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Mechanical Performance and Microstructural Characterization of Light Alloys (3rd Edition)
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submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9472 | 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)
Green and Resilient Materials and Technologies for Future-Oriented Built Environments submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7859 | Submission Open
Keywords: green concrete; eco-efficient binders; biocomposites; reuse of construction and demolition waste in new applications; LCA and CBA frameworks for evaluating performance and sustainability; climate-resilient materials and self-repairing systems; smart technologies (sensors, AI, and digital twins) in construction and asset management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Recent Research in Restorative Dental Materials (2nd Edition) submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 8 articles | Viewed by 7815 | Submission Open
Keywords: composite resins; glass ionomer cement; porcelain; ceramic; resin-based luting agents; ceramic; restorative dentistry; prosthetic; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Physical Metallurgy of Metals and Alloys (4th Edition) submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 8 articles | Viewed by 7144 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced metallic alloys; combinatorial alloy design; additive manufacturing and powder metallurgy; energy field-assisted machining and plastic-forming technologies; solidification and casting; high-energy beam welding; heat treatment and surface treatment; microstructure-property characterization; simulation and modeling; strengthening and toughening technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advances in Modelling and Simulation of Materials in Applied Sciences (2nd Edition) submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7048 | Submission Open
Keywords: numerical modelling and simulation; multiphysics problems; experimental measurements; macroscale; microscale; nanoscale
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Advancements in Plastic Forming and Metal Processing: From Fundamentals to Applications
edited by Qiang Zhu and Chaogang Ding
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6776 | Submission Open
Keywords: plastic deformation; metal forming processes; metal and alloys; finite element modeling; microstructure evolution; mechanical properties; constitutive modeling; deformation mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Microstructural and Mechanical Characteristics of Welded Joints
edited by Jie Wu and Guoqiang Huang
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6653 | Submission Open
Keywords: electronic packaging; solder joint; reliability; interfacial metallurgy; friction stir welding/processing; dissimilar metal joining; additive manufacturing; microstructure; properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Technologies of Cement-Based Materials
edited by , Yuanzhan Wang, and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6587 | Submission Open
Keywords: CO2 capture and utilization; low-carbon cementitious materials; carbon mineralization; sustainable construction materials; cement decarbonization; industrial waste valorization; life cycle assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Research on Performance Improvement of Advanced Alloys (2nd Edition)
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6566 | Submission Open
Keywords: microstructure; property; alloy; metal; heat treatment; forming; surface treatment; performance; simulation; microstructural characterization; design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Research Progress in the Structure and Properties of Novel Functional Glasses
edited by Bogdan Alexandru Sava
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6235 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional glass; structure of glass; SEM; TEM; FTIR; Raman; special properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
Friction, Wear and Surface Engineering of Materials
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submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5961 | Submission Open
Keywords: tribology; friction; wear; surface engineering; surface topography; surface metrology; lubrication; materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Advances in Asphalt Materials (3rd Edition) submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5829 | Submission Open
Keywords: modified bitumen; rheology; asphalt materials; pavement diagnostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
The Interactions of Microorganisms and Materials: Biocorrosion and Bioleaching
edited by , , Yimeng Zhang and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5764 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC); bioleaching; material degradation; metal recovery; sustainable bioprocessing; metal corrosion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)
Advanced Concrete Formulations: Nanotechnology and Hybrid Materials
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submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5641 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanotechnology; hybrid materials; advanced concrete; nano-silica; graphene oxide; carbon nanotubes; supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs); durability; mechanical performance; sustainable construction; smart concrete; microstructure improvement; cementitious composites; low-carbon concrete
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advanced Materials and Technologies in Pavement Engineering (2nd Edition)
edited by , Yangming Gao and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 9 articles | Viewed by 5637 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable transport infrastructure; pavement engineering; advanced materials; nanomaterials; resilient road systems; structural health monitoring; self-sensing asphalt and concrete; self-healing asphalt; smart pavements; digital twins
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Polymers and Plastic Waste: Properties, Mechanics, Chemical and Thermal Recycling submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4671 | 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)
High-Entropy Alloys and Composite Materials: Preparation, Processing, and Performance
edited by , Zhenfei Jiang and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4490 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-entropy alloys; high-entropy composite; preparation; processing; performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Preparation and Characterization of Functional Composite Materials (2nd Edition) submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4333 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber-reinforced composites; three-dimensional composites; mechanical properties; physical properties; modeling and characterization; design of composite structures; natural fiber and bio-composites; hybrid composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Advances in Synthesis and Multiscale Characterization of Functional Polymeric Materials submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4278 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional polymers; polymer synthesis; multiscale characterization; stimuli-responsive materials; conductive and semiconductive polymers; biocompatible and biodegradable polymers; polymer composites and hybrids; sustainable polymer processing; structure–property relationships; advanced imaging and spectroscopy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Advanced Dielectric, Piezoelectric and Ferroelectric Properties of Materials
edited by Ru Guo and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3861 | Submission Open
Keywords: dielectric; piezoelectric; ferroelectric; energy storage; energy harvesting; electrocaloric; sensing; actuation; electronics; fundamental principles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Sustainability and Performance of Reinforced Concrete and Cement Composite
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submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3435 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable construction materials; reinforced concrete durability; cementitious composites; low-carbon cement; recycled aggregates; fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC); life cycle assessment (LCA); alternative binders; corrosion resistance; green Infrastructure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advances in Textile Materials for Biomedical Applications submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3384 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural textile materials; synthetic textile materials; smart textile materials; biomedical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Mechanical Properties and Deformation Behavior of Additive Manufactured Alloys
edited by Junxia Lv
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3158 | 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)
Mechanical Behavior of Advanced Composite Materials and Structures (2nd Edition)
edited by and Guangming Zhou
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3055 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced composite materials and structures; mechanical behavior; finite element modeling; experimental analysis; failure characterization; damage and fracture; degradation and stability; fatigue and impact; failure criterion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Quality, Microstructure and Properties of Metal Alloys (Third Edition)
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submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3024 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal alloys; crystallization; modification of metal alloys; tensile strength; heat treatment; quality of metal and metal alloys; welding; plastic working; corrosion; nonmetallic inclusions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Emerging Trends in Welding Technologies submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2936 | Submission Open
Keywords: fusion welding; solid-state welding; arc welding; laser welding; welding; joining; characterization; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Advances in Metallic Alloys, Materials and High-Performance Additive Manufacturing: Challenges and Opportunities
edited by , and Leopoldo Ruiz-Huerta
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2771 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; emerging metallic alloys; novel strategies; material characterization; advanced metallic materials; microstructure engineering; multi-material and multi-functional additive manufacturing; intelligent process control and digital manufacturing; post-processing strategies and technologies; performance optimization and applications; advanced characterization and non-destructive evaluation (NDE); sustainability and circular economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Surface Modulation of Semiconductor Quantum Dots for Advanced Optoelectronic Applications
edited by Xiaoli Yin and Chenghao Bi
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2758 | 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)
Nanostructured Materials for Environmental Friendly and Related Energy Applications submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2662 | Submission Open
Keywords: synthesis of porous materials; energy storage applications; gas purification and storage; advanced characterization; environmental friendly
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Multiscale Design and Optimisation for Metal Additive Manufacturing
edited by , and Jian Chen
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2599 | 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)
Advanced Mechanical Materials: Damage Identification and Fatigue Life Prediction
edited by Junzhou Huo, Bowen Yang, Zhange Zhang and Ye Zhu
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2590 | Submission Open
Keywords: major equipment; mechanical performance; fatigue damage; life prediction; machine vision; digital twin; composite materials; intelligent operation and maintenance; health monitoring; interdisciplinary research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Trojan Materials in Science, Technology and Biomedicine: Invisibility Leading to Success submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2518 | Submission Open
Keywords: electromagnetic invisibility cloaks; optical invisibility cloaks; thermal invisibility cloaks; immunological invisibility cloaks; metamaterials; biometamaterials; biomimetic camouflage; multi-spectral camouflage; immune camouflage; immune non-responsive diagnostic agents; immune non-responsive therapeutic agents
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)
New Functional Materials for Biomedical Applications
edited by and Justyna Smialek-Bartyzel
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2450 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart functional materials; regenerative medicine; biomaterials; 3D scaffolds; drug carriers; bioprinting; antibacterial agents; tissue engineering; bioactivity; cancer therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Mechanics of Thin-Walled Structures and Other Lightweight Constructions (Second Edition)
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submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2435 | Submission Open
Keywords: thin-walled structures; lightweight construction; sandwich panels; fiber-reinforced polymer composite; beams; plates; panels; numerical analysis; experiments; displacements; stresses; boundary conditions; linear behavior; non-linear behavior
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Novel Materials in Highway Engineering
edited by Canlin Zhang, Xiaobin Han and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2381 | Submission Open
Keywords: design and application of multifunctional material; waste materials utilization; low-carbon emission materials; long-life materials; green environmental protection material; novel characterization of materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Masonry and Concrete Members Strengthened with Fibre-Reinforced Composite Materials: Research Advances (2nd Edition)
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submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2283 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP); fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM); sustainable materials; concrete structures; masonry structures; repairing; external strengthening; seismic retrofitting; material characterization; experimental investigation; modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Sustainable Electrochemical and Chemical Synthesis of Functional Materials submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2032 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable synthesis; electrodeposition; electrochemical fabrication; green nanomaterials; functional materials; deep eutectic solvents (DESs); composite materials; catalysis and energy materials; environmentally benign processes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Smart Biomaterials in Regenerative Engineering submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1928 | Submission Open
Keywords: tissue regeneration; smart biomaterials; chemical; biochemical; physical stimuli; cells; drugs; growth factors; cell/tissue–biomaterials interaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Durability and Self-Healing Properties of Concrete Materials Under Realistic Conditions submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1836 | Submission Open
Keywords: self-healing concrete; self-healing mortar; durability; accelerated tests; realistic environments; real exposure conditions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advanced Processing, Welding and Mechanical Performance of Materials submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1771 | Submission Open
Keywords: machining; manufacturing; welding, joining; composite materials; 3D-printed materials; additive manufacturing; mechanical performance of materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Recent Advances in Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Materials
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submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1674 | 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)
Advanced Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Dental Applications: Design, Fabrication and Characterization
edited by Yulong Zhang and Jirun Sun
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1613 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; tissue engineering; dental materials; scaffolds; additive manufacturing/3D printing; mechanical characterization; drug delivery; orthodontics and prosthodontics; biocompatibility; regenerative medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Advanced Thin-Film Technologies for Semiconductor Applications
edited by Chuen-Lin Tien
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1539 | Submission Open
Keywords: thin film; semiconductor device; deposition techniques; characterization measurement method
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Current Research and Advances in Tuning Quantum, Nanomaterials, Semiconductors, and Enhanced Phenomena
edited by , Marcelo Ricardo Romero and Daniela Alejandra Quinteros
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1511 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; quantum materials; smart response; semiconductors; luminescence; opto-electronics; electron transfer; electron shuttle; drug delivery systems; enhanced phenomena
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)
Recent Researches in Polymer and Plastic Processing (Second Edition) submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1490 | 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 1488 | 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)
Innovations in Carbon Nanomaterials and Composites
edited by Alexandra I. Costa and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1472 | 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)
Two-Dimensional Materials for Photoelectrochemical Energy Conversion and Photodetection
edited by Yong Liu
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1448 | 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 1439 | 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)
Progress in Plastic Deformation of Metals and Alloys (Third Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1411 | 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)
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