Materials

Advances in Functional Flexible Electronic Materials: From Design to Applications

edited by Hyeong Min Yoo

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

Keywords: flexible electronics; functional materials; electronic engineering; polymer processing; nanocomposites; wearable devices; soft electronics; materials processing; structure–property relationships; mechanical reliability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Mechanisms and Interface Engineering in Next-Generation Solid Oxide and Protonic Ceramic Energy Systems

edited by Hafiz Ahmad Ishfaq

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

Keywords: solid oxide fuel cell (SOFCs) and electrolyzers (SOECs); protonic ceramic fuel cells (PCFCs) and electrolyzers (PCECs); electrolyte/electrode interfaces; degradation mechanisms; proton-conducting ceramics; mixed ion–electronic conductors (MIECs); microstructural engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advanced Metal Welding Technologies and Innovative Engineering Materials Used in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Energy Transition

edited by

Artur Czupryński

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

Keywords: adaptive AI systems; laser welding; hybrid welding; high-strength steels (AHSS); digital twin; industrial internet of things (IIoT); automated welding systems; dissimilar metal joint; energy and environmental optimization

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

Green and Circular Materials for Environmental Remediation and Resource Valorization

edited by Ha-Manh Bui, Jheng-Jie Jiang and

Pham Thanh Luu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open

Keywords: green materials; circular materials; environmental remediation; resource valorization; biochar; hydrochar; waste-derived materials; catalytic materials; membrane materials; life cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Functional Magnetic Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Properties and Advanced Applications

edited by

Łukasz Hawełek

and

Tymon Warski

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic nanomaterials; magnetic nanocomposites; nanoparticle synthesis; structure–property relationships; advanced functional applications

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

Development of High-Efficiency Microwave Absorbing Materials for Civil and Defense Applications

edited by

Ngo Tran

and Luu Anh Tuyen

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open

Keywords: microwave absorbing materials; hexaferrites and magnetic properties; EMI shielding and compatibility; MXenes and 2D nanomaterials; composite nanofibers and 1D materials; defect engineering and vacancies; sustainable and bio-based materials; stealth technology and RCS reduction; metamaterials and metasurfaces; millimeter-wave absorption

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Thin Films: Structural, Optical, Electrical, and Electrochemical Properties

edited by

Shouqin Tian

and

Qiufen Liu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; optoelectronic devices; electrochemical; nano-thin films; functionalized thin films; sustainability and environmental friendliness of materials

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

Advanced Icephobic Materials for Aircraft and Vessel Icing Protection

edited by Zichen Zhang,

Junfei Ou

, Guiping Lin and Xiangzhao Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open

Keywords: icephobic coating; aircraft icing; vessel icing; composite material; SLIPS; electrothermal and photothermal coating; coating durability; arctic and antarctic application

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

Advances in Fuel Cell: Materials and Devices

edited by

Renata Włodarczyk

and

Andrzej Kacprzak

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

Keywords: fuel cells; fuel cell materials; electrocatalysts; membranes and electrolytes; electrode materials; proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC); solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC); energy conversion technologies; electrochemical energy systems; interconnectors materials; balance of plant

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Degradation Mechanisms and Control Technologies for Materials in Extreme Environments

edited by

Bin Liu

and Baojie Dou

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 294 | Submission Open

Keywords: extreme service conditions; material corrosion; alloy design; surface engineering; material service behavior

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Calcium Phosphate Biomaterials with Medical Applications

edited by

Margareta Gabriela Ciobanu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10807 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; calcium phosphates; hydroxyapatite; coatings; scaffolds; composites; biomineralization; delivery systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advanced Machining and Technologies in Materials Science

edited by

Janusz Kluczyński

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7948 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced manufacturing; additive manufacturing; hybrid technologies; high-speed machining; production technologies, precision manufacturing

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

Powder Metallurgy and Advanced Materials

edited by

Florin Popa

,

Traian Florin Marinca

,

Bogdan Viorel Neamțu

and

Cǎlin Virgiliu Pricǎ

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4615 | Submission Open

Keywords: powder metallurgy; powder processing; advanced materials; additive manufacturing; spark plasma sintering; functional materials; nanomaterials; nanostructures; biomaterials; microstructure; annealing; simulation and modelling

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

Microstructure Evolution and Mechanical Properties of Metals and Building Materials

edited by

Bartlomiej Jez

and Katarzyna Błoch

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4005 | Submission Open

Keywords: metals alloys; building materials; geopolymers; microstructure evolution

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

MXene-Based Electromagnetic Functional Devices

edited by

Zhifang Liu

and

Weijia Luo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2456 | Submission Open

Keywords: MXene synthesis; electromagnetic wave absorption; electromagnetic shielding; flexible and wearable devices; multifunctional composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Obtaining and Characterizing of New Materials (6th Edition)

edited by

György Thalmaier

and

Tamás Mankovits

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 1933 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; composite materials; nanomaterials; biomaterials; green synthesis; thin films; smart materials; alloys; laser processing; characterization methods; simulation

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

Modern Wood-Based Materials for Sustainable Building (2nd Edition)

edited by

Dorota Dukarska

and

Jakub Kawalerczyk

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1804 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood and wood-based materials as a sustainable building resource; construction and insulating wood-based materials; composite materials in modern wood construction; green composites; biomass in the manufacture of insulation materials; the role of wood and wood-based materials in reducing carbon emissions; joining techniques for wood and wood-based materials; eco-friendly adhesives; the environmental engineering of eco-friendly materials; the protection of wood and wood-based materials from biotic and abiotic factors; energy-efficient construction solutions based on wood and wood-based materials; a healthy indoor environment in wooden buildings; innovative technologies for the prefabrication of building construction elements; evaluation criteria for sustainable building materials; fire safety in wooden buildings; the durability of wooden buildings in the long term

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

Advanced Materials for Sustainable Industry 5.0

edited by

Dominika Siwiec

and

Andrzej Pacana

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1294 | Submission Open

Keywords: quality; quality management; multi-criteria decision making (MDCM); lean manufacturing (LM); life cycle assessment (LCA); environmental management instruments; sustainable development; Industry 5.0; improving products; production engineering

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

Microstructure, Properties and Application of Innovative Metallic Materials

edited by

Madalina Simona Baltatu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1265 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic materials; properties; new applications; microstructure; structural characterization; thermal properties; obtaining; processing

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

Next-Generation Metal Additive Manufacturing: Intelligent Microstructure Design, Mechanical Reliability, and Advanced Material Systems for Industrial Applications

edited by Kapil Gangwar and

Ramulu Mamidala

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1242 | Submission Open

Keywords: fracture mechanics; fatigue and damage tolerance; composite materials and structures; microstructure–property relationships; machining and surface integrity; residual stress mitigation; advanced manufacturing for aerospace components; high-performance ceramics and composites; in-situ monitoring and process control; multi-disciplinary materials and manufacturing integration

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

Sustainable Utilization of Recycled Construction and Demolition Materials in Cementitious Composites

edited by

Vojtěch Václavík

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1226 | Submission Open

Keywords: cementitious composites; recycled aggregates; supplementary cementitious materials; industrial by-products; hydration mechanisms; microstructure characterization; durability performance; structure–property relationships

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

Structural Modification of Third-Generation Solar Cells for Indoor and Outdoor Photovoltaic Applications

edited by

Paweł Gnida

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 327 | Submission Open

Keywords: indoor and outdoor photovoltaic; third generation solar cells; dye-sensitized solar cells; bulk heterojunction solar; perovskite solar cells

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Green Porous Materials for Sustainable Catalysis

edited by

Francesco Parrillo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 256 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermochemical conversion; gasification; pyrolysis; catalysis; waste-derived catalyst; tar conversion; syngas cleaning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Recent Advances in Metallic Thin Films and Coatings

edited by Sven Ulrich and

Vincent Ott

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; metallics; coatings; PVD; CVD; microstructure; alloys; intermetallics; multiple-principal element alloys; high-entropy alloys

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

Advances in Function Geopolymer Materials—Second Edition

edited by

Michał Łach

,

Kinga Korniejenko

and

Aleksandar Nikolov

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 17542 | Submission Open

Keywords: geopolymer; functional material; modern insulation material; sustainable development; innovation in building materials

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

Alloys and Composites: Structural and Functional Applications, Third Edition

edited by

Wei Guo

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9557 | Submission Open

Keywords: alloys and composites; mechanical properties; functional properties; phase constituent; design and tailoring; amorphous alloys; high-entropy alloys; lightweight alloys; metal matrix composites

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

Novel Dental Materials Design and Application

edited by

Walter Dukić

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9477 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental materials; composite materials; nanotechnology; ceramics; operative dentistry; biocompatible materials; treatment outcome; clinical relevance; biomaterials; clinical relevance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advances in Electrodeposition of Thin Films and Alloys

edited by

Ivana Mladenović

and

Nebojša Nikolić

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6589 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; electrodeposition; morphology; mechanical properties; MEMS; optimization

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

Research Advances in Microelectronics Packaging and Devices: From Materials to Reliability

edited by

Zhiheng Huang

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5950 | Submission Open

Keywords: microelectronic packaging; high-power device packaging; materials and device reliability; TSV/TGV; hybrid bonding; AI/ML; microstructure; uncertainty quantification; physical and failure analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advances in Manufacturing and Materials: Additive Manufacturing and High-Performance Alloys

edited by Jianyu Li and Jinliang Zhang

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5802 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid-state additive manufacturing; aluminium alloys; magnesium alloys; metal matrix composites; stirring friction technologies

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

Advanced Biomaterials for Dental Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by

Ines Despotović

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 5578 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional dental biomaterials; bone tissue engineering approaches; mechanical behavior of dental biomaterials; biocompatibility; osteoinductivity; osteoconductivity; dental coatings; surface modification and surface characterization methods; anticorrosion protection; computational modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Magnetic Shape Memory Alloys: Fundamentals and Applications

edited by Zhenzhuang Li and Ziqi Guan

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5069 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic shape memory alloys; martensitic transformation; magnetic property; solid-state refrigeration; thermal energy storage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Mechanical Behavior and Multiscale Modeling of Advanced Structural Materials

edited by

Le Chang

and Bojun Zhang

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4990 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical behavior; multiscale modeling; lightweight structural materials; microstructure–property relationships; data-driven modeling; deformation mechanisms; extreme service conditions; high-entropy alloys

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

Sustainable Materials for Renewable Energy Application

edited by Izabela Piasecka, Patrycja Bałdowska-Witos and

Marek Opielak

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3821 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable development; clean technology; alternative energy sources; photovoltaic installations; solar installations; wind turbines; heat pumps; biomass installations; fuel cells; sustainable transport; electric vehicle components; alternative fuel systems; life cycle assessment; environmental impact; sustainable materials; bio-based materials; recycled materials; construction materials; smart materials; production techniques; material processing; recycling; energy-saving processes; energy-saving materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

New Materials and Methods for Reinforcement and Thermal Improvement of Existing Structures

edited by

Marco Corradi

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3351 | Submission Open

Keywords: green materials; low-carbon composites; bio-based solutions; circular economy; rehabilitation; earthquake engineering; thermal efficiency

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

Organic–Inorganic Composite Materials: From Synthesis and Properties to Applications and Recycling Processes

edited by

Mihaela Baibarac

and

Daniela Berger

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1610 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic–inorganic composites; synthesis; properties; energy storage; sensors; drug delivery; wastewater treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Computer Simulations in Electronic and Magnetic Properties of Novel Materials

edited by

Roman Szewczyk

and

Tadeusz Szumiata

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1380 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic materials modeling; artificial intelligence in materials science; amorphous alloys; nanocrystalline materials; perovskites; piezoelectric materials; open source simulation software; machine learning; magnetoelastic sensors; soft magnetic materials; finite element method; computer-aided material design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advanced Manufacturing of Lightweight Structures: Forming, Simulation, and Green Composites

edited by

Antonio Formisano

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1340 | Submission Open

Keywords: lightweight structures; green composites; advanced manufacturing; thermomechanical properties; modeling and simulation; recycling; end-of-life

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

Advancements in Durability and Mechanical Performance of Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Polymers in Harsh Environments

edited by Ahmed Bahgat Radwan and

Noora Al-Qahtani

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 726 | Submission Open

Keywords: hybrid fiber-reinforced polymers (HFRPs); durability; mechanical performance; extreme environments; aging and degradation; interfacial adhesion; composite manufacturing; structural integrity; protective coatings; sustainability and recycling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Size-Dependent and Surface/Interface Effects in Materials

edited by

Yongfu Zhu

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 501 | Submission Open

Keywords: size effect; nanocrystals; nanostructured materials; surface; interface; chemical and physical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Synthesis, Properties and Applications of Functional Heterocyclic Compounds and Related Materials

edited by

Agnieszka Kącka-Zych

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 247 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterocyclic compounds; synthesis; properties; applications; bioactive compounds; cycloadditions; density functional theory; mechanism; natural products

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Current Advances in Luminescent Materials

edited by

Michał Filapek

and Patrycja Filipek

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 225 | Submission Open

Keywords: luminogenic materials; fluorescence probes and markers; organic optoelectronics; OLEDs; device processing; donor–acceptor molecule; organic synthesis; push–pull organic molecules; nonlinear optical materials; dyes and sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Functional Cement-Based Composites for Civil Engineering (3rd Edition)

edited by

Jonathan Oti

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9286 | Submission Open

Keywords: building materials; durability; recycled materials; cement; concrete; stabilization; life cycle assessment; bricks; block; mortar; geo-polymer; steel; timber; green building materials; eco-friendly materials; nano- and fiber composites; ceramics; limes; PFA; GGBS

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

High-Entropy Alloys: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

edited by

Bernardo Monteiro

and Marta Dias

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9165 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloys; preparation methods; material characterization; applications; design of HEAs (empirical method, CALPHAD, molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo, artificial intelligence, and machine learning); powder metallurgy

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

Cracking Risks in Blended Cement-Based Concrete: Mechanisms, Evaluation and Control

edited by Yingda Zhang,

Ye Liu

and Zihao Liu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 8582 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydration heat control and temperature stress evolution in mass concrete and composite sections; autogenous shrinkage, drying shrinkage, and their coupling with mechanical constraints; creep–shrinkage interaction and its influence on long-term crack risk; cracking behavior in uhpc, ecc, geopolymer concrete, recycled aggregate concrete (rac), and other sustainable materials; crack control techniques using internal curing agents, shrinkage-reducing admixtures (sras), expansive agents, and advanced chemical admixtures; effect of fiber reinforcement (steel, synthetic, basalt, etc.) on cracking resistance; numerical and analytical modeling of crack initiation, propagation, and stress development; testing methods for restrained cracking, fracture toughness, and durability under multi-physical loading; case studies and field applications in structural, tunnel, and underground engineering

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

Advances in Luminescent Materials: Fabrication and Technological Applications

edited by

Fernando Rivera-López

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8536 | Submission Open

Keywords: luminescence; photonics; optoelectronics; lasers; sensors; optical properties; upconversion; color display; rare-earth ions; optical devices

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

Emerging Technologies and Materials for Smart, Durable and Sustainable Construction

edited by

Giovanni Anglani

and

Paola Antonaci

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8535 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart construction; self-healing materials; durability; alternative binders; waste reuse and recycling; sustainability; 3D printing in construction; nanotechnology; self-sensing materials; alternative reinforcement for concrete

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

Corrosion Behavior and Mechanical Properties of Metallic Materials (3rd Edition)

edited by Xiaogang Li and

Zulfiqar Ahmad Khan

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 7329 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic materials; corrosion behavior; mechanical properties; microstructure; anti-corrosion methods; corrosion-resistant material; hydrogen embrittlement; electrochemical reaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Advanced Steel Materials: 3D Printing, Phase Transformation, and Mechanical Properties

edited by

Wojciech Sitek

and

Mariusz Król

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7325 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced steels; 3D printing; high-strength steels; stainless steels; high-performance steels; microstructure; phase transformations; mechanical properties; hybrid technologies

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

High-Performance Concrete: Synergies Between Material Innovation and Structural Health Monitoring

edited by

,

,

, Tao Jin and

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 6858 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance concrete; fiber reinforcement; ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC); sustainable construction materials; engineered cementitious composites (ECCs); nanomaterials in concrete; structural health monitoring; non-destructive testing; smart sensors; machine learning applications

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

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