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Advances in Waste Materials’ Valorization
edited by
submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2926 | Submission Open
Keywords: waste; valorization; utilization; reuse; recycling; circular economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
Systems and Materials for Recycling Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4148 | Submission Open
Keywords: spent lithium-ion batteries; black mass; metal extraction; hydrometallurgy; solvometallurgy; pyrometallurgy; circular economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
Polymers and Plastic Waste: Properties, Mechanics, Chemical and Thermal Recycling submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1834 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermomechanical properties of polymers and composites; structure of polymeric materials; combustion and pyrolysis of polymeric materials; recycling of polymeric materials; co-combustion and co-pyrolysis of polymeric materials with fuels and waste; thermal analysis of polymers and composites; TG/DTG; DTA; DSC; QMS; modeling and computer simulation of polymeric materials’ property changes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Fracture and Fatigue of Materials Based on Machine Learning
edited by Ricardo Miguel Gomes Simões Baptista, Virgínia Isabel Monteiro Nabais Infante and Paulo Jorge Pires Moita
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 562 | Submission Open
Keywords: fatigue; crack growth; crack identification; crack closure; mixed-mode fatigue; multiaxial fatigue; finite element analysis; artificial neural networks; deep learning; physics-informed neural networks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)
Multiscale Behavior of Materials and Structures: Analytical, Computational, and Experimental Approaches submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 316 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiphysics modeling; high-performance computing (HPC) in materials science; microstructure– property relationships; in situ characterization; digital image correlation (DIC); machine learning in materials science; damage and fracture mechanics; homogenization techniques crystal plasticity wear and tribology additive manufacturing; digital twins; materials informatics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Sustainable Materials and Techniques for Energy Storage
edited by , and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable energy storage; battery materials; supercapacitors; solid-state electrolytes; recycling; lifecycle assessment; nanotechnology; renewable energy; eco-friendly synthesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Advanced Materials for Solid Oxide Cells: Performance and Degradation Modeling
edited by and Anna Staerz
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 119 | 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)
Energy Storage Redefined: The Latest Developments in Graphene-Based Materials
edited by Jing Zhao
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: graphene-based materials; energy storage; batteries; supercapacitors; fuel cells; material synthesis; composite materials; electrochemical performance; nanostructure design; charge-storage mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)
Materials Containing Silicon, Its Inorganic Derivatives, Functional Silanes, and/or Organosilicon Polymers—2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: silica annd silicates— applications in materials science; silicon containing polymers and materials; chemistry; technology and applications of silicones; applications of silane coupling agents (SCA); polysilsesquioxanes (POSS); modification of polymeric materials with silanes; silicates and silicones; nanomaterials; composites and nanocomposites; superhydrofobic materials; medical applications of silicones
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Advanced Electrochemical Materials: Innovations in Sensing and Energy Storage Applications
edited by Yufang He and Zaeem Ur Rehman
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 65 | 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)
Advanced Materials, Processes and Systems for Electrochemical/Thermochemical Devices submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open
Keywords: fuel cells; electrolyzers; advanced materials for hydrogen storage; catalysts for hydrogen production; electrochemical conversion processes; engineering and optimization; advanced integrated energy systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Cutting-Edge Biomaterials for Tissue Regeneration: Innovations and Clinical Applications
edited by
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1355 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; tissue regeneration; scaffolds; host integration; advanced materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Ionic Liquid-Based Materials: Fundamentals and Applications
edited by and Alessandro Triolo
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 581 | Submission Open
Keywords: ionic liquids; deep eutectic solvents; electrolytes; sustainability; nanostructured materials; chemical physical properties; simulations; theory; thermodynamics; hydrogen bonding
(This special issue belongs to the Section Soft Matter)
Recent Advances in Two-Dimensional Semiconductor Materials and Optoelectronic Devices
edited by and
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 482 | Submission Open
Keywords: two-dimensional (2D) materials; thin films; transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs); van der Waals heterostructure; physical/chemical vapor deposition (PVD/CVD); optoelectronic devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Preparation, Characteristics and Application of Polyurethanes
edited by and
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open
Keywords: polyurethane; damping materials; self-healing; microphase separation; wearable devices; molecular simulation; machine learning; recyclable polymers; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Advanced Materials in Petroleum Engineering: Advances and Applications
edited by and Wei'an Huang
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced functional materials; extreme environment adaptability; drilling fluid technology; enhanced oil recovery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Cutting-Edge Developments in Materials and Devices for Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
edited by
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced materials; devices; micro-nano manufacturing; MEMS; ferroelectricity; piezoelectricity; bio-integration; sensing; micro energy harvesting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Structural Design and Mechanical Properties of Fiber Composites (Second Edition)
edited by and Yujun Bai
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11522 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon fiber; laminated; fibers; textiles; polymer composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Advances in Friction, Wear-Resistant and Solid-Lubricating Properties of Materials
edited by Xiangli Wen, Bin Wang and
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9671 | Submission Open
Keywords: tribology; wear; lubrication; solid lubrication; wear rate
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Advances in Material Structural Analysis: Finite Element Analysis and Numerical Modelling
edited by Wei Li, Haijian Su, and Chenyang Ma
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 13 articles | Viewed by 9067 | Submission Open
Keywords: finite element analysis; multiscale modelling; material behavior; computational validation; AI-driven design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Advanced Resin Composites: From Synthesis to Application
edited by Zhanjun Wu and Cong Peng
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7648 | Submission Open
Keywords: resin; filler; reinforcement; composite; interface; modification; mechanical properties; electronic properties; optical properties; thermal behavior
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Advanced Electrocatalytic Materials for Energy and Environmental Applications (Second Edition) submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6107 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy conversion and storage; hydrogen evolution reaction; nitrate reduction; upgrading of pollutants; carbon dioxide reduction; electrochemical water treatment; microbial fuel cell; environmental functional nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
(Ultra)Wide-Bandgap Semiconductors for Extreme Environment Applications
edited by Feng Zhou, Hong Zhou and Xin Zhou
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5871 | Submission Open
Keywords: wide bandgap semiconductor; ultra-wide bandgap semiconductor; gallium nitride; silicon carbide; extreme environment applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Computational and Experimental Methodologies for Advanced and Sustainable Structural Materials submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 5509 | Submission Open
Keywords: numerical methods; finite element method; meshless methods; boundary element method; reduced order models; artificial intelligence; artificial neural networks; evolutionary algorithms; inverse problems; inverse analysis; structural optimisation; parameter identification; material modelling; material characterisation; experimental material testing; non destructive testing; advanced materials; engineered materials; eco materials; sustainable materials; metamaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Dental Biomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3956 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental biomaterials; composite resins; bioactive ceramics; nanomaterials in dentistry; adhesive systems; biocompatibility; surface modification; regenerative materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
An Overview of Highly Porous Adsorbent Materials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3748 | Submission Open
Keywords: porous materials; adsorbents; adsorption; pollutants; wastewater treatment; heavy metals; decontamination
(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)
Advances in Microstructure and Sustainability of Geopolymers and Alkali Activated Materials
edited by , and Davoud Tavakoli
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3551 | Submission Open
Keywords: geopolymers; alkali-activated materials; sustainable construction; microstructure; CO2 reduction; mechanical properties; durability; recycling; industrial by-products
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Study on Advanced Metal Matrix Composites (3rd Edition)
edited by and
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3390 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal matrix composites; multi-scale design; bio-inspired design; interface evolution; fabrication method; near-net forming techniques; mechanical properties; thermo-physical properties; numerical simulation/calculation; strengthening mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Material Design, Discovery, and Optimization
edited by Craig Hamel and Devin J. Roach
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2978 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart materials; polymers; additive manufacturing; recyclable materials; physics-informed machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
AI-Driven Modeling and Monitoring Towards Advanced Additive Manufacturing
edited by Zijue Tang and
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2773 | Submission Open
Keywords: process monitoring; additive manufacturing; AI-based modeling; microstructure simulation; in-situ sensing; quality control and defect detection; real-time and adaptive control; numerical modeling; data-driven modeling; material property prediction/optimization; mechanical property prediction/optimization; thermal/stress/strain analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Alloys and Composite Materials—Process, Structure, Properties and Part Performance: Experimental and Computer Methods submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2694 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; alloys and metal– matrix composites; instrumented indentation test; residual stresses; microstructure– property correlation; mechanical properties and performance; metallurgical optimization in repair; AM processing monitoring; computer modeling and simulation; non-destructive testing; in-line process monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Mechanical Properties and Structural Reliability of Advanced Materials
edited by Zhixin Huang and Zihao Chen
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2677 | Submission Open
Keywords: structural safety; reliability analysis; dynamic response characteristics; finite element analysis; mechanical metamaterials; engineering application; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Methodologies and Mechanisms in Facet Engineering for Next-Generation Ion Batteries
edited by Lu Wang and Chenggang Wang
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2623 | Submission Open
Keywords: facet growth mechanism; ion storage mechanism; lattice configuration; structure– performance relationship
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Performance-Related Material Properties of Asphalt Mixture Components (3rd Edition) submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2390 | Submission Open
Keywords: asphalt binder; asphalt mixtures; asphalt pavement; aggregate; recycled materials; distress; material properties; numerical modelling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Fabrication, Characterisation and Application of Fibre-Reinforced Polymers and Composites
edited by Karthikeyan Kandan and
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2333 | Submission Open
Keywords: fibre-reinforced composite; biomaterials; digital composites; fracture mechanics; additive manufacturing; mechanical and thermal characterisation; thermoplastic composites; composite manufacturing; textile composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Micro/Nano-Structured Material Surfaces and Their Functional Coatings
edited by , , Dayong Li and Liming Liu
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2299 | Submission Open
Keywords: micro/nano structure; functional surfaces and interfaces; surface materials; micro/nano characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Functionally Graded Graphene Nanocomposite Materials and Structures
edited by Shaoyu Zhao, Jiajia Mao and Yihe Zhang
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2252 | Submission Open
Keywords: functionally graded materials; graphene nanocomposites; composite structures; mechanical analysis; graphene metamaterials; smart materials and structures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Advances in Laser Processing Technology of Materials—Second Edition submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1886 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser material processing; simulation of laser material processing; laser– matter interaction; laser manufacturing; laser welding; laser ablation; laser micro and nano-machining; metamaterials laser fabrication; ultrashort laser pulses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Material Characterization, Design and Modeling of Asphalt Pavements
edited by Weidong Cao, , and
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1779 | 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)
Research on Properties of Polymers and Their Engineering Applications—2nd Edition
edited by and Jintang Guo
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1575 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer; polymerization; anti-corrosion; cementing engineering; drilling; construction materials; disinfection; sterilization; sewage treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Sustainable Materials for Renewable Energy Application
edited by Izabela Piasecka, Patrycja Bałdowska-Witos and
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1502 | 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)
Advances in Metal Rolling Process: Modelling, Analysis, and Application
edited by and Sangmin Byon
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1353 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart mills; automation; machine learning; energy efficiency; process optimization; surface quality; advanced materials; material flow
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Recent Trends and Developments in Catalytic Polymerizations
edited by , Giuseppe Antinucci and Der-Jang Liaw
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1191 | Submission Open
Keywords: catalyst; polymerization; polyolefins; polymerization mechanisms; characterization; transition metals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Sustainable Materials for Construction Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1151 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable materials; waste ash streams; geopolymers; supplementary cementitious materials; ground remediation; contaminant monitoring; ground stabilization; durability; resilient modulus; permeability; swelling potential; California bearing ratio
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
Advances in Photoelectric Materials: Preparation, Characterization, Properties, and Applications submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1131 | Submission Open
Keywords: photoelectric materials; optoelectronics; photodetectors; light sources; optical sensors; solar cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Processing and Mechanical Properties of Polymer Composites
edited by Jingwei Tian and
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1116 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer composites; advanced and functional polymer composites; engineering structure; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; process modeling and simulation; polymer composite coating
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Multifunctional Materials for Biomedical, Cosmetic, and Purification Applications submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 726 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; biopolymers; nanomaterials; carbon nanotubes; metal oxides; graphene; layered double hydroxides
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Mechanical Properties and Deformation Behavior of Additive Manufactured Alloys
edited by Junxia Lv
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 714 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal alloys; additive manufacturing; laser powder bed fusion; direct energy deposition; electron beam powder bed fusion; mechanical properties; deformation behavior; advanced materials design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advanced Materials for Electrical Engineering: Fabrication, Testing and Applications
edited by Minxia Shi and
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 682 | Submission Open
Keywords: piezoelectric ceramics; insulating paper; insulating oil; ferromagnetic materials; material performance testing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Surface Modulation of Semiconductor Quantum Dots for Advanced Optoelectronic Applications
edited by Xiaoli Yin and Chenghao Bi
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 678 | Submission Open
Keywords: semiconductor quantum dots; optoelectronic devices; light-emitting diodes; solar cells; surface design of micro/nanomaterials; novel quantum dots light-emitting materials; core-shell architectures and graded interface design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
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