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Advances in Road Materials and Pavement Design
edited by Baofeng Pan
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1033 | Submission Open
Keywords: road materials; pavement design; sustainability; durability; smart pavement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Programmable Materials: From Molecular to Extended Systems submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 358 | Submission Open
Keywords: programmable materials; molecular self-organisation; supramolecular chemistry; reticular chemistry; cluster assemblies; stimuli-responsive materials (molecular and polymeric); molecular switches and sensors; nanotechnology; metamaterials; computational material modelling; applied AI for programmable material design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Mechanical Behavior and Functional Applications of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials and Structures
edited by Xin Zhang, , , and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 253 | Submission Open
Keywords: structural design; mechanics; function; finite element analysis; multiscale analysis; optimization; energy absorption; mechanical protection; extreme environments; repair
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Advances in Wood Furniture Design: Materials, Style, Structure, Ergonomics, and Manufacturing submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open
Keywords: wood furniture; wood material; furniture design; wood structure; ergonomics; wood product manufacturing
Non-Destructive Testing of Materials and Parts: Techniques, Case Studies and Practical Applications—2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open
Keywords: NDT techniques; image processing; damage assessment; damage modelling; reliability; safety; mechanical strength; standardization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Materials Characterization)
Advanced Metal Oxide and Its Composites for Electro/Photo-Catalytic Hydrogen Generation and Supercapacitors submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrocatalysis; water splitting; supercapacitor; photocatalysis; electrochemistry; inorganic materials; nanomaterials; structural and morphological properties; energy storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Engineering the Future: Advances in 3D Printing Formulations for Biomedical Solutions
edited by , Elena Alina Chiticaru and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; 3D printing; biodegradable polymers; bioceramics for tissue engineering; nanocomposites; multi-material printing; rheological optimization; hydrogelation; biomedical scaffolds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
High-Performance Lightweight Alloy Materials and Their Advanced Forming Technologies
edited by Xin Tong and Wencai Liu
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnesium alloys; aluminum alloys; titanium alloys; microstructure characterization; mechanical properties; forming technologies; casting; welding; additive manufacturing; heat treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advances in Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Related Materials: Structure Design, Fabrication and Application
edited by , Bin Liang and Marcin Chmielewski
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open
Keywords: SiC materials; SiC-based composites; extreme environment performance; multi-scale structural design; fabrication technology; nuclear applications; electronic devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
Advanced Materials in Cultural Heritage Conservation
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced materials; gels; microemulsions; nanoparticles; functional materials; composites; cultural heritage preservation; cleaning; consolidation; protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Materials Characterization)
Advances in Shape Memory Polymers: Fundamentals and Applications
edited by Long Chen and Xiangsheng Gao
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 30 | 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)
Next-Generation Low-Dimensional Semiconductor Materials: Synthesis and Applications for Photocatalysis and Photodetection
edited by , and Lianwei Shan
submission deadline 1 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 595 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-dimensional semiconductors; quantum-confined nanomaterials; plasmonic– semiconductor hybrids; photocatalytic CO2 reduction; ultrahigh-responsivity photodetectors; 2D perovskites; solution-phase epitaxy; exciton dynamics; flexible optoelectronics; defect engineering in nanostructures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Bioinspired Materials: From Concepts to Applications
edited by Xiaofei Cao and Xiao Kang
submission deadline 1 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioinspired materials; bioinspired structures; advanced design; manufacturing characterization; performance evaluation; computational methods; material behavior; mechanical behavior
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Mechanical Metamaterials and Additive Manufacturing
edited by , Xiaobo Wang and Jun Song
submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechanical metamaterials; additive manufacturing; computational design; multi-material printing; topology optimization; dynamic response; biomechanical applications; lightweight structures; material characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Fusion Bonding/Welding of Metal and Non-Metallic Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4436 | Submission Open
Keywords: welding; fusion bonding; metal materials; non-metallic materials; monitoring and diagnostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Feature Papers in Refractories and Ceramics: Microstructure, Properties and Applications (3rd Edition)
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2418 | Submission Open
Keywords: refractory; ceramics; non-oxide ceramics; castable; green refractory; raw material; microstructure; high-temperature processes and behaviors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
Advances in Ultra-High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
edited by , and Tan Wang
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1747 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber reinforcement strategy; low-carbon UHPC; curing environment; hydration process of FRC; extreme environment; UHPC structure; FRC interface; mix ratio optimization; constitutive relation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Asphalt Binders and Mixture: Current and Future Trends Towards Carbon Neutral Technology
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1302 | Submission Open
Keywords: asphalt recycling; reclaimed asphalt pavement; waste management; worm asphalt mix; cold recycling; perpetual pavement; life-cycle assessment; carbon neutral technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advanced Silicon Carbide Matrix Composites: Mechanical Properties and Manufacturing Technology
edited by Kamil Broniszewski and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 642 | Submission Open
Keywords: silicon carbide; ceramic composites; mechanical properties; composites manufacturing; microstructure.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Perovskite-Inspired Materials for Photovoltaics: From Design to Devices
edited by Feray Ünlü and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 601 | Submission Open
Keywords: perovskite-inspired materials; sustainable perovskite processing; solar cells; photovoltaics; sustainable energy generation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Metamaterials to Metasurfaces: Shaping Light from Theory to Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 581 | Submission Open
Keywords: metamaterials; metalenses; metasurface functionalities; biosensing; advanced imaging; light emission; tunable metasurfaces; holograms; augmented reality; numerical simulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)
Advanced Materials Processing Technologies for Lightweight Design
edited by Mingrun Yu, , , and Li Zhou
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 373 | Submission Open
Keywords: lightweight materials; materials characterization; additive manufacturing; casting; forging; welding; brazing; surface modification; coating; tribology; fatigue; modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Functional Biomaterial Solutions for Translational Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 372 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D printing; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; bionanotechnology; polymers; bioceramics; biomaterials; drug delivery; electrospinning; orthopedic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Electronic, Optical, and Structural Properties of Carbon Nanotubes
edited by Jacek Wojtkiewicz and Bartosz Brzostowski
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 267 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon nanotubes; nanomaterials; electrical properties; optical properties; structural Properties; smart devices; numerical methods.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Material Characterizations Using X-Ray Techniques
edited by Elissaios Stavrou
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open
Keywords: X-ray techniques; material characterizations; X-ray diffraction (XRD); X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS); structure; composition; properties; challenges; resolution; nanoscale materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Materials Characterization)
Research on Genetic Improvement of Wood Quality in Material Applications
edited by Xiaopeng Peng
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 178 | Submission Open
Keywords: wood quality; genetic improvement of wood properties; lignin; cell wall
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
Advanced Materials for Production, Storage, and Application of Sustainable Fuels: Hydrogen and Ammonia
edited by Ivonne Liliana Alonso-Lemus and Bestriz Escobar Morales
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogen; ammonia; generation; storage; electrocatalysts
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Sustainable Construction and Building Materials: Microstructure, Mechanical Performance, and Long-Term Durability
edited by Caifeng Lu, Guanglin Yuan and Qingsong Zhou
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable materials; reinforcement and repair; microstructure; mechanical performance; long-term durability; cement-based composites; geopolymer materials; environmental impact; circular economy; life cycle assessment (LCA)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Sustainable and Green Synthesis of Nanomaterials for Heavy Metal Applications submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open
Keywords: green synthesis; nanomaterials; heavy metal remediation; sustainable nanotechnology; eco-friendly materials; water/soil purification; circular economy; biopolymer composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
Complex Ceramic Materials with Advanced Properties for Versatile Applications submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open
Keywords: ceramic materials; biocomposites; biopolymers; biological properties; physico-chemical features; environmental applications; drug delivery; biomedical applications; biotechnology; pharmaceutical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
Advanced Welding Process Development for Metals and Steels: Numerical Analysis, Process Optimization, and Joint Performance
edited by and Tianqing Li
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser welding; arc welding; modeling; weld; joint performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Metal-Based Catalytic Materials and Green Chemistry
edited by Andoni Choya
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 7 | Submission Open
Keywords: catalyst; metal; metal oxide; green chemistry; environment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Mechanical Properties of Dental Materials
edited by
submission deadline 26 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2556 | Submission Open
Keywords: tensile strength; shear bond strength; Young’ s modulus; ductility; wear resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Advances in Materials Science and Engineering—in Celebration of 55th Anniversary of the Faculty of Technical Sciences, Warmia and Mazury University in Olsztyn, Poland
edited by and Mirosław J. Bramowicz
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 19 articles | Viewed by 19322 | Submission Open
Keywords: composites and nanocomposites; biomaterials; thin film and coatings; electronic materials and energy materials; porous materials; catalytic materials; construcation and building materials; green materials; soft matter; functional ceramics and glasses; materials with special properties and smart materials; advanced characterization of materials; new and innovative material processes; modeling of material processing; materials in additive manufacturing; process– properties relationships; metals and alloys
High-Performance Applications of Advanced Materials: Material Properties, Behaviour Modeling, Optimal Design and Advanced Processes submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 9710 | Submission Open
Keywords: fatigue crack growth; advanced processes of materials; microstructure-properties relationship; advanced steels; fatigue and fracture; simulations of mechanical behaviour
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Multiphase Systems with Polymeric Matrices: Polymer Blends and Composites (3rd Edition) submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer blends; polymer composites and nanocomposites; synthesis; processing; multiple applications; theory; simulation; and modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Advances in Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Materials
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 672 | Submission Open
Keywords: piezoelectric; ferroelectric; microstructure; domain engineering; sintering; multilayer; energy storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Emerging Refractory Ceramics: Microstructure, Properties and Applications
edited by , and Linda Viviana García-Quiñonez
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging refractory ceramics; ceramic oxides; refractory materials; spinel; refractory phases; sustainable sintering; microstructure; properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
Corrosion and Tribological Behaviour of Materials submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3450 | Submission Open
Keywords: corrosion; tribology; wear; materials; electrochemical techniques; condition monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)
Recycling and New Technologies in Metallurgy and Foundry submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 372 | Submission Open
Keywords: recycling; metallurgy; special alloys; modification of molten steel; microstructure; heat treatment; strengthening; molding materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advances in Thermomechanical Processing and Additive Manufacturing of Engineering Alloys
edited by Ehsan Farabi
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4599 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal additive manufacturing; fusion and solid-state metal additive manufacturing; wire and powder-based additive manufacturing; microstructure; mechanical properties; alloys; advanced materials design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
From Materials to Applications: High-Performance Steel Structures
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2970 | Submission Open
Keywords: steel structures; mechanical properties; performance based design; innovative steel structures; steel lateral resisting systems; steel joints; steel rebars; steel bridge; steel dampers; steel metallurgy; composite systems; optimization of steel system; fatigue; fracture; and seismic performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Engineering Materials: Friction, Wear and Damage
edited by and Yan Li
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1662 | Submission Open
Keywords: wear; friction; damage; fatigue failure; experimental and numerical methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Microstructure, Mechanical and Corrosion Properties of Metals, Alloys, and Composite Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1319 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal alloys; metal matrix composite; microstructure; mechanical properties; corrosion properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
3D Printing Materials in Civil Engineering submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 551 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D printing; concrete; building; civil engineering; material testing; sustainable construction; construction materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Photocatalytic Materials and Technologies for Environmental Sustainability
edited by Salah Rafqah, and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalytic materials; adsorption; water purification; air purification; hydrogen production; hybrid materials; advanced photocatalysts; nanocomposites; environmental sustainability; waste valorization; photocatalytic hydrogen production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Infrared Microscopic Imaging Technologies in Materials Science
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open
Keywords: infrared sensing technology; materials science; materials characterization; infrared microscopic imaging; sensitivity; signal-to-noise ratio; spatial resolution; beyond diffraction limit; molecular level
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Materials Characterization)
Textile Energy Storage and Sensors for Flexible Electronics Applications
edited by Gaffar Hossain
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: textile supercapacitors; smart textiles; wearable electronics; sensors; flexible electronics; powering electronic devices; wearable devices; renewable energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Recent Advancements in Metal Oxide Materials for Energy Storage Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: lithium batteries; cathode materials; anode materials; oxide materials; supercapacitors; materials for supercapacitors; supercapacitor applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Waste-to-Resource Paradigm: Creating Value-Added Eco-Efficient Building Products from Solid Waste Feedstocks
edited by Xuefei Chen
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open
Keywords: solid waste; recycled aggregate; concrete; building materials; nano-materials; fiber; cement; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
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