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Advances in Irradiation Effects of Materials for Current and Future Reactors submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 247 | Submission Open
Keywords: irradiation; transmutation; ageing; steel corrosion; fusion power plant
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)
Preparation and Application of Pulsed Laser Deposition High-Performance Thin Films submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 232 | 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)
Innovations in Sustainable Construction and Road Engineering Materials
edited by Yanping Sheng and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced construction materials; road engineering materials; sustainable composites; green building technologies; smart materials; carbon emission reduction; solid waste utilization; low-carbon cementitious materials; recycled construction materials; eco-friendly infrastructure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Organic-Inorganic Composite Materials: From Synthesis and Properties to Applications and Recycling Processes submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic– inorganic composites; synthesis; properties; energy storage; sensors; drug delivery; wastewater treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Multifunctionalization of Polymer Composites for Improved Thermal Performance
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submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; multifunctionalization; reinforcements; thermal performance; properties; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Heat and Mass Transfer in Advanced Materials
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submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 167 | 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)
Optical Fiber Design and Devices in Materials Science
edited by Zaijin Fang
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open
Keywords: optical fiber design; optical communications; fluoride glass; erbium-doped fibers; photonic crystal fibers; transmission performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
New Processes and Technologies in Alloy Materials: Focus on Additive Manufacturing, HEAs, and Welding
edited by Waris Nawaz Khan and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing (AM); high-entropy alloys (HEAs); advanced welding technologies; microstructure– property relationships; phase transformation; machine learning in alloy design; alloy repair and remanufacturing; in situ process monitoring; post-processing and heat treatment; multi-material joining
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Nanomaterials in Hydrogen Sustainable Energy submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable hydrogen; hydrogen storage; water electrolysis; nanoelectrocatalysts; plasma electrolysis; electrolyser engineering; fuel cells; hydrogen sensors; hydrogen and synfuels; renewable energy limits
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Optoelectronic Properties and Performance of Advanced Photocatalytic Nanomaterials submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced oxidation processes; optoelectronic properties; nanomaterials; nanostructured materials; nanocomposites; photocatalytic applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Masonry and Concrete Members Strengthened with Fibre-Reinforced Composite Materials: Research Advances (2nd Edition)
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submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP); fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM); sustainable materials; concrete structures; masonry structures; repairing; external strengthening; seismic retrofitting; material characterization; experimental investigation; modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advances in Novel Luminescent Materials
edited by Mihaela Avadanei
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open
Keywords: photoluminescence; phosphorescence; supramolecular materials; photophysics; materials chemistry; molecular recognition; chemosensors; host-guest complexes; hybrid materials; optical materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
Recent Research in Restorative Dental Materials (2nd Edition) submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open
Keywords: composite resins; glass ionomer cement; porcelain; ceramic; resin-based luting agents; ceramic; restorative dentistry; prosthetic; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Development and Applications of Laser-Based Additive Manufacturing (Second Edition)
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submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open
Keywords: lasers; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; materials processing; selective laser melting; selective laser sintering; direct metal deposition; microstructure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Application of Electrocatalytic and Electrochemical Materials in Energy
edited by Pablo Arévalo-Cid and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrocatalysis; electrochemical materials; energy storage; fuel cells; water splitting; metal– air batteries; CO2 reduction; nanomaterials; supercapacitors; sustainable energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Advances in Two Dimensional Materials: From Properties to Applications
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submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open
Keywords: two-dimensional materials; heterostructures; electronics; quantum effects; semiconductors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Preparation, Properties and Applications of Emerging Polymer Composite Materials submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal; ceramic and polymer composites; manufacturing; properties; application; functional graded composites; natural and synthetic particle-reinforced fibers; inorganic and carbon (nano) fillers; fiber spinning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Advanced Surface Technology and Coating Materials
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submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiscale manufacturing (nano to macro); surface engineering; functional coatings; atomic layer deposition; extreme-environment performance evaluation; AI-driven performance prediction; accelerated life testing; in situ characterization; smart functional coatings; corrosion/oxidation resistance; bio-compatible films; tribology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Electrochemical Innovations for Advanced Materials and Sustainable Applications
edited by Henrikas Cesiulis and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrochemical synthesis: electroreduction; electrooxidation; corrosion; electrowinning; electrocatalysis; electrochemical and photoelectrochemical characteristics; electrochemical energy storage and conversion; kinetics of electrode processes; electrochemical thermodynamics; electrochemical techniques; electrochemical engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Piezoelectric, Ferroelectric and Dielectric Materials: Characterization, Properties and Emerging Applications submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open
Keywords: piezoelectrics; ferroelectrics; dielectrics; relaxor; electrostrain; electromechanical; energy storage; electrocaloric; electronic; ceramics; crystals; films; composites; functional materials; fundamentals; processing; theory; characterization; application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Microstructure–Property Relationships in Alloys: Simulation and Experimental Insights
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnesium alloys; titanium alloys; aluminium alloys; superalloys; high-entropy alloys; microstructure evolution; numerical simulation; characterisation; mechanical property
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advanced 3D Printing Polymeric Materials: Design, Fabrication and Applications submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; new technologies; modeling; design; in situ measurements; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
3D & 4D Printing—Metrological Problems submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D/4D printing; thin-walled models; cellular structures; metrology; unconventional manufacturing; Industry 4.0; process control; tribology; composites materials; polymers in 3D printing; simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Corrosion and Corrosion Protection of Metals/Alloys
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submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open
Keywords: corrosion mechanisms; corrosion protection; metallic alloys; surface engineering; protective coatings; corrosion inhibitors; stress corrosion cracking; localized corrosion; electrochemical methods; service life extension
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)
Research Progress in the Structure and Properties of Novel Functional Glasses
edited by Bogdan Alexandru Sava
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional glass; structure of glass; SEM; TEM; FTIR; Raman; special properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
Advanced Mechanical Materials: Damage Identification and Fatigue Life Prediction
edited by Junzhou Huo, Bowen Yang, Zhange Zhang and Ye Zhu
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open
Keywords: major equipment; mechanical performance; fatigue damage; life prediction; machine vision; digital twin; composite materials; intelligent operation and maintenance; health monitoring; interdisciplinary research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Protective Coatings for Metallic Materials submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open
Keywords: metallic materials; surface treatment; coating materials; corrosion; wear
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Ferroelectric Materials and Thin Films: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open
Keywords: ferroelectric thin films; dielectric materials; 2D ferroelectrics; domain engineering; structural evolution; piezoelectrics; polymorphic phase boundaries
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
“Stubborn” Metals and Metal Oxides: From Synthesis to Application submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioinspired materials; nanotechnology; drug delivery; tissue engineering; biosensors; regenerative medicine; smart materials; micro/nanorobots
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advances in High-Temperature Materials: Fabrication, Characterization, and Protection
edited by Mi Zhao and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-temperature materials; high-temperature coatings; thermal protective material; ceramic matrix composites; alloy design; microstructure; mechanical properties; corrosion; fabrication process
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)
Multifunctional Fiber Materials and Composites: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: multifunctional fibrous materials; smart materials; polymer-based materials; composites; smart manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Piezoelectric Materials for Photocatalysis and Electrocatalysis
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open
Keywords: piezoelectric materials; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; charge separation; polarization effects; functional oxides; water splitting; CO2 reduction; environmental remediation; energy conversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Advanced Characterization of Solid Material Surfaces at the Nanoscale
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submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open
Keywords: nano– micro devices and structures; characterisation; surface
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Materials Characterization)
Nanoscale Heterojunction Catalytic Materials via Interface Engineering: Synthesis, Mechanisms and Activity Optimization
edited by , Weichao Wang, Lijing Wang, Shaohua Chen and Xiang Wan
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open
Keywords: interface engineering; heterojunction; nanomaterials; catalytic mechanisms; structure– activity relationship; charge transfer; synergistic effects; active sites; reaction kinetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Advanced Biomaterials and Biomedical Applications
edited by Damber Thapa
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; tissue engineering; drug delivery systems; bioprinting; synthetic tissues; biocompatibility; biomedical devices; nanomaterials; biomaterial– tissue interface; regenerative medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Wide- and Ultra-Wide-Bandgap Semiconductors: Properties, Synthesis and Devices
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submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open
Keywords: wide-bandgap semiconductors (WBG); ultra-wide-bandgap semiconductors (UWBG); power electronics gallium nitride (GAN); silicon carbide (SiC); aluminum nitride (AlN); novel transistor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Atomistic Insights into Grain Boundaries and Dislocations in Metals and Alloys
edited by Fengxian Liu, , and Xiangru Guo
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: dislocations; grain boundaries; dislocation– grain boundary interactions; plastic deformation; defect engineering; crystalline materials; multiscale modelling; advanced characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advanced Electrochromic Materials and Devices
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrochromic material and device; infrared thermal radiation modulation; electrolyte; transparent conductive electrodes; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
Advanced Coatings Through Magnetron Sputtering: Innovations and Applications
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submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnetron sputtering; advanced coatings; thin films; nanostructured coatings; surface engineering; functional coatings; industrial applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Advances in Computation and Modeling of Materials Mechanics (2nd Edition)
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submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced alloys; nanocomposites and nanomaterials; nanostructured structure-property correlations; mechanical properties; microstructure evolution; modeling and simulations; machine learning in materials science
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Advances in Synthesis and Multiscale Characterization of Functional Polymeric Materials submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional polymers; polymer synthesis; multiscale characterization; stimuli-responsive materials; conductive and semiconductive polymers; biocompatible and biodegradable polymers; polymer composites and hybrids; sustainable polymer processing; structure– property relationships; advanced imaging and spectroscopy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
ECM-Mimetic Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: extracellular matrix; nanofibers; tissue engineering; dynamic; microenvironment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Preparation and Characterization of Magnetic Nanomaterials
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submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnetic nanomaterials; nanoparticle synthesis; structural and magnetic characterization; biomedical applications; spintronics and data storage; catalysis and energy applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
From Fragment to Fallout: Innovative Approaches to Analysis and Removal of Microplastics and Nanoplastics submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open
Keywords: microplastics; nanoplastics; plastic additives; depolymerization; photocatalysis; membrane filtration; sorbent materials; advanced analytical methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
Welding and Joining Technologies for Advanced Structural Alloys and Multifunctional Materials
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submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced welding and related additive manufacturing processes; advanced structural alloys and composite materials; hot cracking phenomena and its testing procedures; modeling and simulations techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
New Polymer Recycling Technologies submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric recycling; mechanical recycling; chemical recycling; upcycling; biobased polymers; circular economy; life-cycle assessment; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
Aluminum Alloys and Heat Treatment
edited by Xiangjie Wang
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: aluminum alloys; heat treatment; material preparation technology; smelting and casting quality; microstructure-property relationship; preparation equipment and processes; sustainable application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advanced Restorative and Implant Materials for Bioengineering
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submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open
Keywords: restorative materials; dental implants; oral implantology; titanium; zirconia; biomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Advanced Research in Energy Storage Materials and Devices
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submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open
Keywords: cathode; anode; electrolyte; nanostructures; batteries; supercapacitor; solid-state devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Materials Under Extreme Conditions: Design, Characterization and Applications
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submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open
Keywords: in situ characterization; extreme conditions; computational design methods; energy engineering; functional materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)
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