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Characterization of Metallic Materials: Solidification, Deformation, Heat Treatment and Other Related Phenomena—Third Edition

edited by

Seong-Ho Ha

and Young-Ok Yoon

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1344 | Submission Open

Keywords: metals and alloys; microstructure characterization; microscopy; solidification; forming; heat treatment

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

New Advances in High-Temperature Structural Materials

edited by Shiwei Wu and Zixu Guo

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1337 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-temperature structural materials; material design; synthesis and manufacturing; microstructural characterization; mechanical property; environmental resistance; predictive modeling; medium- and high-entropy alloys; superalloys

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)

Materials for Prosthodontics, Implantology, and Digital Dentistry

edited by

Josephine F. Esquivel-Upshaw

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1227 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental implants; ceramics; CAD/CAM; 3D printing; biocompatibility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advances in Perovskite Oxide Optoelectronic Functional Materials

edited by

Yongqiang Ji

, Luyang Tong, Kai An and

Zhigang Zang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1227 | Submission Open

Keywords: LEDs; solar cells; nanocrystals; perovskite material; II-IV and III-V compound; advanced characterizations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advances in Dissimilar Welding

edited by

Tomasz Węgrzyn

and

Bożena Szczucka-Lasota

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1201 | Submission Open

Keywords: dissimilar; welding; structure; phases; inclusions; properties; parameters

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

Experimental Study, Numerical Simulation & Structural Applications of Construction Materials—3rd Edition

edited by

Xiaoqing Xu

and Fengjiang Qin

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 1186 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; structural performance; high performance; reinforced concrete; structural steel; fiber-reinforced polymer; numerical modelling; repair and strengthening of structures

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

Geopolymers and Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Composites (Second Edition)

edited by

Mohamed K. Ismail

Ahmed A. Elansary

and

Eslam Gomaa

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1180 | Submission Open

Keywords: alkali-activated materials; concrete; fibers; geopolymers; green construction materials; strength and durability; structural capabilities; sustainability

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

Machine Learning for Materials Design

edited by Wencong Lu and Minjie Li

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1163 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; algorithms; materials design; deep learning; materials predication; materials optimization

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

Performance and Durability of Reinforced Concrete Structures

edited by

Xuanyi Xue

, Zhilu Wang,

Neng Wang

and Fei Wang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1160 | Submission Open

Keywords: durability; concrete; disaster response; high-performance material; corrosion

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

New Insights into Additive Manufacturing for Materials and Structures

edited by Miao Zhao,

Xinwei Li

and Guang Fu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1146 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; laser powder bed fusion; multiphysics simulation; lattice structures; porous structures; metamaterials; topology optimization; multiscale optimization

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

Functional Photoelectric Materials: Design, Synthesis and Application

edited by

Zhou Yang

and Xia Yang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1124 | Submission Open

Keywords: design and synthesis of the photoelectric materials; perovskite solar cell; LED; flexible electronics; organic host/guest room temperature phosphorescence materials; flexible sensors; displays; biomedical detection; Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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

Sustainable Mortars and Concrete Produced with Recycled Binders, Aggregates or Water

edited by

Miguel Bravo

and

Bruna A. Silva

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1089 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable construction; recycled aggregate concrete; sustainable alternative binders; supplementary cementitious materials; construction and demolition waste; carbon dioxide; alkali-activated materials; low environmental impact

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

Ionic Liquid Electrolytes for Energy Storage Devices

edited by Dmitrii A. Rakov

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1087 | Submission Open

Keywords: ionic liquids; electrolytes; batteries; supercapacitors; solid– electrolyte interphase; solid– liquid interface; lithium negative transference number; superionicity; ion correlations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Photocatalysis for a Green Future: Breaking Barriers in Energy, Environment, and Healthcare

edited by

Beatriz Trindade Barrocas

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 981 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel photocatalysts; semiconductor; photocatalysis; environmental applications; water splitting; wastewater treatment; air purification; pollutants photocatalytic removal; energy conversion; drug delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Materials for Harsh Environments

edited by

Shiladitya Paul

and Deepak Sharma

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 974 | Submission Open

Keywords: nuclear fission; nuclear fusion; irradiation; advanced alloys; corrosion; oxidation; refractory materials; coatings; material degradation; extreme environments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Advances in Biomass-Derived and Biodegradable Polymer Materials: Synthesis and Application

edited by

Jongbok Lee

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 969 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass-derived polymer materials; bioplastics; biodegradable; carbon neutrality; sustainable materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advances in Superconducting Materials for Electric Power Applications

edited by Xinsheng Yang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 914 | Submission Open

Keywords: superconducting materials; electromagnetic simulation; electric power applications; superconducting motors; HTS cables/conductors; magnets; energy storage devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Quantum Materials)

Recent Advances in Ultrafast Laser Precise Manufacturing

edited by Jiecai Feng

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 800 | Submission Open

Keywords: brittle and hard materials; ultrafast laser processing; model; artificial intelligence; precise manufacturing

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

Dynamic Mechanical Behavior and Damage and Fracture Mechanisms of Geotechnical Engineering Materials

edited by

Xin Cai

, Jianning Liu,

Xueming Du

and Yichao Rui

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 796 | Submission Open

Keywords: geotechnical engineering; geotechnical materials; dynamic loading; dynamic response; damage mechanism; fracture criteria

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

Recent Developments and Future Challenges in Photovoltaic Materials

edited by

Daniel Horatiu Ursu

and

Marinela Miclau

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 758 | Submission Open

Keywords: new advanced materials; solar cells applications; outdoor– indoor photovoltaics; next generation of solar cells

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advanced Leather and By-Product Processing for Sustainable Industry

edited by

Carmen Gaidău

and

Anna Bacardit Dalmases

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 754 | Submission Open

Keywords: leather; protein by-products; collagen; keratin; ecological leather; ecological processes for leather; smart leather; by-product recirculation; LCA

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

From Corrosion to Emerging Applications—Fundamentals and Recent Advancements in Metals Anodizing

edited by

Wojciech J. Stępniowski

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 727 | Submission Open

Keywords: anodizing; anodic aluminum oxide; nanopores; nanotubes; anodic titania; corrosion; hydrogen generation; photocatalysis; carbon dioxide reduction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Recycling and the Development of New Building Materials and Products—Third Edition

edited by

Yuri Ribakov

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 725 | Submission Open

Keywords: waste products; construction materials; design methodology; structural elements; sustainability

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

Featured Developments in Advanced Nanomaterials for Environmental, Microbiology, and Biomedical Applications

edited by

Carlos Lodeiro

, Hugo M. Santos and

Elisabete Oliveira

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 613 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic nanoparticles; polymeric nanomaterials; composites; drug delivery; environmental control; antibiotics; biomedical applications

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

Current Trends in Materials for Beauty and Health

edited by

Alina Sionkowska

and

Elzbieta Sikora

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 606 | Submission Open

Keywords: beauty; health; biomaterials; eco-friendly; natural products; cosmetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Synthesis, Functionalization, and Applications of Advanced Magnetic Materials

edited by

Ya Zhai

and

Qian Chen

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 559 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic materials; hard magnets; magnetic properties; magnetic composites; magnetic sensors; magnetic heterostructures; magnetic films

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Synthesis and Modification of Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides (TMDs) for Energy and Sensing Applications

edited by Muhammad Ikram and Shahzad Afzal

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 555 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D materials; MXene; transition-metal dichalcogenides; graphene; surface modification; photocatalysis; environmental remediation; sensing

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

Advances in Mechanical Behavior of Laminated Materials

edited by

Zejun Chen

Qudong Wang

and

Tao Wang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 532 | Submission Open

Keywords: laminated metal composite; layered structure; microstructure; mechanical properties; dynamic response of laminated composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Novel Materials for Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment and Environmental Health Protection

edited by

Vayos G. Karayannis

Petros Samaras

Constantinos G. Tsanaktsidis

and Aikaterini Itziou

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

Keywords: novel materials; nanomaterials; water; wastewater; advanced treatment; hydrogen production; CCS/CCU; biorefinery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Nanomaterials: Recent Advances in Photocatalysis and Sensing

edited by Kandasamy Sasikumar,

Ramar Rajamanikandan

and

Heongkyu Ju

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 508 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional nanomaterials; quantum dots; metal– organic frameworks; plasmonic nanostructures; environmental remediation; fluorescent nanoprobes; colorimetric sensing

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

Sandwich and Composite Structures and Materials

edited by

Robert Studziński

, Łukasz Polus and

Marcin Chybiński

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 474 | Submission Open

Keywords: sandwich structures; composite structures; timber structures; thin-walled beams; metal structures; steel– timber composite beams; aluminium– timber composite beams; laminated veneer lumber; cross-laminated timber

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Hierarchically Structured Materials for Photocatalysis, Electrocatalysis and Photoelectrocatalysis

edited by Jie Jin and Shipeng Wan

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 474 | Submission Open

Keywords: hierarchical structure; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; photoelectrocatalysis; nanocomposite; artificial photosynthesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Dental Biomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

edited by

Md Sofiqul Islam

and

Kusai Baroudi

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 443 | 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)

Lightweight and High-Strength Sandwich Panel (2nd Edition)

edited by

Yifeng Zhong

and

Liming Chen

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 429 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiscale modeling; damage and failure; design and application; experiments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Computational and Experimental Methodologies for Advanced and Sustainable Structural Materials

edited by

Jakub Krzysztof Grabski

and

Aram Cornaggia

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 405 | 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)

Soft Magnetic Materials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

edited by

Łukasz Hawełek

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 394 | Submission Open

Keywords: soft magnetic materials; magnetic properties; eddy current suppression; 3D printing process

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Materials, Design, and Performance of Nanogenerators

edited by Chengyu Li, Youchao Qi and Zijie Xu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 389 | Submission Open

Keywords: materials and structural design in nanogenerators; advanced manufacturing technologies; energy harvesting and system integration; active sensing and self-powered intelligent systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advances in Manufacturing of Ceramic Matrix Composites

edited by Abhendra Singh

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 358 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramic matrix composites; additive manufacturing; process modeling; coatings; fabrication; cost

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

Solidification of Metals—Fundamental Uses and Applications of Modern Alloys

edited by Nils Warnken and Hiroto Kitaguchi

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 348 | Submission Open

Keywords: solidification; additive manufacturing; welding; solidification defects; superalloys; high-entropy alloys; computational modelling; electron microscopy; tomography

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

Advanced Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by

Meng Zhou

and Rong He

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 336 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy conversion and storage; batteries; supercapacitors; electrolysis; functional nanomaterials; electrode materials; electrode fabrication

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

Materials Challenges for Advanced Nuclear Energy

edited by

Edgar León Gutiérrez

and Rebeca Hernández

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 317 | Submission Open

Keywords: nuclear materials; materials for energy; structural materials for nuclear applications; functional materials for nuclear applications; materials characterization; nuclear fission; nuclear fusion; mechanical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Breaking New Ground: Recent Progress in Clayey Materials

edited by

Geo Paul

and

Stefano Marchesi

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 301 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural clay; synthetic clay; layered material; synthesis; characterization; catalysis; environmental remediation; biomedical applications; energy storage; PXRD and NMR

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

Cutting-Edge Biomaterials for Tissue Regeneration: Innovations and Clinical Applications

edited by

Camelia Ungureanu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 300 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; tissue regeneration; scaffolds; host integration; advanced materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Combined Fatigue and Multi-Scale Simulation

edited by

Hong Zhang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 300 | Submission Open

Keywords: combined fatigue; creep fatigue; low– high-cycle fatigue; very-high-cycle fatigue; crack initiation and propagation; microstructure; multi-scale simulation

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

Advanced Biomaterials for Dental Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by

Ines Despotović

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 272 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional dental biomaterials; bone tissue engineering approaches; mechanical behavior of dental biomaterials; biocompatibility; osteoinductivity; osteoconductivity; dental coatings; surface modification and surface characterization methods; anticorrosion protection; computational modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Innovations in Nanoparticle-Enhanced Liquid Crystal Materials

edited by

Jiatong Sun

and Jingxin Sang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 271 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; liquid crystal physics; liquid crystal chemistry; liquid crystal photonics; liquid crystal optics; liquid crystal materials and devices; photo-aligning techniques for liquid crystals; flexible display

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

Research on the Development of Thin Film and Semi-transparent Perovskite Solar Cells

edited by Molang Cai

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 269 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin film; semi-transparent; perovskite; solar cells; efficiency; flexibility; lightweight; manufacturing; stability; degradation; encapsulation; scaling up; roll-to-roll printing; vacuum deposition; renewable energy technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Recycling and Electrode Materials of Lithium Batteries

edited by

Qi Zhang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 268 | Submission Open

Keywords: recycling; lithium batteries; electrode materials; sustainability; circular economy; material recovery; environmental impact; secondary materials; energy storage; green technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Mesoscale Modelling of Materials Processing and Performance

edited by

Rongshan Qin

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 264 | Submission Open

Keywords: mesoscale computing; materials; phase-field model; cellular automata; smoothed particle hydrodynamics; lattice Boltzmann equation

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

Advanced Nanomaterials and Thin Films: Microstructure, Optical Properties and Applications

edited by Chuen-Lin Tien

submission deadline 20 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 258 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials and nanocomposites; metal oxides; multilayer thin films; phase-change materials; composite and hybrid materials; advanced manufacturing processes; optical coatings; microstructure characterization; thin-film devices; optoelectronics applications

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

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