Materials

Recent Advances in Multiferroics and Magnetoelectric Materials

edited by

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 493 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiferroic material; magnetoelectric material; magnetoelectric coupling coefficient; lock-in technique; dynamic method; dielectric spectroscopy; magneto-optic Kerr effect; sawyer–tower circuit

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Nano-Engineered High-Performance Cement Composites: Microstructure Design for Enhanced Durability

edited by

Ruben P. Borg

, Yu-Cun Gu and

Haodao Li

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 429 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; cement/concrete composites; microstructure characterization; durability enhancement; modeling

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

Oxidation and Corrosion of Metals and Alloys

edited by Chunlong Cheng and Zheng Chen

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 421 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxidation resistance; corrosion protection; surface modification; nanostructured coating; degradation behavior

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

Mechanical and Metallurgical Behaviour of Welded Materials—2nd Edition

edited by

Chao Chen

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 360 | Submission Open

Keywords: welding; additive manufacturing; metallic materials; mechanical properties; microstructures

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

Recent Advances in Bio-Based Particleboards and Fiberboards: Toward Sustainable Engineered Wood and Plant Fiber Products

edited by

Philippe Evon

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 343 | Submission Open

Keywords: the origin of natural fibers and binders; fiber preparation; mixture preparation and molding; waterproofing strategies (at the moment of molding or as a post-treatment); thermo-mechanical performance (including in a humid environment); VOC emissions; uses, including exterior ones (e.g., furniture, packaging, construction, etc.); aging; biodegradability at end of life; life cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Advances in Shape Memory Polymers: Fundamentals and Applications

edited by Long Chen and Xiangsheng Gao

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 341 | Submission Open

Keywords: shape memory polymers; composites; 4D printing; applications; fundamentals; design; stimuli-responsive; shape memory effect; multifunction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Nanotechnology-Based Materials in Developing Disease-Modifying Therapies and Early Detection

edited by

Jyoti Ahlawat

and

Eva M Deemer

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 331 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanotechnology; disease-modifying therapies; early detection; targeted drug delivery; biosensors; theranostic; biomarker; biocompatibility

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

Multifunctional Metal Alloys for Advanced 3D Printing: Microstructural, Mechanical, and Functional Properties

edited by Ganesh Walunj and

Tushar Borkar

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 331 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; functional films and coatings; tribological behavior; wear-resistant layers; 3D metal printing; additive manufacturing; corrosion protection; self-healing surfaces; nanostructured coatings; microstructure–property relationships

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

Microstructure and Properties of Metallic Materials and Composites Through Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Jiandong Wang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 307 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; laser melting deposition; powder bed fusion; metals; metal matrix composites; alloys; microstructure characterization; mechanical properties; numerical simulation

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

Advanced Alloys: Multiscale Simulation and Characterization

edited by

Hai Huang

and

Guojia Ge

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 297 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced alloys; composites; multiscale simulation; microstructural characterization; phase transformations; computational modeling; mechanical behavior; grain boundaries; multiscale processes; materials design

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

Advances in Piezoelectric Materials and Ceramics: Structure, Processing, and Functional Integration

edited by

Yuanyu Wang

and

Qi Sun

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 294 | Submission Open

Keywords: piezoceramics ; processing ; characterization ; physical properties ; advanced applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advanced Functional Materials for Biosensors and Biomarker Detection

edited by

Cristina Polonschii

and Sorin David

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 252 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced functional materials; biosensors; biomarker detection; nanomaterials; surface functionalization; electrochemical sensing; optical biosensors; point-of-care diagnostics; wearable sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Phosphor and Ceramic Materials for Advanced Optoelectronic Applications

edited by

Ru-Yuan Yang

and Yen-Yu Chen

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

Keywords: optic ceramics; optoelectronic devices; ceramic manufacturing; phosphor materials; optical application

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

Advances in Fiber-Reinforced Composites: Recent Advances and Future Prospects

edited by

Radoslaw Jasiński

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced composites; materials engineering; emerging materials; sustainable materials; structural reinforcements; aviation industry; automotive industry; FRP reinforcement; GFRP mesh; plastic fiber

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Metal-Organic Framework Derivatives: From Porous Architecture Design to High-Performance Gas Sensing

edited by

Yong He

and Yanqiao Ding

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

Keywords: metal–organic frameworks; metal oxides; sulfides; selenides; mesoporous materials; structural regulation; sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Developments in Metal-Organic Frameworks and Their Composites: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Samy Yousef

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 213 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal–organic frameworks; MOFs composites; synthesis; upscaling; techno-economic assessment; environmental impact

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Architected Composite Materials: Bridging Microstructure to Function

edited by

Rui Miranda Guedes

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 209 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced manufacturing technologies; material characterization; microstructure; mechanical properties; multiscale modeling and simulation; self-healing and self-sensing; crack arrest; damage resistance; nanoparticles or nanofillers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Deformation and Energy Absorption of Auxetic Materials and Structures

edited by Julian Plewa

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open

Keywords: real metamaterials with auxetic properties; spatial auxetic structures; functional auxetic metamaterials; auxetic metamaterials under the action of magnetic, electric, thermal, acoustic and optical stimuli; cracks of auxetic structures under compression and tension; auxetic nano-metamaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Multifunctional Graphene-Based Aerogels: Design, Properties, and Emerging Applications

edited by Kai Pang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphene aerogels; porous materials; multifunctional composites; synthesis optimization; emerging application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Synthesis–Processing–Structure–Property Interrelationship of Multifunctional Polymeric Materials and Natural Polymers

edited by

Aleksander Hejna

submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 17 articles | Viewed by 58626 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical, thermal, dielectric, tribological, electronic properties; advanced multiscale processing methods; polymer synthesis and reactions; polymers for advanced application; polymer composites and nanocomposites; enhanced durability of polymers; biomass-derived materials; biodegradable polymers; eco-polymer composites; natural polymers and derivatives; nanotechnology for polymers; green solvent/process/synthesis of polymers; biomedical polymers; polymers for CO2 capture; polymers for capturing pollution

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Mechanical Performance and Microstructural Characterization of Light Alloys (3rd Edition)

edited by

Qinghuan Huo

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8370 | Submission Open

Keywords: aluminum alloys; magnesium alloys; titanium alloys; mechanical performance; microstructure characterization; heat treatment; plastic processing; precipitation; phase transformation

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

Advances in Sustainable Construction Materials, Third Edition

edited by Abbas Solouki and Abir Al-Tabbaa

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 16 articles | Viewed by 21205 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart materials; low-carbon binders; sustainability; LCA; construction materials; concrete; asphalt; infrastructure; material characterization; waste fines

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

Next-Generation Alloys: Nanostructured Metals, Complex Steels, and Multi-Component Systems

edited by

Saurabh Tiwari

and

Nagireddy Gari Subba Reddy

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 5440 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured metals; complex steels; high-entropy alloys; multi-component systems; microstructure engineering; advanced characterization; computational materials design; severe plastic deformation; TRIP/TWIP steels; additive manufacturing; machine learning in materials; phase transformations

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

Nanomaterials-Based Optoelectronic Devices: Design, Fabrication and Characterization

edited by

Shengyi Yang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 271 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; light-emitting diodes; photodetectors; solar cells; field-effect transistors

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

New Techniques for Preparing Thin Films: Characteristics and Further Developments

edited by

Peng Xiao

and

Baiquan Liu

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 21563 | 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)

Functional Materials for Memristors, Metal-Insulator-Metal (MIM) Tunneling Diodes and Field Effect Transistors (FET)

edited by

Mustafa Yavuz

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9504 | Submission Open

Keywords: tunneling MIM diodes; memristors; FET; emerging materials; neuromorphic chips; volatile memory and information processing; 3D imaging via neuromorphic chips

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Fundamental Metallurgy: From Impact Solutions to New Insight

edited by

Adam Cwudziński

and

Chao Chen

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5395 | Submission Open

Keywords: smelting; direct reductions; treatment technologies; casting; leaching; electrowinning and refining; welding; spinning; deposition technologies; atomisation technologies

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

3D & 4D Printing—Metrological Problems

edited by

Tomasz Kozior

and

Jerzy Bochnia

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3930 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D/4D printing; thin-walled models; cellular structures; metrology; unconventional manufacturing; Industry 4.0; process control; tribology; composites materials; polymers in 3D printing; simulation

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

Microstructural, Mechanical, and Durability Characteristics of Cementitious Materials (3rd Edition)

edited by

Ruizhe Si

and

Shuaicheng Guo

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2932 | Submission Open

Keywords: cementitious materials; mechanical properties; durability; microstructure; advanced materials characterization; numerical simulations; experimental findings

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

Advances in Low-Carbon and Zero-Carbon Metallurgical Technologies

edited by

Kezhou Song

and

Ying-De Huang

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 1188 | Submission Open

Keywords: preparation of metal alloy; hydrogen metallurgy; secondary resource recycling; metallurgy of materials; metallurgical electrochemistry; bio-leaching and bio-recovery; optimization of transportation; novel reactor design; LCA and techno-economic analysis; advanced materials for harsh environments

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

Physico-Chemical Modification of Materials for Biomedical Application (2nd Edition)

edited by

Bernadeta Dobosz

and

Joanna Czwartos

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 787 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical modification; surface coating; functionalization with biomolecules and drugs; plasma treatment; exposure to SXR/EUV/UV radiation; laser processing; grafting with nanoparticles; polymers; carbon materials; nanoparticles (metal, lipid, polymer)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Ultrasound Applications in Materials Science and Processing

edited by

Francesca Lionetto

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 740 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultrasonic wave propagation; non-destructive inspection; guided waves; material characterization; vscolastic properties; ultrasonic welding; ultrasonic sonochemistry; numerical modeling; heat and mass transport phenomena; food processing; environmental protection; industrial processing; waste recycling

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

3D-Printed Composite Structures: Design, Properties and Application—2nd Edition

edited by Hongyong Jiang, Guangchao Han and Fuchu Liu

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 341 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing/additive manufacturing; composite structure; 3D printing processing; strustural design; mechanical property

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

Low-Carbon and Multifunctional Concrete for Sustainable Infrastructure

edited by Dianchao Wang, Bochao Sun and

Ngoc Kien Bui

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 313 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-carbon concrete; multifunctional concrete; CO2 sequestration; recycled aggregate concrete; toughness and ductility; impact and blast resistance; thermal and acoustic insulation; vibration damping; 3D-printed concrete; FRP-reinforced concrete; circular economy; sustainable infrastructure

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

Green and Sustainable Infrastructure Construction Materials (3rd Edition)

edited by

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,

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submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 16 articles | Viewed by 18442 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable infrastructure materials; rubberized concrete; fiber-reinforced concrete; asphalt and mixtures; material and structure of road engineering

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

Functional/Structural Polymers and Composites Produced by the Addition of Plant Biomass or Waste Materials Using Various Production Technologies

edited by

Beata Anwajler

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 16 articles | Viewed by 17196 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; sustainability; natural fillers; biocomposites; biomass

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Eco-Friendly Intelligent Infrastructures Materials

edited by Yingxue Zou,

Lei Zhang

,

Chao Yang

,

Jianan Liu

and Feng Wang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 13780 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon emission analysis; life cycle analysis; bio-rejuvenator; regeneration of RAP; non-destructive diagnosis; self-healing technologies; numerical simulation; damage mechanism of asphalt mixture; building information modeling; intelligent transportation systems

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

Emerging Trends and Innovations in Engineered Nanomaterials

edited by

Renata Costa

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12037 | Submission Open

Keywords: engineered nanomaterials (ENMs); nanotechnology applications; sustainable nanomaterials; advanced material synthesis

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

Advances in the Experimentation and Numerical Modeling of Material Joining Processes (Third Edition)

edited by

Raul D. S. G. Campilho

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10120 | Submission Open

Keywords: joining process; welding; brazing; riveting; mechanical fastening; adhesive bonding; clinching; friction stir welding; laser welding; diffusion welding; hybrid joining; experimental testing; numerical modeling; strength prediction; failure path prediction; finite element method; fracture mechanics; static load; dynamic load; impact load; fatigue load; residual stress; mechanical properties; thin-walled structures

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

Environmental Breakthroughs: Advanced Research on New Materials of Depollution Strategies for Water, Soil, Air, and Noise Pollution

edited by

Diana-Carmen Mirila

,

Emilian Florin Moşneguţu

,

Claudia Tomozei

and

Ana Maria Rosu

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9866 | Submission Open

Keywords: depollution; water; soil; air; noise; materials; pollutants; remediation; sustainable; innovation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Advances in Hydration, Microstructure, and Properties of Modern Cement and Concrete Composites

edited by

Xin Liu

and

Mingqi Li

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 9640 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydration; microstructure; properties; modellings; material design; low carbon; modern cement and concrete

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

Enhancement Strategies for High External Quantum Efficiency of Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) and the Analyses

edited by Taiju Tsuboi

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9407 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic light emitting diodes (OLED); organic semiconductor material; optical material; polymer light-emitting diodes; luminous polymer; sensitizing material; OLED physics; exciton formation

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

Advanced Metal Alloys/Metal Matrix Composites for Automobile and Aerospace Engineering

edited by

Zhili Hu

,

Tao Wang

, Liang Chen and Liang Huang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9031 | Submission Open

Keywords: light metals and alloys; metal matrix composites; high-strength steels; hot forming; additive manufacturing; joining/welding techniques for lightweight structures; designing lightweight structures; manufacturing lightweight components

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

Resource Recovery in Building Materials: Developing Eco-Friendly Driven Sustainable Binders or Aggregates from Solid Waste

edited by Fan Wang and

Gang Ma

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 8603 | Submission Open

Keywords: eco-friendly driven sustainable binders; eco-friendly driven sustainable aggregates; mining/metallurgical (M&M) residue re-utilization; construction and demolition (C&D) waste re-utilization; industrial by-products re-utilization; physicochemical activation; harmless disposal; long-term stability of heavy metal; fractal dimension of waste particles; synergistic processing effect

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

Advanced Materials Processing Technologies for Lightweight Design

edited by Mingrun Yu,

Sendong Ren

,

Zubin Chen

,

Changyong Chen

and Li Zhou

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8272 | Submission Open

Keywords: lightweight materials; materials characterization; additive manufacturing; casting; forging; welding; brazing; surface modification; coating; tribology; fatigue; modeling

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

Advances in Properties and Application of Advanced Functional Materials and Advanced Composites

edited by

Luigi Calabrese

and Davide Palamara

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 8147 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced materials and structures; material science and technology; functional materials; industrial applications; new material concepts; energy materials; sustainable materials; innovative technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Recent Advances in Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Leonid Gurevich

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7623 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; nanoparticles; nanocomposites; drug delivery; gene delivery; tissue engineering; responsive scaffolds; electrospun scaffolds and fibers; micro- and nanogels; DNA origami

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

AI-Based Material Design, Performance Evaluation and Construction Quality Control of Asphalt Pavement

edited by Xunhao Ding,

Yanshun Jia

,

Wensheng Wang

, Xiong Xiao and Bo Li

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 7521 | Submission Open

Keywords: asphalt/cement-based material; high-throughput computing; genome interpretation of materials; AI-driven inverse design of materials; pavement performance evaluation; green and sustainable materials; intelligent construction and monitoring

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

Life-Cycle Assessment of Sustainable Concrete

edited by Xiaoxu Huang,

Biao Hu

and

Yurong Zhang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7483 | Submission Open

Keywords: life-cycle assessment (LCA); sustainable concrete; environment impacts; economic analysis; recycled and reused materials; material optimization; durability

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

Fatigue Damage, Fracture Mechanics of Structures and Materials

edited by

Yu Gong

and Meijuan Shan

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7173 | Submission Open

Keywords: materials and structures; failure mechanism; mechanical properties; fatigue damage; fracture mechanics; constitutive relation; failure criterion; design, analysis and characterization; numerical simulations; experimental investigation

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

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