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Corrosion, Fatigue and Corrosion Protection of Metals and Their Alloys in Various Environments (2nd Edition)
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submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open
Keywords: corrosion processes; electrochemical methods; corrosion protection; organic coatings; inorganic coatings; nanocomposite film; corrosion inhibitor; surface analysis; mechanical properties; microstructure; fatigue; metallic materials; computer modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)
Developments in Superconductor Materials: Structure, Properties, and Applications
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submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open
Keywords: iron-based superconductors; superconducting nanowires; spin and charge density waves; high-field superconducting magnets; majorana zero modes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Quantum Materials)
Processing and Microstructure Design of Advanced Ceramics
edited by and Haiyang Chen
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open
Keywords: ceramics; engineering application; microstructure; mechanical properties; thermal properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
Advanced Materials: Process, Properties, and Applications—Second Edition
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submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: cermet; high-entropy alloys; functional-grade materials; advanced high-strength steels; nanomaterials and nanocomposites; self-lubricating materials; MAX phase materials— MXenes; additive manufacturing; microstructural characterization; mechanical properties; computational modeling and simulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Oral Tissue Engineering, Tissue Modelization, and Materials Thereof submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: bone and soft tissue engineering; biomaterials and scaffolds; organoids; 3D-cultures; modelization; stem cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Material Advances and Challenges in Pulse Power System
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submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal ablation; insulator degradation; energy storage dielectrics; pulse capacitors; spark switch; pulse power; plasma
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Metals and Alloys Manufactured by Powder Metallurgy Methods
edited by Alireza Jam
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open
Keywords: powder metallurgy (PM); material properties; complex geometries; high-density components; additive manufacturing; alloy systems; particle size distribution; porosity control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Bioinspired Micro/Nanomaterials and Devices for Biomedical Applications
edited by Fangyu Zhang, Yaou Duan and
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open
Keywords: drug delivery; micro/nanomaterials; micro/nanorobots; bioinspired systems; theranostics; hydrogel; wearable device
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Advanced Materials for Electrical Engineering: Fabrication, Testing and Applications
edited by Minxia Shi and
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open
Keywords: piezoelectric ceramics; insulating paper; insulating oil; ferromagnetic materials; material performance testing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Νanoparticles for Biomedical Applications (2nd Edition) submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; lipid-based; carbon-based; polymeric; inorganic; functionalization; controlled delivery; bioimaging; theranostics; tissue engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Advances in Shape Memory Polymers: Preparation, Microstructure and Mechanical Properties
edited by and Chengjun Zeng
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open
Keywords: shape memory polymers; intelligent materials; four-dimensional printing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Multifunctional Materials for Biomedical, Cosmetic, and Purification Applications submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; biopolymers; nanomaterials; carbon nanotubes; metal oxides; graphene; layered double hydroxides
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Artificial Intelligence in Materials Science and Engineering submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | 16 articles | Viewed by 21058 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; artificial neural network; fuzzy system; population-based algorithm; genetic algorithms; bioengineering; metal forming; civil engineering; composite structures; friction stir welding; numerical simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Modeling and Mechanical Analysis of Materials and Structures in Civil Engineering
edited by and Aiguo Zhao
submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 214 | Submission Open
Keywords: engineering structures; composite structures; metamaterials; functionally graded materials; multi-field coupling; fatigue and fracture; analytical solutions; optimization design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Mechanical Behavior of Composite Materials (3rd Edition)
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 11932 | Submission Open
Keywords: fracture; fatigue: creep; tensile; compression; adhesives joints; 3D composites; mechanical tests; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Advanced Nanoporous and Mesoporous Materials
edited by , Monika Fedyna and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9910 | Submission Open
Keywords: zeolite; MOFs; COFs; ordered materials; carbonaceous materials; adsorption; catalysis; energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)
Plastic Deformation, Strengthening and Toughening of Advanced Metallic Materials (2nd Edition)
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9521 | Submission Open
Keywords: metallic materials; plastic deformation; mechanical properties; microstructure; advance processing; modelling; simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Multi-Scale Bionic Materials: Interfacial Design, Effective Fabrication and Functional Application
edited by , Xiaolin Liu and Yunyun Song
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 7156 | Submission Open
Keywords: bionic functional materials; bionic fabrication; biomaterials; interfacial design; antibacterial materials; bio-inspired actuator; radiative cooling; oil– water separation; energy conversion; anti-icing surface design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)
Advances in Ultra-High Performance Concretes and Cementitious Composites
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4810 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultra-high performance concretes (UHPC); cementitious composites; durability; sustainability; numerical modeling; mechanical properties; long-term performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advanced Superconducting Materials and Technology
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1093 | Submission Open
Keywords: superconducting materials; MgB2; iron-based superconductors; high Tc Superconductors; synthesis and characterization; application of superconductors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Quantum Materials)
Surface Modification of Materials for Multifunctional Applications
edited by Ming Gao and Wei Jia
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1021 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface modification; materials; coating; thin-film; chemical treatment; electrochemical treatment; plasma treatment; nanotechnology; functionalization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
3D-Printed Oxide Ceramics: Design, Mechanism and Applications
edited by He Li
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-material collaboration; regenerative printing technique; machine learning; adaptive ceramic paste development; multi-scale pore structure design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
Orthodontic Materials: Properties and Effectiveness of Use
edited by Matthias Mertmann and Andrea Wichelhaus
submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9844 | Submission Open
Keywords: orthodontics; metals; mechanical properties; simulation; brackets; aligner; treatment system; sustainability; environmental effects; retention; surface structure; adhesion; polymers; clinical studies; 3D printing; laser sintering; CAD– CAM retainer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Liquid Structures and Solidification Processes of Metals
edited by Xuelei Tian, Hui Li and
submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5629 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical models; theoretical and experimental methods; liquid structures under thermodynamics equilibrium; structural evolution; solidification processes including the relationship between the structures/processes of melts and structure/performance of solid state
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Two-Dimensional Semiconductors—Advancements in Material Growth and Characterization
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submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 496 | Submission Open
Keywords: nano-semiconductors; 2D materials; 2D/3D heterostructures; CVD growth; epitaxial growth; nanosheets
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Recent Advances in Environmentally Friendly Recycling Technology for Metals (2nd Edition)
edited by and
submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 390 | Submission Open
Keywords: solid wastes; copper slag; red mud; steel slag; Zn-bearing dust; valuable metals; environmental pollutions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Chemistry and Technology of Materials Based on Silicon Compounds (2nd Edition)
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submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open
Keywords: silicon-based materials; silanes; polysiloxanes; silicates; polymeric materials; ceramic materials; protective coatings; coatings— surface chemistry and properties; materials characterization; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Modern Wood-Based Materials for Sustainable Building submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10503 | Submission Open
Keywords: wood and wood-based materials as a sustainable building resource; construction and insulating wood-based materials; composite materials in modern wood construction; green composites; biomass in the manufacture of insulation materials; the role of wood and wood-based materials in reducing carbon emissions; joining techniques for wood and wood-based materials; eco-friendly adhesives; the environmental engineering of eco-friendly materials; the protection of wood and wood-based materials from biotic and abiotic factors; energy-efficient construction solutions based on wood and wood-based materials; a healthy indoor environment in wooden buildings; innovative technologies for the prefabrication of building construction elements; evaluation criteria for sustainable building materials; fire safety in wooden buildings; the durability of wooden buildings in the long term.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
Structural Design and Mechanical Properties of Fiber Composites (Second Edition)
edited by and Yujun Bai
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8078 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon fiber; laminated; fibers; textiles; polymer composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
New Trends in Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Materials and Components
edited by , Luigi Mazza and Edoardo Goti
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 6296 | Submission Open
Keywords: fatigue; tribology; material characterization; design methods; testing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Processing, Characterization and Applications of Ceramic Matrix Composites submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 6288 | Submission Open
Keywords: ceramic– matrix composites; fibers; processing; ceramics; coatings; laminates; structural applications; thermal barrier coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
State-of-the-Art Construction Materials and Technologies for Structural Health Monitoring of Infrastructures
edited by and Hong Gi Kim
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5999 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart construction materials; self-sensing cement composites; thermal properties of the cement composites; smart snow-melting systems; rebar corrosion monitoring; durability analysis; machine learning; advanced statistical approaches
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
New Advances in Elastomer Materials and Its Composites submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5970 | Submission Open
Keywords: elastomer composites; vulcanization; devulcanization; fillers; anti-aging agents; mechanical performance; thermal properties; biodegradability; self-healing properties; electrical properties.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Innovative Materials and Technologies for Road Pavements submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5774 | Submission Open
Keywords: road pavements; road materials; innovative materials; innovative technologies; pavement materials; smart roads; sustainability; recycling; pavement engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Fabrication of Advanced Materials
edited by Yang Li
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5466 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced manufacturing technologies; additive manufacturing; welding; other fabrication techniques; material characterization; microstructure; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Advanced Materials, Machinability and Intelligent Manufacturing Systems
edited by , , , Suthep Butdee, and Kamil Krot
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5368 | Submission Open
Keywords: composites; aerospace materials; high-entropy alloys; hydrogen storage; cutting tools; machinability; production management; intelligent manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Structural, Mechanical and/or Magnetic Properties of Metallic Materials
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submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 5106 | Submission Open
Keywords: metallic alloys; metallic compounds; microstructure; structure; metallurgy; thermal analysis; mechanical properties; magnetic behavior
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advances in Friction, Wear-Resistant and Solid-Lubricating Properties of Materials
edited by Xiangli Wen, Bin Wang and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5029 | Submission Open
Keywords: tribology; wear; lubrication; solid lubrication; wear rate
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Advanced Manufacturing Processes of Metal Forming (2nd Edition) submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4870 | Submission Open
Keywords: manufacturing processes; metal forming; traditional metal-forming processes; unconventional metal-forming processes; metals and their alloys; lightweight metal alloys; microstructure; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advances in Sustainable Construction and Building Materials (3rd Edition)
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 4670 | Submission Open
Keywords: construction and building materials; sustainable development; energy saving; energy efficiency; waste utilization; synthesis and preparation; characterization and properties; application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Microstructure, Mechanical Properties and Additive Manufacturing of Steels submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4639 | Submission Open
Keywords: metals; alloys; microstructure; mechanical properties; additive manufacturing; joining; simulation; metal forming
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Chemical Additives and Alternative Admixtures for Sustainable Construction Materials
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submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4624 | Submission Open
Keywords: chemical additives; alternative admixtures; construction composites; experimental assessment; durability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Flexible Electronic Materials and Devices: Preparation and Application
edited by Shu-Jen Wang
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4511 | Submission Open
Keywords: biosensors and bioelectronics; thin-film transistors; flexible chemical sensors; flexible electronic materials; flexible healthcare sensors; advanced characterization; novel device architectures; new flexible materials synthesis; reliability of flexible devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Advanced Functional Materials for Hydrometallurgical and Environmental Applications
edited by Bo Chen and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4493 | Submission Open
Keywords: solvent-impregnated resins; supported ionic liquid; ion-imprinted polymers; composite electrode materials; solid wastes based adsorption materials; the separation of enrichment of metals; the adsorption and separation of harmful gases; the removal of organic pollutants; the preparation and characterization of functional materials; adsorption mechanisms based on quantum chemistry simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
Metal Oxide Semiconductors: Synthesis, Structure, and Applications
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submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3750 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal oxides; synthesis; characterization; structure; spectroscopy; operando; electronics; optics; catalysis; energy conversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Sol-Gel Materials for Optics and Photonics: Design, Processing, Characterization, and Implementation submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3658 | Submission Open
Keywords: waveguide films; antireflective coatings; multilayer structures; integrated photonics/optics; photonic devices; fabrication technologies; optical materials; sol-gel materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
Recycling and Resource Utilization of Waste submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3442 | Submission Open
Keywords: recycled materials as matrices for composites; novel applications of waste-based construction materials; rheological modeling of waste-polymer-modified bitumen and asphalt pavement; modification of binders and asphalt pavements with waste polymers; advanced statistical methods for predicting recycled materials’ properties; methods for waste polymer utilization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
The Combined Finite–Discrete Element Method—Theory, Modeling and Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3332 | Submission Open
Keywords: combined finite– discrete element method; finite element techniques; fracture modeling; contact modeling; fluid– solid interaction; material modeling; thermo-hydro-mechanical– chemical coupling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Biomechanical and Metallurgical Behavior of Endodontic and Restorative Materials submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3274 | Submission Open
Keywords: endodontics; restorative dentistry; conservative dentistry; mechanical properties; composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Physico-Chemical Modification of Materials for Biomedical Application submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3264 | Submission Open
Keywords: chemical modification; surface coating; functionalization with biomolecules and drugs; plasma treatment; exposure to SXR/EUV/UV radiation; laser processing; grafting with nanoparticles; polymers; carbon materials; nanoparticles (metal; lipid; polymer)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
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