Materials

Forming and Manufacturing of High-Performance Structural Materials

edited by Renjie Ji and Kaiguang Luo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 271 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance structural materials; multi-energy composite processing; defect control methods; forming and manufacturing; mechanical properties; manufacturing under extreme conditions

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

Surface Engineering: Strategies for Tailoring Materials Properties

edited by

Eleonora Pargoletti

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

Keywords: surface engineering; surface functionalization; materials; colloids; interface; coatings; advanced applications; structure–property relationship; data-driven design; sustainable processes

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

Antibacterial Properties of Nanomaterials and Their Applications in Biomedicine

edited by Arish Dasan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 263 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomedicine; antibacterial nanomaterials; antibiotic resistance; metal nanoparticles biofilm; biomedical applications; biomaterials

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

Advances in Structural Design and Numerical Modelling of Composite Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by Weilong Yin

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open

Keywords: fibre-reinforced composite materials; microscopic modelling; optimization design; fast optimization algorithm; multiscale modelling; failure analysis; composite material characterization

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

AI-Driven Discovery in Materials and Chemistry

edited by

Yuqi Li

and

Xiwen Chi

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

Keywords: artificial intelligence; materials informatics; machine learning; foundation models; generative materials design; multimodal characterization; autonomous laboratories; workflow automation; batteries; energy materials

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

Fatigue Damage Behavior and Mechanisms: Latest Advances and Prospects, 2nd Edition

edited by

Robert Owsiński

and

Adam Niesłony

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 241 | Submission Open

Keywords: fatigue behavior; FEM modelling; damage of materials; multi-axial fatigue; fatigue in AM materials

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

Advances in Functional Materials for Pollution Detection and Environmental Remediation

edited by

Simonas Ramanavičius

and Sarunas Zukauskas

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

Keywords: functional nanomaterials; environmental sensors; adsorption; photocatalysis; heavy metal removal; advanced oxidation processes (AOPs); electrochemical sensing; metal-organic frameworks (MOFs); wastewater treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Multifunctional Coatings and Their Applications in Composite Materials and Structures: Modeling, Experiments, Preparation and Performance Evaluation

edited by

Hui Li

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

Keywords: composite materials; multifunctional protective coatings; functionally graded coatings; coating–substrate interface behavior; thermo-mechanical coupling; vibration and damping performance; dynamic modeling; optimization design

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

Multi-Field-Assisted Additive Manufacturing: Towards High-Performance Metallic Components

edited by

Hao Yi

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; external energy fields; multi-energy field coupling; microstructure evaluation; mechanical properties; melt pool dynamics; numerical simulation; high-performance manufacturing

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

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Alloys (3rd Edition)

edited by

Xiaoqing Si

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open

Keywords: microstructure characterization; mechanical properties; metals and alloys; welding and joining; improvement of properties; machining methods; joint strength; microstructure evolution; corrosion resistance

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

Shape Memory Polymer—Design, Characterization, Modeling, and Manufacturing

edited by

Guoqiang Li

and

Cheng Yan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 205 | Submission Open

Keywords: shape memory polymer; artificial intelligence; machine learning; constitutive modeling; 4D printing; metamaterials; structural integrity; structural health monitoring; optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advanced Functional Materials and Catalysis for Sustainable Energy and Environmental Applications

edited by

Ionut Banu

and

Rami Doukeh

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 201 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced functional materials; heterogeneous catalysis; nanomaterials; hydrogen–ammonia energy systems; CO2 capture and utilization; photocatalysis; environmental remediation; process modeling and simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Advanced Refractory Materials: Design, Performance and Applications

edited by Jingjing Liu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open

Keywords: refractory materials; high-temperature performance; porous ceramics; corrosion resistance; sustainable refractories; low-carbon refractories; refractory recycling; monolithic refractories; refractory composites; high-temperature insulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advanced Catalytic Materials for Energy: Properties and Characterisation

edited by

Javid Khan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalytic materials; electrocatalysis; energy conversion; hydrogen evolution reaction; oxygen evolution reaction; carbon dioxide reduction; interface engineering; nanostructured materials; thin films; operando characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Functional Materials for Water Purification and Resource Recovery

edited by

Bo Chen

and

Yang Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar evaporation; atmospheric water harvesting; electrochemical water treatment; membrane; adsorption; resource recovery; water purification; functional materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Application of First-Principle Calculations for Materials Science

edited by Patra Lokanath

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 180 | Submission Open

Keywords: first-principles calculations; density functional theory (DFT); computational materials science; ab initio methods; materials design; electronic structure; high-throughput screening

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

Plasma-Driven Innovations in Biomaterials Engineering

edited by

Nina Recek

and Metka Bencina

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma technology; cold atmospheric plasma; plasma surface modification; biomaterials; surface functionalization; plasma polymerization; biocompatibility; antimicrobial surfaces; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Transparent Ceramic Materials for Various Optical Applications

edited by

Hui Lin

, Jintai Fan and Jie Chen

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open

Keywords: lasers; optical switches; scintillators; IR windows and domes; transparent armors; faraday materials; ceramic phosphors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)

Advanced Composites: Processing, Mechanical Performance and Aerospace Applications

edited by

Aniello Riccio

and

Andrea Sellitto

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced composites; processing techniques; mechanical performance; aerospace applications; CFAM; additive manufacturing; damage tolerance; multiscale modelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Additive Manufacturing of Advanced Ceramics: Processing, Microstructure, and Functional Performance

edited by

Rodrigo Moreno

and

Mario Borlaf

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; ceramics; processing; microstructure; functional ceramics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)

Advanced Nanostructured Composites for Environmental Remediation and Water Treatment

edited by Huu Tap Van

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced nanostructured composites; nanocomposites; environmental remediation; water treatment; wastewater purification; photocatalysis; adsorption; heavy metal removal; organic pollutant degradation; sustainable nanomaterials

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

Inorganic Thin Films and Nanocomposites for Functional Coatings and Optoelectronic Applications

edited by Ranveer Singh

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open

Keywords: inorganic thin films; nanocomposites; functional coatings; multilayers; thin-film deposition; interface engineering; structure–property relationships; heterostructures; spin coating; sputtering; atomic layer deposition; chemical vapor deposition; optoelectronic devices; photovoltaics; photodetectors; sensors; transparent conductive films self-cleaning surfaces; two-dimensional (2D) materials; quantum dots

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

Modern Silica- or Carbon-Based Hybrid Micro-Mesoporous Materials—Synthesis and Applications

edited by

Ryszard Dobrowolski

and

Rafał Olchowski

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open

Keywords: adsorbents; drug nanocarriers; catalysts; porous solids; pollutants removal; SBA-15; CMK-3; biochar; silica gel; activated carbon

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Advanced Composites for High-Performance Electronic Applications

edited by Jingxuan Cai and

Cuiping Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced composite materials; nanostructured composites; flexible electronics; wearable electronics; advanced semiconductor materials; bio-derived composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advances in Functional Flexible Electronic Materials: From Design to Applications

edited by Hyeong Min Yoo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexible electronics; functional materials; electronic engineering; polymer processing; nanocomposites; wearable devices; soft electronics; materials processing; structure–property relationships; mechanical reliability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Advances in Joining Technologies for Dissimilar Metallic Materials

edited by

Janusz Torzewski

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open

Keywords: dissimilar joining; solid-state joining; friction stir welding; additive manufacturing; interlayer joining; hybrid joining

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

Mechanisms and Interface Engineering in Next-Generation Solid Oxide and Protonic Ceramic Energy Systems

edited by Hafiz Ahmad Ishfaq

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid oxide fuel cell (SOFCs) and electrolyzers (SOECs); protonic ceramic fuel cells (PCFCs) and electrolyzers (PCECs); electrolyte/electrode interfaces; degradation mechanisms; proton-conducting ceramics; mixed ion–electronic conductors (MIECs); microstructural engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Development of High-Efficiency Microwave Absorbing Materials for Civil and Defense Applications

edited by

Ngo Tran

and Luu Anh Tuyen

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open

Keywords: microwave absorbing materials; hexaferrites and magnetic properties; EMI shielding and compatibility; MXenes and 2D nanomaterials; composite nanofibers and 1D materials; defect engineering and vacancies; sustainable and bio-based materials; stealth technology and RCS reduction; metamaterials and metasurfaces; millimeter-wave absorption

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Thin Films: Structural, Optical, Electrical, and Electrochemical Properties

edited by

Shouqin Tian

and

Qiufen Liu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; optoelectronic devices; electrochemical; nano-thin films; functionalized thin films; sustainability and environmental friendliness of materials

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

Advanced Metal Welding Technologies and Innovative Engineering Materials Used in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Energy Transition

edited by

Artur Czupryński

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open

Keywords: adaptive AI systems; laser welding; hybrid welding; high-strength steels (AHSS); digital twin; industrial internet of things (IIoT); automated welding systems; dissimilar metal joint; energy and environmental optimization

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

Functional Magnetic Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Properties and Advanced Applications

edited by

Łukasz Hawełek

and

Tymon Warski

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic nanomaterials; magnetic nanocomposites; nanoparticle synthesis; structure–property relationships; advanced functional applications

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

Advanced Icephobic Materials for Aircraft and Vessel Icing Protection

edited by Zichen Zhang,

Junfei Ou

, Guiping Lin and Xiangzhao Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open

Keywords: icephobic coating; aircraft icing; vessel icing; composite material; SLIPS; electrothermal and photothermal coating; coating durability; arctic and antarctic application

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

Green and Circular Materials for Environmental Remediation and Resource Valorization

edited by Ha-Manh Bui, Jheng-Jie Jiang and

Pham Thanh Luu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open

Keywords: green materials; circular materials; environmental remediation; resource valorization; biochar; hydrochar; waste-derived materials; catalytic materials; membrane materials; life cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Advances in Fuel Cell: Materials and Devices

edited by

Renata Włodarczyk

and

Andrzej Kacprzak

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open

Keywords: fuel cells; fuel cell materials; electrocatalysts; membranes and electrolytes; electrode materials; proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC); solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC); energy conversion technologies; electrochemical energy systems; interconnectors materials; balance of plant

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advanced Metallic Materials for Biomedical Implants and Devices

edited by

Sebastian Stach

,

Andrzej Swinarew

and Żaneta Garczyk-Mundała

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic biomaterials; biomedical implants; surface modification; corrosion resistance; osseointegration; titanium alloys; biodegradable metals; surface characterisation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Degradation Mechanisms and Control Technologies for Materials in Extreme Environments

edited by

Bin Liu

and Baojie Dou

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 180 | Submission Open

Keywords: extreme service conditions; material corrosion; alloy design; surface engineering; material service behavior

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Calcium Phosphate Biomaterials with Medical Applications

edited by

Margareta Gabriela Ciobanu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10024 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; calcium phosphates; hydroxyapatite; coatings; scaffolds; composites; biomineralization; delivery systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advanced Machining and Technologies in Materials Science

edited by

Janusz Kluczyński

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7367 | 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)

Powder Metallurgy and Advanced Materials

edited by

Florin Popa

,

Traian Florin Marinca

,

Bogdan Viorel Neamțu

and

Cǎlin Virgiliu Pricǎ

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 3893 | 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)

Microstructure Evolution and Mechanical Properties of Metals and Building Materials

edited by

Bartlomiej Jez

and Katarzyna Błoch

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3440 | Submission Open

Keywords: metals alloys; building materials; geopolymers; microstructure evolution

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

MXene-Based Electromagnetic Functional Devices

edited by

Zhifang Liu

and

Weijia Luo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1571 | Submission Open

Keywords: MXene synthesis; electromagnetic wave absorption; electromagnetic shielding; flexible and wearable devices; multifunctional composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Obtaining and Characterizing of New Materials (6th Edition)

edited by

György Thalmaier

and

Tamás Mankovits

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1327 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; composite materials; nanomaterials; biomaterials; green synthesis; thin films; smart materials; alloys; laser processing; characterization methods; simulation

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

Advanced Materials for Sustainable Industry 5.0

edited by

Dominika Siwiec

and

Andrzej Pacana

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1205 | Submission Open

Keywords: quality; quality management; multi-criteria decision making (MDCM); lean manufacturing (LM); life cycle assessment (LCA); environmental management instruments; sustainable development; Industry 5.0; improving products; production engineering

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

Microstructure, Properties and Application of Innovative Metallic Materials

edited by

Madalina Simona Baltatu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1141 | 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)

Modern Wood-Based Materials for Sustainable Building (2nd Edition)

edited by

Dorota Dukarska

and

Jakub Kawalerczyk

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1083 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood and wood-based materials as a sustainable building resource; construction and insulating wood-based materials; composite materials in modern wood construction; green composites; biomass in the manufacture of insulation materials; the role of wood and wood-based materials in reducing carbon emissions; joining techniques for wood and wood-based materials; eco-friendly adhesives; the environmental engineering of eco-friendly materials; the protection of wood and wood-based materials from biotic and abiotic factors; energy-efficient construction solutions based on wood and wood-based materials; a healthy indoor environment in wooden buildings; innovative technologies for the prefabrication of building construction elements; evaluation criteria for sustainable building materials; fire safety in wooden buildings; the durability of wooden buildings in the long term

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

Next-Generation Metal Additive Manufacturing: Intelligent Microstructure Design, Mechanical Reliability, and Advanced Material Systems for Industrial Applications

edited by Kapil Gangwar and

Ramulu Mamidala

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1015 | Submission Open

Keywords: fracture mechanics; fatigue and damage tolerance; composite materials and structures; microstructure–property relationships; machining and surface integrity; residual stress mitigation; advanced manufacturing for aerospace components; high-performance ceramics and composites; in-situ monitoring and process control; multi-disciplinary materials and manufacturing integration

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

Sustainable Utilization of Recycled Construction and Demolition Materials in Cementitious Composites

edited by

Vojtěch Václavík

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 995 | Submission Open

Keywords: cementitious composites; recycled aggregates; supplementary cementitious materials; industrial by-products; hydration mechanisms; microstructure characterization; durability performance; structure–property relationships

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

Structural Modification of Third-Generation Solar Cells for Indoor and Outdoor Photovoltaic Applications

edited by

Paweł Gnida

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 288 | Submission Open

Keywords: indoor and outdoor photovoltaic; third generation solar cells; dye-sensitized solar cells; bulk heterojunction solar; perovskite solar cells

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Green Porous Materials for Sustainable Catalysis

edited by

Francesco Parrillo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermochemical conversion; gasification; pyrolysis; catalysis; waste-derived catalyst; tar conversion; syngas cleaning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Recent Advances in Metallic Thin Films and Coatings

edited by Sven Ulrich and

Vincent Ott

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 164 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; metallics; coatings; PVD; CVD; microstructure; alloys; intermetallics; multiple-principal element alloys; high-entropy alloys

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

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