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Intelligent Biomedical Materials: AI-Augmented Discovery, Processing, and Clinical Translation

edited by

Ioannis Liakos

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI/ML in biomaterials; drug delivery; nanotechnology; biotechnology; 3D printing; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; diagnostic technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advanced Surface Engineering for Medical Applications

edited by

Tomasz Borowski

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; functional coatings; biomaterials; corrosion; tribology; bioactivity; biodegradable layers; resorbable materials; antimicrobial surfaces

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

Flexible Electronic Materials and Devices: Challenges and Opportunities

edited by

Yanchao Mao

and

Pengcheng Zhu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexible electronics; wearable sensors; conductive hydrogels; human health monitoring; human–machine interface; intelligent robots

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Recent Advances and Applications in Diamond Materials

edited by

Marco Girolami

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: diamond; growth techniques; synthesis techniques; surface and bulk functionalization; defect-engineering; device modelling and simulation; heterostructures; physical properties; chemical properties; material characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)

Advances in Photoelectric Materials: Preparation, Characterization, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Anna Starczewska

and

Mirosława Kȩpińska

submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3991 | Submission Open

Keywords: photoelectric materials; optoelectronics; photodetectors; light sources; optical sensors; solar cells

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Manufacturing, Heat Treatment and Forming of Advanced Metallic and Ceramic Materials (3rd Edition)

edited by

Henryk Paul

Marcin Wachowski

and

Sebastian Mróz

submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2766 | Submission Open

Keywords: manufacturing; heat treatment; forming; welding; metallic materials; ceramics; composites; sintering

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

Advanced Materials for Flexible Sensing Applications and Electronics

edited by

Linpeng Liu

and

Changchao Zhang

submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2752 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexible strain sensor; flexible pressure sensor; sensing microstructure; sensing functional surfaces; sensing strain materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advanced Microstructural Characterization and Mechanical Behavior of Implantable Biomaterials and Scaffolds

edited by

Nicola Valente

submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1457 | Submission Open

Keywords: implantable biomaterials; scaffolds; microstructural characterization; mechanical behavior; tissue engineering; additive manufacturing; surface modification; biomechanics; osseointegration; regenerative medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Nanomaterials in Environmental Remediation: Innovative Applications and Solutions

edited by

Daniela Predoi

, Carmen Cîmpeanu and

Carmen Steluta Ciobanu

submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1103 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; environmental remediation; adsorption; nano-bioremediation; nanotoxicity; removal efficiency

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

Solar Energy Harvesting Materials: Synthesis and Applications

edited by Tiantian Li and

Fuhua Hou

submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 963 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar energy harvesting; photovoltaic materials; perovskite solar cells; solar fuels; energy storage systems; organic photovoltaics; hybrid materials; material synthesis; solar cell efficiency; renewable energy technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Solid-Solution Micro/Nanomaterials: Modeling Structure, Optical, Magnetic and Dielectric Properties

edited by

Elżbieta Tomaszewicz

submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 886 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid-solution model; host; dopant; thermal expansion of the crystal lattice; vacancy solid solutions; property modeling; optical properties; magnetic properties; dielectric properties

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

Material Advances and Challenges in Pulse Power System

edited by

Zhigang Liu

submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 384 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal ablation; insulator degradation; energy storage dielectrics; pulse capacitors; spark switch; pulse power; plasma

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Thermal Management Materials: Properties, Performance and Applications

edited by

Jianyu Zhou

Shuai Liu

and

Haoxin Niu

submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 372 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal management; thermo-mechanical coupling; thermal insulation materials; high thermal conductivity materials; thermal simulation; porous structures; aerogels; bio-inspired design; infrared camouflage; thermal protection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Recent Innovations in Adsorbent Materials for Emerging Water Pollutants

edited by

Daniela Suteu

submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open

Keywords: aqueous environment; adsorbtion; biosorption; chemical pollutants (dyes, drugs, metal ions, pesticides); environment; purification; sustainable development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Advances in Modeling and Analysis of Materials Processing

edited by

Dae-Cheol Ko

and

Sang-Kon Lee

submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced modeling and analysis; theoretical, computational and experimental approach; materials processing; artificial intelligence; manufacturing process

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

Recent Advances and Applications of Hydrogen Storage Materials

edited by

Omar El Bounagui

submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogen storage materials; metal hydrides; nanostructured materials; energy storage systems; hydrogen sorption kinetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advanced Piezoelectric, Ferroelectric and Antiferroelectric Materials: From Fundamentals to Emerging Applications

edited by Zenghui Liu and

Hongyan Wan

submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open

Keywords: piezoelectric materials; ferroelectric materials; antiferroelectric materials; electromechanical; phase transitions; electrocaloric; energy harvesting; electrostrain; energy storage; structure–property relationships

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Development of Advanced Aluminum and Magnesium Alloys: Microstructure, Mechanical Properties and Processing—3rd Edition

edited by

Wenming Jiang

submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open

Keywords: Mg alloys; Al alloys; composites; microstructure; mechanical properties; processing

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

The Influence of the Structure of Functional Materials on Their Physicochemical Properties and Application Possibilities

edited by

Agata Szłapa-Kula

submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis; electrochemistry; spectroelectrochemistry; electroluminescence; OLEDs; LECs; OPVs; OPDs; OFETs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Preparation and Properties of Thin Films by Physical/Chemical Vapor Deposition (PVD/CVD)

edited by Stefano Martinuzzi and

Nicola Calisi

submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; vacuum deposition techniques; coating technologies; coating characterization; functional coatings; advanced materials

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

New Challenges in Spark Plasma Sintering of Advanced Materials

edited by

Alain Largeteau

submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open

Keywords: sintering; densification; consolidation; assembly-bonding; functionally graded materials; HP-SPS; new design of SPS; hydro(solvo)thermal-SPS

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

Layered Double Hydroxides (LDHs) and Related 2D Layered Materials: Recent Advances and Emerging Applications

edited by Yishen Zhu and Yilun Wu

submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open

Keywords: layered double hydroxides (LDHs); layered nanomaterials; nanosheets; functional materials; coordination chemistry; hybrid materials; catalysis; energy storage; environmental remediation; biomedical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Advanced Thin Films and 2D Materials: Mechanism, Fabrication, Characterization and Application (2nd Edition)

edited by

Sebastiano Vasi

and

Ulderico Wanderlingh

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5425 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; 2D materials; mechanisms and synthesis; thin film characterization; 2D materials characterization; energy application; biomedical application; miscellaneous application

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

Mechanical Behavior and Functional Applications of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials and Structures

edited by Xin Zhang,

and

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5191 | 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 Coatings on Metals for Corrosion Protection

edited by Di Yun

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5186 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; corrosion; metals; adherence; failure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Advances in Polymers and Their Composites: Processing, Properties and Numerical Simulation

edited by

Mónica S. A. Oliveira

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4355 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; processing technologies; thermophysical properties; numerical simulation; structure–property relationships

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advances in Lithium-Ion Batteries: Electrode Materials and Their Applications

edited by

Lihan Zhang

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4192 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-energy-density cathode materials; high-capacity anodes; high-safety electrolytes; self-healing electrodes; fast-charging electrodes; degradation mechanisms; recycling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Two-Dimensional Semiconductors—Advancements in Material Growth and Characterization

edited by

Sakineh Chabi

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3708 | Submission Open

Keywords: nano-semiconductors; 2D materials; 2D/3D heterostructures; CVD growth; epitaxial growth; nanosheets

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advances in Functional Coatings and Films for Thermal, Wear and Corrosion Protection

edited by Rui Yang and Botao Zhang

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3397 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings; thin films; fabrication methods; advanced materials; structure–property relationships; corrosion resistance; tribology; thermal protection; wear protection; mechanical durability; energy applications; marine applications; automotive applications; biomedical applications

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

Design, Optimization, and Mechanical Applications of Smart Materials and Structures

edited by

Chunlei Li

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3286 | Submission Open

Keywords: structure optimization; mechanical performance; multi-field coupling; multi-functionality; design and application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Advances in Cementitious Materials: Properties, Microstructure and Applications

edited by

Fengyin Du

and Linfei Li

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3102 | Submission Open

Keywords: cementitious materials; microstructure optimization; sustainability; durability; functionality; advanced applications

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

Advances in Functional Polymers and Materials: Design, Synthesis, and Application

edited by

Fulga Tanasă

and

Ioana A. Duceac

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2645 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; biopolymers; photoactive/conductive/sensitive polymer; block copolymers; polymer reactions; polymer modification; (nano)particles; micelles; films and coatings; gels; blends and (nano)composites; sensors and actuators; energy storage; optoelectronics; biomedical applications; food packaging; environmental applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Copper- and Iron-Based Superconductors: Preparation, Properties, and Functionalization Applications

edited by He Huang and Chao Yao

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2455 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-temperature superconductors; cuprate superconductors; iron-based superconductors; pulsed laser deposition; metal–organic deposition; powder-in-tube

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advances in Fatigue and Fracture of Materials: Mechanisms, Modelling and Emerging Experimental Methods

edited by

Diogo Montalvão

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2444 | Submission Open

Keywords: fatigue damage; fracture mechanics; low-cycle fatigue; very high-cycle fatigue; structural integrity; additive manufacturing; microstructure–property relationships; crack initiation and propagation; multiscale modelling; reliability and durability

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

Synthesis and Applications of Metal–Organic Frameworks

edited by

Anastasia D. Pournara

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2178 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal–organic frameworks (MOFs); porous materials; gas storage; gas separation; catalysis; drug delivery; sensing; water purification; energy storage; applications of MOFs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Advances in Two-Dimensional Materials: Design, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Xuefeng Wang

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2166 | Submission Open

Keywords: two-dimensional materials; van der Waals heterostructures; electronic and optical properties; strain and defect engineering; doping and functionalization; first-principles calculations; transport properties; energy storage and conversion; sensors and catalysis; nanoelectronics and optoelectronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Waste Material Utilization and Recycled Materials for Sustainable Construction

edited by

Nuha Mashaan

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2161 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable construction; waste material utilization; circular economy; green civil engineering; recycled materials; environmental impact; life cycle assessment

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

Carbon Nanomaterials for Diverse Applications—Second Edition

edited by Ying Wu

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2152 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanomaterials; graphene; carbon nanotubes; fullerenes; multifunctional materials; nanoelectronics; energy conversion; sensors; environmental applications; characterization techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)

Design, Preparation, and Microstructural Characterization of High Entropy Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Wei Ren

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 2076 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloy; high-entropy oxide; high-entropy nitride; high-entropy carbide

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Materials Characterization)

Advances in Assessment and Health Monitoring of Construction Materials

edited by

Nikos Papadopoulos

and

Maristella E. Voutetaki

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1791 | Submission Open

Keywords: Structural Health Monitoring (SHM); Non-Destructive Testing (NDT); Residual Service Life (RSL); machine learning algorithms; structural integrity assessment; Electro-Mechanical Impedance (EMI); Acoustic Emission (AE); piezoresistive sensing; vibration-based SHM; computer vision-based SHM

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Materials Characterization)

Applications of Materials in Environmental Improvement

edited by

Monika Mierzwa-Hersztek

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1770 | Submission Open

Keywords: functionalized materials; soil remediation; biochar; zeolites; nanomaterials; sustainable agriculture; pollutant removal; biodegradable polymers; composts; vermicompost

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Multiscale Simulation of Advanced Materials and Structures

edited by

Bo Wu

and

Mingqing Liao

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1672 | Submission Open

Keywords: microstructure and properties; multiscale modeling; computational material science; material genome initiative; machine learning; database; CALPHAD; first-principle calculations; multiphysical field

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

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

edited by Shanshan Xu and Grégory Stoclet

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1448 | 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)

Polymer Composites: Microstructural, Thermal and Mechanical Properties (Fourth Edition)

edited by

Pietro Russo

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1270 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; microstructure; thermal properties; mechanical properties; microscopy; fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs); reinforcement; interface microstructure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advances in Ceramic and Glass Materials: Additive Manufacturing and Various Applications

edited by

Arish Dasan

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1113 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; ceramics and glasses; 3D printing; binder jetting; powder bed fusion; stereolithography; waste management; material extrusion

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

Properties and Functional Applications of Lubricating Materials

edited by

Ashish Kumar Gupta

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1004 | Submission Open

Keywords: wear; friction; thin films; high entropy oxides and alloys; composite materials; nano-materials; nano-composites; bulk-metallic glasses

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

Biomass-Derived Carbon and Non-Biomass Industrial Wastes for High-Value Functional Materials

edited by

Farid Aiouache

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 933 | Submission Open

Keywords: waste-derived carbons; industrial by-product valorisation; functional carbons for energy storage; hydrogen-related functional carbons, adsorbents and catalysts from waste; circular economy materials design; surface-engineered waste materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Architected Lattice and Composite Materials: Multiscale Design, Manufacturing, and Applications

edited by

Mostafa El Sayed

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 929 | Submission Open

Keywords: architected lattice materials; composite materials; additive manufacturing; topology optimization; multiscale optimization; multi-objective optimization; mechanical metamaterials; data-driven design; multiscale modelling; experimental characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Advanced Materials and Processing Technologies, 2nd Edition

edited by

Lidija Ćurković

Sonja Jozić

and

Irena Žmak

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 907 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced materials; characterization; computer simulations of production processes; corrosion; energy engineering; industrial engineering; production management; production processes; environmental approach or environmental issues; wear and tribology

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

Recent Progress in Polymer Gels

edited by

Hyun Jong Lee

submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 820 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer gels; hydrogels; stimuli-responsive materials; self-healing polymers; tissue Engineering; soft actuators; drug delivery systems; smart materials; biocompatible polymers; functional gels

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

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