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Zeolite Materials: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications in Catalysis
edited by Ibrahim Khalil
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open
Keywords: zeolites; synthesis; modification; characterization; catalysis; spectroscopy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)
Advanced High-Performance Aluminum Alloys: Modification, Microstructure and Mechanical Properties
edited by Xiaolan Wu
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open
Keywords: aluminum alloys; microstructure modification; mechanical properties; additive manufacturing; microstructural characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Superconductors: Analysis, Designs, and Applications for Fusion Reactors
edited by and David X. Fischer
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open
Keywords: superconductor; synthesis; characterization; modeling; degradation mechanism; fusion reactor
(This special issue belongs to the Section Quantum Materials)
Developments and Applications of Nanotechnologies in Surface/Interface, Catalysis and Fuel Cells
edited by Yunfeng Qiu
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9766 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanotechnologies; nanostructure; nanomaterial; nanocoating; nanoparticle; nanocatalyst; surface/interface; catalysis; fuel cells; electrode
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Fracture Mechanics and Corrosion Fatigue submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3698 | Submission Open
Keywords: fracture mechanics; corrosion fatigue; crack propagation; steel structures; fiber-reinforced materials; environmental effect; multi-scale and multi-physical simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)
Advanced Machining and Technologies in Materials Science
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2790 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced manufacturing; additive manufacturing; hybrid technologies; high-speed machining; production technologies; precision manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Fundamental Research and Application-Oriented Evaluations of Dental Ceramic Materials
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 461 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental ceramic; in vitro studies; systematic reviews; zirconium oxide series
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Powder Metallurgy and Advanced Materials submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 387 | Submission Open
Keywords: powder metallurgy; powder processing; advanced materials; additive manufacturing; spark plasma sintering; functional materials; nanomaterials; nanostructures; biomaterials; microstructure; annealing; simulation and modelling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Fluorescence Spectroscopy for Materials Characterization submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 325 | Submission Open
Keywords: fluorescence lifetime imaging (FLIM); fluorescence microscopy; fö rster resonance energy transfer; FLIM analysis; fluorescence bioimaging; super-resolution fluorescence imaging; fluorescence coincidence analysis; single molecule spectroscopy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Materials Characterization)
Artificial Intelligence and De-Skilling in Welding Research and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open
Keywords: welding; joining; artificial intelligence; deep learning; de-skilling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Emerging Trends in Cold Spray: Process Evolution and Materials Development submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open
Keywords: cold spray; additive manufacturing; surface optimization; powders; bonding mechanisms; coating characterization; surface engineering; solid-state deposition; repair and trmanufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Progress and Challenges of Rubber Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: rubber; compounds; composites; smart materials; vulcanization; fillers; additives; testing; processing; sustainability; recycling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Research Progress in Lightweight High-Strength Materials and Mechanical Properties
edited by Nabil Bassim and Bita Pourbahari
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: lightweight high-strength materials; advanced high-strength steels (AHSSs); aluminum and magnesium alloys; titanium alloys; high-entropy alloys (HEAs); microstructural characterization; mechanical properties; deformation mechanisms; corrosion resistance; computational materials modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Selected Papers from the 25th Conference on Applied Crystallography (CAC2025)
edited by Izabela Matuła and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: crystallography; materials characterization; diffraction methods; structure– property relationship; synchrotron radiation; phase analysis; nanomaterials; powder metallurgy; in situ studies; CAC2025
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)
Advances in Superconducting Materials: From Structure and Properties to Applications
edited by , and Baoqiang Zhang
submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 784 | Submission Open
Keywords: superconducting materials; microstructural characterization and analysis; pinning properties and vortex dynamics; additive manufacturing; superconducting thin films; conductors; cables; and magnets; multi-physics characterization; simulation and modelling approaches; quench detection and protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Quantum Materials)
High-Performance Alloys and Steels: Design, Processing, and Applications
edited by Shiwei Tian and Yonggang Yang
submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 714 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-performance alloys; advanced steel; alloy design; materials processing; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
3D Printing of Multi-Functional Polymeric Composites
edited by
submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 61 | 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)
New Techniques for Preparing Thin Films: Characteristics and Further Developments
edited by and
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7939 | Submission Open
Keywords: printed electronics; flexible electronics; photoelectric detection; thin-film transistors; organic light-emitting diodes; quantum light-emitting diodes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Advanced Geomaterials and Reinforced Structures (Second Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7710 | Submission Open
Keywords: geomaterials; geosynthetics; concrete and cementitious materials; clay; lime; rock; and mineral materials; asphalt binders and mixtures; sand and gravel; reinforced materials and structures; subgrade and retaining structures; geotechnical earthquake engineering; soil– structure interactions; mechanics; durability; hydraulic behaviors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advances and Challenges in Polymer-Based 3D Bioprinting for Biomedical Applications
edited by
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 832 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D bioprinting; polymer-based bioinks; tissue engineering; biomedical applications; bioprinting challenges; regenerative medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Advanced Materials for Oral Application (3rd Edition) submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 17 articles | Viewed by 32533 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental materials; biocompatibility; toxicity; mutagenicity; carcinogens; restorative materials; endodontic materials; ceramics; polymers; alloys; 3D printing; CAD/CAM milling; oral lesions; oral cancer; properties; technologies; surface treatment; tissue engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
The Advanced Development in Concrete Materials: Properties and Construction Techniques submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 10590 | Submission Open
Keywords: concrete; geopolymer concrete; waste in concrete; mechanical properties; durability; 3D concrete printing; carbon footprint analysis; cost analysis; statistical data analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Research on Alkali-Activated Materials (Second Edition)
edited by Feng Rao and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 8452 | Submission Open
Keywords: alkali-activated materials; alkali activators; mixing proportion design; mechanical performance and durability; reaction mechanism; modification; additives; carbon analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advancements in Ultrasonic Testing for Metallurgical Materials
edited by Li Kai and Xianshi Jia
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7366 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultrasonic testing (UT)  ; non-destructive evaluation (NDE); metallurgical materials  ; microstructural analysis  ; signal processing  ; flaw detection; intelligent detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advances in Solar Cell Materials and Structures—Second Edition
edited by , Mirosław Łabuz, and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7175 | Submission Open
Keywords: new materials for photovoltaics; thin-film solar cells; solar cell device physics; solar cell materials structure; multilayers solar cell; photovoltaic devices and systems; photovoltaic structure efficiency; photovoltaic structure time stability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Recent Advances in Advanced Laser Processing Technologies
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7035 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser material processing; laser welding; laser additive manufacturing; process simulation; process monitoring and/or control; metallurgical and mechanical behavior; quality control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Metallic Materials: Structure Transition, Processing, Characterization and Applications (Second Edition)
edited by and Jinquan Sun
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6912 | Submission Open
Keywords: heat treatment; surface modification; advanced element design; methodology; wear resistance; hardness; corrosion resistance; microstructure; failure analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
New Insight into Design and Properties of Nanomaterials (Third Edition) submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6623 | Submission Open
Keywords: novel nanomaterials; molecular nanostructures; physical; chemical; and biological methods for nanomaterial preparation; optical; photovoltaic; catalytic; sensing; antibacterial properties; structure-properties relationship
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Mechanical Behavior of Advanced Engineering Materials (2nd Edition)
edited by and Kelin Chen
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6578 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechanical property; structure– property relationship in engineering material constitutive model; 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)
Concrete in Structural Engineering: Fabrication and Mechanical Behavior (Third Edition)
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6384 | Submission Open
Keywords: nano concrete; FRP concrete; self-healing concrete; multi-functional concrete; reinforced concrete; pre-stressed concrete; composite materials; cementitious materials; concrete fabrication; mechanical behavior; concrete design; concrete test; fracture mechanics; concrete frame (building)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Glasses and Ceramics for Luminescence Applications (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6045 | Submission Open
Keywords: luminescent glass and ceramics; process– structure– property relationships; calculation and simulation; advanced manufacturing or measurement technology; innovative luminescent applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
Advances in Al/Mg/Cu Alloys and Their Composites: Welding, Additive Manufacturing, Heterogeneous Microstructures, and Mechanical Properties
edited by Shuncun Luo
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6011 | Submission Open
Keywords: Al/Mg/Cu alloys; welding; additive manufacturing; microstructures; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advances in Biomass-Derived and Biodegradable Polymer Materials: Synthesis and Application
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6002 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass-derived polymer materials; bioplastics; biodegradable; carbon neutrality; sustainable materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Fracture and Fatigue in Metals and Alloys
edited by Shengci Li and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5966 | Submission Open
Keywords: fatigue behavior; fatigue life; fracture failure; fracture mechanism; metal structural materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Magnetic Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5360 | Submission Open
Keywords: magnetic nanomaterials; chemicals; energy; sensors; immobilization; biotransformation; bioremediation; therapeutics; polymers; adsorbents
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Machine Learning for Materials Design
edited by Wencong Lu and Minjie Li
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4844 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; algorithms; materials design; deep learning; materials predication; materials optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Recent Advances in Sustainability, Characterization, and Performance of Cementitious Composites submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4804 | Submission Open
Keywords: cementitious composites; cement-based materials; structural Control; health monitoring; structural integrity; durability; geopolymer materials; mechanical properties; in situ characterizations; artificial intelligence; deep learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advances in Dental Implants: Materials, Procedures and Clinical Response submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4651 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental implant materials and design; prosthetic materials and design; biomaterials; biomechanics; bone substitutes; soft tissue substitutes; clinical applications of dental implants; clinical applications of bone regeneration; digital dentistry; risk factors in implantology.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Advanced Composite Biomaterials for Tissue Regeneration
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4511 | Submission Open
Keywords: composite biomaterials; tissue regeneration; wound healing; cell differentiation; angiogenesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
New Advances in High-Temperature Structural Materials
edited by Shiwei Wu and Zixu Guo
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4317 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-temperature structural materials; material design; synthesis and manufacturing; microstructural characterization; mechanical property; environmental resistance; predictive modeling; medium- and high-entropy alloys; superalloys
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Performance and Durability of Reinforced Concrete Structures
edited by , Zhilu Wang, and Fei Wang
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3986 | Submission Open
Keywords: durability; concrete; disaster response; high-performance material; corrosion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advanced Electronic Packaging Technology: From Hard to Soft (Second Edition)
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3967 | Submission Open
Keywords: electronic packing technology; soft electronic and photonic devices; power electronics; ceramic substrates; thermal interface materials; solder alloys; thermal management; intrinsically soft materials; flexible and stretchable structures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Research and Development in the World Foundry Engineering: Materials, Properties and Applications—2nd Edition
edited by , and Natalia Przyszlak
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3531 | Submission Open
Keywords: foundry engineering; ferrous and nonferrous alloys; foundry technologies; solidification and crystallization of metals and alloys; computer simulation of the foundry processes; castings quality; macro- and microstructure; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Surface Modification of Materials for Multifunctional Applications
edited by Ming Gao and Wei Jia
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3428 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface modification; materials; coating; thin-film; chemical treatment; electrochemical treatment; plasma treatment; nanotechnology; functionalization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Geopolymers and Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Composites (Second Edition) submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3390 | Submission Open
Keywords: alkali-activated materials; concrete; fibers; geopolymers; green construction materials; strength and durability; structural capabilities; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Corrosion of Materials: Evaluation, Testing, Protection, and Failure Analysis, Third Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3202 | Submission Open
Keywords: corrosion; failure analysis; corrosion inhibitor; surface modification; advanced coating; self-assembled film; DFT calculation; molecular dynamics simulation; active protection; electrochemical characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)
Advanced Functional Materials toward Sustainable Development Technologies: Prospects and Challenges (Second Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3079 | Submission Open
Keywords: heterogeneous catalysis; small-molecule activation; functional batteries; green electro-organic synthesis; energy storage; separation processes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
Microstructure Evolution, Mechanical Behavior and Performance of Metallic Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2985 | Submission Open
Keywords: microstructure evolution; mechanical properties; strengthening mechanisms; numerical modeling; failure mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Precious and Rare Metal Materials: Synthesis, Application and Characterization
edited by Shaohong Liu
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2919 | Submission Open
Keywords: gold-group metals; such as copper; silver; gold; palladium; etc.; silver-group metals; such as zinc; cadmium; mercury; etc.; platinum-group metals; nickel; palladium; platinum; rhodium; iridium; osmium; ruthenium; etc.; rare light metals; such as beryllium; lithium; rubidium; cesium; etc.; rare precious metals; such as platinum; iridium; osmium; etc.; rare dispersed metals; such as gallium; germanium; indium; thallium; etc.; rare earth metals; such as scandium; yttrium; lanthanum; cerium; neodymium; etc.; refractory rare metals; such as titanium; zirconium; tantalum; vanadium; niobium; etc.; radioactive rare metals; such as polonium; radium; actinium; uranium; plutonium; etc.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Sustainable Mortars and Concrete Produced with Recycled Binders, Aggregates or Water submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2886 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable construction; recycled aggregate concrete; sustainable alternative binders; supplementary cementitious materials; construction and demolition waste; carbon dioxide; alkali-activated materials; low environmental impact
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
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