Materials

Modelling of Deformation Characteristics of Materials or Structures—Second Edition

edited by

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 525 | 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)

Recent Research of Metallic Alloys for Biomedical Applications

edited by Lan Chen

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 467 | 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 452 | 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 447 | 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 402 | 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 401 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Piezoelectric Materials for Photocatalysis and Electrocatalysis

edited by

Qi Zhang

and

Hugo Salazar

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 358 | 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 348 | 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)

Scaffold Materials for Bone Tissue Engineering

edited by Anayancy Osorio-Madrazo

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 347 | 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)

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

edited by Mi Zhao and

Yong Deng

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 346 | 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)

Novel Hydrogen Storage Materials and Their Applications

edited by

Sofoklis Makridis

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 339 | 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 326 | 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 323 | 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 314 | 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 310 | 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 309 | 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)

Recent Advances in Optoelectronic Materials and Devices

edited by Lokanath Patra

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 305 | Submission Open

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

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

Corrosion and Protection of Biomaterials

edited by

Halina Krawiec

and

Vincent Vignal

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 305 | 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 300 | 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 298 | 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 285 | 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 282 | 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 275 | 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)

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 254 | 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)

4D Printing and Mechanical Metamaterials

edited by

Wei Zhao

and Chengjun Zeng

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 254 | 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)

Development of Advanced Battery Materials

edited by Huibo Wang and Zhengyao Li

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 252 | 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)

Electrochemical Applications of Carbon Materials

edited by Bunshi Fugetsu and Feiyu Kang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 252 | 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)

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 251 | 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)

Preparation and Characterization of Magnetic Nanomaterials

edited by

Junyoung Kwon

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 248 | 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 247 | 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)

New Polymer Recycling Technologies

edited by

Marc Marín-Genescà

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 247 | 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)

Inorganic Polyphosphate Materials: Synthesis and Biomedical Applications

edited by Wei Wei

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 233 | 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)

Advances in Solid-State Welding Processes (Second Edition)

edited by Feng Jin and

Peng Li

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 233 | 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)

Characterization of Bioactive Glasses by Computational and Experimental Methods

edited by

Diana Dudea

and

Bernadette Kerekes-Mathe

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 216 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; bioactive glass ; bioactivity; dental applications; dental tissue regeneration

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

Innovations in Porous Materials for Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery

edited by

Wei Wu

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

Keywords: porous materials; metal–organic frameworks (MOFs); adsorption; photocatalysis; light-driven degradation; wastewater treatment; water purification; heavy metal removal; resource recovery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Dynamics of Phase Transformations in Materials with Perovskite Structure

edited by Wasikur Rahman

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open

Keywords: perovskite structure; phase transformation dynamics; ferroelectric–paraelectric transition; energy harvesting; energy storage; nanotechnology; solid-state chemistry; biosensors; smart materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Functional Polymer Materials: From Materials Design to Performance Modulation

edited by

Marialuigia Raimondo

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

Keywords: functional polymers; multiscale composites with synergistic properties; multifunctional nanocomposites; carbonaceous nanofillers; smart functions of nanocomposites; stimuli-responsive behavior; self-healing polymers; advanced characterization tools; processing as a modulation tool; device integration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Integrated Experimental–Numerical Approaches to Design and Optimization of Metal Forming and Surface Engineering Processes

edited by

Leon Kukiełka

and

Radosław Patyk

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

Keywords: metal forming; surface engineering; finite element modeling; constitutive models; inverse methods; surface integrity; process optimization; multiscale analysis; data-driven approaches

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

Multiscale Design and Optimisation for Metal Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Bartłomiej Wysocki

,

Joseph Buhagiar

and Jian Chen

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2541 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal additive manufacturing; multiscale modelling; atomistic simulation; process simulation; microstructure evolution; process optimisation; artificial intelligence; machine learning; physics-based modelling; data-driven optimisation; post-processing; heat treatment; surface engineering; in situ monitoring; µ-CT; advanced AM systems

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

Novel Functional Materials for Electronics and Biomedicine—Second Edition

edited by

Plamen Petkov

and Ruzha Harizanova

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1292 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxides; chalcogenides; metals; azopolymers; graphene; glasses; glass–ceramic composites; crystallization; energy conversion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advances in Metasurface Materials: Design and Applications

edited by Zhe Shi and Dan Wang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 394 | Submission Open

Keywords: metasurfaces; flat optics; nanophotonics; electromagnetic wave control; tunable materials; computational design; quantum optics; topological photonics

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

Thermal Stability and Applications of Sustainable Polyurethanes

edited by Artur Bukowczan and

Tomasz Mariusz Majka

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 372 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainability; renewable raw materials; thermal degradation and stability; bio-based components; polyurethanes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advances in Flexible Electronics and Electronic Devices

edited by Zuqing Yuan, Junlu Sun and Wenqiang Wu

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9299 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexible electronics; stretchable materials; printed electronics; bioelectronics; e-skin; soft robotics; biodegradable electronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Material Characterization, Design and Modeling of Asphalt Pavements

edited by Weidong Cao,

Jizhe Zhang

,

Dedong Guo

and

Wengang Zhang

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 7791 | Submission Open

Keywords: asphalt; asphalt mix; asphalt pavement; pavement structure; material characterization; mix design; pavement design; modeling; simulation analysis

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

Selected Papers from the 26th International Conference on Computer Methods in Mechanics (CMM2025)

edited by

Marcin Kamiński

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5553 | Submission Open

Keywords: finite element method; boundary element method; meshless approaches; probabilistic computational mechanics; artificial intelligence

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

Additive Manufacturing of Metals, Alloys, and Ceramics: Processes, Microstructures, and Properties

edited by

,

,

and

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4272 | Submission Open

Keywords: powder bed fusion; direct metal deposition; arc additive manufacturing; microstructural characterisation; mechanical properties; fatigue properties; corrosion resistance; titanium alloys; steels; aluminium alloys; high-entropy alloys

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

Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Ionic Liquids (ILs)

edited by Jan Blahut

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2134 | Submission Open

Keywords: ionic liquids; materials science; synthesis; characterization; physical properties; chemical properties; advanced applications; sustainable technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Soft Matter)

Advanced Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites in Automotive Applications

edited by

Rajesh Mishra

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2060 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based composites; automotive components; nanoscale fillers; lightweight materials; mechanical strength; thermal stability; barrier properties; electrical conductivity; flame retardancy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Advanced Materials for Dentistry and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics: From Biocompatibility to Biomimetic Design and Implant Surface Bioengineering

edited by Corina Marilena Cristache and Fabrizio Di Francesco

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2057 | Submission Open

Keywords: PEEK; PEKK; silicone elastomers; maxillofacial prosthodontics; dental implants; titanium; zirconia; surface modification; biofunctionalization; antibiofilm coatings; osseointegration; soft-tissue integration; tribocorrosion; adhesion; primers/coupling agents; color stability; resin composites; ceramics; fiber-reinforced composites; 3D printing; subtractive manufacturing; CAD/CAM; biomimetic materials; biocompatibility; mechanical properties; optical properties; porous/lattice structures; photofunctionalization; AI-assisted modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advances in Luminescent Materials: Characterization and Device Applications

edited by Kai Li and Baojiu Chen

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1892 | Submission Open

Keywords: phosphors; LEDs; bioimaging; thermometer; anti-counterfeiting; luminescent materials

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

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