Materials

Synthesis, Properties and Applications of Functional Heterocyclic Compounds and Related Materials

edited by

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterocyclic compounds; synthesis; properties; applications; bioactive compounds; cycloadditions; density functional theory; mechanism; natural products

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Current Advances in Luminescent Materials

edited by

Michał Filapek

and Patrycja Filipek

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open

Keywords: luminogenic materials; fluorescence probes and markers; organic optoelectronics; OLEDs; device processing; donor– acceptor molecule; organic synthesis; push– pull organic molecules; nonlinear optical materials; dyes and sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Size-Dependent and Surface/Interface Effects in Materials

edited by

Yongfu Zhu

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: size effect; nanocrystals; nanostructured materials; surface; interface; chemical and physical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

High-Entropy Alloys: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

edited by

Bernardo Monteiro

and Marta Dias

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8030 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloys; preparation methods; material characterization; applications; design of HEAs (empirical method; CALPHAD; molecular dynamics; Monte Carlo; artificial intelligence; and machine learning); powder metallurgy

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

Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Micro/Nanoscale Heat Transfer

edited by Ziman Wang,

Xinyu Wang

and Man Wang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5257 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectric materials; power generation; thermoelectric cooling; micro/nanoscale heat transfer; micro/nanoscale interface; phase change; thermophysical properties; phonon and electron transport

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Effects of Adding Cement Admixtures on the Microstructure and Properties of Cement Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by Hongwei Wang and Ying Shi

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5148 | Submission Open

Keywords: cement admixtures; microstructure; hydration process; mechanical properties; durability; compressive strength; tensile strength; chemical admixtures; supplementary cementitious materials (SCMS); cement paste; concrete performance; permeability; shrinkage; cracking resistance; sustainable construction materials; high-performance concrete; carbon emissions reduction; durability enhancement

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

Corrosion Behavior and Mechanical Properties of Metallic Materials (3rd Edition)

edited by Xiaogang Li and

Zulfiqar Ahmad Khan

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 4774 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic materials; corrosion behavior; mechanical properties; microstructure; anti-corrosion methods; corrosion-resistant material; hydrogen embrittlement; electrochemical reaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

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

edited by

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, Tao Jin and

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 4734 | 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 Steel Materials: 3D Printing, Phase Transformation, and Mechanical Properties

edited by

Wojciech Sitek

and

Mariusz Król

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4696 | 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 3D Printing Technologies: Design, Manufacturing, and Applications

edited by

Chenchen Tian

, Yi Lu and Quanquan Han

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4455 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; additive manufacturing; design and optimization; modeling and simulation; material and process; quality and detection

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

Advanced Metallic and Ceramics Composites: Preparation, Properties and Applications

edited by

Jarosław Woźniak

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4037 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D materials; MXenes; graphene; MAX phases; ceramic and metallic matrix composites; mechanical properties; microstructure

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

Advanced Design and Synthesis in Piezoelectric Smart Materials

edited by Long Jin

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3471 | Submission Open

Keywords: piezoelectric ceramics; piezoelectric polymers; piezoelectric composites; structure design; material synthesis; sensors; actuators; energy harvesting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Advanced Welding Technologies and Additive Manufacturing of Alloys and Metals (3rd Edition)

edited by Ting Wang and Ke Han

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3264 | Submission Open

Keywords: welding; additive manufacturing; microstructure; mechanical properties

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

Multi-Scale Study on Strength and Structural Stability of Low-Carbon Construction Materials

edited by

Shan Gao

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2481 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-scale; low-carbon; construction materials; aggregates; recycling

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

Research on Vibration of Composite Structures

edited by Rui Zhong, Qingshan Wang and Zhengxiong Chen

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2420 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite structures; vibration modeling and analysis; analytical and numerical methods; experimental characterization; vibration control and optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Advanced Scintillator and Detector Materials for Radiation Physics and Nuclear Medicine

edited by

Yuriy Zorenko

and Janusz Winiecki

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2200 | Submission Open

Keywords: scintillators; radioluminescence; crystals; films; oxides; radiation physics; nuclear medicine

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

Functionalized Ceramics and Their Composites: Preparation, Properties and Applications—2nd Edition

edited by Ranran Su and Hongliang Zhang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2185 | Submission Open

Keywords: functionalized ceramics; composites; processing; composition tailoring

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

Sustainable Thermoelectric Materials and Energy Conversion Systems

edited by

Chun-I Wu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2082 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectric materials; sustainable energy conversion; green manufacturing; lifecycle assessment; waste heat recovery; environmental impact; resource efficiency; energy harvesting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Resilient Building Materials and Structural Systems for Extreme Environments

edited by

Alireza Bahrami

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2036 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance materials; resilient building materials; extreme environment design; corrosion-resistant structures; disaster-resilient infrastructure; sustainable construction; cold-climate engineering; seismic-resilient systems; flood-resistant materials; adaptive structural solutions

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

Advances in Microstructure and Mechanical Behavior of High-Strength Steels

edited by Yuhe Huang and

Shuize Wang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 1903 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-strength steels; microstructure design; mechanical behavior; strength ductility balance; lightweight automotive steels; grain refinement; precipitation strengthening; deformation mechanisms; advanced characterization; sustainable steel materials

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

Advances in Irradiation Effects of Materials for Current and Future Reactors

edited by

Ferenc Gillemot

and

Murthy Kolluri

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1863 | Submission Open

Keywords: irradiation; transmutation; ageing; steel corrosion; fusion power plant

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advanced Rare Earth Doped Functional Materials

edited by Khaldoon Nasser,

Laeticia Petit

and Nirajan Ojha

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1772 | Submission Open

Keywords: rare-earth ions; structure and material design; novel functional materials; glass; glass ceramic; crystals; luminescence; laser and gain media

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

Advances in Material Characterization and Pavement Modeling (2nd Edition)

edited by

Guozhi Fu

, Yi Li, Zhanchuang Han,

Mingchen Li

and

Yiren Sun

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1286 | Submission Open

Keywords: material characterization; pavement modeling; recycled paving materials; long-term performance evaluation; sustainability; environmental efficiency; airport runways and highway structures

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

Advanced Functional Materials in Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by Bei Li

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1218 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalysis; CO2 conversion; hydrogen production; energy storage and conversion; sustainable energy technologies; modelling and simulation; machine learning; in situ characterization; green synthesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Polymer Composites Reinforced by Metallic Architectures and Inserts

edited by

Cristiano Fragassa

,

Ana Pavlovic

and

Carlo Santulli

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1204 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer– metal hybrid composites; metallic architectures in composites; embedded metal reinforcements; architected metal inserts; metal– polymer interface engineering; load transfer and interfacial adhesion; multifunctional composite materials; impact and energy absorption behavior; hybrid additive manufacturing (polymer– metal); topology-driven composite design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Thermodynamic Modeling, Microstructural Design and Surface Engineering of Advanced Metal Alloys

edited by

Ligang Zhang

and Min-suk Oh

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1035 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion resistance; surface technology; thermodynamic modeling; composite coating; microstructural design; metal additive manufacturing; metals and alloys; metal matrix composites

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

Multifunctionalization of Polymer Composites for Improved Thermal Performance

edited by

Marta Worzakowska

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 954 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; multifunctionalization; reinforcements; thermal performance; properties; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Leather, Textiles and Bio-Based Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Valeika Virgilijus

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 778 | Submission Open

Keywords: leather processing; collagen changes; tanning; application of enzymes; wool; textile functions; natural fiber biocompatibility; composites containing bio-based materials; biodegradability of biomaterials; hydrolysis of biomaterials; life cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advanced Materials in Implant and Prosthetic Dentistry: From Innovation to Clinical Application

edited by

Tonino Traini

and

Eugenio Velasco-Ortega

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 738 | Submission Open

Keywords: implant materials; prosthetic materials; surface modification; biocompatibility; CAD/CAM; dental ceramics; titanium alloys; bioactive surfaces; bone– implant interface; digital dentistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Next-Generation Sorbent Materials: From Fundamentals to Applications

edited by

Paweł Staroń

and

Jarosław Chwastowski

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 735 | Submission Open

Keywords: sorbent materials; adsorption; bio-based sorbents; nanomaterials; porous materials; environmental remediation; heavy metal removal; adsorption mechanisms; material design; resource recovery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Computational Simulation for Material Applications: From Density Functional Theory (DFT) to Molecular Dynamics (MD)

edited by

Mehrdad Faraji

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 734 | Submission Open

Keywords: computational materials simulation ; density functional theory (DFT) ; molecular dynamics (MD) ; multiscale modeling; condensed matter physics ; structural properties ; electronic and optical properties ; charge transfer mechanisms ; 2D materials ; nanophysics ; machine learning

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

Advancements in Optical Materials and Photonic Device Technologies—2nd Edition

edited by Ivan Zorin and

Bettina Heise

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 605 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced optial materials; enhanced optical properties; glasses; photonic crystals; semiconductors; optical fibers; nonlinear crystals; metamaterials; material aspects of photonic devices; coatings

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

Welding, Joining and Additive Manufacturing of Metals and Alloys (Fourth Edition)

edited by

Damjan Klobcar

,

Tomaž Vuherer

and Drago Bračun

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 595 | Submission Open

Keywords: welding and joining technologies; brazing and soldering; additive manufacturing; adhesive bonding; weldability of materials

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

Advanced Fibrous Materials

edited by

Can Ge

, Fan Feng and Muhammad Ahmad

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 585 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber surface and interface; fiber manufacturing and characterization; biomedical fibers; yarn processing; smart textiles; wearable electronics; technology

Nanomaterials for Enhanced Photoluminescence: Design, Synthesis, and Applications

edited by

Adam Watras

and

Rafał Jakub Wiglusz

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 579 | Submission Open

Keywords: rare-earth-doped nanomaterials; inorganic phosphors; lanthanide luminescence; up-conversion/down-shifting; energy transfer mechanisms; optical sensing

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

Intelligent Construction in Civil Engineering: Additive Manufacturing of Cementitious Materials and Concrete

edited by Chengfang Yuan and

Zhanqi Cheng

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 558 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent construction; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; cement-based materials; concrete

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

Advanced Materials for Radiation Protection and Shielding

edited by

İskender Akkurt

, Seher Polat and

Sabiha Anas Boussaa

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 529 | Submission Open

Keywords: material science; AI application on material science; AI application on radiation; radiation physics; shielding materials; radiation protection; natural radioactivity; radiation measurement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Future Trends in High-Entropy Alloys (3rd Edition)

edited by

Jason Shian-Ching Jang

and Tsai-Fu Chung

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 510 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloys (HEAs); medium-entropy alloys (MEAs); high-entropy alloy thin film; computational alloy design; phase diagram; microstructure characterization; mechanical properties; thermomechanical treatment; hetero-structural microstructure; functional application

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

Advanced Materials: Process, Properties, and Applications—Second Edition

edited by

Pradeep Menezes

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 497 | 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)

Modeling and Analysis of Composite Materials and Structures in Civil Engineering (3rd Edition)

edited by

Yiming Zhang

, Linlong Mu and Jiale Li

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 460 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite structures; construction materials; mechanical behavior; modeling and simulations; cement-based materials strength; damage; fatigue; structural performance; machine learning

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

Advanced Micro/Nanomaterials for Electronic Packaging and Energy Storage

edited by

Shang Wang

, Malik Dishad Khan and

Shuyue Li

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 444 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro/nano-scale materials; electronic packaging; energy harvesting and storage; interface engineering; thermal management; multifunctional integration

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

New Perspectives in Welding and Joining Processes of Metallic Materials—Second Edition

edited by

Fabio Giudice

and

Cristina Scolaro

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 406 | Submission Open

Keywords: welding techniques; fusion welding; solid-state welding; process simulation and setting; weldability of metals; defects; residual stress and distortion; non-destructive testing; metallurgical characterization; mechanical properties; welding and joining sustainability

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

Cement-Based/Non-Cement-Based Construction Materials: Multiscale Mechanics Under Diverse Loadings (Second Edition)

edited by

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submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 396 | Submission Open

Keywords: cement-based materials; non-cement-based materials; multiscale modeling; strain rate effects; dynamic mechanical behavior; damage and fracture mechanisms; composite structures; experimental testing; simulation method; machine learning

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

Advanced Materials for Heritage and Archaeology (Third Edition)

edited by

Angela Calia

and

Mariateresa Lettieri

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 383 | Submission Open

Keywords: archeology and heritage buildings; non-destructive or micro-destructive analysis of cultural heritage plasters; ceramics; potteries and glasses; non-destructive techniques for surface characterization; residue analysis; investigation of raw materials and production methods of ancient technologies; investigation of weathering effects; material conservation technologies; heritage building protection; nanomaterials; monitoring technologies

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

Polymer Foams and Their Multifunctional Application

edited by Jialong Chai, Jinchuan Zhao and Ya Liu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 347 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer foams; multifunctional materials; cellular structure; supercritical foaming; nanocomposite foams; thermal management; shielding and insulation; absorption and filtration; sustainable materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Thermoelectric Thin Films, Thick Films, and Composites: From Materials to Devices

edited by

Seungki Jo

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 334 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectrics; thin films; thick films; composites; 3D printing; hybrid materials; wearable devices; energy harvesting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Development and Application of Adhesive Bonding in Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Aeronautical and Industrial Fields

edited by

Marco Lamberti

, Francesco Ascione,

Aurelien Maurel-Pantel

and

Frédéric Lebon

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 326 | Submission Open

Keywords: adhesive; fem; interface; cohesive; mechanical behavior; fracture mechanics; experiments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Laser Processing for Materials Fabrication and Surface Engineering

edited by

Shibing Liu

and

Haiying Song

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 317 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser processing; laser materials fabrication; laser surface engineering; laser high-precision; laser intelligent manufacturing

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

Advances in 3D Concrete Printing: Design, Materials and Construction

edited by

Mustafa Batikha

,

Adil Tamimi

and

Samer Al Martini

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 282 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D concrete printing; fresh and hardened concrete properties for 3D concrete printing; interlayer bonding; interface mechanics; and anisotropy in 3D concrete printed materials; flexural behaviour of 3D concrete printed elements; geometrical optimisation of 3D concrete printed elements; standardisation frameworks for 3D concrete printing; reinforcement strategies for 3D concrete printing; long-term durability performance of 3D concrete printed elements; applications of geopolymer in 3D concrete printing; holistic approach for 3D concrete printing; on-site concrete printing strategies; cost analysis of 3D concrete printing in construction; assessment of the carbon footprint in 3D concrete printing; modular and prefabricated construction enabled by 3D concrete printing; project planning; logistics; and construction management for modular 3D concrete printing systems; monitoring; quality control; and structural health assessment of 3D concrete printed structures; digital twins; data-driven modelling; and real-time process control in 3D concrete printing

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

Durability and Performance of Sustainable Concrete

edited by Tomasz Ponikiewski and

Andrzej Cwirzen

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 271 | Submission Open

Keywords: concrete technology; special concretes; self-compacting concrete; fibre-reinforced concrete; X-ray computed tomography research; non-destructive testing (NDT) of concrete; 3D-printed building materials; waste and recycled materials

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

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