Materials

Thin-Film Materials and Interface Engineering for Electronic, Optical and Energy Applications

edited by

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 711 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured thin films; novel techniques for thin films synthesis; experimental techniques for surface and interface characterization; optical properties/applications of thin films; electrical properties/applications of thin films; modeling and simulation of thin films; surfaces and interfaces

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

Data-Driven and Experimental Approaches for Balanced Mix Design of Asphalt Materials and Pavement Performance

edited by

Xiaogang Guo

and

Chongzheng Zhu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 668 | Submission Open

Keywords: balanced mix design (BMD); asphalt mixtures; data-driven modeling; machine learning; performance characterization; cracking and rutting resistance; sustainable pavement materials; rejuvenators and recycling; pavement performance prediction

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

Synthesis and Characterisation of Carbon-Based Materials

edited by

Ioan Alexandru Baragau

and

Sabina Alexandra Nicolae

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 619 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)

Computational and Data-Driven Optimization of Materials for Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Haining Zhang

and

Joon Phil Choi

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 601 | Submission Open

Keywords: computational modeling; machine learning; additive manufacturing; process optimization; material design; artificial intelligence; material development; digital twins; data-driven modeling; advanced manufacturing; sustainable manufacturing

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

Acoustic Materials: From Fundamental Design to Advanced Applications

edited by

Luís Godinho

and

Paulo Amado-Mendes

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 567 | 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)

Endodontic Sealer Materials and Their Application in Dental Restoration

edited by

Marco Ferrari

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 561 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advanced Mechanics and Design of (Meta)materials for Drug-Delivery Devices: From Bioscaffolds to Metamaterials

edited by

Paolo Trucillo

and

Pietro Renato Avallone

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 551 | Submission Open

Keywords: materials science; mechanical characterization; drug-delivery systems; biomaterials; metamaterials; rheology; bioprinting; multiscale modeling; stimulus-responsive materials; degradation mechanics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Electrochemical Processing and Functionalization of Materials for Electrochemical Systems

edited by Diego I. Oyarzun

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 531 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemical processing; surface functionalization; electrode manufacturing; carbon-based materials; electrochemical surface engineering; AI-driven process optimization; scalable electrochemical technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Advances in Sustainable Construction Materials and Life Cycle Assessment

edited by

Adewumi John Babafemi

and

Suvash Chandra Paul

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 516 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable construction materials; life cycle assessment; low‑carbon binders; 3D concrete printing; waste valorization; bio‑stabilization; durability of low‑carbon concretes; circular economy

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

Advances in Materials Processing via Microwave Energy

edited by

Svilen Petrov Sabchevski

and Mikhail Glyavin

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 505 | Submission Open

Keywords: microwave treatment; thermal processes; microwave sources; magnetron; gyrotron; microwave properties of materials

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

Thin Film Materials: Deposition Techniques and Applications

edited by

Sylvain Eimer

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 493 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; deposition techniques; sputtering; PVD; CVD; ALD; epitaxial growth; surface engineering; functional materials

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

Advances in Structural Design and Numerical Modelling of Composite Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by Weilong Yin

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 473 | Submission Open

Keywords: fibre-reinforced composite materials; microscopic modelling; optimization design; fast optimization algorithm; multiscale modelling; failure analysis; composite material characterization

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

Computational and Experimental Modeling of Interfaces and Joints in Advanced Materials, Second Edition

edited by

Rafał Grzejda

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

Keywords: finite element analysis; computational and experimental modeling; structural health monitoring; interfaces and their connections; connections in mechanical engineering; deformation analysis; geometric modeling

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

Advanced Materials and Their Sensing Applications in Intelligent Transportation Infrastructure

edited by Xinxiang Zhang,

Feng Guo

, Honglei Chang and Chen Wei

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 447 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable materials; advanced materials; non-destructive evaluation; structural health monitoring; life-cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Advanced Manufacturing of Aerospace-Grade Materials

edited by

Logesh Shanmugam

and

Kazi Zahir Uddin

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 390 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing (AM); laser powder bed fusion (LPBF); directed energy deposition (DED); automated fiber placement (AFP); automated tape laying (ATL); out-of-autoclave (OOA); liquid composite molding (LCM); hybrid manufacturing; advanced joining technologies; process optimization, monitoring, and control; in-situ process monitoring and real-time control; process parameter optimization; cure cycle simulation and optimization for thermoset composites; process modeling and computational manufacturing; manufacturing induced properties & quality; process-induced defects; residual stress; microstructure control; non-destructive evaluation (NDE) for manufactured components

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

Micro-Drive and Active Control Based on Smart Materials

edited by

Xinjie Wang

, Hua Li and Yujuan Tang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 388 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart materials; smart structure; micro-drive; vibration control; active vibration control; base isolation systems; structural design; material synthesis; finite element analysis; bio-inspired design; soft actuating materials; soft actuators; optical drive; energy harvesting and control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Feature Papers in Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Second Edition

edited by

Carlos Lodeiro

and

Javier Fernández-Lodeiro

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 387 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced nanomaterials; nanotechnology; functional nanomaterials; nanostructured systems; molecular sensing and biosensing; nanomaterials for energy applications; environmental nanotechnology; nanomedicine and drug delivery; sustainable nanomaterials; nano-enabled devices

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

Sustainable Approaches to Corrosion Protection in Concrete Structures

edited by Muhammad Umar and Aneel Manan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 376 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion protection; sustainable concrete structures; corrosion inhibitors; self-healing systems; nanomaterials in concrete; smart coatings; supplementary cementitious materials; durability-based design; life cycle assessment; predictive modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Modern Silica- or Carbon-Based Hybrid Micro-Mesoporous Materials—Synthesis and Applications

edited by

Ryszard Dobrowolski

and

Rafał Olchowski

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 361 | Submission Open

Keywords: adsorbents; drug nanocarriers; catalysts; porous solids; pollutants removal; SBA-15; CMK-3; biochar; silica gel; activated carbon

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Metal-Organic Frameworks and Hybrid Composites: Structures and Functional Applications

edited by

Vishal Kachwal

, Yogeshwar D. More and

Samraj Mollick

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

Keywords: hybrid nanocomposites metal-organic frameworks MOF-polymer hybrids stimuli-responsive self-assembly materials luminescent porous frameworks aggregation-induced emission structure-property relationships functional materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Welding Technologies for Materials: Simulation, Performance, and Quality Control

edited by

Tomasz Kik

and

Mato Perić

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 333 | Submission Open

Keywords: FEM; numerical simulations; stresses; distortions; fatigue of weld joints; NDT; weld quality assessment; welding optimization; material testing

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

Advancements in Polymer Functionalization Methods Toward Smart, Sustainable and High-Performance Materials

edited by

Hanna Lewandowska

and

Nelson Rotich

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 332 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer functionalization; smart materials; radiation-induced processes; sustainable polymers; nanocomposites; biomedical polymers; graft copolymerization; oxidative stress resistance; post-synthetic modification; environmental applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advanced Textile- and Fiber-Reinforced Composites

edited by Mulat Alubel Abtew

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 332 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance fibers; 3D woven structures; smart and adaptive textiles; fiber-reinforced composites; impact-resistant materials; hybrid and multifunctional composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Multifunctional Coatings and Their Applications in Composite Materials and Structures: Modeling, Experiments, Preparation and Performance Evaluation

edited by

Hui Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 323 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite materials; multifunctional protective coatings; functionally graded coatings; coating–substrate interface behavior; thermo-mechanical coupling; vibration and damping performance; dynamic modeling; optimization design

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

Advanced Materials for Flexible Sensors and Actuators

edited by Hua Li and

Mu Fan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 322 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced materials; smart materials and structures; multi-field coupling and control; sensor and actuators; dynamic modeling; optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Advances in Joining Technologies for Dissimilar Metallic Materials

edited by

Janusz Torzewski

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 321 | Submission Open

Keywords: dissimilar joining; solid-state joining; friction stir welding; additive manufacturing; interlayer joining; hybrid joining

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

Advanced Dielectric Materials: From Classical Insulators to Functional Composites

edited by

Bystrík Dolník

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 319 | 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)

From Sea to Substance: Preparation and Application of Marine-Derived Materials

edited by Maria Lazaridou

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 316 | Submission Open

Keywords: marine-derived materials; blue biotechnology; marine polysaccharides; marine polymers; bioactive compounds; by-products valorization; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Computational Modeling of Multifunctional Materials in Complex Systems

edited by Abolfazl Zahedi

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 313 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional materials; computational modelling; multiscale simulation; metamaterials; machine learning; physics-informed neural networks; composite structures; materials informatics; smart materials

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

Hybrid Perovskite and MOF-Based Composites for Advanced Functional Materials

edited by

Hrishit Banerjee

and Abhoy Karmakar

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 310 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

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

edited by

Yixuan Liu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 309 | 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)

Solid-State Electrolytes: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by Ruizhi Yang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 307 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid-state lithium battery; solid-state electrolyte; ionic conductivity; ion-transport dynamics; Lithium metal compatibility; air stability; interfacial engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Cutting Processes for Advanced Composite Materials in Manufacturing

edited by Jian Weng,

Zhenglong Fang

and

Kejia Zhuang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 297 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer matrix composite; metal matrix composite; ceramic matrix composite; cutting process; material removal mechanism; surface integrity; tool wear; functional surface

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

Thin Film Coatings for Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Device Applications

edited by Paruchuri Kondaiah

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 292 | 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)

Forming and Manufacturing of High-Performance Structural Materials

edited by Renjie Ji and Kaiguang Luo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 277 | 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)

Surface Engineering: Strategies for Tailoring Materials Properties

edited by

Eleonora Pargoletti

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 273 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; surface functionalization; materials; colloids; interface; coatings; advanced applications; structure–property relationship; data-driven design; sustainable processes

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

Antibacterial Properties of Nanomaterials and Their Applications in Biomedicine

edited by Arish Dasan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 270 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomedicine; antibacterial nanomaterials; antibiotic resistance; metal nanoparticles biofilm; biomedical applications; biomaterials

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

AI-Driven Discovery in Materials and Chemistry

edited by

Yuqi Li

and

Xiwen Chi

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

Keywords: artificial intelligence; materials informatics; machine learning; foundation models; generative materials design; multimodal characterization; autonomous laboratories; workflow automation; batteries; energy materials

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

Fatigue Damage Behavior and Mechanisms: Latest Advances and Prospects, 2nd Edition

edited by

Robert Owsiński

and

Adam Niesłony

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 248 | Submission Open

Keywords: fatigue behavior; FEM modelling; damage of materials; multi-axial fatigue; fatigue in AM materials

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

Advances in Functional Materials for Pollution Detection and Environmental Remediation

edited by

Simonas Ramanavičius

and Sarunas Zukauskas

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 244 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional nanomaterials; environmental sensors; adsorption; photocatalysis; heavy metal removal; advanced oxidation processes (AOPs); electrochemical sensing; metal-organic frameworks (MOFs); wastewater treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Multi-Field-Assisted Additive Manufacturing: Towards High-Performance Metallic Components

edited by

Hao Yi

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; external energy fields; multi-energy field coupling; microstructure evaluation; mechanical properties; melt pool dynamics; numerical simulation; high-performance manufacturing

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

Shape Memory Polymer—Design, Characterization, Modeling, and Manufacturing

edited by

Guoqiang Li

and

Cheng Yan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open

Keywords: shape memory polymer; artificial intelligence; machine learning; constitutive modeling; 4D printing; metamaterials; structural integrity; structural health monitoring; optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Alloys (3rd Edition)

edited by

Xiaoqing Si

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open

Keywords: microstructure characterization; mechanical properties; metals and alloys; welding and joining; improvement of properties; machining methods; joint strength; microstructure evolution; corrosion resistance

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

Advanced Functional Materials and Catalysis for Sustainable Energy and Environmental Applications

edited by

Ionut Banu

and

Rami Doukeh

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

Keywords: advanced functional materials; heterogeneous catalysis; nanomaterials; hydrogen–ammonia energy systems; CO2 capture and utilization; photocatalysis; environmental remediation; process modeling and simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Advanced Refractory Materials: Design, Performance and Applications

edited by Jingjing Liu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 209 | Submission Open

Keywords: refractory materials; high-temperature performance; porous ceramics; corrosion resistance; sustainable refractories; low-carbon refractories; refractory recycling; monolithic refractories; refractory composites; high-temperature insulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advanced Catalytic Materials for Energy: Properties and Characterisation

edited by

Javid Khan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalytic materials; electrocatalysis; energy conversion; hydrogen evolution reaction; oxygen evolution reaction; carbon dioxide reduction; interface engineering; nanostructured materials; thin films; operando characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Application of First-Principle Calculations for Materials Science

edited by Patra Lokanath

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open

Keywords: first-principles calculations; density functional theory (DFT); computational materials science; ab initio methods; materials design; electronic structure; high-throughput screening

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

Functional Materials for Water Purification and Resource Recovery

edited by

Bo Chen

and

Yang Wang

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

Keywords: solar evaporation; atmospheric water harvesting; electrochemical water treatment; membrane; adsorption; resource recovery; water purification; functional materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Plasma-Driven Innovations in Biomaterials Engineering

edited by

Nina Recek

and Metka Bencina

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

Keywords: plasma technology; cold atmospheric plasma; plasma surface modification; biomaterials; surface functionalization; plasma polymerization; biocompatibility; antimicrobial surfaces; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Transparent Ceramic Materials for Various Optical Applications

edited by

Hui Lin

, Jintai Fan and Jie Chen

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open

Keywords: lasers; optical switches; scintillators; IR windows and domes; transparent armors; faraday materials; ceramic phosphors

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

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