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Advances in Functional Polymers and Materials: Design, Synthesis, and Application

edited by

Fulga Tanasă

and

Ioana A. Duceac

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1017 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; biopolymers; photoactive/conductive/sensitive polymer; block copolymers; polymer reactions; polymer modification; (nano)particles; micelles; films and coatings; gels; blends and (nano)composites; sensors and actuators; energy storage; optoelectronics; biomedical applications; food packaging; environmental applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Recent Advances in Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Materials

edited by

Lu Zhou

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 690 | Submission Open

Keywords: reclaimed asphalt pavement; RAP recycling; pavement performance; sustainability; material characterization; recycling techniques; innovative RAP technologies; environmental impact; economic analysis

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

Selected Papers from the 15th International Conference on Key Engineering Materials

edited by

Geoffrey R. Mitchell

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 647 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite; metals and alloys; ceramics and glasses; polymers; nanomaterials; biomaterials; smart and functional materials

Advanced Thin Films: Structural, Optical, and Electrical Properties

edited by

Dongsheng Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 595 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced thin films; optical properties; electrical properties; synthesis and characterization techniques; interface engineering; energy harvesting; optoelectronics

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

Nanomaterials as Photocatalysts: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

edited by Maraísa Gonçalves and Raquel Aparecida Domingues

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 482 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis; nanomaterials; environmental remediation; solar energy; properties

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

Material Advancements and Challenges in Next-Generation Lithium-Ion Batteries

edited by

Mohamed Houache

Yaser Abu-Lebdeh

and Zouina Karkar

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 421 | Submission Open

Keywords: Ni-rich cathodes; anodes; solid-state electrolytes; high-entropy electrodes; high-voltage electrolytes; concentrated liquid electrolytes; Li-metal batteries

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advanced Active Films for Food Packaging: Design, Properties and Applications

edited by

Nadege Follain

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 385 | Submission Open

Keywords: food packaging; active packaging films; biodegradable packaging; antimicrobial agents; antioxidant agents; food preservation; encapsulation; thermal properties; barrier properties; modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

New Materials for Neutron Sources and Instruments

edited by

Valery V. Nesvizhevsky

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 358 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced neutron reflectors; advanced neutron moderators; new materials and methods for neutron sources and instruments; sources of very cold neutrons

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advanced Materials for Solid-State Batteries: Chemistry and Applications

edited by Yunling Wu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 306 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid-state batteries; inorganic materials; organic electrode materials; interface; conductivity; fabrication techniques; theoretical and computational studies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Recent Advances in Thin-Film Transistors and Neuromorphic Devices for Electronic and Sensing Applications

edited by

I. Sak Lee

Hyukjoon Yoo

and

Kyungtae Park

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 247 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuromorphic electronics; thin-film transistor (TFT); synaptic transistors; oxide semiconductors; organic semiconductors; 2D materials; sensing applications; memory devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advanced Composite Materials for Next-Generation Electronic Devices

edited by

Yang Shi

, Junjie Ye and

Yongkun Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 242 | Submission Open

Keywords: ME materials; electronic packaging devices; numerical simulation; topology optimization; reliability analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advanced Nanomaterials for Antibacterial Applications

edited by Sihan Ma, Xue Bai and Jianglong Kong

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 231 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-infection nanomaterials; theranostic nanosystems; antiviral function; biomedical imaging agents; toxicology of nanomaterials; therapeutic mechanism

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

The Parameters of Advanced Materials

edited by

Grzegorz Tytko

Zhiyuan Xu

, Jolanta Makowska and

Mingyang Lu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open

Keywords: structure; physical parameters; chemical parameters; mechanical parameters; thermal parameters; electrical parameters; magnetic parameters; crystal structure

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

Lightweight and High-Performance Composite Structures for Engineering Applications

edited by

Dongdong Chen

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 205 | Submission Open

Keywords: CFRP; fiber hybrid; laminate; sandwich structures; mechanical tests; energy absorption; dynamic impact; hygrothermal aging; numerical simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Synthesis, Characterization and Performance of Degradable Polymers: Roles of Curing, Crystallization and Biodegradation

edited by

Chuansheng Wang

and

Deshang Han

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open

Keywords: degradable polymers; polymer synthesis; curing mechanisms; crystallization control; biodegradation kinetics; crosslinking; sustainable materials; eco-design; structure– property relationships

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Near-Infrared Nanomaterials in Biomedical Applications

edited by Xiaozhen Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open

Keywords: near-infrared; nanomaterials; imaging; therapy; biomedical applications

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

Oxidation and Corrosion of Metals and Alloys

edited by Chunlong Cheng and Zheng Chen

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxidation resistance; corrosion protection; surface modification; nanostructured coating; degradation behavior

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

Emerging Photonic and Electromagnetic Materials and Devices

edited by Jiewei Chen, Xiongjian Huang, Ya Fei Wu and Tianyue Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open

Keywords: photonic metamaterials; integrated photonics; 2D materials; upconversion nanoparticles; quantum photonic systems; stretchable photonics; reconfigurable electromagnetic devices; plasmonic nanostructures

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

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

edited by Hongyong Jiang, Guangchao Han and Fuchu Liu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 147 | 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)

Mechanical Behavior and Numerical Simulation of Sandwich Composites (Second Edition)

edited by

Bin Han

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open

Keywords: lattice architectures; advanced and smart materials; material characterization; mechanical properties; impact and ballistic resistance; vibration attenuation; heat transfer; intelligent manufacturing foam material; composite sandwich; additive manufacturing; vibration; buckling; crushing behaviors; optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Theoretical Modeling and Computation for Nanophotonics

edited by

Nan Zeng

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open

Keywords: particle; imaging and measurement; polarization optics; high-throughput online analysis

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

High-Performance Ceramic Materials: Development and Applications

edited by Iryna Matsukevich

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramic materials; glass ceramic; sintering; barrier coatings; 3D printing; advanced ceramics; potential application

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

Catalysis: Where We Are and Where We Go

edited by

Diana Sannino

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8411 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterogeneous catalysis; nanostructured catalysts; nanoporous catalysts; catalyst nanoengineering; combined catalytic technologies; electro catalysis; plasma catalysis; photocatalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Materials for Drug Delivery and Medical Engineering

edited by

Keisuke Nakano

and

Kiyofumi Takabatake

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5142 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional materials; polymers; ceramics; metallic materials; nanomaterials; drug delivery; drug release; tissue engineering; biocompatibility; medical; implants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Recent Advances in Stainless Steel: Characterization, Properties and Applications

edited by

SeKwon Oh

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5075 | Submission Open

Keywords: microstructural characterization; mechanical properties enhancement; corrosion resistance; additive manufacturing; alloy development; surface modification; sustainable manufacturing; aerospace and biomedical applications

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

Sustainable Cementitious Materials for Civil and Transportation Engineering—2nd Edition

edited by

Junjie Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3708 | Submission Open

Keywords: low carbon emissions; carbon fixation; sustainable materials; recycled materials; cement; concrete

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

Recovered or Recycled Materials for Composites and Other Materials

edited by

Malgorzata Ulewicz

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3365 | Submission Open

Keywords: recycled materials; waste; industrial by-products; and recovered materials; synthesis of composites and other materials; physicochemical and mechanical properties of composites; materials modified with waste in a circular economy; sustainable building and other materials; new ecological materials

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

Advanced Resin-Based Materials and Composites

edited by

Pietro Ausiello

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1587 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental materials; composites; bioactive materials; dental biomaterials; advanced resin-based materials; CAD-CAM materials; glass ionomers; dental polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Mechanical Performance and Microstructural Characterization of Light Alloys (3rd Edition)

edited by

Qinghuan Huo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1482 | Submission Open

Keywords: aluminum alloys; magnesium alloys; titanium alloys; mechanical performance; microstructure characterization; heat treatment; plastic processing; precipitation; phase transformation

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

Design, Optimization, and Mechanical Applications of Smart Materials and Structures

edited by

Chunlei Li

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 936 | Submission Open

Keywords: structure optimization; mechanical performance; multi-field coupling; multi-functionality; design and application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

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

edited by Yuhua Huang,

Fulong Zhu

and Yunlong Fu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 820 | Submission Open

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

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

Halogen and Chalcogen Bonding in Crystal Design

edited by Teresa Olszewska,

Jarosław Chojnacki

and

Jan Alfuth

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 260 | Submission Open

Keywords: halogen bonding; chalcogen bonding; crystal engineering; material science

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Advanced Technologies and Materials for Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Ildikó Lung

and

Adina Stegarescu

submission deadline 1 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 217 | Submission Open

Keywords: materials; functionalized materials; adsorbents; surface modifications; membrane; emerging contaminants; wastewater treatment; photocatalysis; adsorption

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

The Microstructures and Advanced Functional Properties of Thin Films

edited by

Yue Liu

Jian Wang

and Jiamiao Ni

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12901 | Submission Open

Keywords: deposition; microstructure; electrical properties; thermal properties; optical properties; thin film growth; functional thin film applications

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

From Conventional to Modern Biomaterials in Dentistry—2nd Edition

edited by

Mihai Rominu

and

Cosmin Sinescu

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11046 | Submission Open

Keywords: dentistry; dental treatments; dental evaluations; implants and implantable materials; polymers; ceramics; metals and alloys; biocompatibility; CAD/CAM/CAE technologies; 3D printing technologies; material characterization; imagistic investigations; numerical simulation; cytotoxicity; biofilms; new and innovative dental materials and dental technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Metal Coatings for Wear and Corrosion Applications (Second Edition)

edited by

Gabriela Mǎrginean

and

Norbert Kazamer

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9601 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; aqueous corrosion; high-temperature corrosion; sliding wear; abrasion; solid particle erosion; additive manufacturing; electron beam remelting; laser structuring

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

Advances in the Design and Properties of New Ecoconcrete Formulations (2nd Edition)

edited by

Francisco Agrela

Julia Rosales

and

Manuel Cabrera Montenegro

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7198 | Submission Open

Keywords: recycled concrete; recycled aggregates; recycled construction materials; life cycle; characterization

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

Emerging Technologies and Materials for Smart, Durable and Sustainable Construction

edited by

Giovanni Anglani

and

Paola Antonaci

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3859 | 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)

Magnetic Shape Memory Alloys: Fundamentals and Applications

edited by Zhenzhuang Li and Ziqi Guan

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2653 | 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)

Advanced Materials Machining: Theory and Experiment

edited by

Łukasz Żyłka

Krzysztof Żak

and

Sergej Hloch

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2178 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision machining; machining and machinability; difficult-to-cut materials; metals and alloys; cutting process modelling and optimization; machining simulation; tool wear and durability; surface topography; diagnostics and process monitoring; cooling conditions

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

Materials Innovation Through Atomic Layer Deposition: Process Optimization, Material Properties, and Applications

edited by Dongqing Pan

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1417 | Submission Open

Keywords: atomic layer deposition (ALD); process optimization; precursor chemistry; material characterization; nanotechnology; semiconductor fabrication; energy storage applications

(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 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 465 | 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)

Fatigue of Polymers and Composite Materials: From the LCF to the VHCF Life Ranges

edited by

Andrea Tridello

Davide S. Paolino

and

Carlo Boursier Niutta

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 456 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite; polymers; fatigue; ultrasonic fatigue; low-cycle fatigue; high-cycle fatigue; very-high-cycle fatigue

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Multiscale Characterization and Computational Modeling/Simulation of Metallic Materials

edited by

and

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 15 articles | Viewed by 24946 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical property; microstructural analysis; multiscale characterization; nano and atomistic approach; metals and alloys; plastic deformation and fracture; advanced manufacturing; modeling and simulation; hydrogen-related property and mechanism; cold spray

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

Characterization of Metallic Materials: Solidification, Deformation, Heat Treatment and Other Related Phenomena—Third Edition

edited by

Seong-Ho Ha

and Young-Ok Yoon

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 23 articles | Viewed by 19243 | Submission Open

Keywords: metals and alloys; microstructure characterization; microscopy; solidification; forming; heat treatment

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

Leather, Textiles and Bio-Based Materials

edited by

Valeika Virgilijus

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 17968 | Submission Open

Keywords: leather processing; collagen changes; tanning; application of enzymes; wool; textile functions; natural fibres’ biocompatibility; composites containing bio-based materials; biodegradability of biomaterials; hydrolysis of biomaterials; life cycle assessment.

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Sustainability in Asphalt, Concrete and Pavement Materials: Design, Performance, and Characterization

edited by

Wentao Wang

and

Linbing Wang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 16 articles | Viewed by 16307 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainability; asphalt materials; concrete materials; pavement materials; construction; mixed design; performance evaluation; damage mechanism; features characterization; durability

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

Corrosion Electrochemistry and Protection of Metallic Materials

edited by

Facundo Almeraya-Calderón

Citlalli Gaona-Tiburcio

and Ricardo Galván-Martínez

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14958 | Submission Open

Keywords: stainless steels; superalloys; aluminum; titanium; electrochemical techniques; corrosion mechanisms; corrosion protection methods; coatings; corrosion inhibitor

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Development of Advanced Materials and Technology for Green and Sustainable Environmental Remediation

edited by

Hao Qiu

Erkai He

and Xing Li

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12140 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable environmental remediation; heavy metal; emerging pollutants; bioavailability; toxic effect; ecological health; numerical model; risk assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Testing of Materials and Elements in Civil Engineering (4th Edition)

edited by

Krzysztof Schabowicz

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12129 | Submission Open

Keywords: testing; diagnostics; building materials; elements; civil engineering

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

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