Materials

Novel Materials for Sound-Absorbing Applications—Second Edition

edited by Eulalia Gliścińska

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 461 | Submission Open

Keywords: sound-absorbing material; sound frequency; impedance tube; technology; material composition; structure; surface; modification; additives; functional properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

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 443 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Polymer Foams and Their Multifunctional Application

edited by Jialong Chai, Jinchuan Zhao and Ya Liu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 407 | 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)

Laser Processing for Materials Fabrication and Surface Engineering

edited by

Shibing Liu

and

Haiying Song

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 401 | 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)

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

edited by

Seungki Jo

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 396 | 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)

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

edited by

Jyoti Ahlawat

and

Eva M Deemer

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 353 | 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)

Next-Generation Pavement Materials: Durability and Sustainability

edited by

Greg White

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 349 | Submission Open

Keywords: life cycle analysis; sustainability; resiliency; asphalt; concrete; pavement

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

Performance Enhancement of New and Existing Concrete and Masonry Structural Materials

edited by

Marco Lamberti

and

Annalisa Napoli

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 324 | Submission Open

Keywords: concrete; masonry; debonding; FRP/FRCM/TRM; sustainable materials; interface behaviour; green concrete; HPFRC; aging

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

Machine Learning and AI in Materials Design and Discovery

edited by Shunda Chen

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 318 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; artificial intelligence; materials design and discovery; physics-informed AI; materials informatics and databases; generative models; foundation models; AI scientist agents; experiment-theory closed-loop materials discovery; autonomous laboratories

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

Additive Manufacturing of Advanced Metallic Composite Materials

edited by

Behzad Sadeghi

and

Pradyumn Kumar Arya

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 315 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; metal matrix composite; microstructure; mechanical properties; machine learning; wear; corrosion; heat treatment; finite element analysis

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

Recent Advances in Plasma Technology for Materials Science

edited by

Shih-Nan Hsiao

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 309 | 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 Photocatalytic and Photoelectrocatalytic Materials: From Mechanisms to Applications

edited by

Vlassios Likodimos

and

Maria Antoniadou

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 300 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis; photoelectrocatalysis; environmental remediation; emerging contaminants; hydrogen production; CO2 reduction; heterojunctions and co-catalysts; 2D and photonic materials; plasmonic- and carbon-based photocatalysts; defect engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Advances in Powder Metallurgy Processes and Materials

edited by

Andrzej Miklaszewski

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open

Keywords: powder metallurgy; innovative approach in powder sintering and processing; current and microwave-assisted sintering; in situ materials processing; structure size; strain and morphology factors

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

Catalytic Materials for Renewable Energy and Fuels

edited by

Anders Riisager

and Wenting Fang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 236 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalytic materials; renewable chemistry; sustainable energy; fuels; hydrogen production; CO2 utilization; biomass conversion; durability; scalability; low-carbon economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Bridging the Gap: Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis in Materials Science

edited by João Henrique Zimnoch Dos Santos

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

Keywords: heterogeneous catalysis; homogeneous catalysis; surface functionalization; hybrid materials; nanostructured supports; structure–activity relationship; single-atom catalysts; metal–organic frameworks (MOFs); sustainable chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

The Study of the Structure, Properties, and Surface Features of Biomimetic Metamaterials

edited by

Shyh-Chour Huang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetic metamaterials; hierarchical structures; mechanical properties; surface engineering; multiscale design; negative poisson’s ratio; wave manipulation; additive manufacturing; functional surfaces; energy absorption

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Advances in Thermomechanical Processing and Additive Manufacturing of Engineering Alloys (2nd Edition)

edited by Ehsan Farabi

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 229 | 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)

Advanced Dental Materials and Digital Technologies in Prosthodontics

edited by

Olga Naka

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 212 | Submission Open

Keywords: prosthodontics; dental biomaterials; digital dentistry; CAD-CAM; additive manufacturing; zirconia; high-performance polymers; implant prosthodontics; digital dentures; artificial intelligence in dentistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advanced Materials and Technologies for the Removal of Microplastics and Co-Contaminants in Wastewater and Environmental Systems

edited by

Dinh Duc Nguyen

and

Minh-Ky Nguyen

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open

Keywords: wastewater treatment; environmental remediation; advanced materials; nanomaterials; adsorbents; structure–property–function relationships; interfacial interactions; membrane technology; photocatalysis; bioremediation; water purification; advanced carbon-based materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Structural, Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Metals and Alloys

edited by

Krzysztof Aniołek

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

Keywords: metals and alloys; structure; mechanical properties, friction; wear, lubrication; surface engineering

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

Advanced Asphalt Materials: Performance and Durability

edited by

Hao Chen

and

Yangshi Liang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 204 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced asphalt materials; performance and durability; rheological characterization; aging mechanisms and rejuvenation; self-healing technologies; nanocomposite and polymer-modified asphalts; recycled asphalt pavement (RAP); life-cycle assessment (LCA) and field performance monitoring; numerical modeling and simulations

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

Exploring Next-Generation Nanomaterials: Biological and Environmental Applications

edited by

Miruna Silvia Stan

and

Ionela-Cristina Voinea

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 203 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanoparticles; biomaterials; advanced characterization; drug delivery; biomedical applications; cellular interactions

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

Microstructural and Magnetic Properties of Amorphous and Nanocrystalline Alloys

edited by

Safia Alleg

and Benilde Costa

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 201 | Submission Open

Keywords: amorphous alloys; nanocrystalline alloys; magnetic properties; thermal stability; crystal structure; crystallization kinetics; melt spinning; mechanical alloying; anisotropy; phase composition

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

Advances in Machining and Joining Technologies for Metals and Alloys for Automotive Applications

edited by

Jacek Mucha

,

Lucian Lazarescu

and

Ján Slota

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

Keywords: energetic processes; economics of joining processes; joint properties; hybrid joints; process control; joining dissimilar materials; lightweight hybrid sheet materials; microstructures; residual stress; numerical modeling; numerical simulations; joints in the prototypical structures; green technologies; Industry 5.0

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

Incorporating Advanced New or Recycled Materials in Reinforced Concrete Structures—Second Edition

edited by

Ayman El-Zohairy

,

Antonio Caggiano

and

Baoguo Han

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open

Keywords: rubberized concrete; composite materials; recycled materials; concrete 3D printing; sustainability; reinforced-concrete structures; finite Element analysis; experimental investigations; cementitious materials; (ultra-)high-performance concrete; novel concrete materials; fiber-reinforced concrete; recycled concrete

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

Metallic Materials: Processing, Heat Treatment, Microstructure, and Properties

edited by

Jing Hu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open

Keywords: processing; heat treatment; surface modification; alloying; microstructure; properties; nitriding; oxidation; carbonizing

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

Perovskite Optoelectronic Materials and Devices: Interface Engineering and Performance Optimization

edited by Yudi Wang,

Bing Yin

and Yantao Shi

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

Keywords: perovskite optoelectronic materials; interface engineering; defect passivation; ion migration; charge transport layers; energy-level alignment; device stability; performance optimization; advanced characterization techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Innovative Approaches for Enhancing Flame Retardancy in Polymeric Materials

edited by

Yaru Sun

and

Pingping Yang

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

Keywords: polymeric materials; thermal management; thermal degradation; thermal decomposition; flame retardancy; flame retardant; fire behavior

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Composite Materials in the Data-Driven Era

edited by

Tânia V. Pinto

and

Jhonny Rodrigues

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; manufacturing techniques; mechanical properties; thermal properties; additive manufacturing; automated manufacturing; machine learning; data-driven characterisation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Modeling of Failure and Fracture of Materials and Structures in Engineering

edited by

Dan Huang

, Weihua Fang and Zhiyuan Li

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open

Keywords: failure analysis; peridynamics; phase field method; SPH; DEM; coupling methods; dynamic fracture; multi-scale modeling; multi-physics modeling; data-driven failure analysis

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

Thermochemical and Reactive Processing of Materials for Resource Recovery and Residue Valorization

edited by

Samy Yousef

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermochemical treatments; resource recovery; waste utilization pyrolysis; gasification; reactive processing of materials; hydrothermal; leaching; sustainable development goals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Advances in Interfacial Dynamics and Multifunctional Applications of Water-Repellent Materials

edited by Cunjing Lv

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open

Keywords: wetting; interfacial phenomena; capillarity; surface tension; superhydrophobicity; water-repellent materials; nanofabrication; functional coatings; durability; droplet manipulation; self-cleaning surfaces; icephobicity/anti-icing; surface engineering; biomedical applications

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

Dynamic Characteristics of Advanced Materials and Innovative Structures

edited by

Tao Liu

,

Guoqing Hu

and Qingshan Wang

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

Keywords: advanced materials dynamics; structural dynamics; lightweight high-strength structures; dynamic modeling and simulation; multifunctional materials; dynamic stability

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

Advances in Polymer Additive Manufacturing: Process Optimization, Material Innovation and Sustainable Approaches

edited by Annamaria Gisario

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; polymers; process optimization; topology optimization; material design; sustainability; bio-based polymers; composite materials; 4D printing; mechanical characterization

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

Advances in Design, Processing, Performance and Manufacturing of Engineering Materials

edited by

Omar P. Troncoso

and

Daniel Lavayen

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open

Keywords: materials science; metals; polymers; ceramics; composites; nanocomposites; biomaterials; manufacturing processes; mechanical properties; advanced manufacturing

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

2D Materials for Advanced Energy Storage

edited by

Tensangmu Lama Tamang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D materials; energy storage; supercapacitors; rechargeable batteries; hybrid architectures; charge-storage mechanism; Mxenes; graphene

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Design, Performance and Applications of Biocomposites

edited by

Marta Wójcik

,

Ivan Gajdos

and

Grzegorz Janowski

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open

Keywords: biocomposites; natural fillers; natural filler reinforcement; sustainable materials; environmentally friendly materials; biodegradable materials; fiber–matrix interface; composite performance; life cycle assessment; advanced composite applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Emerging Materials and Technologies for Advanced Semiconductor Packaging

edited by

Yue Gu

and

Yongjun Huo

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 164 | Submission Open

Keywords: hybrid bonding; soft electronic and photonic devices; co-packaged optics; thermal management; intrinsically soft materials; flexible and stretchable structures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advances in Chalcogenide and Oxide Nanostructures for Optoelectronics

edited by

Petronela Garoi

and

Ionel Stavarache

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; chalcogenides; oxide nanostructures; growth (PVD, MBE, CVD, ALD); structure characterization; surfaces and interfaces

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

Utilization of Low-Carbon Materials and Solid Waste

edited by

Khamphe Phoungthong

and Thitipone Suwunwong

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open

Keywords: waste management and utilization; pollution control technologies; biomass pyrolysis; carbon capture and utilization; nano-composited materials; bioinorganic materials; green synthesis; carbon materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Advances in Materials and Techniques in Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Orthodontics

edited by

Maria Francesca Sfondrini

and

Andrea Scribante

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open

Keywords: adhesives; aesthetic dentistry; aligners; archwires; behavioral science; biomimetic materials; bond strength; bonding interfaces; brackets; CAD/CAM; caries prevention; composites; dental hygiene; dental materials; dermatology; digital impressions; digital workflow; elastodontics; endodontics; fiber-reinforced composites; fixed appliances; fixed prosthodontics; fluoride; gnathology; implantology; lingual appliances; maxillofacial surgery; miniscrews; multi-disciplinary treatment; oral microbiology; orthodontics; otolaryngology; patient compliance; pediatric dentistry; periodontology; prosthodontics; radiography; remineralization; removable prosthodontics; restorative dentistry; retention; skeletal anchorage; titanium

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Nanozymes for Biosynthesis and Biomedical Applications

edited by

Gang Wei

and

Zhiqiang Su

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanozymes; synthesis strategy; surface modification; biofunctionalization; biosynthesis; composites; hydrogels; biosensing; diagnostics; therapy; tissue engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advanced Computational Methods in Manufacturing Processes (2nd Edition)

edited by

Spyros Papaefthymiou

and

Dimitrios Manolakos

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open

Keywords: metals; multi scale modeling (from nano to micro, to meso and macro scale); rolling, extrusion, forging, drawing; additive manufacturing, 3D printing, SLM; microstructure–property relationships modeling; microstructure modeling; mechanical properties modeling; thermodynamic modeling; crystal plasticity modeling; phase field modeling; FEM and mumerical modeling; CFD and process modeling; machine learning and AI

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

Grinding Technology: Theory and Application of Machining

edited by Shuoshuo Qu,

Chen Li

and Tianchen Zhao

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open

Keywords: grinding technology; precision and ultra-precision machining; material removal mechanism; advanced composites; surface integrity; green machining; micro-scale damage

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

Structural Detailing, Durability and Mechanical Properties of Reinforced Concrete

edited by

Ercan Işık

,

Fatih Avcil

and

Aydın Büyüksaraç

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open

Keywords: reinforced concrete; structural detailing; durability; mechanical properties; seismic design; materials science; sustainability

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

Functional Coatings for Advanced Engineering Systems and Applications

edited by

Marcin Winnicki

and

Anna Gibas

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

Keywords: surface functionalization; hybrid manufacturing; advanced engineering systems; protective coatings; energy-related coatings; biomedical coatings; digital materials characterization; artificial intelligence in coatings

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

Advanced Membranes: Synthesis, Catalysis, and Separation Performance

edited by Shilong Li and

Dong Zou

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced membrane materials; membrane structure; membrane preparation; membrane separation; two-dimensional membrane; ceramic membrane; catalytic membrane; membrane applications; liquid separation; gas separation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Structural Design and Mechanical Properties of Fiber Composites (Third Edition)

edited by

Yanxiang Wang

and Yujun Bai

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon fiber; laminated; fibers; textiles; polymer composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Advanced Functional Coatings for Surface Engineering: Deposition, Properties and Applications—Second Edition

edited by

Karol Kyzioł

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; functional coatings; hybrid coatings; layered materials; surface properties; bio-functional coatings; drug delivery systems; anti-wear application; anti-corrosion protection; biocompatibility

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

Surface Engineering and Nanostructured Interfaces for Advanced Optical Sensing Applications

edited by Arturo Ayon,

Gregory Guisbiers

and Alvaro Flores Pacheco

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; nanostructured interfaces; optical sensing; plasmonics; SERS; SPR/LSPR; functional coatings; biosensing; nanotechnology

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

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