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Applications of Biomedical Materials for Bone Regeneration

edited by Paolo Savadori

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 233 | Submission Open

Keywords: bone regeneration; biomaterials; tissue engineering; bone substitutes; guided bone regeneration; osteoconduction; osteoinduction; scaffold design; angiogenesis; regenerative medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Data-Driven Inverse Design of Origami-Inspired Metamaterials for Multi-Functional Elastic Wave Propagation, Impact Mitigation, and Energy Absorption

edited by

Tengjiao Jiang

and

Guowei Chen

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open

Keywords: origami-inspired metamaterials; multifunctional integration; elastic wave attenuation; impact energy absorption; dynamic failure mechanisms; deep learning; data-driven design; multi-objective optimization

Advances in High-Performance Cementitious Materials for Structural Strengthening and Seismic Applications

edited by Mehmet Emiroglu, Süleyman Adanur,

Volkan Kahya

, Ana Mafalda Matos and

Dušan Grdić

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance cementitious materials; structural strengthening; seismic retrofitting; ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC); engineered cementitious composites (ECC); fiber-reinforced cementitious composites (FRCC); durability and life-cycle performance; sustainable cementitious materials; numerical modeling and simulation; smart and multifunc-tional materials

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

Microstructure Engineering of Materials for Advanced Metal-Ion Batteries

edited by

Haoqi Yang

and Zhimeng Hao

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal-ion batteries; microstructure engineering; electrode materials; interface engineering; defect engineering; hierarchical structures; ion transport kinetics; in situ characterization; electrochemical energy storage; structure-property relationships

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Polymer Composites and Blends: Processing, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Ching Hao Lee

and

Khalina Abdan

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer blends; polymer matrix composites; processing and manufacturing; life-cycle analysis (LCA); micro-structural characterization; natural fiber composites; sustainable materials; industrial applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Innovative Restorative Dental Materials and Fabrication Techniques

edited by

Yasuhiro Matsuda

and

Katsushi Okuyama

submission deadline 10 Apr 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3692 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiology; preventive dentistry; adhesive dentistry; dentin regeneration materials; biomaterials; periodontology; restorative materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Semiconductor Materials for Nanoelectronic and Optoelectronic Quantum Devices

edited by Ikai Lo

submission deadline 10 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 619 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconductor nanomaterials; molecular beam epitaxy (MBE); metal–organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD); nanotechnology; GaN micro-LEDs; nano-electronics; extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Recent Advances in Carbon-Based Materials for Sustainable Catalytic Applications

edited by

María José Valero-Romero

and

José Rodríguez Mirasol

submission deadline 10 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced carbon materials; synthesis; functionalization; characterization; heterogeneous catalysis; catalyt-ical applications; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; biocatalysis; environmental remediation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

The Efficient Recycling and Utilization of Lithium-Ion Batteries

edited by Chenyang Shi,

Shilin Zhang

and Qingyuan Dong

submission deadline 10 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open

Keywords: lithium-ion batteries; battery recycling; battery recycling; green leaching; direct regeneration; graphite anode re-use; electrolyte recovery; critical metals; circular economy; life-cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Preparation, Properties and Applications of Biocomposites

edited by

Guowei Chen

and

Michael Snowdon

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2849 | 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)

Radiation Damage and Radiation Defects of Materials

edited by Wentuo Han and

Yifan Zhang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2724 | Submission Open

Keywords: radiation damage; radiation defects; ion irradiation; defects recovery; irradiation hardening; irradiation embrittlement; irradiation creep

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advanced Materials for Dental Applications

edited by

Duck-Su Kim

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2148 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental materials; physical properties; biocompatibility; antibacterial effect; remineralization

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

Material Surface Topography Measurement, Analysis and Characterization (2nd Edition)

edited by

Krzysztof Ciecieląg

and Kazimierz Zaleski

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1771 | Submission Open

Keywords: measurements of the surface topography of materials; characterization and modeling of the surface topography of materials; analysis and characterization of surface texture features; visual features of the surface of the material; tribological properties of the surface topography of materials; models of the shaping and optimization of surface topography; characteristics of the topography of worn surfaces; surface characteristics in additive manufacturing; topography of the surface of composite materials; surface topography of porous materials and foams

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

Advanced Electrochemical Materials: Innovations in Sensing and Energy Storage Applications

edited by Yufang He and Zaeem Ur Rehman

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1192 | 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)

Role of Materials in Controlling Friction, Wear, and Heat Generation Mechanisms

edited by

Aleksander Yevtushenko

and

Katarzyna Topczewska

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1089 | Submission Open

Keywords: sliding systems; friction and wear; temperature; thermal stresses; experimental methods and simulations; materials selection; thermal barrier coatings

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

Nano-Engineered High-Performance Cement Composites: Microstructure Design for Enhanced Durability

edited by

Ruben P. Borg

, Yu-Cun Gu and

Haodao Li

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 451 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; cement/concrete composites; microstructure characterization; durability enhancement; modeling

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

Advanced Lightweight Alloys: Architecture, Crystal Defects and Applications

edited by

Pingping Liu

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 371 | Submission Open

Keywords: light metals and alloys; Li; Be; Al; Mg; Ti; materials design; crystal defects; additive manufacturing; friction stir welding; microstructure; strengthening mechanisms

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

Recent Advances in Bio-Based Particleboards and Fiberboards: Toward Sustainable Engineered Wood and Plant Fiber Products

edited by

Philippe Evon

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 352 | Submission Open

Keywords: the origin of natural fibers and binders; fiber preparation; mixture preparation and molding; waterproofing strategies (at the moment of molding or as a post-treatment); thermo-mechanical performance (including in a humid environment); VOC emissions; uses, including exterior ones (e.g., furniture, packaging, construction, etc.); aging; biodegradability at end of life; life cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Advanced Catalytic Materials: Research on Physicochemical Characteristics

edited by

Lahoucine Bahsis

and

Ouachtak Hassan

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 335 | Submission Open

Keywords: green chemistry; advanced catalytic materials; heterogeneous catalysis; hydrogen production; mechanochemistry; DFT calculations; nanomaterials; sustainable synthesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Microstructure and Properties of Metallic Materials and Composites Through Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Jiandong Wang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 316 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; laser melting deposition; powder bed fusion; metals; metal matrix composites; alloys; microstructure characterization; mechanical properties; numerical simulation

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

A Commemorative Special Issue in Honor of Professor Shouke Yan: Crystallization and Structure–Property Relationships of Polymeric Materials

edited by

Xuming Xie

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer crystallization; structure; property; homopolymers; copolymers; polymer blends

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advanced Nuclear Materials for High Performance Research Reactor

edited by

Mingfu He

Abdelmalek Bouzenada

and Yafei Wang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open

Keywords: accident-tolerant fuel; water–clad interactions; molten salt corrosion; graphite pebbles; oxidation kinetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Combustion Characteristics and Emission Analysis of Advanced Sustainable Fuels

edited by Alpaslan Atmanli

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open

Keywords: internal combustion engines; gas turbines; sustainable fuels; combustion characteristics; emission formation and reduction strategies; hydrogen-based combustion; spray and atomization; CFD simulation/modeling; data-driven combustion; surrogate modeling; optimization algorithms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Valorization of Emerging Solid Wastes into Low-Carbon Construction Materials

edited by

Fulin Qu

and

Zhiyu Luo

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging solid wastes; waste valorization; low-carbon construction materials; hydration mechanisms; microstructure; durability; environmental safety

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

Properties and Applications of Advanced Titanium Alloys

edited by

Tsutomu Ito

Sergey V. Zherebtsov

and Guofeng Wang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

Keywords: titanium alloys; microstructure; additive manufacturing; high-temperature deformation; strengthening mechanisms; phase transformation; computational materials design

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

Invisible Threats: New Materials and Technologies for Treating 21st-Century Water Contaminants

edited by

Magdalena Sobiesiak

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open

Keywords: water purification; separation techniques; wastewater treatment; water quality monitoring; anthropogenic contaminants; emerging contaminants; micro/nanoplastics; bioremediation; nature-based solutions; contaminant transport

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Knowledge-Guided and Data-Driven Life Cycle Management of Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure Materials

edited by

Xiao Tan

Dongzhao Jin

Pengwei Guo

and Yuhuan Wang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 303 | Submission Open

Keywords: knowledge graphs; explainable AI; life cycle assessment; sustainable concrete; environmental impact; embodied carbon; predictive maintenance; digital twins

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

Advances in Surface Engineering and Tribology of Materials

edited by

Andrzej Perec

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface roughness; advanced manufacturing; cutting quality; erosion; control parameters optimization

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

Predicting and Preventing Catastrophic Crack Propagation

edited by Stavros K. Kourkoulis and

Dimos A. Triantis

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural health monitoring; fracture mechanics; acoustic emissions; electric and electromagnetic emissions; non-extensive statistical mechanics; natural time analysis

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

Advanced Sustainable Construction Materials: Data-Driven Property Prediction, Recycling and Applications

edited by

Justyna Dzięcioł

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable construction materials; recycled materials management; circular economy in construction; machine learning in civil engineering; data-driven material prediction; construction and demolition waste recycling; sustainable construction processes; intelligent construction materials; artificial intelligence in construction; life cycle assessment

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

Design, Behavior and Application of Lightweight or Multi-Functional Materials

edited by Xiaofei Cao

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 1 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical design; mechanical behavior; lightweight materials; multi-functional materials; numerical simulation; experimental test

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

Advances in Repair Materials for Sustainable Building

edited by

Ilaria Capasso

submission deadline 10 May 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3099 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable repairing materials; eco-friendly building materials; historical buildings conservation; protection methods for cultural heritage; sustainable heritage restoration; green buildings

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

Advanced Materials for Sustainable Biofuel Production and Development

edited by

Murat Kadir Yesilyurt

submission deadline 15 May 2027 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced biofuels; sustainable energy transition; biomass conversion technologies; waste-to-energy; life cycle as-sessment (LCA); techno-economic analysis; circular bio-economy; net-zero carbon; optimization techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advanced Nanomaterials for Gaseous Storage

edited by Joanna Czub

submission deadline 20 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1693 | Submission Open

Keywords: gas storage; hydrogen storage; metal-organic frameworks; zeolites; carbon materials; polymers; metal hydrides; light metal hydrides; nanomaterials; porous materials

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

Mechanical Behavior and Reliability of Micro-/Nanoscale Materials

edited by

Jorge M. Antunes

and

Nataliya A. Sakharova

submission deadline 20 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1262 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro- and nanoscale materials; mechanical properties; reliability; deformation mechanisms; nanoindentation; thin films; nanomechanics; advanced materials characterization; modelling and numerical simulation

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

Advanced Battery Materials: Preparation, Optimization and Recycling

edited by

Weijia Meng

and Xiaoyong Fan

submission deadline 20 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1083 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced battery materials; multiscale modeling; electrode-electrolyte interfaces; performance optimization; material synthesis; recycling processes; energy density; cycle stability; solid-state electrolytes; transition metal oxides

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Bioinspired Materials for Surface and Interface Engineering: From Design to Applications

edited by Xinlin Li, Zhengping Fang and Wei Tong

submission deadline 20 May 2027 | Viewed by 404 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinspired materials; surface and interface; structural design; natural products; polymers; metal materials; sensors; nanostructured materials; inorganic materials

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

Metallic Coatings for Corrosion Protection: Electroplating, Thermal Spray, and Cladding

edited by

David W. Wheeler

submission deadline 20 May 2027 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: Coatings to improve the corrosion resistance of metallic components;; Tribo-corrosion;; Characterisation of claddings, thermal sprayed and electroplated coatings;; New developments in coating deposition methods;; Applications of thermal spraying, electroplating and cladding in corrosive environments.

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Mechanical Behavior of Composite Materials (4th Edition)

edited by

Jaime Viña

submission deadline 30 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 938 | Submission Open

Keywords: fracture; fatigue; creep; tensile; compression; adhesive joints; 3D composites; mechanical tests; mechanical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Microstructure Engineering of Metals and Alloys, 4th Edition

edited by

Konstantin Borodianskiy

submission deadline 30 May 2027 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: microstructural evaluation; metals and alloys; phase composition; optical and electron microscopy; coatings and surfaces; mechanical, chemical, and physical properties; metal fabrication processes; modification and alloying processes; welding, brazing, soldering and other joining process in metals; modeling and simulation of metallic materials

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

Semiconductor Materials for Optoelectronic Applications

edited by

Pengfei Guo

submission deadline 15 Aug 2027 | Viewed by 360 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconductor materials; nanomaterials and structures; nanoscience and technology; photonics and micro/nanophotonics; optelectronics devices and circuits; novel synthesis methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

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