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

edited by Ranran Su and Hongliang Zhang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1828 | Submission Open

Keywords: functionalized ceramics; composites; processing; composition tailoring

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

Research on Corrosion Behavior of Metallic Materials

edited by

Juan Ignacio Ahuir-Torres

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1508 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion; metallic materials; electrochemistry; additive manufacturing; corrosive environments; tribocorrosion; corrosion inhibitor; corrosion at heat temperature

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Research on Material Durability and Mechanical Properties (2nd Edition)

edited by

Vaidas Lukoševičius

and

Žilvinas Bazaras

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1455 | Submission Open

Keywords: strength of materials; plasticity; durability; fatigue; creep; fracture; shakedown; ratcheting; experimental mechanics; finite element method

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

Advanced Composite Materials for Next-Generation Electronic Devices

edited by

Yang Shi

, Junjie Ye and

Yongkun Wang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1393 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Novel Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Properties and Characterization

edited by

Valery N. Khabashesku

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1270 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; nanomaterials; hierarchical assemblies; chemical synthesis; characterization; properties; applications; catalysis; energy; biomedical

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

Properties and Applications of New Coating Materials

edited by

Feng Wen

, Jiaqi Liu,

Qiaoyuan Deng

and Yongyao Su

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1262 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposite coatings; self-healing coatings; corrosion resistance; thermal barrier properties; antimicrobial surfaces; superhydrophobicity; decorative coating

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

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

edited by Shanshan Xu and Grégory Stoclet

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1247 | 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)

Geopolymers and Alkali-Activated Materials: Preparation and Properties (Second Edition)

edited by

Antonio D’Angelo

and

Michelina Catauro

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1173 | Submission Open

Keywords: geopolymers; alkali-activated materials; geopolymer composites; sustainability; physico-chemical properties; compressive strength; alternative precursors; waste recycling

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

Experimental Testing and Numerical Modelling for Structural Dynamics

edited by

Chao Xu

and Zexing Yu

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1077 | 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)

Sustainable Functional Materials for Energy and Environmental Applications

edited by

Shun Lu

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1062 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional materials; energy storage and conversion; molecular activation; sensors and actuators; environmental science and engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Advanced Materials for Sustainable Industry 5.0

edited by

Dominika Siwiec

and

Andrzej Pacana

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1056 | Submission Open

Keywords: quality; quality management; multi-criteria decision making (MDCM); lean manufacturing (LM); life cycle assessment (LCA); environmental management instruments; sustainable development; Industry 5.0; improving products; production engineering

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

Emerging Light-Emitting Materials and Devices

edited by

Dong-Ying Zhou

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 967 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum dots; perovskite emitters; organic light-emitting diodes; phosphors and luminescent materials; flexible optoelectronics

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

Development and Application of Wood-Based Materials

edited by

Marek Wieruszewski

and Adrian Trociński

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 896 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood; wood-based materials; bio-composites; durability; mechanical resistance; wood modification; sustainability; renewable resources; engineered wood; manufacturing technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Electrochemical Processing and Its Composite Processing Techniques in Aeronautics and Astronautics Applications

edited by Hansong Li and Xiaolei Chen

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 879 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemical machining; electrochemical deposition; electrochemical additive manufacturing; electrochemical post-treatment; corrosion and protection; electrochemical composite processing; processing quality improvement; hard-to-machine materials; processing mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Artificial Intelligence in the Design and Innovation of High-Performance Concrete Materials

edited by

Chuanqi Li

and

Xiancheng Mei

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 851 | 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)

Plastic Deformation and Mechanical Properties of Metallic Materials

edited by Roxane Massion and

Laszlo S. Toth

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 838 | Submission Open

Keywords: plastic deformation; mechanics of metals; mechanical metallurgy; crystal plasticity; strain hardening; crystallographic textures; forming techniques; friction

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

Additive Manufacturing of Metal Matrix Composite Materials and Light Alloys

edited by

Yao Sun

and

Xi Chen

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 727 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; metal matrix composites; powder bed fusion; directed energy deposition; microstructure; mechanical properties; modelling and simulation; applications in engineering

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

Microstructure and Properties of Sustainable Cement and Concrete

edited by

Weiting Xu

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 698 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable cement and concrete; low-carbon binders; microstructure– property relationship; alternative cementitious materials; recycled aggregates; geopolymer and alkali-activated materials; hydration and reaction mechanism; durability and long-term performance; nano- and micro-scale modification; eco-friendly construction materials; carbonation and chloride ingress; lifecycle assessment of concrete

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

Multifunctional Materials for Energy-Efficient and Sustainable Buildings

edited by

Libor Topolár

and

Nuha Mashaan

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 666 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional building materials; energy-efficient envelopes; self-sensing; cementitious composites/SHM; phase change materials (PCM); building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPVs); hygrothermal and thermo-mechanical modelling; non-destructive testing (NDT); destructive testing and durability; life-cycle assessment (LCA) and embodied carbon; bio-based and recycled materials; fire performance and resilience

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

Liquid Crystals and Other Partially Disordered Molecular Systems (Second Edition)

edited by

Dorota Dardas

and Sławomir Pieprzyk

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 587 | Submission Open

Keywords: liquid crystals; LCDs; electro-optical devices; photonics; molecular systems; block copolymers

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

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

edited by Ivan Zorin and

Bettina Heise

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 549 | 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)

Advanced Machining Processes for Metals and Ceramics

edited by

Ji Zhao

and

Zixuan Wang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 504 | Submission Open

Keywords: polishing; grinding; laser; additive manufacturing; surface properties; ultrasonic vibration

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

Mechanics of Sustainable Engineering Materials: Performance, Degradation and Applications

edited by

Xu Long

, Xindang He and Tang Gu

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 453 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable engineering materials; resource-efficient material design; mechanical reliability; wear and tribology; degradation and durability; structural integrity; failure and damage analysis; service performance prediction; microstructure– property relationship; multiscale modeling

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

Progress in Nuclear Material Simulation Research

edited by

Yujuan Zhang

and Wenting Lv

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 418 | 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)

Lightweight and High-Performance Composite Structures for Engineering Applications

edited by

Dongdong Chen

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

Keywords: CFRP; fiber hybrid; laminate; sandwich structures; mechanical tests; energy absorption; dynamic impact; hygrothermal aging; numerical simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Acoustic Materials: From Fundamental Design to Advanced Applications

edited by

Luís Godinho

and

Paulo Amado-Mendes

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 410 | Submission Open

Keywords: sound absorbing materials; advanced noise reduction systems; acoustic metamaterials; porous and fibrous materials; sustainable acoustic materials; multifunctional composites and systems; theoretical and empirical material models; numerical modelling of materials; high-performance advanced application

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

Metallic Rolling and Plastic Forming

edited by

Jingguo Ding

and Xu Li

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 403 | Submission Open

Keywords: rolling; numerical modeling; intelligent modeling; finite element analysis; mechanical analysis; multi-objective optimization; digital twin; machine learning

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

Polycrystalline Ferroelectrics: Novel Fabrication Techniques and Applications

edited by

Oleksandr Tkach

and

Olena Okhay

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 337 | Submission Open

Keywords: polar dielectrics; piezoelectrics; alternative sintering; film deposition techniques; multifunctional materials; composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials Beyond Graphene

edited by

Maiyong Zhu

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 325 | Submission Open

Keywords: transition metal dichalcogenide; hexagonal boron nitride; metallene; graphitic carbon nitride; MXene; layered double hydroxide; layered metal oxides; black phosphorus; metal– organic framework; covalent organic framework

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)

Advances in Defect Detection of Composite Materials

edited by

Brian J. Wisner

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 319 | Submission Open

Keywords: defect detection; nondestructive evaluation; MMC; PMC; CMC; fiber damage; delamination; fracture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Synthesis and Characterisation of Carbon-Based Materials

edited by

Ioan Alexandru Baragau

and

Sabina Alexandra Nicolae

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 292 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon quantum dots; carbon nanotubes; porous carbon; CHFS; HTC

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)

Green Construction and Intelligent Maintenance Materials

edited by

Runsheng Lin

Haoliang Wu

, Peng Wang and

Tianyu Wang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 272 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-carbon construction materials; 3D-printed concrete; industrial solid-waste substitution; intelligent maintenance; low-carbon design

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

Advances in Phosphor Materials

edited by Miroslav Dramicanin,

Vladimir Pankratov

and Aleksandar Ćirić

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 268 | Submission Open

Keywords: phosphors; luminescence; light sources; transition metals; lanthanides; quantum dots; organic emitters

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

Advanced Materials for Low-Carbon Molecular Engineering

edited by Kok Bing Tan and

Ning Wang

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 260 | Submission Open

Keywords: low carbon molecules; CO2 utilization; bifunctional catalysts; nanomaterials; integrated processes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)

Innovations in Metasurfaces and Metamaterials Design

edited by

Rongguo Song

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 246 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging conductive materials; reconfigurable and intelligent metasurfaces; novel antennas; microwave devices; sensing; energy harvesting; RF and optical stealth

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Structural and Mechanical Properties of Polyethylene Fibers

edited by

Karolina Głogowska

and

Barbara Gawdzik

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 243 | Submission Open

Keywords: technology and processing of polymer materials; properties of polymers; mechanical properties of polyethylene fibers; polymer characterization and analysis; modification of polymers; structural properties of polyethylene fibers; advanced polymer materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Perspectives in Nonlinear Crystals: Fundamentals and Applications

edited by

Bingxuan Li

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 233 | Submission Open

Keywords: nonlinear optical effects; frequency conversion; second harmonic generation; optical parametric oscillation; quantum optics; optical communication; laser material processing; crystal growth techniques; optical modulation; ultrafast laser technology; deep UV and mid-IR applications

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

Advanced Dielectric Materials: From Classical Insulators to Functional Composites

edited by

Bystrík Dolník

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open

Keywords: dielectric materials; polymer composites; metal– organic frameworks; nanocomposites; electromagnetic compatibility; energy storage; interface engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Physical and Mechanical Properties of Austempered Ductile Iron (ADI)

edited by

Giuliano Angella

and

Marcin Górny

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open

Keywords: ADI; casting; thin-walled; austenite stability; tensile strength; fatigue; mechanical properties

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

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

edited by

Seungki Jo

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 225 | 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)

Thin Film Coatings for Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Device Applications

edited by Paruchuri Kondaiah

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 225 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; thermal absorber coatings; transparent oxides coatings; anti reflection coatings; solar cells; device fabrication; efficiency

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Lead-Free Piezoelectric Materials: Synthesis, Devices, and Applications

edited by

Yixuan Liu

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 225 | Submission Open

Keywords: lead-free piezoelectric materials; ferroelectrics; lead-free ceramics; energy harvesting; sensors; actuators; thin films

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Fabrication and Properties of Functional Coatings Under Extreme Conditions (2nd Edition)

edited by Guoqin Cao

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

Keywords: coatings; films; oxidation resistance; corosion resistance; wear resistance; functional property

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

Laser Technologies for Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineering

edited by

Irina Hussainova

Tatevik Minasyan

and

Nikhil Kamboj

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

Keywords: laser manufacturing; materials engineering; laser-based additive manufacturing; laser surface modification; process monitoring

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

Forming and Manufacturing of High-Performance Structural Materials

edited by Renjie Ji and Kaiguang Luo

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance structural materials; multi-energy composite processing; defect control methods; forming and manufacturing; mechanical properties; manufacturing under extreme conditions

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

Metamaterials Through the Prism of Biology

edited by

Tatjana Gric

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open

Keywords: metamaterial; disorder; cancer; disease; biological tissue; permittivity; effective medium approximation; random media

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Hybrid Perovskite and MOF-Based Composites for Advanced Functional Materials

edited by

Hrishit Banerjee

and Abhoy Karmakar

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open

Keywords: hybrid perovskites; metal– organic frameworks; metalorganic complexes; functional materials; materials theory

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Multiscale Mechanics Modelling of Advanced Materials

edited by Gaojian Lin

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiscale modelling; computational mechanics; advanced materials; composite materials; micromechanics; molecular dynamics; finite element analysis; damage and failure mechanisms; machine learning in materials science; structure– property relationship

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

Advanced Materials for Hydrogen Technologies in Fuel Cells: Design, Durability, and Future Performance

edited by Somtochukwu Godfrey Nnabuife

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogen fuel cell materials; proton exchange membrane (PEM) materials; solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) materials; electrocatalysts and catalyst supports; membrane– electrode assemblies (MEAs); materials degradation and durability; advanced materials characterisation; sustainable and scalable fuel cell materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

MXenes and MAX Phases: Synthesis, Properties and Application

edited by

Błażej Scheibe

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 205 | Submission Open

Keywords: MAX phases; MXenes; ceramic sintering; chemical vapour deposition; physical vapour deposition; chemical etching; structural properties; physical modification; chemical functionalization; energy harvesting/storage systems; membranes; sensors; catalysis; bio-applications

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

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