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Advanced Thin-Film Technologies for Semiconductor Applications
edited by Chuen-Lin Tien
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1535 | Submission Open
Keywords: thin film; semiconductor device; deposition techniques; characterization measurement method
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Recent Researches in Polymer and Plastic Processing (Second Edition) submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1485 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer processing; plastic recycling; bio-based polymers; sustainable materials; plasma modification of polymeric materials; films printing; 3D printing; injection molding; efficiency; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Advanced Synthesis and Multifunctional Applications of Transition Metal Nanomaterials for Energy and Environmental Solutions
edited by Ellie Uzunova
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1484 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy storage; hydrogen storage; redox reaction catalysis; layered transition metal materials; transition metal oxides; transition metal chalcogenides; photocatalytic reactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Two-Dimensional Materials for Photoelectrochemical Energy Conversion and Photodetection
edited by Yong Liu
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1443 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; low-dimensional structure; photoelectric properties; energy conversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
Properties and Behaviors of Metallic Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1431 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechanical property; physical property; chemical property; behavior; microstructures; metallic materials; high entropy alloys (HEA); corrosion; welding; processes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Innovations in Carbon Nanomaterials and Composites
edited by Alexandra I. Costa and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1415 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon nanomaterials; carbon-based composites; sustainable synthesis; green nanotechnology; biomass-derived carbon; graphene; functionalization; sensors and biosensors; energy storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)
Progress in Plastic Deformation of Metals and Alloys (Third Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1402 | Submission Open
Keywords: plastic deformation; hot working; cold working; new trends in plastic deformation; innovative approach; new technologies; thermomechanical treatment; physical and numerical simulation of plastic deformation; severe plastic deformation; structure and mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Catalysis for Biomass Materials Conversion
edited by Haoran Wu
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1263 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass valorization; catalysis; biofuels; fine chemicals; techno-economic assessment; biomass-based materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Research on the Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Lightweight Alloys
edited by Xiaoyan Peng
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1206 | Submission Open
Keywords: aluminum alloy; magnesium alloy; titanium alloy; alloy composition; manufacturing processes; heat treatment; mechanical properties; microstructure; fatigue resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advances in Structural Engineering and Materials: Numerical Simulations and Experimental Testing submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1198 | Submission Open
Keywords: structural analysis; finite element analysis (FEA); computational fluid dynamics (CFD); discrete element method (DEM); testing and measurements; novel materials; extraterrestrial materials; engineering application; modeling and simulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Micro-Structural and Corrosion Resistance of Stainless Steels
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1196 | Submission Open
Keywords: stainless steel; austenitic; ferritic; martensitic; duplex; microstructure; corrosion; electrochemistry; passive film
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advances in Fiber-Based Materials: Preparation, Characteristics and Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1189 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced spinning technologies; high-performance fiber composites; green textile composites; smart wearables; biomedical materials; bioinspired fiber materials; energy storage and conversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Understanding and Further Development of Directed Energy Deposition Process
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1168 | Submission Open
Keywords: directed energy deposition; additive manufacturing; process mechanisms; heat source properties; heat source–material interaction; heat transfer; fluid mechanics; weld pool; microstructure; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Design, Characterization and Optimization of Additively Manufactured High-Performance Alloys
edited by , , Changyong Chen and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1103 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-performance alloy; additive manufacturing (AM); strengthening mechanism; microstructural characterisation; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Latest Advances in Asphalt Materials in Modification and Performance Evaluation submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1069 | Submission Open
Keywords: asphalt modification; performance evaluation; recycled materials; polymer-modified asphalt; aging resistance; sustainable pavements; rheological properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Mechanical Properties of Engineering Materials and Their Evaluation Methods
edited by Haijun Xuan and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1055 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced engineering materials; mechanical properties; novel testing and evaluation techniques; advanced modeling and simulation methods; multi-scale study; durability and degradation; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Metallic Functional Materials: Design, Processing, and Advanced Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 973 | Submission Open
Keywords: shape memory alloys; phase-transition metallic materials; caloric materials; machine learning-assisted materials design; functional alloy engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advances in Ferroelectric/Ferromagnetic Materials: Modeling and Simulations
edited by , Yajun Zhang and Takahiro Shimada
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 905 | Submission Open
Keywords: ferroelectric materials; ferromagnetic materials; multiferroics; magnetoelectric coupling; phase-field method; first principles; machine learning; multi-field coupling; multiphysics coupling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Friction, Wear and Lubrication of Advanced Materials submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 871 | Submission Open
Keywords: friction; wear; lubrication; advanced materials; surface engineering; surface topography; quantitative wear assessment; statistical surface characterization; environmentally friendly lubricants; data-driven tribology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Spintronics in Magnetic Materials and Devices
edited by , and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 850 | Submission Open
Keywords: spin–orbit torque; spin Hall effect; orbital Hall effect; ferrimagnet; antiferromagnet; spintronic Terahertz; spin oscillator; topological effect; magnetic interaction; nanomagnetism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)
Advanced Shape Memory Alloys: From Alloy Design to Functional Performance
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 845 | Submission Open
Keywords: shape memory alloy; shape memory effect; superelasticity; elastocaloric effect; martensitic transformation; functional fatigue
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Synergy in Polyphase Materials: Harnessing the Power of Glass and Ceramics (2nd Edtion)
edited by , and Kai Xu
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 816 | Submission Open
Keywords: vitreous materials; glass–ceramics; polyphase materials; nanoscale polyphase structures; sintering techniques; crystallization processes; laser micromachining; functional materials; composite material interfaces
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
Advancements in Mechanical Properties and Microstructure Optimization of Construction Materials
edited by , and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 743 | Submission Open
Keywords: construction materials; cementitious materials; sustainable materials; metal materials; additive manufacturing; lattice structures; microstructure optimization; mechanical properties; intelligent materials design; structural optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Models and Simulation of Viscoelastic Materials
edited by Angelo Morro and Maurizio Stefano Vianello
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 724 | Submission Open
Keywords: materials with memory; viscoelastic solids; dissipative solids; dissipative fluids; nonlinear rate-type models
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Advancements in Thin Film Deposition Technologies—Second Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 672 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical vapor deposition (PVD)/sputtering; chemical vapor deposition (CVD)/ALD; epitaxial growth; thin film characterization; interface engineering; nanostructured films; coating technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Biobased and/or Biodegradable Films, Coatings, and Packaging Materials
edited by , Susana Cristina Pinto and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 572 | Submission Open
Keywords: biobased materials; biodegradable polymers; sustainable packaging; polymeric films; functional coatings; renewable resources; circular economy; compostability; life cycle assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
Modelling of Deformation Characteristics of Materials or Structures—Second Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 545 | 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)
Oxidation and Corrosion of Metals and Alloys
edited by Chunlong Cheng and Zheng Chen
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 519 | Submission Open
Keywords: oxidation resistance; corrosion protection; surface modification; nanostructured coating; degradation behavior
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advanced Material for Magnetocaloric Effect
edited by , and Karolina Kutynia
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 480 | Submission Open
Keywords: X-ray diffraction; differential scanning calorimetry; materials processing; magnetocaloric effect
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)
Sustainable High-Performance Concrete and Advanced Cementitious Materials
edited by Xiaochun Fan and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 438 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-performance concrete; cementitious materials; fiber-reinforced concrete; engineered cementitious composites; nanomodification; mineral admixtures; sustainable concrete; recycled aggregate concrete; durability; microstructure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Simulation and Analysis of Mass and Heat Transfer Processes in Materials submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 425 | Submission Open
Keywords: heat transfer; mass transfer; CFD; nanofluids; porous media; MHD; numerical modeling; ANN; multiphysics; thermal analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Selected Papers from the 6th International Conference on Materials: From Innovation to Translation (ICM 2026)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 417 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; bioelectronics; soft matter; composites; environmental and green materials; energy harvesting; conversion and storage; electronic and magnetic materials; nanomaterials; porous materials; interfaces and catalysis materials
Processing–Microstructure–Property Relationships in Non-Ferrous and Functional Alloys submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 413 | Submission Open
Keywords: non-ferrous alloys; aluminum alloys; copper alloys; functional alloys; thermomechanical processing; microstructure evolution; severe plastic deformation; phase transformations; shape memory alloys; corrosion behaviour
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advanced Materials for Hydrogen Purification and Storage
edited by Vitalie Stavila and Brandon C. Wood
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 412 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogen storage; hydrogen separation; membranes; metal alloys; sorbents; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Exploring Innovative Sustainable Building Materials for a Greener Future, Second Edition submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 390 | Submission Open
Keywords: innovation; building materials; sustainability; environmental issues; circularity; durability; energy performance; thermal behavior; acoustic performance; water behavior; mechanical performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advanced Materials for Solid Oxide Cells: Performance and Degradation Modeling
edited by and Anna Staerz
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 389 | Submission Open
Keywords: solid oxide cells (SOCs) ; performance modeling ; degradation mechanisms ; electrochemical modeling ; multi-physics simulation multi-physics; lifetime prediction ; thermo-mechanical stress; redox cycling; electrode degradation; data-driven modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Modeling and Performance Analysis of Asphalt and Concrete in Pavement
edited by and Piotr Radziszewski
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 369 | Submission Open
Keywords: experimental research; modeling; asphalt binder; concrete; pavement construction; performance analysis; asphalt and concrete pavement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Multiscale Characterization and Computational Modeling/Simulation of Metallic Materials (2nd Edition)
edited by , , Xiangkai Zhang and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 359 | 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)
Current Developments in Glassy Polymer Physics
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 341 | Submission Open
Keywords: glassy polymer physics; mechanical and ultimate properties; Tg in confinement; theory and numerical simulations; dynamical studies; calorimetry; relaxation mechanisms; damaging mechanisms
(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 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 317 | 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)
MXenes and MAX Phases: Synthesis, Properties and Application
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 303 | Submission Open
Keywords: MAX phases; MXenes; ceramic sintering; chemical vapour deposition; physical vapour deposition; chemical etching; structural properties; physical modification; chemical functionalization; energy harvesting/storage systems; membranes; sensors; catalysis; bio-applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Sustainable Quantum Dots: Green Synthesis, Low-Toxicity Materials and Circular Applications submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 296 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable quantum dots; green synthesis; carbon quantum dots; low-toxicity nanomaterials; environmental sustainability; photocatalysis; quantum dot photovoltaics; water purification; lifecycle assessment; safe-by-design materials; renewable energy applications; eco-friendly nanotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
Advances in Perovskites for Optoelectronic Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 290 | Submission Open
Keywords: light–matter interaction; low-dimensional perovskites; single crystal perovskites; metal halide perovskites; lead-free perovskites; double perovskites; perovskite oxides; optoelectronics; solar cells; light-emitting diodes; integrated photonics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
Advanced Aqueous Energy Storages: Batteries and Supercapacitors
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 289 | Submission Open
Keywords: aqueous electrolyte; supercapacitor; advanced characterization; aqueous battery; Zn-ion battery; Na-ion battery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Next-Generation Polymers and Elastomers: Synthesis, Properties and Emerging Applications
edited by Zebin Su and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 286 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced polymers; smart elastomers; sustainable synthesis; structure–property relationships; emerging applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Advanced Polymer Materials for Clean and Renewable Energy Applications
edited by Wenhao Liang, and Hedong Chen
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 279 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer materials; rechargeable batteries; solar cells; material design; mechanism study
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Nanostructured Materials and Nanometric Coatings for Antimicrobial and Surface Functionalization submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 273 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomedical; nanostructured materials; nanocoating; surface functionalization; antimicrobial mechanisms; biocompatibility; bioengineering; material science
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Materials for Bone Tissue Engineering: Preparation Methods, Property Optimization, and Applications submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 269 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; bone tissue engineering; bone cements; preparation techniques; properties and performance; surface modification; material degradation; biocompatibility; mechanical strength; porosity; antibiotics; controlled release
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Advances in Mechanical Behavior of Multi-Principal Element Alloys
edited by Cheng Huang
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 267 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-principal element alloys; mechanical behavior; multi-scale heterogeneous structures; experiments, simulations and modelling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Electrochemical Applications of Carbon Materials
edited by Bunshi Fugetsu and Feiyu Kang
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 261 | 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)
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