Materials

Advancements in Friction Stir-Based Solid-State Additive Manufacturing: Mechanisms, Microstructures, and Properties

edited by Ruishan Xie and Runsheng Li

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open

Keywords: friction stir-based additive manufacturing; process mechanisms; microstructure; properties; numercial simulation; process control

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

Semiconductor Materials for Nanoelectronic and Optoelectronic Quantum Devices

edited by Ikai Lo

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 244 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconductor nanomaterials; molecular beam epitaxy (MBE); metal– organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD); nanotechnology; GaN micro-LEDs; nano-electronics; extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advances in Synthesis, Characterization, Structure and Properties of Ceramics

edited by

Changchun Ge

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 240 | Submission Open

Keywords: functionally graded materials; laminar graded materials; metal– ceramic graded materials; organic– inorganic graded materials; advanced graded materials; high-performance materials

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

Materials Science Advancements Through Density Functional Theory

edited by

Agnieszka Kącka-Zych

and

Luis R. Domingo

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open

Keywords: density functional theory; molecular electron density theory; organic synthesis; bioactive compounds; electronic structure; docking survey; reaction mechanism

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

Advanced Catalytic Materials in Environmental Applications

edited by Kun Liu and

Hanbing Zhang

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

Keywords: catalysis; catalyst preparation; advanced oxidation; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; pollutant control; organic matter degradation; heavy metal catalytic reduction; NOx and CO2 catalytic reduction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Recent Advances in Multiferroics and Magnetoelectric Materials

edited by

Elżbieta Jartych

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiferroic material; magnetoelectric material; magnetoelectric coupling coefficient; lock-in technique; dynamic method; dielectric spectroscopy; magneto-optic Kerr effect; sawyer– tower circuit

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advanced Metal Forming Processes and Plastic Deformation-Based Joining Processes

edited by

Mohammad Mehdi Kasaei

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal forming; micro forming; joining by plastic deformation; clinching; self-piercing riveting; friction stir welding; material characterization; process optimization; finite element analysis; artificial intelligence

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

Advancements in Solid-State Additive Manufacturing: Friction Stir Techniques, Aluminum Alloys and Metallic Composite Materials

edited by

Yuqing Mao

,

Long Wan

and

Yu Chen

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open

Keywords: friction stir welding; friction stir processing; deformation-driven metallurgy; material fabrication; mechanical or functional assessments; numerical simulation; welding tools; intermetallic control

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

Emerging Trends in Welding Technologies

edited by

João Lopes

and

João Pedro Oliveira

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 174 | 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)

Solar Energy Harvesting Materials: Synthesis and Applications

edited by Tiantian Li and

Fuhua Hou

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar energy harvesting; photovoltaic materials; perovskite solar cells; solar fuels; energy storage systems; organic photovoltaics; hybrid materials; material synthesis; solar cell efficiency; renewable energy technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advanced Exploration of Microstructure Evolution, Mechanical Properties, and Design of Metal Matrix Composites and Alloys

edited by

Behzad Sadeghi

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 164 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal matrix composites; high-performance alloys; microstructure evolution; mechanical properties; additive manufacturing

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

Mechanical Behavior and Multiscale Modeling of Advanced Structural Materials

edited by

Le Chang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 162 | 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)

Progress in Porous Nanofibers: Fabrication and Applications

edited by Fan Wu and

Gang Wei

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open

Keywords: fibrous materials; design of micro– nano structures; thermal management; insulate; high thermal conductivity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Advances in Two-Dimensional Materials: Design, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Xuefeng Wang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open

Keywords: two-dimensional materials; van der Waals heterostructures; electronic and optical properties; strain and defect engineering; doping and functionalization; first-principles calculations; transport properties; energy storage and conversion; sensors and catalysis; nanoelectronics and optoelectronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Smart Biomaterials in Regenerative Engineering

edited by

Lorenzo Fassina

and

Nora Bloise

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 138 | 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)

Polycrystalline Ferroelectrics: Novel Fabrication Techniques and Applications

edited by

Oleksandr Tkach

and

Olena Okhay

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open

Keywords: polar dielectrics; piezoelectrics; alternative sintering; film deposition techniques; multifunctional materials; composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advancements in Polymer Crystallization

edited by

Lili Ren

and Wei Song

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer materials; polymer chains; crystal structure; crystallization; crystallization process; X-ray diffraction; glass transition temperature; chain flexibility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advances in Defect Detection of Composite Materials

edited by

Brian J. Wisner

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: defect detection; nondestructive evaluation; MMC; PMC; CMC; fiber damage; delamination; fracture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Single Crystal Materials for Optical Applications

edited by

Xiulan Duan

and Xinqiang Wang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: crystalline materials; nonlinear optical crystals; laser crystals; optical properties; structure

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

Applications of Materials in Environmental Improvement

edited by

Monika Mierzwa-Hersztek

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: functionalized materials; soil remediation; biochar; zeolites; nanomaterials; sustainable agriculture; pollutant removal; biodegradable polymers; composts; vermicompost

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Advanced Materials and Numerical Approaches for Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanics and Safety Applications

edited by

Mariusz Ptak

,

Kamil Sybilski

and

Rafał Kubacki

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; mechanical properties; tissue engineering; biodegradable materials; modeling; implants; numerical methods; biomedical engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Porous Metals: Preparation, Microstructure, Properties and Performance (Second Edition)

edited by

Yuyuan Zhao

and Huiping Tang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous metals; metal foams; cellular metals; porous structure; fabrication methods; properties; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Research on Fatigue and Fracture Behavior of Polymers and Composites

edited by Vahid Daghigh

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; fatigue and fracture; thermoplastic composites; machine learning; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Cement-Based Materials and Construction Materials: Modeling, Characterization, and Mechanical Behavior (Second Edition)

edited by

Maria Lippiello

,

Antonio Sandoli

and Carla Ceraldi

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: construction materials; mechanical behavior; modeling and simulations; cement-based materials; concrete; masonry; timber

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

High Entropy Alloys for Highly Efficient Catalytic Applications

edited by

Mao Peng

and

Antonio Gil Bravo

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open

Keywords: high entropy alloys; electrocatalysis; reaction mechanism; catalyst design; molecular simulation; high throughput computing; machine learning; interdisciplinary studies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Nanotechnology-Based Materials in Developing Disease-Modifying Therapies and Early Detection

edited by

Jyoti Ahlawat

and

Eva M Deemer

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

Keywords: nanotechnology; disease-modifying therapies; early detection; targeted drug delivery; biosensors; theranostic; biomarker; biocompatibility

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

Advances in Electrodeposition Process for Materials

edited by Kranthi Maniam and

Shiladitya Paul

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrodeposition; semiconductors; CO2 utilization; sensors; electrolysers; corrosion resistance; wear resistance

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

Advanced Biomimetic Materials: Manufacturing and Mechanical Properties

edited by Xinlin Li,

Jiafeng Song

and

Mingming Xu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open

Keywords: bionic design; smart materials; smart structures; addictive manufacturing; micro- and nanostructures; mechanical analysis; functional design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Progress in Plastic Deformation of Metals and Alloys (Third Edition)

edited by

Wojciech Borek

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 107 | 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)

Microstructure and Properties of Metallic Materials and Composites Through Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Jiandong Wang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; laser melting deposition; powder bed fusion; metals; metal matrix composites; alloys; microstructure characterization; mechanical properties; numerical simulation

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

Advances in Piezoelectric Materials and Ceramics: Structure, Processing, and Functional Integration

edited by

Yuanyu Wang

and

Qi Sun

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open

Keywords: piezoceramics ; processing ; characterization ; physical properties ; advanced applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Trojan Materials in Science, Technology and Biomedicine: Invisibility Leading to Success

edited by

Dimosthenis Stamopoulos

,

Kosmas Tsakmakidis

,

Lelidis Ioannis

and

Maria Karageorgou

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 103 | 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)

Multifunctional Metal Alloys for Advanced 3D Printing: Microstructural, Mechanical, and Functional Properties

edited by Ganesh Walunj and

Tushar Borkar

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; functional films and coatings; tribological behavior; wear-resistant layers; 3D metal printing; additive manufacturing; corrosion protection; self-healing surfaces; nanostructured coatings; microstructure– property relationships

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

Perspectives in Nonlinear Crystals: Fundamentals and Applications

edited by

Bingxuan Li

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open

Keywords: nonlinear optical effects; frequency conversion; second harmonic generation; optical parametric oscillation; quantum optics; optical communication; laser material processing; crystal growth techniques; optical modulation; ultrafast laser technology; deep UV and mid-IR applications

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

Recycling and Resource Utilization of Waste Polymers

edited by Baoming Zhao,

Cheng Hao

and Lin Shao

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer recycling; waste polymers; sustainability; circular economy; resource recovery; upcycling; mechanical recycling; chemical recycling; biodegradable polymers; environmental impact

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Advanced Functional Materials for Energy Harvesting, Storage, and Intelligent Systems

edited by

Manesh Yewale

and Santosh Mohite

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy storage; supercapacitor; gas sensing; HER; OER; battery; single-atom catalysts; lithium-ion batteries; nanocomposites; oxidation and reduction reactions; hydrogen production; CO2 conversion; energy harvesting; sensors; actuators

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Carbon Nanomaterials for Diverse Applications—Second Edition

edited by Ying Wu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanomaterials; graphene; carbon nanotubes; fullerenes; multifunctional materials; nanoelectronics; energy conversion; sensors; environmental applications; characterization techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)

Controllable Preparation and Applications of Functional Carbon-Based Materials

edited by

Shun Dong

and

Cheng Fang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon-based materials; controllable preparation; process optimization; structural design; reliable functionality; systemic characterization; simulation calculation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)

Copper- and Iron-Based Superconductors: Preparation, Properties, and Functionalization Applications

edited by He Huang and Chao Yao

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-temperature superconductors; cuprate superconductors; iron-based superconductors; pulsed laser deposition; metal– organic deposition; powder-in-tube

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Recent Advances in Bio-Based Particleboards and Fiberboards: Toward Sustainable Engineered Wood and Plant Fiber Products

edited by

Philippe Evon

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open

Keywords: the origin of natural fibers and binders; fiber preparation; mixture preparation and molding; waterproofing strategies (at the moment of molding or as a post-treatment); thermo-mechanical performance (including in a humid environment); VOC emissions; uses; including exterior ones (e.g.; furniture; packaging; construction; etc.); aging; biodegradability at end of life; life cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Catalysis for Biomass Materials Conversion

edited by Haoran Wu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass valorization; catalysis; biofuels; fine chemicals; techno-economic assessment; biomass-based materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Obtaining and Characterization of New Materials (5th Edition)

edited by

Andrei Victor Sandu

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 23 articles | Viewed by 32126 | Submission Open

Keywords: new materials; surface analysis; structure analysis; chemical analysis; mechanical properties; behavior of materials; functionalization

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

Advanced Materials and Processing Technologies

edited by

Lidija Ćurković

,

Sonja Jozić

and

Irena Žmak

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 12 articles | Viewed by 12892 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced materials; characterization; computer simulations of production processes; corrosion; energy engineering; industrial engineering; production management; production processes; environmental approach or environmental issues; wear and tribology

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

Advanced Composites: From Material Characterization to Structural Application (Third Edition)

edited by

Viktor Gribniak

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5807 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; fibres; nanoparticles; manufacturing technology; material characterization; materials structure; structural application; tests

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Progress and Challenges of Advanced Metallic Materials and Composites

edited by

Prashanth Konda Gokuldoss

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5283 | Submission Open

Keywords: metals and composites; alloy design; structure– property correlations; materials modeling; simulation; artificial intelligence; machine learning; sustainable materials; recycling

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

Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) and Composites for Structural Engineering

edited by

Tiejiong Lou

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2481 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP); fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC); fiber-reinforced polymer bar (FRPB); geopolymers; structural concrete; structure; confinement; bond; flexure; shear; durability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Sustainability and Performance of Cement-Based Materials

edited by

Md Jihad Miah

and Noor Md. Sadiqul Hasan

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1413 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainability; low-carbon building materials; recycled materials; supplementary cementitious material; carbon utilisation; durability and sustainability of construction materials; strengthening techniques and mechanisms; characterisation of cement-based materials; life cycle assessment

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

Manufacturing Technology: Materials, Innovations and Applications, Second Edition

edited by

Dariusz Lipiński

,

Mariusz Deja

,

George-Christopher Vosniakos

,

Wojciech Kacalak

,

Mirosław Pajor

and

Błażej Bałasz

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4498 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovations in manufacturing; additive manufacturing; intelligent manufacturing; dynamics of machine tools and robots; designs for additive manufacturing; developing new tools and machines; monitoring and control in manufacturing processes; simulation and modelling in manufacturing processes; man– machine interface; applications of artificial intelligence

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

Sustainable Materials and Structures Used in Pavement Engineering (2nd Edition)

edited by

Fucheng Guo

,

Augusto Cannone Falchetto

, Bochao Zhou, Wentong Wang and

Di Wang

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4426 | Submission Open

Keywords: recycled pavement materials and structures; low-carbon or low-emission materials and structures; sustainable structures based on recycled materials; functional pavement materials and structures; high-performance pavement materials and structures for long-term service; green construction; maintenance; and management technologies; smart monitoring technologies and evaluation methods; life-cycle assessment after using sustainable materials and structures

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

Modeling and Optimization of Material Properties and Characteristics

edited by

Predrag Dašić

,

Adolfo Senatore

and

Alessandro Ruggiero

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3420 | Submission Open

Keywords: material properties; material characteristics; composite materials; nano-materials; smart materials; regression models; response surface methodology (RSM); artificial neural networks (ANN); optimization algorithms; multi‐objective optimization (MOO)

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

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