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Study on Advanced Metal Matrix Composites (3rd Edition)

edited by

Wenshu Yang

and

Chang Zhou

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1985 | 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)

Advanced Materials with Strong Electron Correlations

edited by

Monika Gamża

and Jiasheng Chen

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1969 | Submission Open

Keywords: correlated electrons; crystal and electronic structures; crystal growth; magnetic materials; electronic band structure of solids; material characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Characterization and Optimization of Cement-Based Materials

edited by

María del Mar Alonso López

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1906 | Submission Open

Keywords: cement; concrete; characterization techniques; properties; microstructure

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

Ceramics and Related Composites for Biomedical Applications: Materials, Advanced Manufacturing, and Biomedical Performance

edited by

Rujie He

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1859 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioceramics; biocomposites; electrospinning; 3D printing; 4D printing; additive manufacturing; laser direct writing; biocompatibility; external field stimulation; biomedical performance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Material Design, Discovery, and Optimization

edited by Craig Hamel and Devin J. Roach

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1651 | 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)

Functionally Graded Graphene Nanocomposite Materials and Structures

edited by Shaoyu Zhao, Jiajia Mao and Yihe Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1609 | 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)

Micro/Nano-Structured Material Surface and Its Functional Coatings

edited by

Michael A. Morris

Feiran Li

, Dayong Li and Liming Liu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1333 | 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)

Phase and Structure Analysis of Alloys and Metal Matrix Composites—2nd Edition

edited by

Sabina Lesz

and

Małgorzata Karolus

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1263 | Submission Open

Keywords: alloys; metal matrix composites; structural characterization; phase analysis; rietveld refinement; SEM; TEM; XRD4

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

An Overview of Highly Porous Adsorbent Materials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

edited by

Małgorzata Maciejewska

Magdalena Rogulska

and

Marta Grochowicz

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1253 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous materials; adsorbents; adsorption; pollutants; wastewater treatment; heavy metals; decontamination

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Building a Sustainable Future: Latest Research on the Recovery of Solid Waste for Construction and Building Materials

edited by

Ines Flores-Colen

and

George Wardeh

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1252 | Submission Open

Keywords: waste; construction materials; optimisation; structural elements; durability; mechanical performance

(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

Yong Sun

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1228 | 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)

Recent Advances in Nitrogen-Rich Energetic Materials: Synthesis, Structure, and Properties

edited by Yuangang Xu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1157 | Submission Open

Keywords: nitrogen-rich energetic materials; detonation properties; stability; synthesis; structure– performance relationship

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Methodologies and Mechanisms in Facet Engineering for Next-Generation Ion Batteries

edited by Lu Wang and Chenggang Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1082 | Submission Open

Keywords: facet growth mechanism; ion storage mechanism; lattice configuration; structure– performance relationship

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advances in Metal, Metal Oxide/Sulfide Nanoparticles and Related Materials

edited by Iwona Kuzniarska-Biernacka and Maria Enea

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1026 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; nanotechnology; (photo)catalysis; organic transformations; environmental catalysis; water remediation; application; diagnostic; nanoparticle-based biosensors; nanotechnology in healthcare; point-of-care testing (POCT)

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

Latest Research in Joining and Welding Processes

edited by

Qingke Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1011 | Submission Open

Keywords: welding; brazing; soldering; diffusion bonding; microjoining; metallurgical reaction; service reliability

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

Laser and Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing of Metal Alloys

edited by Eric J. Faierson and Peter C. Collins

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1008 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser powder bed fusion; electron beam powder bed fusion; metal alloys; additive manufacturing; selective laser melting; numerical modeling; mechanical performance; microstructure evolution

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

Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Concrete: Innovations in Green Binders and Recycled Materials

edited by

Wangjie Wu

, Yangming Gao, Mingjun Hu and

Dongdong Yuan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 984 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable technologies; eco-friendly materials; asphalt concrete; cement concrete green binders; recycled materials

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

Advances in Hydration, Microstructure, and Properties of Modern Cement and Concrete Composites

edited by

Xin Liu

and

Mingqi Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 916 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydration; microstructure; properties; modellings; material design; low carbon; modern cement and concrete

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

Integrating Sustainable Innovations in Pavement Materials and Engineering

edited by Yanhui Niu and

Jiangmiao Yu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 898 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable pavement; asphalt binder modification; low-emission materials; green infrastructure; recycling; environmental impact; intelligent construction; life cycle assessment; green pavement maintenance

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

Advances in Metal Rolling Process: Modelling, Analysis, and Application

edited by

Youngseog Lee

and Sangmin Byon

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 869 | 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)

Sustainable Cement Materials: Preparation, Experimental Analysis and Engineering Applications

edited by Huanyu Li,

Chao Zhang

and Junyi Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 842 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable cement; workability; rheology; hydration; mechanical properties; durability; microstructure; life cycle assessment

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

Intelligent Processing Technology of Materials

edited by Yanming Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 801 | Submission Open

Keywords: control system; modelling; machine/deep learning; monitoring; parameter optimization; big data

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

Recent Trends and Developments in Catalytic Polymerizations

edited by

Mostafa Khoshsefat

, Giuseppe Antinucci and Der-Jang Liaw

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 750 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalyst; polymerization; polyolefins; polymerization mechanisms; characterization; transition metals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Ab Initio Modeling of 2D Semiconductors and Semimetals

edited by Maciej J. Winiarski

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 739 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D materials; semiconductors; semimetals; nitrides; transition metal dichalcogenides; graphene

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

Advanced Asphalt Materials and Characterization/Simulation Technologies

edited by Wei Cao and

Yilong Liu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 684 | Submission Open

Keywords: alternative asphalt binders and aggregates; asphalt oxidation and rejuvenation; multiscale characterizations; numerical simulations

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

The Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Alloys (Second Edition)

edited by

Longqing Chen

Sheng Cao

and

Wenbin Qiu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 639 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; powder bed fusion; directed energy deposition; post-processing; microstructure; anisotropy; columnar grain; non-equilibrium solidification; modeling and simulation

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

Advanced Thin Films and 2D Materials: Mechanism, Fabrication, Characterization and Application (2nd Edition)

edited by

Sebastiano Vasi

and

Ulderico Wanderlingh

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 610 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; 2D materials; mechanisms and synthesis; thin film characterization; 2D materials characterization; energy application; biomedical application; miscellaneous application

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

Advances in Modern Cement-Based Materials for Composite Structures

edited by

Faxing Ding

and

Fei Lyu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 589 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC); composite structures; fiber-reinforced concrete; lightweight aggregate concrete (LWAC); concrete-filled steel tubes (CFST)

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

Advances in Flame Retardant Materials: Designs, Properties and Applications

edited by

Fouad Laoutid

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 554 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable flame retardants; eco-friendly fire protection; (nano)composites; fiber-reinforced composites; coatings; textile; electric vehicle (EV) safety; battery fire protection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Advanced Abrasive Processing Technology and Applications (Second Edition)

edited by Yufei Gao

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 543 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision/ultra-precision abrasive machining; sawing; grinding; lapping; material removal mechanism; machined surface integrity; difficult-to-machine materials; processing damage; processing monitoring

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

Effect of Additives/Admixtures on the Properties of Concretes and Cementitious Composites—Second Edition

edited by Mengjun Chen and Jiwen Bai

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 537 | Submission Open

Keywords: concrete admixtures; chemical admixture; cement hydration; cementitious materials; solid waste utilization; property modulation

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

AI-Driven Modeling and Monitoring Towards Advanced Additive Manufacturing

edited by Zijue Tang and

Shitong Peng

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 534 | 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)

Road and Rail Construction Materials: Development and Prospects

edited by Yang Gao, Taotao Fan and Zhen Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 514 | Submission Open

Keywords: modified asphalt; solid waste utilization; polymer modification; subgrade materials; recycled materials; rail materials; emulsified asphalt; mixture; composite materials

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

Advanced Steel Materials: 3D Printing, Phase Transformation, and Mechanical Properties

edited by

Wojciech Sitek

and

Mariusz Król

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 511 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced steels; 3D printing; high-strength steels; stainless steels; high-performance steels; microstructure; phase transformations; mechanical properties; hybrid technologies

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

Advances in Function Geopolymer Materials—Second Edition

edited by

Michał Łach

Kinga Korniejenko

and

Aleksandar Nikolov

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 477 | Submission Open

Keywords: geopolymer; functional material; modern insulation material; sustainable development; innovation in building materials

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

Advanced Applications of Electrochemical Materials for Sensors and Catalysts

edited by

Mingzhi Jiao

, Jianxin Yi and

Tao Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 456 | Submission Open

Keywords: gas sensors; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; semiconductor; 2D materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Manufacturing, Heat Treatment and Forming of Advanced Metallic and Ceramic Materials (3rd Edition)

edited by

Henryk Paul

Marcin Wachowski

and

Sebastian Mróz

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 404 | Submission Open

Keywords: manufacturing; heat treatment; forming; welding; metallic materials; ceramics; composites; sintering

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

Latest Developments in Advanced Machining Technologies for Materials

edited by

Jiaming Zhan

and

Yuchao Bai

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 379 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced machining; hybrid machining; micro/nano machining; digital manufacturing; process optimization; sustainable manufacturing

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

Selected Papers from the 15th International Conference on Key Engineering Materials

edited by

Geoffrey R. Mitchell

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 373 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite; metals and alloys; ceramics and glasses; polymers; nanomaterials; biomaterials; smart and functional materials

Nanomaterials as Photocatalysts: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

edited by Maraísa Gonçalves and Raquel Aparecida Domingues

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 346 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis; nanomaterials; environmental remediation; solar energy; properties

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

Advanced Active Films for Food Packaging: Design, Properties and Applications

edited by

Nadege Follain

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 311 | Submission Open

Keywords: food packaging; active packaging films; biodegradable packaging; antimicrobial agents; antioxidant agents; food preservation; encapsulation; thermal properties; barrier properties; modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Material Advancements and Challenges in Next-Generation Lithium-Ion Batteries

edited by

Mohamed Houache

Yaser Abu-Lebdeh

and Zouina Karkar

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 294 | Submission Open

Keywords: Ni-rich cathodes; anodes; solid-state electrolytes; high-entropy electrodes; high-voltage electrolytes; concentrated liquid electrolytes; Li-metal batteries

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

New Materials for Neutron Sources and Instruments

edited by

Valery V. Nesvizhevsky

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 265 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced neutron reflectors; advanced neutron moderators; new materials and methods for neutron sources and instruments; sources of very cold neutrons

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Artificial Intelligence in the Design and Innovation of High-Performance Concrete Materials

edited by

Chuanqi Li

and

Xiancheng Mei

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; high-performance concrete; material design; machine learning; data analysis; optimization algorithms; sustainability; intelligent production

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

Advanced Materials for Solid-State Batteries: Chemistry and Applications

edited by Yunling Wu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 217 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid-state batteries; inorganic materials; organic electrode materials; interface; conductivity; fabrication techniques; theoretical and computational studies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Nanomaterials in Environmental Remediation: Innovative Applications and Solutions

edited by

Daniela Predoi

, Carmen Cîmpeanu and

Carmen Steluta Ciobanu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; environmental remediation; adsorption; nano-bioremediation; nanotoxicity; removal efficiency

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

Advanced Composite Materials for Next-Generation Electronic Devices

edited by

Yang Shi

, Junjie Ye and

Yongkun Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open

Keywords: ME materials; electronic packaging devices; numerical simulation; topology optimization; reliability analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

High-Performance Concrete: Synergies Between Material Innovation and Structural Health Monitoring

edited by

, Tao Jin and

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance concrete; fiber reinforcement; ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC); sustainable construction materials; engineered cementitious composites (ECCs); nanomaterials in concrete; structural health monitoring; non-destructive testing; smart sensors; machine learning applications

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

Properties, Processing and Applications of Diamond and Related Superhard Materials

edited by Jie Gao and Shengwang Yu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open

Keywords: diamond and related superhard materials; properties of diamond; processing of diamond; polishing; etching; application of diamond; growth of diamond; nucleation of diamond; low temperature growth; heteroepitaxial single crystal; diamond coating on WC-Co; diamond coating on GaN; diamond coating on Ga2O3

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers (3rd Edition)

edited by

Francesca Lionetto

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

Keywords: carbon fibers; thermosetting resins; thermoplastic matrix composites; manufacturing technologies; joining multiscale composites; recycling sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

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