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Next-Generation Ceramic Refractory Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open
Keywords: refractory materials; refractories; lightweight refractories; thermal conductivity; design of refractories; corrosion resistance; structure; microstructure; shaped refractories; monolithic refractories
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
Sustainable Low-Carbon Cementitious Materials and High-Performance Concrete
edited by Ali Mardani
submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-carbon cement; supplementary cementitious materials; alternative binders; high-performance concrete; concrete durability; recycled constituents; life-cycle assessment; cement-admixture compatibility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Artificial Intelligence in Materials Science and Engineering (2nd Edition)—Manufacturing Techniques submission deadline 30 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1399 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; artificial neural network; fuzzy system; population-based algorithm; genetic algorithms; bioengineering; metal forming; civil engineering; composite structures; friction stir welding; numerical simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Advanced Electronic Materials: Processing, Modeling, Failure Mechanisms, and Reliability
edited by , Xujiang Chao and Canyu Liu
submission deadline 30 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 517 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced electronic materials; materials processing; micro- and nano-electronic structures; multi-scale modeling; multi-physics coupling; constitutive modeling; failure mechanisms; damage and degradation; reliability assessment; lifetime prediction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Advanced Polymers and Composites for Multifunctional Applications, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2379 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; nanocomposites; advanced polymers; high-performance polymers; multifunctional systems; properties and structure of functional polymer composites; degradation and stability of polymer composites; functional polymer composites for the environment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Fatigue, Fracture and Reliability of Advanced Metallic Materials in Additive Manufacturing and Other Forms of High-Performance Manufacturing
edited by Hongrui Zhang, Zebang Zheng, and Xinxin Sun
submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1269 | Submission Open
Keywords: metallic materials; additive manufacturing; high-entropy alloys; fatigue and fracture; hydrogen embrittlement; fracture toughness; multiscale modeling; microstructure–property relationships; structural reliability; high-performance manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Intelligent Biomedical Materials: AI-Augmented Discovery, Processing, and Clinical Translation
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI/ML in biomaterials; drug delivery; nanotechnology; biotechnology; 3D printing; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; diagnostic technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Advanced Surface Engineering for Medical Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface modification; functional coatings; biomaterials; corrosion; tribology; bioactivity; biodegradable layers; resorbable materials; antimicrobial surfaces
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Flexible Electronic Materials and Devices: Challenges and Opportunities
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: flexible electronics; wearable sensors; conductive hydrogels; human health monitoring; human–machine interface; intelligent robots
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Recent Advances and Applications in Diamond Materials
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open
Keywords: diamond; growth techniques; synthesis techniques; surface and bulk functionalization; defect-engineering; device modelling and simulation; heterostructures; physical properties; chemical properties; material characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)
Advances in Photoelectric Materials: Preparation, Characterization, Properties, and Applications submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3949 | Submission Open
Keywords: photoelectric materials; optoelectronics; photodetectors; light sources; optical sensors; solar cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Manufacturing, Heat Treatment and Forming of Advanced Metallic and Ceramic Materials (3rd Edition) submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2753 | Submission Open
Keywords: manufacturing; heat treatment; forming; welding; metallic materials; ceramics; composites; sintering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Advanced Materials for Flexible Sensing Applications and Electronics submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2745 | Submission Open
Keywords: flexible strain sensor; flexible pressure sensor; sensing microstructure; sensing functional surfaces; sensing strain materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Advanced Microstructural Characterization and Mechanical Behavior of Implantable Biomaterials and Scaffolds
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submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1435 | Submission Open
Keywords: implantable biomaterials; scaffolds; microstructural characterization; mechanical behavior; tissue engineering; additive manufacturing; surface modification; biomechanics; osseointegration; regenerative medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Nanomaterials in Environmental Remediation: Innovative Applications and Solutions
edited by , Carmen Cîmpeanu and
submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1096 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; environmental remediation; adsorption; nano-bioremediation; nanotoxicity; removal efficiency
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Solar Energy Harvesting Materials: Synthesis and Applications
edited by Tiantian Li and
submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 941 | Submission Open
Keywords: solar energy harvesting; photovoltaic materials; perovskite solar cells; solar fuels; energy storage systems; organic photovoltaics; hybrid materials; material synthesis; solar cell efficiency; renewable energy technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Solid-Solution Micro/Nanomaterials: Modeling Structure, Optical, Magnetic and Dielectric Properties submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 883 | Submission Open
Keywords: solid-solution model; host; dopant; thermal expansion of the crystal lattice; vacancy solid solutions; property modeling; optical properties; magnetic properties; dielectric properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Material Advances and Challenges in Pulse Power System
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submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 382 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal ablation; insulator degradation; energy storage dielectrics; pulse capacitors; spark switch; pulse power; plasma
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Thermal Management Materials: Properties, Performance and Applications submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 370 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal management; thermo-mechanical coupling; thermal insulation materials; high thermal conductivity materials; thermal simulation; porous structures; aerogels; bio-inspired design; infrared camouflage; thermal protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Advances in Modeling and Analysis of Materials Processing
edited by and
submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced modeling and analysis; theoretical, computational and experimental approach; materials processing; artificial intelligence; manufacturing process
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Recent Advances and Applications of Hydrogen Storage Materials
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submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydrogen storage materials; metal hydrides; nanostructured materials; energy storage systems; hydrogen sorption kinetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Advanced Piezoelectric, Ferroelectric and Antiferroelectric Materials: From Fundamentals to Emerging Applications
edited by Zenghui Liu and
submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: piezoelectric materials; ferroelectric materials; antiferroelectric materials; electromechanical; phase transitions; electrocaloric; energy harvesting; electrostrain; energy storage; structure–property relationships
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)
Development of Advanced Aluminum and Magnesium Alloys: Microstructure, Mechanical Properties and Processing—3rd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: Mg alloys; Al alloys; composites; microstructure; mechanical properties; processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
The Influence of the Structure of Functional Materials on Their Physicochemical Properties and Application Possibilities
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submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open
Keywords: synthesis; electrochemistry; spectroelectrochemistry; electroluminescence; OLEDs; LECs; OPVs; OPDs; OFETs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Preparation and Properties of Thin Films by Physical/Chemical Vapor Deposition (PVD/CVD)
edited by Stefano Martinuzzi and
submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open
Keywords: thin films; vacuum deposition techniques; coating technologies; coating characterization; functional coatings; advanced materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
New Challenges in Spark Plasma Sintering of Advanced Materials
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submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open
Keywords: sintering; densification; consolidation; assembly-bonding; functionally graded materials; HP-SPS; new design of SPS; hydro(solvo)thermal-SPS
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Layered Double Hydroxides (LDHs) and Related 2D Layered Materials: Recent Advances and Emerging Applications
edited by Yishen Zhu and Yilun Wu
submission deadline 10 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open
Keywords: layered double hydroxides (LDHs); layered nanomaterials; nanosheets; functional materials; coordination chemistry; hybrid materials; catalysis; energy storage; environmental remediation; biomedical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Advanced Thin Films and 2D Materials: Mechanism, Fabrication, Characterization and Application (2nd Edition) submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5396 | Submission Open
Keywords: thin films; 2D materials; mechanisms and synthesis; thin film characterization; 2D materials characterization; energy application; biomedical application; miscellaneous application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Advances in Coatings on Metals for Corrosion Protection
edited by Di Yun
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5177 | Submission Open
Keywords: coatings; corrosion; metals; adherence; failure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)
Mechanical Behavior and Functional Applications of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials and Structures
edited by Xin Zhang, , , and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5046 | Submission Open
Keywords: structural design; mechanics; function; finite element analysis; multiscale analysis; optimization; energy absorption; mechanical protection; extreme environments; repair
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Advances in Polymers and Their Composites: Processing, Properties and Numerical Simulation submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4325 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; processing technologies; thermophysical properties; numerical simulation; structure–property relationships
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Advances in Lithium-Ion Batteries: Electrode Materials and Their Applications
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submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4166 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-energy-density cathode materials; high-capacity anodes; high-safety electrolytes; self-healing electrodes; fast-charging electrodes; degradation mechanisms; recycling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Two-Dimensional Semiconductors—Advancements in Material Growth and Characterization
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3687 | Submission Open
Keywords: nano-semiconductors; 2D materials; 2D/3D heterostructures; CVD growth; epitaxial growth; nanosheets
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Advances in Functional Coatings and Films for Thermal, Wear and Corrosion Protection
edited by Rui Yang and Botao Zhang
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3370 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional coatings; thin films; fabrication methods; advanced materials; structure–property relationships; corrosion resistance; tribology; thermal protection; wear protection; mechanical durability; energy applications; marine applications; automotive applications; biomedical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Design, Optimization, and Mechanical Applications of Smart Materials and Structures
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submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3271 | Submission Open
Keywords: structure optimization; mechanical performance; multi-field coupling; multi-functionality; design and application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)
Advances in Cementitious Materials: Properties, Microstructure and Applications
edited by and Linfei Li
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 2996 | Submission Open
Keywords: cementitious materials; microstructure optimization; sustainability; durability; functionality; advanced applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advances in Functional Polymers and Materials: Design, Synthesis, and Application submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2631 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional polymers; biopolymers; photoactive/conductive/sensitive polymer; block copolymers; polymer reactions; polymer modification; (nano)particles; micelles; films and coatings; gels; blends and (nano)composites; sensors and actuators; energy storage; optoelectronics; biomedical applications; food packaging; environmental applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Copper- and Iron-Based Superconductors: Preparation, Properties, and Functionalization Applications
edited by He Huang and Chao Yao
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2436 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-temperature superconductors; cuprate superconductors; iron-based superconductors; pulsed laser deposition; metal–organic deposition; powder-in-tube
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)
Advances in Fatigue and Fracture of Materials: Mechanisms, Modelling and Emerging Experimental Methods
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2420 | Submission Open
Keywords: fatigue damage; fracture mechanics; low-cycle fatigue; very high-cycle fatigue; structural integrity; additive manufacturing; microstructure–property relationships; crack initiation and propagation; multiscale modelling; reliability and durability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Synthesis and Applications of Metal–Organic Frameworks submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2168 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal–organic frameworks (MOFs); porous materials; gas storage; gas separation; catalysis; drug delivery; sensing; water purification; energy storage; applications of MOFs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)
Advances in Two-Dimensional Materials: Design, Properties, and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2157 | Submission Open
Keywords: two-dimensional materials; van der Waals heterostructures; electronic and optical properties; strain and defect engineering; doping and functionalization; first-principles calculations; transport properties; energy storage and conversion; sensors and catalysis; nanoelectronics and optoelectronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Carbon Nanomaterials for Diverse Applications—Second Edition
edited by Ying Wu
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2135 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon nanomaterials; graphene; carbon nanotubes; fullerenes; multifunctional materials; nanoelectronics; energy conversion; sensors; environmental applications; characterization techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)
Waste Material Utilization and Recycled Materials for Sustainable Construction
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2046 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable construction; waste material utilization; circular economy; green civil engineering; recycled materials; environmental impact; life cycle assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Design, Preparation, and Microstructural Characterization of High Entropy Materials (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 2012 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-entropy alloy; high-entropy oxide; high-entropy nitride; high-entropy carbide
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Materials Characterization)
Advances in Assessment and Health Monitoring of Construction Materials submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1775 | Submission Open
Keywords: Structural Health Monitoring (SHM); Non-Destructive Testing (NDT); Residual Service Life (RSL); machine learning algorithms; structural integrity assessment; Electro-Mechanical Impedance (EMI); Acoustic Emission (AE); piezoresistive sensing; vibration-based SHM; computer vision-based SHM
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Materials Characterization)
Applications of Materials in Environmental Improvement submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1761 | Submission Open
Keywords: functionalized materials; soil remediation; biochar; zeolites; nanomaterials; sustainable agriculture; pollutant removal; biodegradable polymers; composts; vermicompost
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
Multiscale Simulation of Advanced Materials and Structures
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1662 | Submission Open
Keywords: microstructure and properties; multiscale modeling; computational material science; material genome initiative; machine learning; database; CALPHAD; first-principle calculations; multiphysical field
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Towards Zero Waste: Bio-Based and Biodegradable Materials in Waste Management
edited by Shanshan Xu and Grégory Stoclet
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1439 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegrable polymers; bio-based polymers; degradation of biodegrable polymers; structure–property relationship; food packaging; biomedical application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Polymer Composites: Microstructural, Thermal and Mechanical Properties (Fourth Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1259 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; microstructure; thermal properties; mechanical properties; microscopy; fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs); reinforcement; interface microstructure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Advances in Ceramic and Glass Materials: Additive Manufacturing and Various Applications
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submission deadline 20 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1099 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; ceramics and glasses; 3D printing; binder jetting; powder bed fusion; stereolithography; waste management; material extrusion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
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