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Multiscale Behavior of Materials and Structures: Analytical, Computational, and Experimental Approaches submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 768 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiphysics modeling; high-performance computing (HPC) in materials science; microstructure–property relationships; in situ characterization; digital image correlation (DIC); machine learning in materials science; damage and fracture mechanics; homogenization techniques crystal plasticity wear and tribology additive manufacturing; digital twins; materials informatics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Recent Research in Advanced Materials: Multi-Scale Simulation, Physical and Mechanical Properties
edited by Jili Liu and Tara Schiller
submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 757 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced materials; multi-scale modeling; multifield coupling; physico-mechanical properties; cross-scale correlation; high-performance computing; machine learning; advanced characterization techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Terahertz Metamaterials and Metasurfaces: Advances in Functional Materials and Devices
edited by , Kaixuan Zhang and
submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 644 | Submission Open
Keywords: THz metamaterials; THz metasurfaces; programmable/reconfigurable metasurfaces; topological materials; near-field imaging and spectroscopy; subwavelength structures; optical properties; multi-layer integrated manufacturing; device application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)
Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Porous Components in Electrochemical Systems
edited by and Julia Ureña Alcázar
submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 597 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; electrochemical devices; metals; porous media; performance; durability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Interfaces and Thin Layers in Ceramic Composites
edited by
submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 438 | Submission Open
Keywords: composite; ceramics; metal matrix composites; interface; statics; dynamics; impact; constitutive models; molecular dynamics; meshless methods; finite element method
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Heat and Mass Transfer in Advanced Materials
edited by
submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 403 | Submission Open
Keywords: heat transfer; mass transfer; advanced materials; thermal management; energy storage; nanomaterials; computational modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Recent Advances in Materials for Articular Cartilage Replacement submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 331 | Submission Open
Keywords: cartilage; scaffold; additive manufacturing; hydrogels; tissue engineering; functional materials; biomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Latest Novelties in Smart Materials for Environmental Remediation and Wastewater Management
edited by
submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 295 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart materials; nanocomposites; pollutant removal; catalytic degradation; sustainable technologies; resource recovery; water purification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)
High-Performance Materials for Energy Conversion
edited by Guanshui Ma and Hang Zhao
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13757 | Submission Open
Keywords: solar cells; fuel cells; batteries; catalysis; thermoelectric devices; supercapacitors; lithium–sulfur batteries; energy storage material
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Advanced Composite Materials for Multifunctional Applications: Design, Fabrication, and Performance Optimization
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12200 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced composite materials; manufacturing techniques; smart composites; green composite materials; computational nodeling and AI-driven design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Recent Advances in the Environmental Remediation Using Zeolites and Other Adsorbent Materials (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10986 | Submission Open
Keywords: zeolites and porous adsorbents; environmental protection and remediation; physicochemical characterization of porous adsorbents; modification of natural zeolites; synthesis of zeolites; wastewater treatment; soil remediation by in situ stabilization; gas separation/purification using zeolites and other porous adsorbents
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
Sustainable Cement Materials: Preparation, Experimental Analysis and Engineering Applications
edited by Huanyu Li, and Junyi Zhang
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9952 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable cement; workability; rheology; hydration; mechanical properties; durability; microstructure; life cycle assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advanced Applications of Electrochemical Materials for Sensors and Catalysts
edited by , Jianxin Yi and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7559 | Submission Open
Keywords: gas sensors; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; semiconductor; 2D materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Microstructure Evolution, Mechanical Behavior and Performance of Metallic Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7536 | Submission Open
Keywords: microstructure evolution; mechanical properties; strengthening mechanisms; numerical modeling; failure mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advancements in Friction Stir-Based Solid-State Additive Manufacturing: Mechanisms, Microstructures, and Properties
edited by Ruishan Xie and Runsheng Li
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7237 | Submission Open
Keywords: friction stir-based additive manufacturing; process mechanisms; microstructure; properties; numercial simulation; process control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Non-Destructive Testing of Materials and Parts: Techniques, Case Studies and Practical Applications—2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7125 | 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 Materials Machining: Theory and Experiment submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6685 | Submission Open
Keywords: precision machining; machining and machinability; difficult-to-cut materials; metals and alloys; cutting process modelling and optimization; machining simulation; tool wear and durability; surface topography; diagnostics and process monitoring; cooling conditions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Laser and Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing of Metal Alloys
edited by Eric J. Faierson and Peter C. Collins
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6451 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser powder bed fusion; electron beam powder bed fusion; metal alloys; additive manufacturing; selective laser melting; numerical modeling; mechanical performance; microstructure evolution
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Latest Developments in Advanced Machining Technologies for Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6439 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced machining; hybrid machining; micro/nano machining; digital manufacturing; process optimization; sustainable manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Precious and Rare Metal Materials: Synthesis, Application and Characterization
edited by Shaohong Liu
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6415 | Submission Open
Keywords: gold-group metals, such as copper, silver, gold, palladium, etc.; silver-group metals, such as zinc, cadmium, mercury, etc.; platinum-group metals, nickel, palladium, platinum, rhodium, iridium, osmium, ruthenium, etc.; rare light metals, such as beryllium, lithium, rubidium, cesium, etc.; rare precious metals, such as platinum, iridium, osmium, etc.; rare dispersed metals, such as gallium, germanium, indium, thallium, etc.; rare earth metals, such as scandium, yttrium, lanthanum, cerium, neodymium, etc.; refractory rare metals, such as titanium, zirconium, tantalum, vanadium, niobium, etc.; radioactive rare metals, such as polonium, radium, actinium, uranium, plutonium, etc.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Mechanical Property Research of Advanced Asphalt-Based Materials—Second Edition
edited by Xunhao Ding, , and Bo Li
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6403 | Submission Open
Keywords: asphalt binder and mixture; performance evaluation; modeling and simulating; multi-scale mechanics; green and sustainable material; intelligent material
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
AI-Driven Modeling and Monitoring Towards Advanced Additive Manufacturing
edited by Zijue Tang and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5550 | Submission Open
Keywords: process monitoring; additive manufacturing; AI-based modeling; microstructure simulation; in-situ sensing; quality control and defect detection; real-time and adaptive control; numerical modeling; data-driven modeling; material property prediction/optimization; mechanical property prediction/optimization; thermal/stress/strain analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Advances in Modern Cement-Based Materials for Composite Structures
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5515 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC); composite structures; fiber-reinforced concrete; lightweight aggregate concrete (LWAC); concrete-filled steel tubes (CFST)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Additive Manufacturing of Metals and Alloys: Microstructure and Mechanical Properties—Second Edition
edited by and Samuel Rey-Mermet
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 5285 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal additive manufacturing; high-entropy alloys; functionally graded materials; microstructure analysis; advanced functionalities; process simulation; process engineering; advanced metal alloys; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Next-Generation Nanomaterials for High-Performance Supercapacitors
edited by Péter Baumli and Máté Czagány
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5181 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; supercapacitor; energy storage; smart energy; battery; hydrogen storage; hybrid system; catalytic system; nanostructures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Integrating Sustainable Innovations in Pavement Materials and Engineering
edited by Yanhui Niu and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5165 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable pavement; asphalt binder modification; low-emission materials; green infrastructure; recycling; environmental impact; intelligent construction; life cycle assessment; green pavement maintenance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Fabrication, Properties and Applications of Fiber‐Reinforced Biocomposites
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4666 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable materials; bio-based composites; renewable composites; fiber-reinforced biocomposites (FRBCs); natural fibers; biodegradable polymers; compression molding; extrusion techniques; eco-friendly materials; automotive applications; consumer products; biomedical applications; hybrid composites; fiber surface modification; manufacturing advancements; environmental sustainability; sustainable innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Fatigue Crack Growth in Metallic Materials (3rd Edition) submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4554 | Submission Open
Keywords: fatigue crack growth; fatigue mechanisms; crack tip parameters; digital image correlation; metallic materials; aluminum alloys; additive manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advances in Wear Behaviour and Tribological Properties of Materials
edited by , Abul Fazal M. Arif and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4217 | Submission Open
Keywords: tribological properties; wear resistance; wear mechanisms; surface topography; frictional behavior; material surface engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Advanced Metal Oxide and Its Composites for Electro/Photo-Catalytic Hydrogen Generation and Supercapacitors submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3959 | 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)
Advanced Materials in Cultural Heritage Conservation
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3934 | 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)
Advanced Materials for Chemical Sensors submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3735 | Submission Open
Keywords: gas sensors; electronic noses; graphene; 2D materials; MOFs; MOXs; flexible sensors; artificial intelligence; nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Manufacturing, Characterization and Modeling of Advanced Materials (Second Edition)
edited by and Charles Lu
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3708 | Submission Open
Keywords: synthesis and fabrication; additive manufacturing; material characterization; finite element modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Recent Advances in Porous Materials: Simulation, Design, Synthesis, Properties, Applications
edited by Anna Deryło-Marczewska, and Magdalena Błachnio
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3626 | Submission Open
Keywords: porous materials; structural, textural, morphological characteristics; structure–properties relationships; interphase phenomena; theoretical and experimental analysis; porous carriers; catalysts; environmental; medicinal; technological applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)
Packaging and Polymer-Based Materials submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3613 | Submission Open
Keywords: packaging; polymers; recyclability; additives; labeling; novel designs; end-use
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Metal Additive Manufacturing: Design, Process Development, and Characterization
edited by Sen Liu and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3402 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal additive manufacturing; process development; in situ monitoring; microstructures; physical property; post-processing; surface treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Advances in Asphalt Materials: Preparation, Properties and Characterization
edited by Meizhu Chen and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3178 | Submission Open
Keywords: asphalt binder; modified asphalt; pavement performance; sustainable materials; recycled asphalt pavement; nanomaterials; asphalt aging and durability; functional pavements; green technologies; pavement engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Development of Electrode Materials for Sodium Ion Batteries
edited by and Yuanming Gao
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2940 | Submission Open
Keywords: sodium-ion battery; high-voltage cathode material; high-capacity anode material; cathode-electrolyte interphase; solid-electrolyte interphase; aqueous sodium-ion battery; solid-state sodium-ion battery; anode-less sodium-ion battery; large-scale manufacturing; lifecycle modeling and prediction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Preparation and Application of Pulsed Laser Deposition High-Performance Thin Films submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2681 | Submission Open
Keywords: pulsed laser deposition; oxides; nitrides; oxynitrides; chalcogenide; metals; sensors; laser-matter interaction; high-entropy coatings; nanostructured materials; surface engineering; functional coatings; epitaxy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Applications of Advanced Glass in Information, Energy and Engineering
edited by Feng He, and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2600 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced glass materials; multifunctionality; synthesis; modification; crystallization; photovoltaic glass; optical glass
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
High Entropy Alloys, Refractory Materials and Advanced Metallic Materials: Mechanical Properties and Applications
edited by Yafei Pan, and Siyao Xie
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2470 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-entropy alloys; refractory metals; mechanical properties; high-temperature applications; spark plasma sintering; additive manufacturing; microstructure–property relationships; densification mechanisms; extreme environments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Preparation and Properties of New Cementitious Materials (Third Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2443 | Submission Open
Keywords: cementitious materials; green binders; geopolymers and polymers; zero cement composites; properties of cementitious materials; enzyme; nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Engineering the Future: Advances in 3D Printing Formulations for Biomedical Solutions
edited by , Elena Alina Chiticaru and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2440 | 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)
Geopolymers and Alkali-Activated Materials: Preparation and Properties (Second Edition) submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2367 | 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)
Oral Tissue Engineering, Tissue Modelization, and Materials Thereof submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2324 | Submission Open
Keywords: bone and soft tissue engineering; biomaterials and scaffolds; organoids; 3D-cultures; modelization; stem cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Recent Advances in Ultrafast Laser Precise Manufacturing
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2259 | Submission Open
Keywords: brittle and hard materials; ultrafast laser processing; model; artificial intelligence; precise manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Foam Materials and Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2240 | Submission Open
Keywords: foam materials; energy materials; energy storage; firefighting foam; foam structure; extinguishment foam; fire disaster; coal combustion; coal fire
(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)
Research on Corrosion Behavior of Metallic Materials submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2196 | 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)
Plastic Deformation and Mechanical Properties of Metallic Materials
edited by Roxane Massion and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2096 | 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)
Emerging Materials for Photonic and Solar-Driven Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2032 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental remediation; solar energy conversion; photovoltaics; photocatalysis; light-harvesting materials; charge separation; green catalysis; energy storage; heterojunctions; nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
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