Materials

Synthesis, Properties and Applications of Functional Heterocyclic Compounds and Related Materials

edited by

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterocyclic compounds; synthesis; properties; applications; bioactive compounds; cycloadditions; density functional theory; mechanism; natural products

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Current Advances in Luminescent Materials

edited by

Michał Filapek

and Patrycja Filipek

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open

Keywords: luminogenic materials; fluorescence probes and markers; organic optoelectronics; OLEDs; device processing; donor–acceptor molecule; organic synthesis; push–pull organic molecules; nonlinear optical materials; dyes and sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Size-Dependent and Surface/Interface Effects in Materials

edited by

Yongfu Zhu

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open

Keywords: size effect; nanocrystals; nanostructured materials; surface; interface; chemical and physical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Functional Cement-Based Composites for Civil Engineering (3rd Edition)

edited by

Jonathan Oti

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8647 | Submission Open

Keywords: building materials; durability; recycled materials; cement; concrete; stabilization; life cycle assessment; bricks; block; mortar; geo-polymer; steel; timber; green building materials; eco-friendly materials; nano- and fiber composites; ceramics; limes; PFA; GGBS

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

High-Entropy Alloys: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

edited by

Bernardo Monteiro

and Marta Dias

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8399 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloys; preparation methods; material characterization; applications; design of HEAs (empirical method, CALPHAD, molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo, artificial intelligence, and machine learning); powder metallurgy

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

Advances in Luminescent Materials: Fabrication and Technological Applications

edited by

Fernando Rivera-López

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7666 | Submission Open

Keywords: luminescence; photonics; optoelectronics; lasers; sensors; optical properties; upconversion; color display; rare-earth ions; optical devices

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

Cracking Risks in Blended Cement-Based Concrete: Mechanisms, Evaluation and Control

edited by Yingda Zhang,

Ye Liu

and Zihao Liu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7388 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydration heat control and temperature stress evolution in mass concrete and composite sections; autogenous shrinkage, drying shrinkage, and their coupling with mechanical constraints; creep–shrinkage interaction and its influence on long-term crack risk; cracking behavior in uhpc, ecc, geopolymer concrete, recycled aggregate concrete (rac), and other sustainable materials; crack control techniques using internal curing agents, shrinkage-reducing admixtures (sras), expansive agents, and advanced chemical admixtures; effect of fiber reinforcement (steel, synthetic, basalt, etc.) on cracking resistance; numerical and analytical modeling of crack initiation, propagation, and stress development; testing methods for restrained cracking, fracture toughness, and durability under multi-physical loading; case studies and field applications in structural, tunnel, and underground engineering

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

Advanced Steel Materials: 3D Printing, Phase Transformation, and Mechanical Properties

edited by

Wojciech Sitek

and

Mariusz Król

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6536 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced steels; 3D printing; high-strength steels; stainless steels; high-performance steels; microstructure; phase transformations; mechanical properties; hybrid technologies

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

Corrosion Behavior and Mechanical Properties of Metallic Materials (3rd Edition)

edited by Xiaogang Li and

Zulfiqar Ahmad Khan

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 6134 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic materials; corrosion behavior; mechanical properties; microstructure; anti-corrosion methods; corrosion-resistant material; hydrogen embrittlement; electrochemical reaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

High-Performance Concrete: Synergies Between Material Innovation and Structural Health Monitoring

edited by

,

,

, Tao Jin and

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 5503 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance concrete; fiber reinforcement; ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC); sustainable construction materials; engineered cementitious composites (ECCs); nanomaterials in concrete; structural health monitoring; non-destructive testing; smart sensors; machine learning applications

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

Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Micro/Nanoscale Heat Transfer

edited by Ziman Wang,

Xinyu Wang

and Man Wang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5433 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectric materials; power generation; thermoelectric cooling; micro/nanoscale heat transfer; micro/nanoscale interface; phase change; thermophysical properties; phonon and electron transport

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Effects of Adding Cement Admixtures on the Microstructure and Properties of Cement Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by Hongwei Wang and Ying Shi

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5416 | Submission Open

Keywords: cement admixtures; microstructure; hydration process; mechanical properties; durability; compressive strength; tensile strength; chemical admixtures; supplementary cementitious materials (SCMS); cement paste; concrete performance; permeability; shrinkage; cracking resistance; sustainable construction materials; high-performance concrete; carbon emissions reduction; durability enhancement

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

Advances in 3D Printing Technologies: Design, Manufacturing, and Applications

edited by

Chenchen Tian

, Yi Lu and Quanquan Han

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4694 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; additive manufacturing; design and optimization; modeling and simulation; material and process; quality and detection

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

Advanced Composite Materials: Forming, Processing, Assembly and Maintenance

edited by Zhenchao Qi,

Xingxing Wang

, Tengzhou Xu, Chong Zhang and

Kai Jin

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4543 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite materials; forming; processing; assembly; maintenance; aerospace applications; engineering structures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine: Synthesis, Characterization and Application

edited by

Katarzyna Klimek

and

Julia Higuchi

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4436 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramics; scaffolds; implants; polymers; metals; surface modification; electrospinnig; 3D printing; biomaterial characterization; regenerative medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advanced Metallic and Ceramics Composites: Preparation, Properties and Applications

edited by

Jarosław Woźniak

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4271 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D materials; MXenes; graphene; MAX phases; ceramic and metallic matrix composites; mechanical properties; microstructure

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

Advanced Asphalt Materials and Characterization/Simulation Technologies

edited by Wei Cao and

Yilong Liu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3730 | Submission Open

Keywords: alternative asphalt binders and aggregates; asphalt oxidation and rejuvenation; multiscale characterizations; numerical simulations

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

Advanced Design and Synthesis in Piezoelectric Smart Materials

edited by Long Jin

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3644 | Submission Open

Keywords: piezoelectric ceramics; piezoelectric polymers; piezoelectric composites; structure design; material synthesis; sensors; actuators; energy harvesting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Advanced Welding Technologies and Additive Manufacturing of Alloys and Metals (3rd Edition)

edited by Ting Wang and Ke Han

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3470 | Submission Open

Keywords: welding; additive manufacturing; microstructure; mechanical properties

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

Advanced Scintillator and Detector Materials for Radiation Physics and Nuclear Medicine

edited by

Yuriy Zorenko

and Janusz Winiecki

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2799 | Submission Open

Keywords: scintillators; radioluminescence; crystals; films; oxides; radiation physics; nuclear medicine

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

Multi-Scale Study on Strength and Structural Stability of Low-Carbon Construction Materials

edited by

Shan Gao

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2780 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-scale; low-carbon; construction materials; aggregates; recycling

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

Research on Vibration of Composite Structures

edited by Rui Zhong, Qingshan Wang and Zhengxiong Chen

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2715 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite structures; vibration modeling and analysis; analytical and numerical methods; experimental characterization; vibration control and optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Functionalized Ceramics and Their Composites: Preparation, Properties and Applications—2nd Edition

edited by Ranran Su and Hongliang Zhang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2389 | Submission Open

Keywords: functionalized ceramics; composites; processing; composition tailoring

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

Advances in Microstructure and Mechanical Behavior of High-Strength Steels

edited by Yuhe Huang and

Shuize Wang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2356 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-strength steels; microstructure design; mechanical behavior; strength ductility balance; lightweight automotive steels; grain refinement; precipitation strengthening; deformation mechanisms; advanced characterization; sustainable steel materials

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

Sustainable Thermoelectric Materials and Energy Conversion Systems

edited by

Chun-I Wu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2219 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectric materials; sustainable energy conversion; green manufacturing; lifecycle assessment; waste heat recovery; environmental impact; resource efficiency; energy harvesting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Resilient Building Materials and Structural Systems for Extreme Environments

edited by

Alireza Bahrami

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2142 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance materials; resilient building materials; extreme environment design; corrosion-resistant structures; disaster-resilient infrastructure; sustainable construction; cold-climate engineering; seismic-resilient systems; flood-resistant materials; adaptive structural solutions

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

Advanced Rare Earth Doped Functional Materials

edited by Khaldoon Nasser,

Laeticia Petit

and Nirajan Ojha

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2025 | Submission Open

Keywords: rare-earth ions; structure and material design; novel functional materials; glass, glass ceramic, crystals; luminescence; laser and gain media

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

Advances in Irradiation Effects of Materials for Current and Future Reactors

edited by

Ferenc Gillemot

and

Murthy Kolluri

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1995 | Submission Open

Keywords: irradiation; transmutation; ageing; steel corrosion; fusion power plant

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Polymer Electrolytes: Fundamentals, Approaches and Applications

edited by Yunsong Li and

Yuxiao Lin

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1986 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer electrolytes; multi-scale simulations; characterization; batteries; fuel cells; supercapacitors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advances in Material Characterization and Pavement Modeling (2nd Edition)

edited by

Guozhi Fu

, Yi Li, Zhanchuang Han,

Mingchen Li

and

Yiren Sun

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1497 | Submission Open

Keywords: material characterization; pavement modeling; recycled paving materials; long-term performance evaluation; sustainability; environmental efficiency; airport runways and highway structures

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

Polymer Composites Reinforced by Metallic Architectures and Inserts

edited by

Cristiano Fragassa

,

Ana Pavlovic

and

Carlo Santulli

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1465 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer–metal hybrid composites; metallic architectures in composites; embedded metal reinforcements; architected metal inserts; metal–polymer interface engineering; load transfer and interfacial adhesion; multifunctional composite materials; impact and energy absorption behavior; hybrid additive manufacturing (polymer–metal); topology-driven composite design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advanced Functional Materials in Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by Bei Li

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1345 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalysis; CO2 conversion; hydrogen production; energy storage and conversion; sustainable energy technologies; modelling and simulation; machine learning; in situ characterization; green synthesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Multifunctionalization of Polymer Composites for Improved Thermal Performance

edited by

Marta Worzakowska

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1295 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; multifunctionalization; reinforcements; thermal performance; properties; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Computational Simulation for Material Applications: From Density Functional Theory (DFT) to Molecular Dynamics (MD)

edited by

Mehrdad Faraji

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1256 | Submission Open

Keywords: computational materials simulation ; density functional theory (DFT) ; molecular dynamics (MD) ; multiscale modeling; condensed matter physics ; structural properties ; electronic and optical properties ; charge transfer mechanisms ; 2D materials ; nanophysics ; machine learning

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

Thermodynamic Modeling, Microstructural Design and Surface Engineering of Advanced Metal Alloys

edited by

Ligang Zhang

and Min-suk Oh

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1183 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion resistance; surface technology; thermodynamic modeling; composite coating; microstructural design; metal additive manufacturing; metals and alloys; metal matrix composites

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

Advanced Materials for Radiation Protection and Shielding

edited by

İskender Akkurt

, Seher Polat and

Sabiha Anas Boussaa

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1049 | Submission Open

Keywords: material science; AI application on material science; AI application on radiation; radiation physics; shielding materials; radiation protection; natural radioactivity; radiation measurement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Intelligent Construction in Civil Engineering: Additive Manufacturing of Cementitious Materials and Concrete

edited by Chengfang Yuan and

Zhanqi Cheng

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1002 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent construction; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; cement-based materials; concrete

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

Advanced Fibrous Materials

edited by

Can Ge

, Fan Feng and Muhammad Ahmad

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 921 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber surface and interface; fiber manufacturing and characterization; biomedical fibers; yarn processing; smart textiles; wearable electronics; technology

Advances in 3D Concrete Printing: Design, Materials and Construction

edited by

Mustafa Batikha

,

Adil Tamimi

and

Samer Al Martini

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 895 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D concrete printing; fresh and hardened concrete properties for 3D concrete printing; interlayer bonding, interface mechanics, and anisotropy in 3D concrete printed materials; flexural behaviour of 3D concrete printed elements; geometrical optimisation of 3D concrete printed elements; standardisation frameworks for 3D concrete printing; reinforcement strategies for 3D concrete printing; long-term durability performance of 3D concrete printed elements; applications of geopolymer in 3D concrete printing; holistic approach for 3D concrete printing; on-site concrete printing strategies; cost analysis of 3D concrete printing in construction; assessment of the carbon footprint in 3D concrete printing; modular and prefabricated construction enabled by 3D concrete printing; project planning, logistics, and construction management for modular 3D concrete printing systems; monitoring, quality control, and structural health assessment of 3D concrete printed structures; digital twins, data-driven modelling, and real-time process control in 3D concrete printing

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

Leather, Textiles and Bio-Based Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Valeika Virgilijus

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 880 | Submission Open

Keywords: leather processing; collagen changes; tanning; application of enzymes; wool; textile functions; natural fiber biocompatibility; composites containing bio-based materials; biodegradability of biomaterials; hydrolysis of biomaterials; life cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Next-Generation Sorbent Materials: From Fundamentals to Applications

edited by

Paweł Staroń

and

Jarosław Chwastowski

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 838 | Submission Open

Keywords: sorbent materials; adsorption; bio-based sorbents; nanomaterials; porous materials; environmental remediation; heavy metal removal; adsorption mechanisms; material design; resource recovery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Cement-Based/Non-Cement-Based Construction Materials: Multiscale Mechanics Under Diverse Loadings (Second Edition)

edited by

,

,

and

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 805 | Submission Open

Keywords: cement-based materials; non-cement-based materials; multiscale modeling; strain rate effects; dynamic mechanical behavior; damage and fracture mechanisms; composite structures; experimental testing; simulation method; machine learning

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

Welding, Joining and Additive Manufacturing of Metals and Alloys (Fourth Edition)

edited by

Damjan Klobcar

,

Tomaž Vuherer

and

Drago Bračun

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 788 | Submission Open

Keywords: welding and joining technologies; brazing and soldering; additive manufacturing; adhesive bonding; weldability of materials

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

Advanced Materials in Implant and Prosthetic Dentistry: From Innovation to Clinical Application

edited by

Tonino Traini

and

Eugenio Velasco-Ortega

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 784 | Submission Open

Keywords: implant materials; prosthetic materials; surface modification; biocompatibility; CAD/CAM; dental ceramics; titanium alloys; bioactive surfaces; bone–implant interface; digital dentistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advanced Materials for Heritage and Archaeology (Third Edition)

edited by

Angela Calia

and

Mariateresa Lettieri

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 782 | Submission Open

Keywords: archeology and heritage buildings; non-destructive or micro-destructive analysis of cultural heritage plasters, ceramics, potteries and glasses; non-destructive techniques for surface characterization; residue analysis; investigation of raw materials and production methods of ancient technologies; investigation of weathering effects; material conservation technologies; heritage building protection; nanomaterials; monitoring technologies

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

Future Trends in High-Entropy Alloys (3rd Edition)

edited by

Jason Shian-Ching Jang

and Tsai-Fu Chung

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 699 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloys (HEAs); medium-entropy alloys (MEAs); high-entropy alloy thin film; computational alloy design; phase diagram; microstructure characterization; mechanical properties; thermomechanical treatment; hetero-structural microstructure; functional application

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

Advances in Renewable Energy Materials and Integrated Solutions

edited by Ahmed Ennaoui, Charaf Hajjaj and Abdeltif Bouaichi

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 676 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable energy systems; photovoltaic technology; concentrated solar power (CSP); energy storage solutions; smart grids; green hydrogen; electric mobility; water–energy–food nexus; energy transition; sustainable energy integration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advancements in Optical Materials and Photonic Device Technologies—2nd Edition

edited by Ivan Zorin and

Bettina Heise

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 673 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced optial materials; enhanced optical properties; glasses; photonic crystals; semiconductors; optical fibers; nonlinear crystals; metamaterials; material aspects of photonic devices; coatings

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

Nanomaterials for Enhanced Photoluminescence: Design, Synthesis, and Applications

edited by

Adam Watras

and

Rafał Jakub Wiglusz

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 671 | Submission Open

Keywords: rare-earth-doped nanomaterials; inorganic phosphors; lanthanide luminescence; up-conversion/down-shifting; energy transfer mechanisms; optical sensing

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

Advanced Glass Fibers and Specialty Glass Materials: Processing, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Anthony S. Torres

and

Ayush Subedi

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 645 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced glass fibers; specialty glasses; optical materials; fluoride glass; structure-property relationships; glass processing; photonic applications

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

Journal Menu

Journal Browser

Special Issues

Further Information

Guidelines

MDPI Initiatives

Follow MDPI