Materials

Functional Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

edited by

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 759 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional nanoparticles; porous and mesoporous nanomaterials; hybrid and hierarchical nanostructures; nanocomposites and multifunctional materials; surface functionalization and chemical modification; host–guest and coordination-based systems; controlled synthesis strategies; structure–property relationships; advanced physicochemical characterization (optical, magnetic, electronic, catalytic); biofunctional nanomaterials and biological performance

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

Functional Oxides and Hybrid Materials for Memristive Devices

edited by

Pradip Basnet

and

Erik Anderson

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 755 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; metal oxides; dielectrics; memristor; interface electronic transport; device physics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Microstructure–Property Relationships in Alloys: Simulation and Experimental Insights

edited by

Wangzhong Mu

and

Jianglin Liu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 714 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnesium alloys; titanium alloys; aluminium alloys; superalloys; high-entropy alloys; microstructure evolution; numerical simulation; characterisation; mechanical property

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

Manufacturing and Advanced Machining Technologies–Design, Processing, and Validation

edited by

Miroslav Zetek

, Miroslav Gombár and Alena Vagaská

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 713 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; advanced machining; metal additive processes; process monitoring; post-processing; topology optimization; lattice structures; mechanical properties; defects in am parts; artificial intelligence in manufacturing; hybrid manufacturing; laser-based technologies; surface integrity; CAM and NC programming; cutting tools and fixtures; in situ control; digital twins; simulation and modeling; quality assurance; sustainable manufacturing

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

Advances in Composites: Alloy and Laminate

edited by

Xianghua Liu

and

Haitao Gao

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 711 | Submission Open

Keywords: alloy; laminates; fabrication technology; microstructure; mechanical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Advances in Numerical Modeling of Heat Storage Materials

edited by

Weilin Li

, Xin Wang and

Yabin Guo

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 711 | 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)

Ferroelectric Materials and Thin Films: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives

edited by

Yuhang Ren

and

Jun Ouyang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 695 | Submission Open

Keywords: ferroelectric thin films; dielectric materials; 2D ferroelectrics; domain engineering; structural evolution; piezoelectrics; polymorphic phase boundaries

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advances in Ferroelectric/Ferromagnetic Materials: Modeling and Simulations

edited by

Jie Wang

, Yajun Zhang and Takahiro Shimada

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 684 | 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)

Spintronics in Magnetic Materials and Devices

edited by

Wei Liu

,

Xiaotian Zhao

and

Long Liu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 675 | Submission Open

Keywords: spin–orbit torque; spin Hall effect; orbital Hall effect; ferrimagnet; antiferromagnet; spintronic Terahertz; spin oscillator; topological effect; magnetic interaction; nanomagnetism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Laser Technology for Materials Processing—Second Edition

edited by

Nuno Ferreira

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 654 | 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)

Friction, Wear and Lubrication of Advanced Materials

edited by

Wiesław A. Graboń

,

Thomas G. Mathia

and

Gilmar Ferreira Batalha

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 653 | Submission Open

Keywords: friction; wear; lubrication; advanced materials; surface engineering; surface topography; quantitative wear assessment; statistical surface characterization; environmentally friendly lubricants; data-driven tribology

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

High Performance Materials and Devices in Nanophotonics

edited by

Yuxia Luo

and

Guochen Bao

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 633 | Submission Open

Keywords: lanthanide materials; photon upconversion; luminescence; energy transfer; lanthanide-doped nanocrystals

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

Innovative Future-Proof Construction Materials: Advancements in Cementitious Systems and Built Environment Sustainability

edited by

Filip Chyliński

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 605 | Submission Open

Keywords: concrete durability and microstructure analysis; cement; fiber-reinforced concrete; cement composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building 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 513 | 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)

Nanoscale Heterojunction Catalytic Materials via Interface Engineering: Synthesis, Mechanisms and Activity Optimization

edited by

Chunning Zhao

, Weichao Wang, Lijing Wang, Shaohua Chen and Xiang Wan

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 456 | 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)

Advanced Shape Memory Alloys: From Alloy Design to Functional Performance

edited by

Chih-Hsuan Chen

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 448 | Submission Open

Keywords: shape memory alloy; shape memory effect; superelasticity; elastocaloric effect; martensitic transformation; functional fatigue

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

Design and Control of Microstructure and Mechanics in Additively Manufactured Metallic Materials

edited by

Lunyong Zhang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 433 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; metallic materials; microstructural evolution; mechanical properties; rapid solidification; dislocation dynamics; phase transformation; defect control; grain structure; structure–property relationship; multi-scale modeling; advanced characterization; laser powder bed fusion; directed energy deposition; electron beam powder bed fusion

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

Advanced Biomaterials and Biomedical Applications

edited by Damber Thapa

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 431 | 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 400 | 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)

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

edited by

Xiaohui Rausch-Fan

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 363 | Submission Open

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

(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 358 | 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 356 | 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)

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

edited by

Tibor Kvačkaj

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 325 | 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 315 | 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)

Piezoelectric Materials for Photocatalysis and Electrocatalysis

edited by

Qi Zhang

and

Hugo Salazar

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 308 | 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)

3D Printing of Multi-Functional Polymeric Composites

edited by

Brian Ree

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 301 | 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 299 | 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)

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 295 | 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)

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 294 | 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)

Advanced Electrochromic Materials and Devices

edited by

Leipeng Zhang

and

Dongqi Liu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 284 | 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)

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

edited by Mi Zhao and

Yong Deng

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 281 | 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 280 | 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 Functional Materials for Water Treatment: Challenges and Opportunities

edited by

Xiaoyuan Zhang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 270 | 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 265 | 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)

Advancing Semiconductor Technologies: From Materials to Systems

edited by

Jianguo Lu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 265 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconductors; chip; package; system; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Properties and Applications of Functional Textile Polymers

edited by

Francois Rault

and

Elham Mohsenzadeh

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 257 | 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)

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

edited by Chuen-Lin Tien

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 256 | 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 Conjugated Polymers for Electro-Optical Applications

edited by Hyeongjin Hwang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 253 | 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)

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 250 | 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)

Mechanical Behavior of Advanced Engineering Materials (Third Edition)

edited by

Zhubin He

and Kelin Chen

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 245 | 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 Auxetic Materials

edited by

Hubert Jopek

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 240 | 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)

Advanced Aqueous Energy Storages: Batteries and Supercapacitors

edited by

Apurba Ray

and

Atanu Roy

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 239 | 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 236 | 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)

Next-Generation Materials for Sustainable Nuclear Reprocessing

edited by Pavle Mocilac and Masahiko Nakase

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 235 | 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)

Advances in Perovskites for Optoelectronic Applications

edited by

Mehrdad Faraji

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 226 | 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 224 | 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 222 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic 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 221 | 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)

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

edited by Zebin Su and

Jianbo Yin

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Modelling of Deformation Characteristics of Materials or Structures—Second Edition

edited by

Tomasz Strek

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 221 | 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)

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