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Sustainable Thermoelectric Materials and Energy Conversion Systems

edited by

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2330 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectric materials; sustainable energy conversion; green manufacturing; lifecycle assessment; waste heat recovery; environmental impact; resource efficiency; energy harvesting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Resilient Building Materials and Structural Systems for Extreme Environments

edited by

Alireza Bahrami

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2254 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance materials; resilient building materials; extreme environment design; corrosion-resistant structures; disaster-resilient infrastructure; sustainable construction; cold-climate engineering; seismic-resilient systems; flood-resistant materials; adaptive structural solutions

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

Advanced Rare Earth Doped Functional Materials

edited by Khaldoon Nasser,

Laeticia Petit

and Nirajan Ojha

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2164 | Submission Open

Keywords: rare-earth ions; structure and material design; novel functional materials; glass, glass ceramic, crystals; luminescence; laser and gain media

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

Advances in Irradiation Effects of Materials for Current and Future Reactors

edited by

Ferenc Gillemot

and

Murthy Kolluri

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2108 | Submission Open

Keywords: irradiation; transmutation; ageing; steel corrosion; fusion power plant

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Polymer Electrolytes: Fundamentals, Approaches and Applications

edited by Yunsong Li and

Yuxiao Lin

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2066 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer electrolytes; multi-scale simulations; characterization; batteries; fuel cells; supercapacitors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advanced Functional Materials in Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by Bei Li

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1840 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalysis; CO2 conversion; hydrogen production; energy storage and conversion; sustainable energy technologies; modelling and simulation; machine learning; in situ characterization; green synthesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Polymer Composites Reinforced by Metallic Architectures and Inserts

edited by

Cristiano Fragassa

,

Ana Pavlovic

and

Carlo Santulli

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1711 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer–metal hybrid composites; metallic architectures in composites; embedded metal reinforcements; architected metal inserts; metal–polymer interface engineering; load transfer and interfacial adhesion; multifunctional composite materials; impact and energy absorption behavior; hybrid additive manufacturing (polymer–metal); topology-driven composite design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advances in Material Characterization and Pavement Modeling (2nd Edition)

edited by

Guozhi Fu

, Yi Li, Zhanchuang Han,

Mingchen Li

and

Yiren Sun

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1690 | Submission Open

Keywords: material characterization; pavement modeling; recycled paving materials; long-term performance evaluation; sustainability; environmental efficiency; airport runways and highway structures

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

Advances in 3D Concrete Printing: Design, Materials and Construction

edited by

Mustafa Batikha

,

Adil Tamimi

and

Samer Al Martini

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1529 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D concrete printing; fresh and hardened concrete properties for 3D concrete printing; interlayer bonding, interface mechanics, and anisotropy in 3D concrete printed materials; flexural behaviour of 3D concrete printed elements; geometrical optimisation of 3D concrete printed elements; standardisation frameworks for 3D concrete printing; reinforcement strategies for 3D concrete printing; long-term durability performance of 3D concrete printed elements; applications of geopolymer in 3D concrete printing; holistic approach for 3D concrete printing; on-site concrete printing strategies; cost analysis of 3D concrete printing in construction; assessment of the carbon footprint in 3D concrete printing; modular and prefabricated construction enabled by 3D concrete printing; project planning, logistics, and construction management for modular 3D concrete printing systems; monitoring, quality control, and structural health assessment of 3D concrete printed structures; digital twins, data-driven modelling, and real-time process control in 3D concrete printing

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

Multifunctionalization of Polymer Composites for Improved Thermal Performance

edited by

Marta Worzakowska

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1471 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; multifunctionalization; reinforcements; thermal performance; properties; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Computational Simulation for Material Applications: From Density Functional Theory (DFT) to Molecular Dynamics (MD)

edited by

Mehrdad Faraji

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1416 | Submission Open

Keywords: computational materials simulation ; density functional theory (DFT) ; molecular dynamics (MD) ; multiscale modeling; condensed matter physics ; structural properties ; electronic and optical properties ; charge transfer mechanisms ; 2D materials ; nanophysics ; machine learning

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

Thermodynamic Modeling, Microstructural Design and Surface Engineering of Advanced Metal Alloys

edited by

Ligang Zhang

and Min-suk Oh

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1316 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion resistance; surface technology; thermodynamic modeling; composite coating; microstructural design; metal additive manufacturing; metals and alloys; metal matrix composites

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

Advanced Materials for Radiation Protection and Shielding

edited by

İskender Akkurt

, Seher Polat and

Sabiha Anas Boussaa

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1294 | Submission Open

Keywords: material science; AI application on material science; AI application on radiation; radiation physics; shielding materials; radiation protection; natural radioactivity; radiation measurement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Cement-Based/Non-Cement-Based Construction Materials: Multiscale Mechanics Under Diverse Loadings (Second Edition)

edited by

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submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1181 | Submission Open

Keywords: cement-based materials; non-cement-based materials; multiscale modeling; strain rate effects; dynamic mechanical behavior; damage and fracture mechanisms; composite structures; experimental testing; simulation method; machine learning

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

Intelligent Construction in Civil Engineering: Additive Manufacturing of Cementitious Materials and Concrete

edited by Chengfang Yuan and

Zhanqi Cheng

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1163 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent construction; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; cement-based materials; concrete

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

Materials for Electrochemical Energy Storage

edited by Qiangchao Sun

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1154 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemical energy storage; battery materials; solid-state electrolytes; electrode architectures; degradation mechanisms; sustainable material resources; dendrite suppression; aqueous battery chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Multiscale Instrumented Indentation Techniques for Sustainable Manufacturing and Products

edited by

Giovanni Maizza

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1145 | Submission Open

Keywords: instrumented indentation test, theory and modeling; residual stress evaluation using indentation test; additive manufacturing; materials: conventional bulk as well as nanocrystalline and porous metals and alloys; similar and dissimilar welded joints; materials behavior: elastoplatic, superplastic, superelastic, recrystallization, creep, anisotropic; new in situ and ex situ inspection methodologies aiding materials characterization during manufacturing

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

Advanced Fibrous Materials

edited by

Can Ge

, Fan Feng and Muhammad Ahmad

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1124 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber surface and interface; fiber manufacturing and characterization; biomedical fibers; yarn processing; smart textiles; wearable electronics; technology

Advanced Materials for Heritage and Archaeology (Third Edition)

edited by

Angela Calia

and

Mariateresa Lettieri

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1058 | Submission Open

Keywords: archeology and heritage buildings; non-destructive or micro-destructive analysis of cultural heritage plasters, ceramics, potteries and glasses; non-destructive techniques for surface characterization; residue analysis; investigation of raw materials and production methods of ancient technologies; investigation of weathering effects; material conservation technologies; heritage building protection; nanomaterials; monitoring technologies

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

Welding, Joining and Additive Manufacturing of Metals and Alloys (Fourth Edition)

edited by

Damjan Klobcar

,

Tomaž Vuherer

and

Drago Bračun

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 964 | Submission Open

Keywords: welding and joining technologies; brazing and soldering; additive manufacturing; adhesive bonding; weldability of materials

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

Leather, Textiles and Bio-Based Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Valeika Virgilijus

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 961 | Submission Open

Keywords: leather processing; collagen changes; tanning; application of enzymes; wool; textile functions; natural fiber biocompatibility; composites containing bio-based materials; biodegradability of biomaterials; hydrolysis of biomaterials; life cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Next-Generation Sorbent Materials: From Fundamentals to Applications

edited by

Paweł Staroń

and

Jarosław Chwastowski

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 941 | Submission Open

Keywords: sorbent materials; adsorption; bio-based sorbents; nanomaterials; porous materials; environmental remediation; heavy metal removal; adsorption mechanisms; material design; resource recovery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Advanced Glass Fibers and Specialty Glass Materials: Processing, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Anthony S. Torres

and

Ayush Subedi

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 909 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced glass fibers; specialty glasses; optical materials; fluoride glass; structure-property relationships; glass processing; photonic applications

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

Laser Additive Manufacturing and Precision Joining of Structural Materials

edited by Danyang Lin,

Zubin Chen

and Qiang Chen

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 848 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; hybrid manufacturing; laser welding; nano-manufacturing; repair and remanufacturing; alloys and their composites; shape memory alloys

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

Advanced Materials in Implant and Prosthetic Dentistry: From Innovation to Clinical Application

edited by

Tonino Traini

and

Eugenio Velasco-Ortega

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 835 | Submission Open

Keywords: implant materials; prosthetic materials; surface modification; biocompatibility; CAD/CAM; dental ceramics; titanium alloys; bioactive surfaces; bone–implant interface; digital dentistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Terahertz Materials and Technologies in Materials Science (Second Edition)

edited by Meng Liu,

Guanhua Ren

and Xueqian Zhang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 793 | Submission Open

Keywords: terahertz; metasurfaces; light field manipulation; dynamic control; active medium; terahertz spectroscopy

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

Future Trends in High-Entropy Alloys (3rd Edition)

edited by

Jason Shian-Ching Jang

and Tsai-Fu Chung

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 774 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloys (HEAs); medium-entropy alloys (MEAs); high-entropy alloy thin film; computational alloy design; phase diagram; microstructure characterization; mechanical properties; thermomechanical treatment; hetero-structural microstructure; functional application

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

New Perspectives in Welding and Joining Processes of Metallic Materials—Second Edition

edited by

Fabio Giudice

and

Cristina Scolaro

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 764 | Submission Open

Keywords: welding techniques; fusion welding; solid-state welding; process simulation and setting; weldability of metals; defects; residual stress and distortion; non-destructive testing; metallurgical characterization; mechanical properties; welding and joining sustainability

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

Advancements in Optical Materials and Photonic Device Technologies—2nd Edition

edited by Ivan Zorin and

Bettina Heise

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 737 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced optial materials; enhanced optical properties; glasses; photonic crystals; semiconductors; optical fibers; nonlinear crystals; metamaterials; material aspects of photonic devices; coatings

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

Nanomaterials for Enhanced Photoluminescence: Design, Synthesis, and Applications

edited by

Adam Watras

and

Rafał Jakub Wiglusz

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 732 | Submission Open

Keywords: rare-earth-doped nanomaterials; inorganic phosphors; lanthanide luminescence; up-conversion/down-shifting; energy transfer mechanisms; optical sensing

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

Durability and Performance of Sustainable Concrete

edited by Tomasz Ponikiewski and

Andrzej Cwirzen

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 726 | Submission Open

Keywords: concrete technology; special concretes; self-compacting concrete; fibre-reinforced concrete; X-ray computed tomography research; non-destructive testing (NDT) of concrete; 3D-printed building materials; waste and recycled materials

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

Advanced Micro/Nanomaterials for Electronic Packaging and Energy Storage

edited by

Shang Wang

, Malik Dishad Khan and

Shuyue Li

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 706 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro/nano-scale materials; electronic packaging; energy harvesting and storage; interface engineering; thermal management; multifunctional integration

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

Advances in Renewable Energy Materials and Integrated Solutions

edited by Ahmed Ennaoui, Charaf Hajjaj and Abdeltif Bouaichi

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 704 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable energy systems; photovoltaic technology; concentrated solar power (CSP); energy storage solutions; smart grids; green hydrogen; electric mobility; water–energy–food nexus; energy transition; sustainable energy integration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Phosphor and Ceramic Materials for Advanced Optoelectronic Applications

edited by

Ru-Yuan Yang

and Yen-Yu Chen

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 691 | Submission Open

Keywords: optic ceramics; optoelectronic devices; ceramic manufacturing; phosphor materials; optical application

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

Modeling and Analysis of Composite Materials and Structures in Civil Engineering (3rd Edition)

edited by

Yiming Zhang

, Linlong Mu and Jiale Li

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 642 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite structures; construction materials; mechanical behavior; modeling and simulations; cement-based materials strength; damage; fatigue; structural performance; machine learning

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

Advanced Materials: Process, Properties, and Applications—Second Edition

edited by

Pradeep Menezes

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 592 | Submission Open

Keywords: cermet; high-entropy alloys; functional-grade materials; advanced high-strength steels; nanomaterials and nanocomposites; self-lubricating materials; MAX phase materials—MXenes; additive manufacturing; microstructural characterization; mechanical properties; computational modeling and simulations

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

Structure and Properties of Rapidly Solidified High-Entropy Alloys

edited by

Rafał Babilas

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 587 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-principal component alloys; high-entropy alloys; metallic glasses; rapid solidification; crystalline, nanocrystalline, and metastable materials; structural characterization and modelling; anticorrosion and electrochemical properties; magnetic properties; mechanical properties; wear resistance

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

Advanced Materials for Resource Utilization of Industrial Solid Waste

edited by

Junfei Zhang

and Lei Zhang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 562 | Submission Open

Keywords: industrial solid waste; resource utilization; low-carbon concrete; circular economy; green building materials; machine learning; carbon reduction; life-cycle assessment

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

Advanced Precision Manufacturing of Materials

edited by

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,

, Dong Han and

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 548 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision machining; additive manufacturing; metal solidification; plastic forming; surface strengthening; digital twins; microstructure evolution; surface integrity; intelligent manufacturing

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

Non-Destructive Testing in Industrial Applications

edited by Grzegorz Tytko,

Anna Knitter-Piątkowska

and Alessandro Sardellitti

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 535 | Submission Open

Keywords: non-destructive testing; defectoscopy; diagnostics; damage assessment; industrial inspections; material engineering; artificial intelligence in NDT; structural integrity; material characterization

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

Novel Materials for Sound-Absorbing Applications—Second Edition

edited by Eulalia Gliścińska

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 535 | 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 455 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Laser Processing for Materials Fabrication and Surface Engineering

edited by

Shibing Liu

and

Haiying Song

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 415 | 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)

Polymer Foams and Their Multifunctional Application

edited by Jialong Chai, Jinchuan Zhao and Ya Liu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 414 | 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)

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

edited by

Seungki Jo

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 410 | 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)

Next-Generation Pavement Materials: Durability and Sustainability

edited by

Greg White

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 365 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building 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 364 | 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)

Machine Learning and AI in Materials Design and Discovery

edited by Shunda Chen

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 342 | 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)

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 341 | 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)

Additive Manufacturing of Advanced Metallic Composite Materials

edited by

Behzad Sadeghi

and

Pradyumn Kumar Arya

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 336 | 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)

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