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Fatigue and Fracture of Metals and Alloys: Numerical and Experimental Study (4th Edition)
edited by Aiguo Zhao
submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 3 | Submission Open
Keywords: fracture mechanics; fatigue; constraint effect; digital image correlation; fatigue strength
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advances in Electronic and Photonic Materials
edited by
submission deadline 30 Aug 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12484 | Submission Open
Keywords: electronic materials; photonic materials; two-dimensional materials; semiconductors; insulators; optical and display materials; materials for transistors; quantum spintronics; nanotechnology; metallization; superconductivity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
Emerging Nanoarchitectures and Catalytic Interfaces for Carbon Chemistry and Sustainable Energy Carriers submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open
Keywords: heterogeneous catalysis; CO2 reduction; zeolite; biomass and syngas valorization; sustainable energy carriers; photoelectrocatalysis; advanced oxidation processes; graphene-based composites; MXenes; environmental nanotechnology; reactor engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Surface Modification and Coating for Functional Materials
edited by Jae-Ho Kim and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical and chemical vapor deposition techniques; surface modification by a reactive gas; thermo-chemical treatment; wet chemical and electrochemical processes; metal plating; corrosion and oxidation resistance; hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity; adsorbable surface; functional coating; composite thin films
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Bridging Scales: From Metals and Alloys to 2D Materials in Tribology and Corrosion
edited by , Zihao Wang and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open
Keywords: metals and alloys; 2D materials; tribology; lubrication; corrosion; stress corrosion cracking; material degradation; coatings; hydrogen; high-temperature hydrogen attack
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Recent Progress in Polymer Gels
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer gels; hydrogels; stimuli-responsive materials; self-healing polymers; tissue Engineering; soft actuators; drug delivery systems; smart materials; biocompatible polymers; functional gels
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Advances in Mechanical and Acoustic Properties of Metamaterials
edited by
submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1971 | Submission Open
Keywords: thin film acoustic metamaterial; acoustic properties of porous materials; material structure vibration and noise control; lightweight material structure vibration and noise reduction; design; performance characterization; and application of metamaterials or meta structures; structural mechanics; vibration; and noise reduction of composite materials; two-dimensional plate acoustic metamaterial structure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Solder Alloys and Metals: From Design to Applications submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: lead-free solder alloys; nanostructured and composite solder alloys; high-performance and novel solder materials; soldering in additive manufacturing; wettability and interface reactions; microstructure and solidification; AI and machine learning in soldering; advanced soldering techniques; solder joint reliability and failure analysis; soldering for next-generation electronics; microfabrication
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Exploring Hydrogen-Bonded Organic Framework Materials in Biomedical Applications
edited by
submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks; biomedical applications; crystalline structure; biocatalysts; drug delivery; nanozymes; stability; biosecurity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Advances in Superconducting Materials for Electric Power Applications
edited by Xinsheng Yang
submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1852 | Submission Open
Keywords: superconducting materials; electromagnetic simulation; electric power applications; superconducting motors; HTS cables/conductors; magnets; energy storage devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Quantum Materials)
Synthesis, Functionalization, and Applications of Advanced Magnetic Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1706 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnetic materials; hard magnets; magnetic properties; magnetic composites; magnetic sensors; magnetic heterostructures; magnetic films
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Microstructure, Mechanical Properties and Manufacturing Techniques of Advanced High-Entropy Alloys
edited by Dongyue Li
submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1219 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-entropy alloys; high-entropy alloy fibers; strength-ductility trade-off; microstructural characterization; mechanical performance; phase transformations; advanced manufacturing techniques; size effects; low-temperature performance; deformation mechanisms; strengthening mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Corrosion and Protection of Biomaterials submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 63 | 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)
Theory and Applications of Engineering Materials in Advanced Engineering submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open
Keywords: structural dynamics; seismic performance of engineering structures; damping characteristics of materials; multifunctional materials; fatigue performance of structures; structural design and optimization; machine learning; structural performance prediction and optimization; modal parameter identification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Advances in Ferroelectric/Ferromagnetic Materials: Modeling and Simulations
edited by , Yajun Zhang and Takahiro Shimada
submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: ferroelectric materials; ferromagnetic materials; multiferroics; magnetoelectric coupling; phase-field method; first principles; machine learning; multi-field coupling; multiphysics coupling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Advanced Materials for Hydrogen Purification and Storage
edited by Vitalie Stavila and Brandon C. Wood
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogen storage; hydrogen separation; membranes; metal alloys; sorbents; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Adsorptive and Catalytic Materials Used in Environmental Treatment
edited by , , , and Feng Chen
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2142 | Submission Open
Keywords: adsorption; catalysis; water pollution control; advanced oxidation processes; hydrogen production; electrosorption; electrocoagulation; membrane technology; wastewater treatment; reaction mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
Polymer and Gel Materials for Air and Water Remediation via Adsorption and Separation submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable and green materials; polymer adsorbents; hydrogels and aerogels; hybrid and nanocomposite materials; gas separation and capture; wastewater treatment; volatile organic compound (VOC) removal; heavy metal and microplastic adsorption; adsorption mechanisms; separation technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Soft Matter)
Nanowires and Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications
edited by , Omar Solorza-Feria and
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanowires; nanoparticles; synthesis methods; characterization techniques; structures; properties; theoretical and experimental studies; applications in energy; catalysis; biomedicine; sensing; agriculture; nanomaterials; sustainable technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Advances in Hydration Chemistry for Low-Carbon Cementitious Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-carbon cementitious materials; hydration chemistry; microstructure; characterization techniques; chemical regulation; life-cycle assessment; long-term hydration stability; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Laser-Assisted Fabrication of Functional Micro- and Nanomaterials submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser-assisted fabrication; ultrafast lasers; laser– matter interaction; micro-/nanostructures; functional materials; two-photon polymerization; laser-induced forward transfer; surface engineering; LIPSS; additive manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Recent Research in Advanced Materials: Multi-Scale Simulation, Physical and Mechanical Properties
edited by Jili Liu and Tara Schiller
submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 3 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced materials; multi-scale modeling; multifield coupling; physico-mechanical properties; cross-scale correlation; high-performance computing; machine learning; advanced characterization techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Laser and Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing of Metal Alloys
edited by Eric J. Faierson and Peter C. Collins
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3525 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser powder bed fusion; electron beam powder bed fusion; metal alloys; additive manufacturing; selective laser melting; numerical modeling; mechanical performance; microstructure evolution
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Advanced Applications of Electrochemical Materials for Sensors and Catalysts
edited by , Jianxin Yi and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1641 | Submission Open
Keywords: gas sensors; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; semiconductor; 2D materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
High-Performance Thermoelectric Materials and Devices for Energy Conversion
edited by Yunpeng Zheng and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 328 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermoelectric; thermoelectric device; thermoelectric thin films; single crystals; decoupling; plasticity; zT
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Recent Advances in Porous Materials: Simulation, Design, Synthesis, Properties, Applications
edited by Anna Deryło-Marczewska, and Magdalena Błachnio
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 152 | Submission Open
Keywords: porous materials; structural; textural; morphological characteristics; structure– properties relationships; interphase phenomena; theoretical and experimental analysis; porous carriers; catalysts; environmental; medicinal; technological applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)
Microstructure, Properties and Application of Innovative Metallic Materials submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 330 | Submission Open
Keywords: metallic materials; properties; new applications; microstructure; structural characterization; thermal properties; obtaining; processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
New Materials and Methods for Reinforcement and Thermal Improvement of Existing Structures
edited by
submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1492 | Submission Open
Keywords: green materials; low-carbon composites; bio-based solutions; circular economy; rehabilitation; earthquake engineering; thermal efficiency
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advancements in Durability and Mechanical Performance of Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Polymers in Harsh Environments
edited by Ahmed Bahgat Radwan and
submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open
Keywords: hybrid fiber-reinforced polymers (HFRPs); durability; mechanical performance; extreme environments; aging and degradation; interfacial adhesion; composite manufacturing; structural integrity; protective coatings; sustainability and recycling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Multi-Scale Study on Strength and Structural Stability of Low-Carbon Construction Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-scale; low-carbon; construction materials; aggregates; recycling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advances in Additive Manufacturing: Microstructure, Toughness and Mechanical Properties submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 21 | 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 Materials and Technologies in Pavement Engineering (2nd Edition)
edited by , Yangming Gao and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable transport infrastructure; pavement engineering; advanced materials; nanomaterials; resilient road systems; structural health monitoring; self-sensing asphalt and concrete; self-healing asphalt; smart pavements; digital twins
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Role of Materials in Controlling Friction, Wear, and Heat Generation Mechanisms submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 280 | 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)
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