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Advances in Renewable Energy Materials and Integrated Solutions

edited by Ahmed Ennaoui, Charaf Hajjaj and Abdeltif Bouaichi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 415 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable energy systems; photovoltaic technology; concentrated solar power (CSP); energy storage solutions; smart grids; green hydrogen; electric mobility; water– energy– food nexus; energy transition; sustainable energy integration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Semiconductor Materials for Nanoelectronic and Optoelectronic Quantum Devices

edited by Ikai Lo

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 375 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconductor nanomaterials; molecular beam epitaxy (MBE); metal– organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD); nanotechnology; GaN micro-LEDs; nano-electronics; extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography

(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 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 369 | Submission Open

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

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

Recent Advances in Multiferroics and Magnetoelectric Materials

edited by

Elżbieta Jartych

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 299 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiferroic material; magnetoelectric material; magnetoelectric coupling coefficient; lock-in technique; dynamic method; dielectric spectroscopy; magneto-optic Kerr effect; sawyer– tower circuit

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advanced Carbon Electrode Materials: Modification, Characterization, and Applications

edited by

Peng Zhang

and

Kexun Li

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 286 | 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)

Latest Advances in Asphalt Materials in Modification and Performance Evaluation

edited by

Fan Zhang

Dongdong Yuan

Di Wang

and

Augusto Cannone Falchetto

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 284 | Submission Open

Keywords: asphalt modification; performance evaluation; recycled materials; polymer-modified asphalt; aging resistance; sustainable pavements; rheological properties

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

Advanced Nanomaterials in Bio- and Chemical Sensing

edited by

Parvaneh Rahimi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 248 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio- and chemical sensing; nanomaterials; carbon nanostructures; metal nanoparticles; quantum dots; metal oxides; nanocomposites; sensitivity; selectivity

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

Smart Biomaterials in Regenerative Engineering

edited by

Lorenzo Fassina

and

Nora Bloise

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open

Keywords: tissue regeneration; smart biomaterials; chemical; biochemical; physical stimuli; cells; drugs; growth factors; cell/tissue– biomaterials interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Oxidation and Corrosion of Metals and Alloys

edited by Chunlong Cheng and Zheng Chen

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 214 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxidation resistance; corrosion protection; surface modification; nanostructured coating; degradation behavior

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

Applications of Materials in Environmental Improvement

edited by

Monika Mierzwa-Hersztek

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open

Keywords: functionalized materials; soil remediation; biochar; zeolites; nanomaterials; sustainable agriculture; pollutant removal; biodegradable polymers; composts; vermicompost

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Nanotechnology-Based Materials in Developing Disease-Modifying Therapies and Early Detection

edited by

Jyoti Ahlawat

and

Eva M Deemer

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology; disease-modifying therapies; early detection; targeted drug delivery; biosensors; theranostic; biomarker; biocompatibility

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

Trojan Materials in Science, Technology and Biomedicine: Invisibility Leading to Success

edited by

Dimosthenis Stamopoulos

Kosmas Tsakmakidis

Lelidis Ioannis

and

Maria Karageorgou

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 178 | Submission Open

Keywords: electromagnetic invisibility cloaks; optical invisibility cloaks; thermal invisibility cloaks; immunological invisibility cloaks; metamaterials; biometamaterials; biomimetic camouflage; multi-spectral camouflage; immune camouflage; immune non-responsive diagnostic agents; immune non-responsive therapeutic agents

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Progress in Plastic Deformation of Metals and Alloys (Third Edition)

edited by

Wojciech Borek

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open

Keywords: plastic deformation; hot working; cold working; new trends in plastic deformation; innovative approach; new technologies; thermomechanical treatment; physical and numerical simulation of plastic deformation; severe plastic deformation; structure and mechanical properties

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

Emerging Photonic and Electromagnetic Materials and Devices

edited by Jiewei Chen, Xiongjian Huang, Ya Fei Wu and Tianyue Wang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open

Keywords: photonic metamaterials; integrated photonics; 2D materials; upconversion nanoparticles; quantum photonic systems; stretchable photonics; reconfigurable electromagnetic devices; plasmonic nanostructures

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

Advances in Shape Memory Polymers: Fundamentals and Applications

edited by Long Chen and Xiangsheng Gao

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open

Keywords: shape memory polymers; composites; 4D printing; applications; fundamentals; design; stimuli-responsive; shape memory effect; multifunction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Microstructure and Properties of Metallic Materials and Composites Through Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Jiandong Wang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; laser melting deposition; powder bed fusion; metals; metal matrix composites; alloys; microstructure characterization; mechanical properties; numerical simulation

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

Multifunctional Metal Alloys for Advanced 3D Printing: Microstructural, Mechanical, and Functional Properties

edited by Ganesh Walunj and

Tushar Borkar

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; functional films and coatings; tribological behavior; wear-resistant layers; 3D metal printing; additive manufacturing; corrosion protection; self-healing surfaces; nanostructured coatings; microstructure– property relationships

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

Advances in Piezoelectric Materials and Ceramics: Structure, Processing, and Functional Integration

edited by

Yuanyu Wang

and

Qi Sun

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open

Keywords: piezoceramics ; processing ; characterization ; physical properties ; advanced applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Electromagnetic Wave Absorbing and Shielding Materials: Mechanism, Design, Performance and Application

edited by Duo Pan

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open

Keywords: electromagnetic wave absorption; electromagnetic shielding; structural design; electromagnetic parameters; impedance matching; attenuation constant; absorption mechanism; shielding effectiveness; multifunctional materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Recent Advances in Bio-Based Particleboards and Fiberboards: Toward Sustainable Engineered Wood and Plant Fiber Products

edited by

Philippe Evon

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open

Keywords: the origin of natural fibers and binders; fiber preparation; mixture preparation and molding; waterproofing strategies (at the moment of molding or as a post-treatment); thermo-mechanical performance (including in a humid environment); VOC emissions; uses; including exterior ones (e.g.; furniture; packaging; construction; etc.); aging; biodegradability at end of life; life cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Advances in Lightweight Alloys: Microstructure, Mechanical Properties and Applications

edited by Zhirou Zhang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open

Keywords: lightweight alloys; aluminum alloys; magnesium alloys; titanium alloys; additive manufacturing; microstructural characterization; mechanical properties; deformation mechanisms; environmental durability

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

Catalysis for Biomass Materials Conversion

edited by Haoran Wu

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass valorization; catalysis; biofuels; fine chemicals; techno-economic assessment; biomass-based materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Flexible Ferroelectric Electronic Materials and Devices: Challenges and Opportunities

edited by

Mingyu Sang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexible electronic materials; ferroelectric thin films; ferroelectric polymers; dielectric and piezoelectric properties; domain dynamics in ferroelectrics; low-temperature processed devices; solution-processable ferroelectrics; mechanical flexibility and reliability of flexible electronics; interface engineering in ferroelectric devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Architected Polymer Networks and Composites with Tailored Properties

edited by

Maya Pishvar

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; fiber-reinforced polymer composites; engineered materials; functional materials; manufacturing processes; failure analysis; characterization; morphology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Microstructures and Coatings for Advanced Optoelectronic Materials

edited by

Atef Zekri

and

Brahim Aïssa

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: microstructures; coatings; optoelectronic materials; thin films; nanostructures; sustainable technologies; global innovation; photonic applications

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

Recent Advances in Plasma Technology for Materials Science

edited by

Shih-Nan Hsiao

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating; thin film deposition; surface functionalization; plasma etching; plasma synthesis; ALD/ALE; bio-medical and agricultural applications; atmospheric pressure plasma

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

Advances in Structure Analysis of Amorphous and Nanocrystalline Materials (3rd Edition)

edited by

Małgorzata Karolus

and

Sabina Lesz

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural characterization; amorphous phase; nanocrystalline structure; radial and pair distribution functions; Rietveld analysis; mechanical alloying; melt spinning method; calorimetry and stability of amorphous materials; glass forming ability; crystallization

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

Research on the Fatigue and Crack Behavior of Materials

edited by Rhys Jones

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic structures; additive manufacturing; cold spray additive manufacturing; cold spray repairs; delamination in composites; adhesively bonded structures; bonded repairs; test standards; build quality; fracture mechanics; experimental techniques

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

Current and Emerging Semiconductor Materials for Applications in MEMS and Flexible Intelligent Sensors

edited by

Chen Wu

and

Xudong Fang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro/nanosensors; actuators; advanced functional materials; mems fabrication technology; mems sensing mechanisms; material characterization; simulation and testing; material calculation; flexible electronic; optics sensors; internet of things; sensor packaging technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Mechanical and Metallurgical Behaviour of Welded Materials—2nd Edition

edited by

Chao Chen

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open

Keywords: welding; additive manufacturing; metallic materials; mechanical properties; microstructures

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

Advances in Alkali-Activated Materials (AAMs) and Their Applications

edited by

Ruby Mejía de Gutiérrez

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open

Keywords: alkali-activated materials; geopolymers; building materials; valorization of industrial wastes and construction and demolition wastes; corrosion; durability and sustainability of cementitious materials; eco-friendly construction materials; 3D printing

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

Advanced Biomaterial Characterization Techniques: Spectroscopy and Electron Microscopy Analysis

edited by

Inga Morkvenaite-Vilkonciene

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; spectroscopy; electron microscopy; SEM; TEM; surface characterization; nanoscale imaging; correlative analysis; biointerfaces; materials– biology interactions

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

Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials for Energy Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by

Jianjun Luo

and

Tao Jiang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel nanomaterials; nanomaterial fabrication and characterization; nanotechnology applications; environmental energy harvesting; nanogenerators; self-powered systems

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

Optical and Optoelectronic Properties of 2D Materials and Their Heterostructures

edited by Shenyang Huang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D materials; heterostructures; optoelectronic device; theoretical modeling; optical spectroscopy; ultrafast measurements

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

Use of Modern Materials in Technological Processes Accompanied by Frictional Heating (3rd Edition)

edited by

Aleksander Yevtushenko

and

Katarzyna Topczewska

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: frictional heating; braking; grinding; welding; cutting; drilling; etc.; temperature and thermal stresses; experimental methods and simulations; materials selection; thermal barrier coating

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

Architected Composite Materials: Bridging Microstructure to Function

edited by

Rui Miranda Guedes

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced manufacturing technologies; material characterization; microstructure; mechanical properties; multiscale modeling and simulation; self-healing and self-sensing; crack arrest; damage resistance; nanoparticles or nanofillers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Advances in Sustainable Construction and Building Materials (4th Edition)

edited by

Ru Ji

and

Fanghui Han

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 55 | 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)

Advanced Alloys: Multiscale Simulation and Characterization

edited by

Hai Huang

and

Guojia Ge

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced alloys; composites; multiscale simulation; microstructural characterization; phase transformations; computational modeling; mechanical behavior; grain boundaries; multiscale processes; materials design

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

Multifunctional Graphene-Based Aerogels: Design, Properties, and Emerging Applications

edited by Kai Pang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphene aerogels; porous materials; multifunctional composites; synthesis optimization; emerging application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Advances in High-Performance Organic Light-Emitting Diode Materials: From Molecular Design to Device Engineering

edited by

Gintarė Kručaitė

and Dovydas Blaževičius

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: OLEDs; TADF emitters; MR-TADF; host materials; charge-transport materials; photophysics; device engineering; optoelectronic materials; organic semiconductors

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

Metal-Organic Framework Derivatives: From Porous Architecture Design to High-Performance Gas Sensing

edited by

Yong He

and Yanqiao Ding

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal– organic frameworks; metal oxides; sulfides; selenides; mesoporous materials; structural regulation; sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

New Materials for Sensor and Biosensor Applications

edited by Georgina Beltrán Pérez

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensors and biosensors; new materials; industrial process; monitoring and diagnostics in health; development sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Sustainable Mineral Processing and Metallurgy: Intensity Reduction and Resource Recovery

edited by

Xinbo Yang

Wencai Zhang

and

Qingqing Huang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open

Keywords: mineral processing; extractive metallurgy; process chemistry; resource recovery; energy efficiency; water efficiency; process innovation; innovative materials

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

Functional Laser Materials

edited by

Baitao Zhang

and Shande Liu

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel laser crystals; novel nonlinear crystals; novel semiconductor materials; nanocrystals and applications; mid-infrared lasers; ultrafast lasers; novel optoelectronic materials and devices; optoelectronic properties of low-dimensional materials; optical modulation and switch; optical sensing and detecting

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

Advancements in Endodontic Materials: Performance and Durability

edited by

Hyeon-Cheol Kim

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open

Keywords: clinical endodontics; endodontic materials; nickel– titanium file; fatigue fracture; bioceramics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advances in Materials and Technologies for Water Splitting

edited by Jing Ma

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: water splitting; hydrogen production; PEM water electrolysis; AEM water electrolysis; alkaline water electrolysis; seawater electrolysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Advances in Bioactive Materials and Bulk-Fill Composite Resin in Dental Restoration

edited by

Kristina Gorseta

and Tomislav Skrinjaric

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental materials; bulk-fill composite resins; dental restoratives; mechanical properties; biocompatibility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Phosphor and Ceramic Materials for Advanced Optoelectronic Applications

edited by

Ru-Yuan Yang

and Yen-Yu Chen

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open

Keywords: optic ceramics; optoelectronic devices; ceramic manufacturing; phosphor materials; optical application

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

Advanced Functional Materials for Biosensors and Biomarker Detection

edited by

Cristina Polonschii

and Sorin David

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced functional materials; biosensors; biomarker detection; nanomaterials; surface functionalization; electrochemical sensing; optical biosensors; point-of-care diagnostics; wearable sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Developments in Metal-Organic Frameworks and Their Composites: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Samy Yousef

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal– organic frameworks; MOFs composites; synthesis; upscaling; techno-economic assessment; environmental impact

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

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