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Advances in Materials and Techniques in Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Orthodontics submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open
Keywords: adhesives; aesthetic dentistry; aligners; archwires; behavioral science; biomimetic materials; bond strength; bonding interfaces; brackets; CAD/CAM; caries prevention; composites; dental hygiene; dental materials; dermatology; digital impressions; digital workflow; elastodontics; endodontics; fiber-reinforced composites; fixed appliances; fixed prosthodontics; fluoride; gnathology; implantology; lingual appliances; maxillofacial surgery; miniscrews; multi-disciplinary treatment; oral microbiology; orthodontics; otolaryngology; patient compliance; pediatric dentistry; periodontology; prosthodontics; radiography; remineralization; removable prosthodontics; restorative dentistry; retention; skeletal anchorage; titanium
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Grinding Technology: Theory and Application of Machining
edited by Shuoshuo Qu, and Tianchen Zhao
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open
Keywords: grinding technology; precision and ultra-precision machining; material removal mechanism; advanced composites; surface integrity; green machining; micro-scale damage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Advanced Computational Methods in Manufacturing Processes (2nd Edition) submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open
Keywords: metals; multi scale modeling (from nano to micro, to meso and macro scale); rolling, extrusion, forging, drawing; additive manufacturing, 3D printing, SLM; microstructure–property relationships modeling; microstructure modeling; mechanical properties modeling; thermodynamic modeling; crystal plasticity modeling; phase field modeling; FEM and mumerical modeling; CFD and process modeling; machine learning and AI
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Functional Coatings for Advanced Engineering Systems and Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface functionalization; hybrid manufacturing; advanced engineering systems; protective coatings; energy-related coatings; biomedical coatings; digital materials characterization; artificial intelligence in coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Structural Detailing, Durability and Mechanical Properties of Reinforced Concrete submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open
Keywords: reinforced concrete; structural detailing; durability; mechanical properties; seismic design; materials science; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Structural Design and Mechanical Properties of Fiber Composites (Third Edition)
edited by and Yujun Bai
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon fiber; laminated; fibers; textiles; polymer composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Advanced Membranes: Synthesis, Catalysis, and Separation Performance
edited by Shilong Li and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced membrane materials; membrane structure; membrane preparation; membrane separation; two-dimensional membrane; ceramic membrane; catalytic membrane; membrane applications; liquid separation; gas separation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Surface Engineering and Nanostructured Interfaces for Advanced Optical Sensing Applications
edited by Arturo Ayon, and Alvaro Flores Pacheco
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface engineering; nanostructured interfaces; optical sensing; plasmonics; SERS; SPR/LSPR; functional coatings; biosensing; nanotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
Development and Application of Multifunctional Protective Materials
edited by Jinji Sun
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: protective materials; functional modification; extreme-environment applications; corrosion resistance; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)
Advanced Glasses and Glass-Ceramics: Structures, Properties and Applications
edited by Zhencai Li and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: glass–ceramics; microstructure–property relationships; crystallization kinetics; mechanical properties; optical properties; nucleation and growth; sintering; transparent ceramics; bioactive glasses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
Advanced Metal–Organic Framework-Based Semiconductors: Design, Photocatalysis, and Functional Applications
edited by Muhammad Ikram
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal–organic frameworks; crystalline porous materials; organic ligands; tunable porous architectures; ultra-high specific surface areas; photocatalysis; gas storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)
Advanced Functional Coatings for Surface Engineering: Deposition, Properties and Applications—Second Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface modification; functional coatings; hybrid coatings; layered materials; surface properties; bio-functional coatings; drug delivery systems; anti-wear application; anti-corrosion protection; biocompatibility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Bioactivity of New Biomaterials
edited by , and Żaneta Garczyk-Mundała
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; bioactivity; surface analysis; biocompatibility; surface modification; tissue engineering; implants; atomic force microscopy; osseointegration; hemocompatibility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Advanced Catalytic Materials: From Atomic Design to Industrial Application
edited by and Magdalena Greluk
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: heterogeneous catalysis; nanostructured catalytic materials; catalyst synthesis and modification; catalytic materials for energy conversion; catalytic materials for environmental applications; industrial and sustainable catalytic pro-cesses; structure–activity relationship
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Advanced Materials and Applications in Prosthodontics submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: prosthodontics; digital dentistry; implant prosthodontics; dental implants; immediate loading; CAD/CAM; artificial intelligence; intraoral scanning; photogrammetry; 3D printing; digital workflow; maxillofacial prosthetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Emerging Nanostructured Materials for Chemical and Biological Sensing
edited by Congcong Zhu
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanostructured materials; chemical sensing; biological sensing; electrochemical transduction; on-site bioanalysis; environmental monitoring; multimodal nanosensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Advanced Coating Research for Metal Surface Protection (Second Edition)
edited by Nadia Ucciardello and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open
Keywords: coating; surface protection; FEA; LCA; processing; manufacturing; filler; abrasive resistance; corrosion resistance; graphene
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
High Temperature Sintering and Properties of Polycrystalline and Composite Materials submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-temperature sintering; ceramic; metals; composite; polycrystals; properties; microstructures; phase composition; wear; thermal resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Research on Metal Cutting, Casting, Forming, and Heat Treatment (Second Edition)
edited by , and Zhen Jia
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal cutting; non-traditional cutting; composite cutting; metal forming; micro-forming; casting; molding technol-ogy; heat treatment; surface characterization; microstructure; innovative forming technology; molding technique; mechanical peening; pressure peening
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Advanced Polymer-Based Membrane Materials for Sustainable Energy and the Environment
edited by Shengyang Zhou
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer-based membranes; nanofiller-enhanced membranes; ion and mass transport mechanisms; water purification; gas separation; energy storage and conversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Functional Oxide Thin Film and Application
edited by Way Foong Lim
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional oxide thin films; thin-film deposition; interface engineering; multiferroics; transparent conducting oxides; energy materials; heterostructures; resistive switching; piezoelectrics; thermoelectrics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
High-Performance Lightweight Alloy Materials and Their Advanced Forming—Second Edition
edited by Xin Tong and Wencai Liu
submission deadline 21 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnesium alloys; aluminum alloys; titanium alloys; microstructure characterization; mechanical properties; forming technologies; casting; welding; additive manufacturing; heat treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
High-Performance Alloys and Steels: Design, Processing, and Applications
edited by Shiwei Tian and Yonggang Yang
submission deadline 28 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4201 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-performance alloys; advanced steel; alloy design; materials processing; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Sustainability in Asphalt, Concrete and Pavement Materials: Design, Performance, and Characterization (Second Edition)
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 2709 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainability; asphalt materials; concrete materials; pavement materials; construction; mixed design; performance evaluation; damage mechanism; features characterization; durability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Materials Containing Silicon, Its Inorganic Derivatives, Functional Silanes, and/or Organosilicon Polymers—2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2626 | 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 Materials, Processes and Systems for Electrochemical/Thermochemical Devices submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1091 | 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)
Progress and Challenges of Rubber Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 934 | Submission Open
Keywords: rubber; compounds; composites; smart materials; vulcanization; fillers; additives; testing; processing; sustainability; recycling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Machine Learning in Construction Materials: Advances and Applications
edited by Junxing Zheng and Peng Cao
submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 426 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning and deep learning; data-driven material modeling; cementitious materials; construction materials; numerical modeling; fracture modeling; durability modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Materials for Dentistry: Experiments and Practice
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6233 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental materials; orthodontic materials; maxillofacial surgery materials; prosthetic materials; restorative materials; mouthguards; biomaterials; polymers; clinical performance; composites; metals and metal alloys; ceramics; cements; surface modifications; antimicrobial properties; biological properties; cytotoxicity; mechanical properties; functional properties; aesthetic properties; wear; oral environment; nanomaterials; biofilm; materials technologies; additive technologies; CAD/CAM technologies; 3D printing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Eco-Friendly Materials for Sustainable Buildings
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5015 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable building material; green construction; bio-based construction materials; lifecycle assessment; circular economy in construction; recycled construction materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymers (3rd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4715 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon fibers; thermosetting resins; thermoplastic matrix composites; manufacturing technologies; joining multiscale composites; recycling sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Advanced Materials and Numerical Approaches for Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanics and Safety Applications submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2660 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; mechanical properties; tissue engineering; biodegradable materials; modeling; implants; numerical methods; biomedical engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Multifunctional Materials for Biomedical, Cosmetic, and Purification Applications submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2514 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; biopolymers; nanomaterials; carbon nanotubes; metal oxides; graphene; layered double hydroxides
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
From Waste to Value: Advanced Materials for Integrated Pollution Management and Circular Economy
edited by Renlong Liu and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2307 | Submission Open
Keywords: waste-derived functional materials; porous adsorbents; catalytic materials; photocatalysts; electrocatalysts; membrane materials; metal–organic frameworks (MOFs); layered double hydroxides (LDHs); biochar-based materials; geopolymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
High-Entropy Materials: Multi-Scale Design and Behavior Under Extreme Conditions
edited by , , Jianbao Zhang, and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1861 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-entropy; mechanical properties; irradiation damage; friction and wear; corrosion; atomic-scale simulation; machine-learning; additive manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Materials for Pollutant Removal
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1444 | Submission Open
Keywords: pollutant removal; adsorbent materials; catalytic degradation; pollutant capture and separation; nanomaterials; sustainable materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
Advances in High-Temperature Ceramic Matrix Composites and Coatings
edited by Anindya Ghoshal and Douglas Wolfe
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1109 | Submission Open
Keywords: ceramic matrix composites (CMCs); ultra-high-temperature ceramics (UHTCs); carbon fiber; oxidation; ablation; mechanical properties; thermal barrier coatings (TBCs); environmental barrier coatings (EBCs); hypersonics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
New Materials for Biomedical Applications: Innovations from Collaborative Research
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1088 | Submission Open
Keywords: innovation; collaborative research; biomaterials; in vitro; in vivo; new materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Advanced Manufacturing, Microstructure Engineering, and Multifunctional Applications of Modern Alloys and Composites
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 1064 | Submission Open
Keywords: shape memory alloys; NiTi; FeMnAlNi; porous biomaterials; Ti-based alloys; powder metallurgy; additive manufacturing; severe plastic deformation; martensitic transformation; damping capacity; biocompatibility; semiconductor materials; diffusion bonding; seismic damping; Fe-based alloys
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advanced Coatings Through Magnetron Sputtering: Innovations and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 813 | 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)
Innovative and Eco-Friendly Materials in the Automotive Industry
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 691 | Submission Open
Keywords: automotive; materials; eco-friendly; innovative; composite; vehicles; car parts
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
Acoustic Materials and Metamaterials: Design and Performance Studies
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 600 | Submission Open
Keywords: acoustic materials; metamaterials; acoustic wave control; sound absorption; acoustic insulation; materials design; numerical modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)
Advances in Additive Manufacturing: Microstructure, Toughness and Mechanical Properties submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 412 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; post-processing; microstructure; mechanical properties; parameters; in situ monitoring; modeling; simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Advanced Stainless Steel—from Making, Shaping, Treating to Products (2nd Edition) submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 350 | Submission Open
Keywords: stainless steel; steelmaking; solidification; continuous casting; heat treatment; electric slag remelting; vacuum arc remelting; hot rolling; corrosion; mechanical property
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Selected Papers from ChemInno 2026: Materials Within Applied Chemistry
edited by Stevan Blagojević, and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 332 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional and advanced materials; interdisciplinary materials research; materials science and applied chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Next-Generation Photocatalysis for a Sustainable Future: Materials and Applications for Energy, Environment and Synthesis submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 282 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalysis; photocatalytic materials; heterogeneous photocatalysis; nanomaterials; environmental remediation; advanced oxidation processes; solar fuels; CO₂ reduction; water splitting; photocatalytic synthesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Feature Paper in Section Smart Materials, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 277 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy generation devices; energy storage devices; sensors; actuators; flexible electronics; stretchable electronics; wearable electronics; soft robotics; biomechanics; display
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)
Artificial Intelligence in Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Processing
edited by and Scott F. Miller
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; advanced manufacturing; process optimization; predictive modeling; smart manufacturing; deep learning; data-driven decision-making; real-time monitoring; physics-informed intelligent models
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Recent Progress in the Additive Manufacturing of Smart Materials submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; smart materials; shape memory alloys (nitinol); 4D printing; stimuli-responsive materials; functional and adaptive structures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Advanced Materials for Structural and Hybrid Bonding: Epoxy Adhesives, Interface Engineering, and Performance Evaluation submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open
Keywords: hybrid joints; epoxy adhesives; interface engineering; structural adhesives; modern and ecological structural adhesives; modified epoxy adhesives; adhesive joints; adhesive–riveted joints; bonding technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
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