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Advances in Sustainable Construction and Building Materials (3rd Edition)

edited by

Ru Ji

and

Fanghui Han

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 3559 | 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)

Metal Oxide Semiconductors: Synthesis, Structure, and Applications

edited by

Stephane Kenmoe

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3325 | 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

edited by

Magdalena Zięba

Andrzej Kaźmierczak

and

Paweł Karasiński

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2765 | 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)

Biomechanical and Metallurgical Behavior of Endodontic and Restorative Materials

edited by

Rodolfo Reda

Alessio Zanza

and

Dario Di Nardo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2696 | Submission Open

Keywords: endodontics; restorative dentistry; conservative dentistry; mechanical properties; composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Methodology of the Design and Testing of Composite Structures (2nd Edition)

edited by

Grzegorz Mieczkowski

Dariusz Szpica

and

Andrzej Borawski

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1861 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; composite design; identification and prediction of effective physical and mechanical properties of composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Advances in Mechanical Properties and Structure of Metal and Metal Composites (2nd Edition)

edited by Shucai Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1563 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal; metal composites; mechanical properties; structure; tensile; impact; compressive; fatigue; creep; tribological

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

Advanced Materials with Strong Electron Correlations

edited by

Monika Gamża

and Jiasheng Chen

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1539 | 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)

Materials and Techniques in Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Orthodontics (Second Edition)

edited by

Maria Francesca Sfondrini

and

Andrea Scribante

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1509 | Submission Open

Keywords: adhesives; aesthetic dentistry; aligners; archwires; behavioral science; biomimetic materials; bond strength; bonding interfaces; brackets; CAD/CAM; caries prevention; composites; dental hygiene; dental materials; dermatology; digital impressions; digital workflow; elastodontics; endodontics; fiber-reinforced composites; fixed appliances; fixed prosthodontics; fluoride; gnathology; implantology; lingual appliances; maxillofacial surgery; miniscrews; multi-disciplinary treatment; oral microbiology; orthodontics; otolaryngology; patient compliance; pediatric dentistry; periodontology; prosthodontics; radiography; remineralization; removable prosthodontics; restorative dentistry; retention; skeletal anchorage; titanium

(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 1401 | 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 1384 | 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)

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 1358 | 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)

Fabrication, Characteristics and Applications of Multifunctional Polymer Nanocomposites

edited by

Jianhua Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1169 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; nanofiller; manufacturing processes; characterization; mechanical properties; physicochemical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

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 1091 | 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)

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 705 | 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)

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

edited by

Xin Liu

and

Mingqi Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 642 | 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)

Advanced Asphalt Materials and Characterization/Simulation Technologies

edited by Wei Cao and

Yilong Liu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 483 | 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 439 | 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)

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 426 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 401 | 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)

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

edited by

Geoffrey R. Mitchell

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 316 | Submission Open

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

Road and Rail Construction Materials: Development and Prospects

edited by Yang Gao, Taotao Fan and Zhen Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 250 | 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)

Integrating Sustainable Innovations in Pavement Materials and Engineering

edited by Yanhui Niu and

Jiangmiao Yu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 234 | 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)

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 | Viewed by 208 | 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)

New Materials for Neutron Sources and Instruments

edited by

Valery V. Nesvizhevsky

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 185 | 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 141 | 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 Steel Materials: 3D Printing, Phase Transformation, and Mechanical Properties

edited by

Wojciech Sitek

and

Mariusz Król

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 128 | 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)

AI-Driven Modeling and Monitoring Towards Advanced Additive Manufacturing

edited by Zijue Tang and

Shitong Peng

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 125 | 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)

Advanced Composite Materials for Next-Generation Electronic Devices

edited by

Yang Shi

, Junjie Ye and

Yongkun Wang

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

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

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 118 | Submission Open

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

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

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

edited by

, Tao Jin and

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 98 | 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)

Advanced Nanomaterials for Antibacterial Applications

edited by Sihan Ma, Xue Bai and Jianglong Kong

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-infection nanomaterials; theranostic nanosystems; antiviral function; biomedical imaging agents; toxicology of nanomaterials; therapeutic mechanism

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

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers (3rd Edition)

edited by

Francesca Lionetto

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 93 | 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)

Advanced Thin Films: Structural, Optical, and Electrical Properties

edited by

Dongsheng Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced thin films; optical properties; electrical properties; synthesis and characterization techniques; interface engineering; energy harvesting; optoelectronics

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

Advances in Flame Retardant Materials: Designs, Properties and Applications

edited by

Fouad Laoutid

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 91 | 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)

Near-Infrared Nanomaterials in Biomedical Applications

edited by Xiaozhen Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open

Keywords: near-infrared; nanomaterials; imaging; therapy; biomedical applications

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

Sustainable Cement Materials: Preparation, Experimental Analysis and Engineering Applications

edited by Huanyu Li, Chao Zhang and Junyi Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 79 | 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)

Advanced Carbon Electrode Materials: Modification, Characterization, and Applications

edited by

Peng Zhang

and

Kexun Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon materials; porous carbon; actived carbon; carbon nanotubes; graphene; MOF-derived cabron; electrochemistry; electrosorption; electrocatalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)

Advanced Composite Materials for Multifunctional Applications: Design, Fabrication, and Performance Optimization

edited by

Pradeep Menezes

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced composite materials; manufacturing techniques; smart composites; green composite materials; computational nodeling and AI-driven design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Advances in Modern Cement-Based Materials for Composite Structures

edited by

Faxing Ding

and

Fei Lyu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 71 | 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)

Synthesis, Characterization and Performance of Degradable Polymers: Roles of Curing, Crystallization and Biodegradation

edited by

Chuansheng Wang

and

Deshang Han

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open

Keywords: degradable polymers; polymer synthesis; curing mechanisms; crystallization control; biodegradation kinetics; crosslinking; sustainable materials; eco-design; structure– property relationships

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Experimental Testing and Numerical Modelling for Structural Dynamics

edited by

Chao Xu

and Zexing Yu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: experimental techniques; computational methods; nonlinear structural dynamics; stochastic dynamics and uncertain systems; dynamic model validation; vibration control; smart materials and structures; dynamic sensors and actuators; energy harvesting; structural health monitoring; load identification and monitoring; dynamics of jointed structures

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

Progress in Nuclear Material Simulation Research

edited by

Yujuan Zhang

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

Keywords: nuclear material simulation; irradiation behavior modeling; radionuclide separation; nuclear waste management; actinide-based materials

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

Properties, Processing and Applications of Diamond and Related Superhard Materials

edited by Jie Gao and Shengwang Yu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 58 | 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)

Advances in Luminescent Materials: Fabrication and Technological Applications

edited by

Fernando Rivera-López

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open

Keywords: luminescence; photonics; optoelectronics; lasers; sensors; optical properties; upconversion; color display; rare-earth ions; optical devices

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

Advanced Applications of Electrochemical Materials for Sensors and Catalysts

edited by

Mingzhi Jiao

, Jianxin Yi and

Tao Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Calcium Phosphate Biomaterials with Medical Applications

edited by

Gabriela Ciobanu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; calcium phosphates; hydroxyapatite; coatings; scaffolds; composites; biomineralization; delivery systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Ab Initio Modeling of 2D Semiconductors and Semimetals

edited by Maciej J. Winiarski

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

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

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

New Advances in High Entropy Alloys

edited by Anthoula Poulia and

Alexander E. Karantzalis

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: any papers could be published inthis special issue! Kind regards;

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

Towards Zero Waste: Bio-Based and Biodegradable Materials in Waste Management

edited by Shanshan Xu and Grégory Stoclet

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open

Keywords: biodegrable polymers; bio-based polymers; degradation of biodegrable polymers; structure– property relationship; food packaging; biomedical application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advanced Abrasive Processing Technology and Applications (Second Edition)

edited by Yufei Gao

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 49 | 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)

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