu Liu

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 431 | 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)

Advanced Catalytic Materials: Research on Physicochemical Characteristics

edited by

Lahoucine Bahsis

and

Ouachtak Hassan

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 426 | Submission Open

Keywords: green chemistry; advanced catalytic materials; heterogeneous catalysis; hydrogen production; mechanochemistry; DFT calculations; nanomaterials; sustainable synthesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Recent Advances in Bio-Based Particleboards and Fiberboards: Toward Sustainable Engineered Wood and Plant Fiber Products

edited by

Philippe Evon

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 410 | Submission Open

Keywords: the origin of natural fibers and binders; fiber preparation; mixture preparation and molding; waterproofing strategies (at the moment of molding or as a post-treatment); thermo-mechanical performance (including in a humid environment); VOC emissions; uses, including exterior ones (e.g., furniture, packaging, construction, etc.); aging; biodegradability at end of life; life cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Microstructure and Properties of Metallic Materials and Composites Through Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Jiandong Wang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 360 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; laser melting deposition; powder bed fusion; metals; metal matrix composites; alloys; microstructure characterization; mechanical properties; numerical simulation

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

Electro-Thermal-Elastic Coupling of Thermoelectric Materials and Devices

edited by Kun Song

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 344 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectric material; output power; conversion efficiency; thermal stress

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

A Commemorative Special Issue in Honor of Professor Shouke Yan: Crystallization and Structure–Property Relationships of Polymeric Materials

edited by

Xuming Xie

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 308 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer crystallization; structure; property; homopolymers; copolymers; polymer blends

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advanced Nuclear Materials for High Performance Research Reactor

edited by

Mingfu He

,

Abdelmalek Bouzenada

and Yafei Wang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open

Keywords: accident-tolerant fuel; water–clad interactions; molten salt corrosion; graphite pebbles; oxidation kinetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Electrocatalytic Materials: Structure, Properties, and Applications in Energy Conversion

edited by

Shaoxiong Li

and

Sheng Zhao

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 246 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrocatalysis; hydrogen evolution (HER); oxygen evolution (OER); CO2 reduction (CO2RR); nitrogen reduction (NRR); interfacial microenvironments; in situ/operando characterization; DFT and microkinetic modeling; catalyst stability and degradation; membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Research in Nanotechnology and Interface Engineering of Nanomaterials

edited by

Seyed Mohammad Mahdi Dadfar

and

Catalin Zaharia

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 245 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; nanomaterials; synthesis and characterization; structure–property relationships; functional nanostructures; catalysis and energy applications; biomedical nanotechnology; environmental nanomaterials; surface modification and functionalization; advanced materials design

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

Green-Synthesized Nanoparticles for Electrochemical Pollutant Degradation

edited by

Hichem Tahraoui

,

Abdeltif Amrane

, Kebir Mohammed and

Jie Zhang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open

Keywords: green synthesis; nanoparticles; electrochemical degradation; photodegradation; photocatalysis; wastewater treatment; environmental remediation; advanced oxidation processes; catalysis; sustainable materials

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

Properties and Applications of Advanced Titanium Alloys

edited by

Tsutomu Ito

,

Sergey V. Zherebtsov

and Guofeng Wang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open

Keywords: titanium alloys; microstructure; additive manufacturing; high-temperature deformation; strengthening mechanisms; phase transformation; computational materials design

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

Magnetic Materials and Their Applications in Quantum Devices

edited by Danyue Ma

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic materials; quantum precision measurement; quantum information processing; quantum communication; spin qubits; magnetic noise suppression; electromagnetic shielding; low-damping magnetic insulators; quantum device integration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Characterization and Hybrid Modeling of Fatigue Evolution of Additively Manufactured Lattice Structures

edited by Mustafa Awd and

Frank Walther

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; lattice structures; fatigue damage evolution; hybrid characterization; data-driven modeling; fatigue life prediction; experimental mechanics; physics-informed neural networks; structural integrity; metamaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

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