Materials

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 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 592 | 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)

“Stubborn” Metals and Metal Oxides: From Synthesis to Application

edited by

Steven L. Suib

,

Jie He

and

Jing Zhao

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 565 | 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)

Advancements in Thin Film Deposition Technologies—Second Edition

edited by

Nicola Calisi

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 529 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical vapor deposition (PVD)/sputtering; chemical vapor deposition (CVD)/ALD; epitaxial growth; thin film characterization; interface engineering; nanostructured films; coating technologies

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

Advanced Biomaterials and Biomedical Applications

edited by Damber Thapa

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 465 | 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)

Recent Research of Metallic Alloys for Biomedical Applications

edited by Lan Chen

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 419 | Submission Open

Keywords: inert metals; biodegradable metals; material design and processing; materials development; materials surfaces and interfaces; material functionality assessments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Simulation and Analysis of Mass and Heat Transfer Processes in Materials

edited by

Saleem Nasir

and

Abdallah Berrouk

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 384 | Submission Open

Keywords: heat transfer; mass transfer; CFD; nanofluids; porous media; MHD; numerical modeling; ANN; multiphysics; thermal analysis

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

Laser Processing of Biomaterials: Innovations and Applications

edited by

Irina Paun

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 378 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterial; laser processing; ultrafast laser machining; laser irradiation; matrix-assisted pulsed laser evaporation; laser direct writing via two-photon polymerization; laser-induced forward transfer; tissue engineering; personalized healthcare; precision-targeted treatments

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

Advances in Dental Implants and Prosthetics Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Xiaohui Rausch-Fan

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 373 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental materials; biocompatibility; restorative dentistry; prosthetics materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Properties and Applications of Advanced High-Strength Steels (AHSS)

edited by

Tibor Kvačkaj

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 343 | Submission Open

Keywords: AHSS ; bulk and PM steels ; structures with dimensions at the level of micro and nano size ; mechanical properties ; plastic deformations techniques ; deep drawing ; additive manufacturing ; SPD techniques ; heat treatment

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

Scaffold Materials for Bone Tissue Engineering

edited by Anayancy Osorio-Madrazo

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 325 | 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)

3D Printing of Multi-Functional Polymeric Composites

edited by

Brian Ree

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 325 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; multi-functional materials; polymer composites; hybrid materials; material synthesis; material processing; material characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Modeling and Performance Analysis of Asphalt and Concrete in Pavement

edited by

Marek Iwański

and Piotr Radziszewski

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 325 | Submission Open

Keywords: experimental research; modeling; asphalt binder; concrete; pavement construction; performance analysis; asphalt and concrete pavement

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

Piezoelectric Materials for Photocatalysis and Electrocatalysis

edited by

Qi Zhang

and

Hugo Salazar

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 324 | 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)

Multiscale Characterization and Computational Modeling/Simulation of Metallic Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Jiaqing Li

,

Liang Zhang

, Xiangkai Zhang and

Che Zhang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 318 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical property; microstructural analysis; multiscale characterization; nano and atomistic approach; metals and alloys; plastic deformation and fracture; advanced manufacturing; modeling and simulation; hydrogen-related property and mechanism; cold spray

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

From Fragment to Fallout: Innovative Approaches to Analysis and Removal of Microplastics and Nanoplastics

edited by

Leisha M. A. Martin

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 314 | 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)

Advances in High-Temperature Materials: Fabrication, Characterization, and Protection

edited by Mi Zhao and

Yong Deng

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 313 | 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)

Novel Hydrogen Storage Materials and Their Applications

edited by

Sofoklis Makridis

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 299 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogen storage; solid-state hydrogen storage; hydrogen energy; energy materials; clean energy technologies; decarbonization; energy transition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Advanced Electrochromic Materials and Devices

edited by

Leipeng Zhang

and

Dongqi Liu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 297 | 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 Functional Materials for Water Treatment: Challenges and Opportunities

edited by

Xiaoyuan Zhang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 292 | 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)

Corrosion and Protection of Biomaterials

edited by

Halina Krawiec

and

Vincent Vignal

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 284 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion; biomaterials; metallic glasses; titanium alloys; biodegradable alloys; stainless steel; microstructure; coatings; antibacterial properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Advances in Conjugated Polymers for Electro-Optical Applications

edited by Hyeongjin Hwang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 278 | 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)

Mechanical Behavior of Advanced Engineering Materials (Third Edition)

edited by

Zhubin He

and Kelin Chen

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 276 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; structure–property relationships in engineering material constitutive models; formability; damage and fracture; microstructure and characterization; plasticity and anisotropy; multiscale modeling; strengthening mechanisms; multiscale mechanics

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

Advances in Nanomaterials and Thin Films: Microstructure, Optical Properties and Applications

edited by Chuen-Lin Tien

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 276 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials and nanocomposites; metal oxides; multilayer thin films; phase-change materials; composite and hybrid materials; advanced manufacturing processes; optical coatings; microstructure characterization; thin-film devices; optoelectronics applications

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

Advances in Auxetic Materials

edited by

Hubert Jopek

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 268 | Submission Open

Keywords: auxetics; auxetic composites; homogenization; smart materials; metamaterials; dynamic and nonlinear behavior; topology optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Properties and Applications of Functional Textile Polymers

edited by

Francois Rault

and

Elham Mohsenzadeh

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 267 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional textile polymers; sustainable/bio-based polymers; electrospinning; electrospun micro/nanofibers; smart textiles; wearable sensors/wearable electronics; surface functionalization/coating technologies; advanced spinning technologies (melt, solution, bicomponent)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Sustainable Quantum Dots: Green Synthesis, Low-Toxicity Materials and Circular Applications

edited by

Venkateswara Rao Kode

and

Soubantika Palchoudhury

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 262 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable quantum dots; green synthesis; carbon quantum dots; low-toxicity nanomaterials; environmental sustainability; photocatalysis; quantum dot photovoltaics; water purification; lifecycle assessment; safe-by-design materials; renewable energy applications; eco-friendly nanotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Advanced Aqueous Energy Storages: Batteries and Supercapacitors

edited by

Apurba Ray

and

Atanu Roy

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open

Keywords: aqueous electrolyte; supercapacitor; advanced characterization; aqueous battery; Zn-ion battery; Na-ion battery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Numerical and Experimental Insights into Thermal, Mechanical and Electrical Behavior of Carbon-Based Nanocomposites

edited by

Giovanni Spinelli

and

Vittorio Romano

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon-based nanocomposites; multifunctional materials; numerical modeling and simulation; structure-property relationships; electrical percolation and conductivity; thermal stability and management; mechanical characterization and fracture mechanics; piezoresistive behavior and self-sensing; interface and interphase engineering; advanced manufacturing and processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)

Modelling of Deformation Characteristics of Materials or Structures—Second Edition

edited by

Tomasz Strek

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 259 | Submission Open

Keywords: computational materials; auxetic cellular materials; smart materials; negative materials; porous materials; material strain-rate dependency; porous materials; mechanics of materials; heat transfer; thermal stresses; dynamics; biomechanics

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

Next-Generation Materials for Sustainable Nuclear Reprocessing

edited by Pavle Mocilac and Masahiko Nakase

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 258 | Submission Open

Keywords: nuclear reprocessing; advanced materials; nuclear separation; actinides; lanthanides; high-level waste; fission products; transuranics; radiation-resistant materials; solvent extractions; pyroprocessing; resistant alloys; heat-resistant ceramics; nuclear waste forms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Next-Generation Polymers and Elastomers: Synthesis, Properties and Emerging Applications

edited by Zebin Su and

Jianbo Yin

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 255 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymers; smart elastomers; sustainable synthesis; structure–property relationships; emerging applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advances in Perovskites for Optoelectronic Applications

edited by

Mehrdad Faraji

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 251 | Submission Open

Keywords: light–matter interaction; low-dimensional perovskites; single crystal perovskites; metal halide perovskites; lead-free perovskites; double perovskites; perovskite oxides; optoelectronics; solar cells; light-emitting diodes; integrated photonics

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

Piezo/Triboelectric Nanogenerators: From Materials and Devices to Applications

edited by

Navneet Soin

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 250 | Submission Open

Keywords: piezoelectric nanogenerators; triboelectric nanogenerators; energy harvesting; lead-free materials; self-powered sensors; low-power devices; interface and surface engineering; multi-source harvesting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Synthesis and Characterization of Nanostructured Metal Catalytic Materials

edited by Jun Zhou and

Zongbin Li

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocatalysts; synthesis approaches; characterization methods; catalytic mechanisms; applications in energy and environment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Preparation and Applications of Diamond Composites

edited by

He Li

and Hui Song

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 244 | Submission Open

Keywords: diamond composites; advanced preparation technologies; precision machining and processing technologies; performance characterization and mechanism; emerging applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)

Advanced Polymer Materials for Clean and Renewable Energy Applications

edited by Wenhao Liang,

Noel Díez

and Hedong Chen

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 240 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer materials; rechargeable batteries; solar cells; material design; mechanism study

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advances in Mechanical Behavior of Multi-Principal Element Alloys

edited by Cheng Huang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-principal element alloys; mechanical behavior; multi-scale heterogeneous structures; experiments, simulations and modelling

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

Materials for Bone Tissue Engineering: Preparation Methods, Property Optimization, and Applications

edited by

Jakub Szabelski

and

Arish Dasan

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 232 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; bone tissue engineering; bone cements; preparation techniques; properties and performance; surface modification; material degradation; biocompatibility; mechanical strength; porosity; antibiotics; controlled release

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Preparation and Characterization of Magnetic Nanomaterials

edited by

Junyoung Kwon

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 231 | 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)

Advances in Elastomers and Functional Soft Composites

edited by Haoming Pang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrorheological elastomers; magnetorheological elastomers; shape memory polymers; dielectric elastomers; self-healing polymers; liquid crystal elastomers; soft actuators; biosensors; soft robotics; wearable devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Synthesis of Transition Metal Oxide/MXene, MOF and MWCNTs for Supercapacitor and Li-Ion Battery

edited by

Jai Bhagwan

and Luxmi Rani

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open

Keywords: transition metal oxides; MXene; electrospun nanofiber; transition metal oxide/MXene; MWCNTs; MOF-derived transition metal oxides; supercapacitor; Li-ion battery; energy and power densities; electrochemical impedance spectroscope

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

4D Printing and Mechanical Metamaterials

edited by

Wei Zhao

and Chengjun Zeng

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open

Keywords: design and performance characterization of mechanical metamaterials; smart materials and fundamentals of 4D printing; advanced additive manufacturing and multi-material printing processes; flexible electronics and programmable structures; soft robotics and biomedical applications; smart manufacturing of composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Sustainable Materials and Methodologies Applied to the Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage

edited by

Rosario Blanc

, Ana María López-Montes and

Ana Isabel Calero-Castillo

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 225 | Submission Open

Keywords: heritage materials; sustainable conservation materials; conservation treatments performance; materials characterization techniques; non-invasive analytical methods; advanced imaging for materials analysis

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

Development of Advanced Battery Materials

edited by Huibo Wang and Zhengyao Li

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open

Keywords: sodium-ion battery; lithium-ion battery; metal-ion battery; solid-state battery; solid oxide fuel cell; Zn-ion battery; K-ion battery; metal–air battery; aqueous rechargeable battery; characterization of battery materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

New Polymer Recycling Technologies

edited by

Marc Marín-Genescà

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 217 | 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)

Advanced Fiber Materials for Wearable Electronics

edited by

Javad Foroughi

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 214 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced fiber materials; wearable electronics; smart textiles; artificial muscles; carbon nanotube fibers; graphene fibers; piezoelectric fibers; energy harvesting; fiber-based sensors; soft robotics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Biobased and/or Biodegradable Films, Coatings, and Packaging Materials

edited by

Marina Silva Matos

, Susana Cristina Pinto and

Sandra Magina

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 214 | Submission Open

Keywords: biobased materials; biodegradable polymers; sustainable packaging; polymeric films; functional coatings; renewable resources; circular economy; compostability; life cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Inorganic Polyphosphate Materials: Synthesis and Biomedical Applications

edited by Wei Wei

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open

Keywords: inorganic polyphosphate; polyP; polyP-based materials; synthesis; nano particles; nano sheets; microstructure; biomedical applications; biological functions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advanced Molecular Electronics: From Fundamental Properties to Practical Applications

edited by

Dong Xiang

, Li Yang and

Takhee Lee

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular-scale electronics; molecular electronic materials; molecular devices; functional molecular materials; molecular-level materials; molecular manipulation; molecular synthesis; single-molecule charge transport; single-molecule reaction dynamics and detection; AI driven molecular electronics; theories and models of molecular science

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Electrochemical Applications of Carbon Materials

edited by Bunshi Fugetsu and Feiyu Kang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 209 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon materials; electrochemical materials; materials design; energy storage materials; batteries; supercapacitors; electrocatalysis; structure–property relationships; sustainable materials; electrochemical sensors; environmental electrochemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)

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