Materials

Additive Processing of High-Temperature Alloys

edited by

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3816 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; superalloys; turbine designs; high-temperature alloy optimization; post-processing; advanced characterization; residual stress; mechanical properties; applications

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

Structures, Properties, and Applications of Nanostructured Magnetic Materials

edited by

Wei Liu

and

Xiaotian Zhao

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2980 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured permanent magnets; magnetic multilayers; magnetic interaction; magnetoelectric transport properties; magnetization switching mechanism; magneto– optical interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Functional Nanocomposites: Preparation, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Dariusz Sternik

and

Małgorzata Wasilewska

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2902 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional nanocomposites; synthesis of nanocomposites; desired properties; material engineering; applications of nanocomposites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Nanoindentation in Materials: Fundamentals and Applications

edited by Gesheng Xiao, Erqiang Liu and Xiaochao Jin

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2672 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoindentation; deformation mechanism; mechanical parameters; multi-scale simulation; indentation scale effect; machine learning

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

Smart Textile Materials: Design, Characterization and Application

edited by

Ewa Skrzetuska

,

Anna Kicińska-Jakubowska

and

Jan Broda

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2563 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart textiles; textronics; electroconductive polymer; composites; fillers; intelligent materials; ecological materials; testing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Study on Mechanical Properties of Concrete Structures and RC Beams

edited by Pengru Deng and Takashi Matsumoto

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2542 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; durability; condition assessment; non-destructive test; computational modeling; artificial intelligence; digital twin

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

Advanced Coating Research for Metal Surface Protection

edited by Nadia Ucciardello and

Daniele Almonti

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2515 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating; surface protection; FEA; LCA; processing; manufacturing; filler; abrasive resistance; corrosion resistance; graphene

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

Advances in Carbon Fiber/Resin Matrix Polymer Composites

edited by

Rajab Abousnina

and

Wensu Chen

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2392 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon fiber properties; multifunctional composites and automated manufacturing; nanotechnology integration; smart composites; thermoplastic composites; industrial applications; state-of-the-art reviews on carbon fiber materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Featured Reviews on Carbon Materials

edited by

Stefano Bellucci

,

Michela Alfè

and

Talia Tene

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2336 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon-based nanomaterials; nanofabrication; physico-chemical characterization; functional devices; technological applications of carbon-based nanomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)

Optical Properties of Crystalline Semiconductors and Nanomaterials

edited by

Mithun Bhowmick

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2288 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconductors; optoelectronics; quantum dots; nanoparticles; nanostructures; quantum materials; photoluminescence; photoelectric

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

Advanced Methods for Estimating Mechanical Properties, Constructional and Performance of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Materials

edited by Farzin Kazemi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2186 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning method; data science; data-driven techniques; mechanical properties; concrete materials; fiber-reinforced concrete; fiber-reinforced concrete beam; optimization algorithms; construction and building materials

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

Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites for Energy Conversion

edited by Xiong Zheng and

Lang Liu

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2077 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanocomposites; energy storage; energy conversion; renewable energy

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

Recent Developments in Catalytic Materials

edited by Wanneng Ye, Yongcheng Zhang and Tao Jiang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2070 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalyst; piezocatalyst; tribocatalyst; water splitting; CO2 reduction; organic pollutant degradation; wastewater treatment; surface modification; composites; optical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Development and Application of High-Performance Support Structures and Functional Materials for Extreme Environment

edited by Yi Luo, Hangli Gong,

Gang Wang

and Wangwen Huo

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2057 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance concrete; service performance; multi-field coupling environment; supporting structure; dynamic mechanical properties; damage constitutive model; corrosion resistance; explosive shock; protective structure; self-healing material

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

Antibacterial and Corrosion-Resistant Coatings for Marine Application

edited by Jinlong Zhao and

Hongwei Liu

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2006 | Submission Open

Keywords: antibacterial coating; synergistic effect; fouling; biofilm; durability; corrosion-resistant coating; antifouling coating; environmental friendliness; low surface energy; microbiologically influenced corrosion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Advancements in Flexible Electronics: Technologies and Applications

edited by Yong Zhang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1992 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexible electronics; flexible energy harvesting; energy harvesters; sensors; energy storage and conversion; bioelectronics; flexible fabrication; wearable sensors; flexible electronics applications; flexible energy harvesting polymers; flexible composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Energy Field-Assisted Metal Forming

edited by Siliang Yan, Tao Huang and Miao Meng

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1961 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy field-assisted forming; advanced metallic materials; multi-scale effect of energy field; high-performance complex component; forming limit; forming defects; multi-field coupled through-process simulation; integrated manufacture of shape and performance

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

Mechanical Behavior of Advanced Composite Materials and Structures

edited by

Deng'an Cai

and Guangming Zhou

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1877 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced composite materials and structures; mechanical behavior; finite element modeling; experimental analysis; failure characterization; damage and fracture; degradation and stability; fatigue and impact; failure criterion

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

Surface Properties and Surface Characterization of Dental Materials

edited by

Kinga Turzó

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1816 | Submission Open

Keywords: metals; ceramics; polymers; composites; surface composition; morphology; roughness; hydrophilic/hydrophobic properties; SEM; AFM; ESCA; contact angle

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Recent Advances in Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Leonid Gurevich

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1773 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanoparticles; nanocomposites; drug delivery; gene delivery; tissue engineering; responsive scaffolds; electrospun scaffolds and fibers; micro- and nanogels; DNA origami

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Functional Soft Magnetic Materials and Electromagnetic Shielding Technology

edited by

Xiujie Fang

, Bangcheng Han and Danyue Ma

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1727 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite materials; wave-absorbing materials; ferrite materials; amorphous and nanocrystalline materials; permalloy materials; electromagnetic shielding design; magnetic field regulation; demagnetization methods for shielding; magnetic shielding applications; shielding effectiveness; and magnetic noise

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Research on the Microstructure and Properties of Metal Alloys (2nd Edition)

edited by

Aldona Garbacz-Klempka

,

Jarosław Piekło

and

Andriy Burbelko

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1636 | Submission Open

Keywords: advances in technology; materials engineering; metals and alloys; microstructure and property analysis; “ technology– structure– properties” chain; simulation of microstructure formation; mechanical properties; manufacturing processes and systems; heritage; archaeometallurgy

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

Alloy Prepared by Additive Manufacturing Technology: Microstructure and Mechanical Property

edited by Magdalena M. Miszczyk

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1525 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; metallic materials; microstructure/texture relationship; AM of new materials; manufacturing engineering; material engineering; mechanical properties of new materials

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

Surface Modifications and Coatings for Metallic Materials

edited by

Eri Miura-Fujiwara

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1513 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; coating; heat resistance; wear resistance; wettability; cytotoxicity; adhesiveness; optical properties; electrical properties; bonding mechanism

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

Advancements in Thermoelectric Materials for Energy Conversion

edited by

Roberto Palma

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1469 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectric materials; phase change materials; seebeck effect; materials for energy conversion; heat; electricity; experimental; computational

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Catalytic Materials and Renewable Chemistry for Energy and Fuels

edited by

Anders Riisager

,

Hu Li

and Wenting Fang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1396 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalysis; materials science; renewable chemistry; biomass valorization; sustainable transportation fuels; CO2 utilization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Physical and Mechanical Properties of Advanced Micro-/Nano-Composite Materials

edited by Jiaxiong Li, Dong An and

Rong Zhang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1388 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; mechanical properties; visco-elasticity; thermo-mechanical properties; electrical and dielectric properties; thermal transport electromagnetic absorption; heat build-up interfaces and adhesion

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

Advances in Physical Metallurgy of Additively Manufactured Alloys

edited by Andrew Breen and Vitor Rielli

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1381 | Submission Open

Keywords: superalloys; titanium alloys; steels; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; microstructure; mechanical properties; electron microscopy; atom probe

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

3D Printing of Polymeric Materials

edited by

Jose Sanchez del Rio Saez

and

Guangzhong Yin

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1036 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; flexible electronics; biomaterials; scaffolds; novel sensors; flame retardancy; simulations

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

Regularly Structured Porous Materials and New Discoveries in Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Katarina Monkova

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 944 | Submission Open

Keywords: regularly structured porous materials; design; preparation; application; properties; testing; analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Modeling and Simulations of the Dynamic Mechanical Performance of Materials and Structures

edited by Fang Wang, Meizhen Xiang and Xin Yang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 921 | Submission Open

Keywords: materials and structures; intensive loading; dynamic damage and failure; shock response; physical mechanism; plastic deformation; spallation; microjetting; shear localization; numerical simulations

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

Functional Textiles: Fabrication, Processing and Applications

edited by

Yuyang Zhou

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 877 | Submission Open

Keywords: textiles; fibres and polymers; functionality; modification; smart textile; bio-extracts; nanomaterials; flame retardant; enzyme; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Biomimetic and Bioinspired Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Gang Wei

and

Zhiqiang Su

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 768 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetic synthesis; bioinspired strategies; supramolecular self-assembly; biomineralization; bio-hybrids; polymer hydrogels and aerogels; biomimetic membranes; biomedical applications; tissue engineering; sensors and biosensors; energy and environmental science

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Mechanisms of Failure and Deterioration of Structural Materials

edited by

Joaquim Infante Barbosa

and

Maria Amélia Ramos Loja

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 688 | Submission Open

Keywords: failure mechanisms; damage; structural condition monitoring; failure and damage modelling; materials and structures’ design strategies

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

Modification and Interfacial Adsorption of Porous Composites

edited by

Monika Motak

and Ewa Wisła-Walsh

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 630 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous materials; interfacial sorption; textural properties; adsorption; sorption gas; sorption temperature

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Flexible Piezoelectric Transducers and Materials for Energy Harvesting and Sensing Applications

edited by

Lin Dong

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 608 | Submission Open

Keywords: piezoelectric materials; energy harvesting; sensing; flexible electronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advanced Electrode Materials for Lithium-Ion and Sodium-Ion Secondary Batteries

edited by

Qi Liu

and Zhikun Zhao

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 602 | Submission Open

Keywords: lithium-ion batteries; sodium-ion batteries; cathode materials; anode materials; solid-state batteries

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Innovative Materials Research Techniques Supporting Sustainable Solutions in Materials Engineering and Circular Economy

edited by

Barbara Kozub

,

Marek Nykiel

and

Michał Łach

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 553 | Submission Open

Keywords: circular economy; sustainable materials; analytical techniques; life cycle analysis (LCA); thermal properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Materials and Machine Learning-Related Challenges for Sensors

edited by Georgina Beltrán Pérez and Severino Muñoz Aguirre

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 547 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensors; sensing materials; machine learning; design and fabrication

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

Surface: A Key Factor for Quality and Functionality of Materials and Coatings

edited by

Wiesław A. Graboń

,

Karol Grochalski

and

Gilmar Ferreira Batalha

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 505 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface texture; surface treatment; surface metrology; surface characterization; surface texture analysis; manufacturing processes; measurement science; functional analysis

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

Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Advanced Coatings

edited by

Gustavo Pinto

and

Andresa Baptista

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 431 | Submission Open

Keywords: PVD and CVD optimization process; PVD and CVD techniques; deposition improvement; PVD and CVD reactors; sputtering DC; numerical simulation; coatings characterization; hard coatings; thin films; microhardness; wear; adhesion; micro-abrasion; single-layer deposition; multi-layer deposition

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

Relation Between Hydraulic Endodontic Sealers and Build Up of Endodontically Treated Teeth

edited by

Marco Ferrari

and Denise Pontoriero

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 414 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydraulic endodontic sealers; bioceramic endodontic sealers; bonding to root dentin

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Computational Tools for Predicting Mechanical Properties of Materials

edited by

Aida Nonn

and

Albert Cerrone

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 383 | Submission Open

Keywords: materials simulation; mechanical properties; computational mechanics; computational tools; durability of materials; uncertainty quantification; data assimilation

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

Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Driven Full Lifecycle Management of Infrastructures: From Advanced Cementitious Materials to Durable Structures

edited by Peng Wang, Zhangliang Hu,

Nailiang Xiang

, Chenguang Wang, Dongliang Meng, Bo Wu,

Tianyu Wang

and Shangtao Hu

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 382 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI-driven management; intelligent analysis; machine learning; digital twin; low-carbon cement materials; low-carbon; sustainable; and durable concrete structures

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

Nanocomposites as Green Catalysts

edited by Mona Kohantorabi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 365 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalysis; nanomaterials; sustainable chemistry; green synthesis; renewable resources; heterogeneous catalysis; environmental nanotechnology; advanced oxidation processes

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

Recent Advances in Preparation, Characterization and Application of Green Materials for Sensors and Biosensors

edited by

Manuel G. Ramirez

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

Keywords: green materials; sensors; biosensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Fundamental Metallurgy: From Impact Solutions to New Insight

edited by

Adam Cwudziński

and

Chao Chen

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 338 | Submission Open

Keywords: smelting; direct reductions; treatment technologies; casting; leaching; electrowinning and refining; welding; spinning; deposition technologies; atomisation technologies

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

Development, Characterization and Applications of Plasmonic Structures

edited by Antti J. Moilanen

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 298 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasmonics; nanophotonics; nanostructures; plasmons; surface plasmon resonances; surface plasmon polaritons; surface lattice resonances

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

Innovative Nanostructured and Porous Materials for Advanced Photocatalysis

edited by

Mahshab Sheraz

,

Rui Wang

and

Furqanulhassan Naqvi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 291 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovative photocatalytic materials; nanostructured photocatalysts; porous materials for photocatalysis; photocatalytic nanocomposites; environmental pollutant degradation; photocatalyst design and synthesis; sustainable green technologies; solar-driven photocatalysis; air and water purification photocatalyst

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

Advances in Structure-Based Design of Functional Inorganic Materials

edited by

Yuta Matsushima

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

Keywords: inorganic materials; preparation techniques; characterization; application; optical properties; optoelectronic properties; electric properties; mechanical properties; magnetic properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

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