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Advances in Dental Implants and Prosthetics Materials (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental materials; biocompatibility; restorative dentistry; prosthetics materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Cutting Processes for Advanced Composite Materials in Manufacturing
edited by Jian Weng, and
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 66 | 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)
Sustainable Approaches to Corrosion Protection in Concrete Structures
edited by Muhammad Umar and Aneel Manan
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 65 | 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)
Functional 2D Materials in Sensing Applications
edited by Zhongjun Li
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open
Keywords:   two-dimensional materials; graphene; indium selenide; MXenes; biosensors; gas sensing; functionalization; optoelectronic sensors; flexible electronics; sensing mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Advances in Numerical Modeling of Heat Storage Materials
edited by , Xin Wang and
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: numerical modeling; heat storage; phase change materials (PCMs); thermochemical storage; sensible heat storage; multi-physics simulation; heat and mass transfer; thermal energy systems; computational optimization; digital twin
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Mechanics of Thin-Walled Structures and Other Lightweight Constructions (Second Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open
Keywords: thin-walled structures; lightweight construction; sandwich panels; fiber-reinforced polymer composite; beams; plates; panels; numerical analysis; experiments; displacements; stresses; boundary conditions; linear behavior; non-linear behavior
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Current and Future Trends in Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: mineral processing; extractive metallurgy; hydro-metallurgy; pyro-metallurgy; utilization; mineral properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Advances in Perovskite Solar Cells: Design, Performance and Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open
Keywords: perovskite solar cells; material engineering; device stability; tandem architectures; defect passivation; lead-free perovskites; operational reliability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Advanced Materials for Circularity: Recycling of Polymer Blends and Composites
edited by Susana Filipe and Vitor C. Barroso
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer blends and composites; recyclates; circular economy; polymer waste; recycling; transdisciplinarity; co-creation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
Next-Generation Materials for Energy Storage
edited by Jipeng Fei, Roberto Lopez and Antonio Coyopol
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: optics; thermal regulation; meta-material; passive (radiative) cooling; phase change material; dynamic optical design; smart materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Advanced Functional Materials for Water Treatment: Challenges and Opportunities
edited by Xiaoyuan Zhang
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional materials; water treatment; wastewater reuse; desalination; advanced oxidation processes; membrane technology; water quality monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
Advances in Conjugated Polymers for Electro-Optical Applications
edited by Hyeongjin Hwang
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open
Keywords: conjugated polymers; polymer semiconductors; organic photovoltaics; perovskite– polymer hybrids; organic field-effect transistors (OFETs); photodetectors; gas/chemical sensors; thin-film morphology and alignment; doping and interfacial engineering; stability; degradation; and reliability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Laser Technology for Materials Processing—Second Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser processing; bulk melting; laser sintering; surface modifications; laser ablation; nanoparticles; atmospheres; improvements in surface adhesion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Research on Zeolites and Zeolite-Like Materials: Synthesis, Structure, Properties and Application (Second Edition)
edited by , Daniel Smykowski and Piotr Szulc
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open
Keywords: zeolites; zeolite-like materials; synthesis; structure; properties; application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)
Advances in Computer Numerical Control Machining and Precision Machining of Advanced Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open
Keywords: process optimization; additive and hybrid manufacturing; CNC Machining; precision machining; difficult-to-cut materials; biomaterials; advanced materials; machine learning; modelling; production automation; robotization; Industry 4.0
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Synthesis and Characterization of Nanostructured Metal Catalytic Materials
edited by Jun Zhou and
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocatalysts; synthesis approaches; characterization methods; catalytic mechanisms; applications in energy and environment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Recent Advances in Thermal Stability and Fire Resistance of Polymers submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal stability of polymers; fire-resistant polymers; flame-retardant materials; polymer composites; heat and mass transfer in polymers; nanocomposite flame retardants; high-temperature polymer performance; combustion behavior of polymers; sustainable flame-retardant technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Advances in Nanomaterials and Adsorbent for Technology and Application in Water Purification
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; adsorbents; water purification; wastewater treatment; heavy metal removal; dye adsorption; emerging pollutants; surface modification; adsorption mechanisms; sustainable water treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
Scaffold Materials for Bone Tissue Engineering
edited by Anayancy Osorio-Madrazo
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open
Keywords: tissue engineering; polymer engineering; nanoparticles; hydrogels; fibers; ceramics; biopolymers; scaffolds; 3D (bio)printing; drug delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Laser Micro/Nano-Fabrication Technology in Material Processing
edited by Huagang Liu
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser micro/nano-fabrication; precision engineering; material limitations; thermal effects; industrial scalability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Preparation, Properties and Applications of Biocomposites submission deadline 23 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open
Keywords: biocomposites; natural fibers; biopolymers; green composites; mechanical properties; thermal stability; processing techniques; life-cycle assessment; biomedical applications; automotive composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Synthesis, Mechanism, and Applications of Nanofunctional Materials for Energy Storage
edited by Shiva Kumar Arumugasamy
submission deadline 23 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanofunctional materials; synthesis strategies; reaction mechanisms; electrocatalysis and Photocatalysis; energy storage and conversion devices; sustainable/green synthesis; water splitting (HER/OER); fuel cells; batteries & supercapacitors; in situ/operando characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Advances in Waste Materials’ Valorization
edited by
submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2849 | Submission Open
Keywords: waste; valorization; utilization; reuse; recycling; circular economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
Systems and Materials for Recycling Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3937 | Submission Open
Keywords: spent lithium-ion batteries; black mass; metal extraction; hydrometallurgy; solvometallurgy; pyrometallurgy; circular economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
Polymers and Plastic Waste: Properties, Mechanics, Chemical and Thermal Recycling submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1807 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermomechanical properties of polymers and composites; structure of polymeric materials; combustion and pyrolysis of polymeric materials; recycling of polymeric materials; co-combustion and co-pyrolysis of polymeric materials with fuels and waste; thermal analysis of polymers and composites; TG/DTG; DTA; DSC; QMS; modeling and computer simulation of polymeric materials’ property changes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Fracture and Fatigue of Materials Based on Machine Learning
edited by Ricardo Miguel Gomes Simões Baptista, Virgínia Isabel Monteiro Nabais Infante and Paulo Jorge Pires Moita
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 557 | Submission Open
Keywords: fatigue; crack growth; crack identification; crack closure; mixed-mode fatigue; multiaxial fatigue; finite element analysis; artificial neural networks; deep learning; physics-informed neural networks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)
Multiscale Behavior of Materials and Structures: Analytical, Computational, and Experimental Approaches submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 314 | 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)
Sustainable Materials and Techniques for Energy Storage
edited by , and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable energy storage; battery materials; supercapacitors; solid-state electrolytes; recycling; lifecycle assessment; nanotechnology; renewable energy; eco-friendly synthesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Advanced Materials for Solid Oxide Cells: Performance and Degradation Modeling
edited by and Anna Staerz
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open
Keywords: solid oxide cells (SOCs)  ; performance modeling  ; degradation mechanisms  ; electrochemical modeling  ; multi-physics simulation multi-physics; lifetime prediction  ; thermo-mechanical stress; redox cycling; electrode degradation; data-driven modeling  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Energy Storage Redefined: The Latest Developments in Graphene-Based Materials
edited by Jing Zhao
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: graphene-based materials; energy storage; batteries; supercapacitors; fuel cells; material synthesis; composite materials; electrochemical performance; nanostructure design; charge-storage mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)
Materials Containing Silicon, Its Inorganic Derivatives, Functional Silanes, and/or Organosilicon Polymers—2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open
Keywords: silica annd silicates— applications in materials science; silicon containing polymers and materials; chemistry; technology and applications of silicones; applications of silane coupling agents (SCA); polysilsesquioxanes (POSS); modification of polymeric materials with silanes; silicates and silicones; nanomaterials; composites and nanocomposites; superhydrofobic materials; medical applications of silicones
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Advanced Electrochemical Materials: Innovations in Sensing and Energy Storage Applications
edited by Yufang He and Zaeem Ur Rehman
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open
Keywords: cathode/anode materials; high-throughput DFT screening; solid-state electrolytes; machine learning for battery materials; lithium metal batteries; electrode– electrolyte interfaces; electrochemical degradation mechanisms; ion transport dynamics; computational materials design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Advanced Materials, Processes and Systems for Electrochemical/Thermochemical Devices submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: fuel cells; electrolyzers; advanced materials for hydrogen storage; catalysts for hydrogen production; electrochemical conversion processes; engineering and optimization; advanced integrated energy systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Cutting-Edge Biomaterials for Tissue Regeneration: Innovations and Clinical Applications
edited by
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1339 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; tissue regeneration; scaffolds; host integration; advanced materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Recent Advances in Two-Dimensional Semiconductor Materials and Optoelectronic Devices
edited by and
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 480 | Submission Open
Keywords: two-dimensional (2D) materials; thin films; transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs); van der Waals heterostructure; physical/chemical vapor deposition (PVD/CVD); optoelectronic devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Ionic Liquid-Based Materials: Fundamentals and Applications
edited by and Alessandro Triolo
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 474 | Submission Open
Keywords: ionic liquids; deep eutectic solvents; electrolytes; sustainability; nanostructured materials; chemical physical properties; simulations; theory; thermodynamics; hydrogen bonding
(This special issue belongs to the Section Soft Matter)
Preparation, Characteristics and Application of Polyurethanes
edited by and
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 189 | Submission Open
Keywords: polyurethane; damping materials; self-healing; microphase separation; wearable devices; molecular simulation; machine learning; recyclable polymers; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Advanced Materials in Petroleum Engineering: Advances and Applications
edited by and Wei'an Huang
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced functional materials; extreme environment adaptability; drilling fluid technology; enhanced oil recovery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Cutting-Edge Developments in Materials and Devices for Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
edited by
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced materials; devices; micro-nano manufacturing; MEMS; ferroelectricity; piezoelectricity; bio-integration; sensing; micro energy harvesting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Advances in Material Structural Analysis: Finite Element Analysis and Numerical Modelling
edited by Wei Li, Haijian Su, and Chenyang Ma
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 13 articles | Viewed by 8929 | Submission Open
Keywords: finite element analysis; multiscale modelling; material behavior; computational validation; AI-driven design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Advanced Resin Composites: From Synthesis to Application
edited by Zhanjun Wu and Cong Peng
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7558 | Submission Open
Keywords: resin; filler; reinforcement; composite; interface; modification; mechanical properties; electronic properties; optical properties; thermal behavior
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Advanced Electrocatalytic Materials for Energy and Environmental Applications (Second Edition) submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5982 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy conversion and storage; hydrogen evolution reaction; nitrate reduction; upgrading of pollutants; carbon dioxide reduction; electrochemical water treatment; microbial fuel cell; environmental functional nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
(Ultra)Wide-Bandgap Semiconductors for Extreme Environment Applications
edited by Feng Zhou, Hong Zhou and Xin Zhou
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5809 | Submission Open
Keywords: wide bandgap semiconductor; ultra-wide bandgap semiconductor; gallium nitride; silicon carbide; extreme environment applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Computational and Experimental Methodologies for Advanced and Sustainable Structural Materials submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 5409 | Submission Open
Keywords: numerical methods; finite element method; meshless methods; boundary element method; reduced order models; artificial intelligence; artificial neural networks; evolutionary algorithms; inverse problems; inverse analysis; structural optimisation; parameter identification; material modelling; material characterisation; experimental material testing; non destructive testing; advanced materials; engineered materials; eco materials; sustainable materials; metamaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Dental Biomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3869 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental biomaterials; composite resins; bioactive ceramics; nanomaterials in dentistry; adhesive systems; biocompatibility; surface modification; regenerative materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
An Overview of Highly Porous Adsorbent Materials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3625 | Submission Open
Keywords: porous materials; adsorbents; adsorption; pollutants; wastewater treatment; heavy metals; decontamination
(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)
Advances in Microstructure and Sustainability of Geopolymers and Alkali Activated Materials
edited by , and Davoud Tavakoli
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3466 | Submission Open
Keywords: geopolymers; alkali-activated materials; sustainable construction; microstructure; CO2 reduction; mechanical properties; durability; recycling; industrial by-products
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Material Design, Discovery, and Optimization
edited by Craig Hamel and Devin J. Roach
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2879 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart materials; polymers; additive manufacturing; recyclable materials; physics-informed machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Alloys and Composite Materials—Process, Structure, Properties and Part Performance: Experimental and Computer Methods submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2668 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; alloys and metal– matrix composites; instrumented indentation test; residual stresses; microstructure– property correlation; mechanical properties and performance; metallurgical optimization in repair; AM processing monitoring; computer modeling and simulation; non-destructive testing; in-line process monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Mechanical Properties and Structural Reliability of Advanced Materials
edited by Zhixin Huang and Zihao Chen
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2624 | Submission Open
Keywords: structural safety; reliability analysis; dynamic response characteristics; finite element analysis; mechanical metamaterials; engineering application; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
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