Materials

Two-Dimensional Semiconductors—Advancements in Material Growth and Characterization

edited by

Sakineh Chabi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1654 | Submission Open

Keywords: nano-semiconductors; 2D materials; 2D/3D heterostructures; CVD growth; epitaxial growth; nanosheets

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Design, Optimization, and Mechanical Applications of Smart Materials and Structures

edited by

Chunlei Li

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1651 | Submission Open

Keywords: structure optimization; mechanical performance; multi-field coupling; multi-functionality; design and application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Advanced Asphalt Materials and Characterization/Simulation Technologies

edited by Wei Cao and

Yilong Liu

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1479 | 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)

New Functional Materials for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Sara Metwally

and Justyna Smialek-Bartyzel

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1412 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart functional materials; regenerative medicine; biomaterials; 3D scaffolds; drug carriers; bioprinting; antibacterial agents; tissue engineering; bioactivity; cancer therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

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

edited by

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, Tao Jin and

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1379 | 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)

Polymer Electrolytes: Fundamentals, Approaches and Applications

edited by Yunsong Li and

Yuxiao Lin

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1263 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Nanostructured Materials for Environmental Friendly and Related Energy Applications

edited by

Alfonso Policicchio

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1109 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis of porous materials; energy storage applications; gas purification and storage; advanced characterization; environmental friendly

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

Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine: Synthesis, Characterization and Application

edited by

Katarzyna Klimek

and

Julia Higuchi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1097 | 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)

Advances in Machine Learning for the Prediction of Construction Materials Properties

edited by

Waleed Abdelaziz Zeiada

and

Ali Alnaqbi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 946 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; deep learning; and hybrid models; construction materials; material properties prediction; data-driven modeling; soils and unbound aggregates; cementitious composites; asphalt binders and mixtures

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

High-Entropy Alloys and Composite Materials: Preparation, Processing, and Performance

edited by

Yuefei Jia

, Zhenfei Jiang and

Long Xu

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 887 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloys; high-entropy composite; preparation; processing; performance

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

The Application of Bioactive Glasses to Dental Restorative Materials

edited by

Duck-Su Kim

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

Keywords: bioactive glass; dental materials; remineralization of enamel; remineralization of dentin

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

Research on Vibration of Composite Structures

edited by Rui Zhong, Qingshan Wang and Zhengxiong Chen

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 862 | 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)

Advanced Materials and Numerical Approaches for Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanics and Safety Applications

edited by

Mariusz Ptak

,

Kamil Sybilski

and

Rafał Kubacki

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 834 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; mechanical properties; tissue engineering; biodegradable materials; modeling; implants; numerical methods; biomedical engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Emerging Trends in Welding Technologies

edited by

João Lopes

and

João Pedro Oliveira

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 803 | Submission Open

Keywords: fusion welding; solid-state welding; arc welding; laser welding; welding; joining; characterization; mechanical properties

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

Recent Advances in Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Materials

edited by

Lu Zhou

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 797 | Submission Open

Keywords: reclaimed asphalt pavement; RAP recycling; pavement performance; sustainability; material characterization; recycling techniques; innovative RAP technologies; environmental impact; economic analysis

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

Advances in Two-Dimensional Materials: Design, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Xuefeng Wang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 761 | 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)

Advancements in Friction Stir-Based Solid-State Additive Manufacturing: Mechanisms, Microstructures, and Properties

edited by Ruishan Xie and Runsheng Li

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 699 | Submission Open

Keywords: friction stir-based additive manufacturing; process mechanisms; microstructure; properties; numercial simulation; process control

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

Radiation Damage and Microstructural Evolution in Materials for Nuclear Energy

edited by

Benjamin Beeler

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 613 | Submission Open

Keywords: nuclear; irradiation; characterization; simulation; defects; properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advances in Textile Materials for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Patrick Chi-Leung Hui

and

Chi-Wai Kan

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 498 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural textile materials; synthetic textile materials; smart textile materials; biomedical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Carbon Nanomaterials for Diverse Applications—Second Edition

edited by Ying Wu

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 451 | 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)

Advances in Renewable Energy Materials and Integrated Solutions

edited by Ahmed Ennaoui, Charaf Hajjaj and Abdeltif Bouaichi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 403 | 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)

Structure and Mechanical Properties of Composite Materials

edited by

Zhefeng Yu

and Wu Xu

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 387 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite materials; mechanical properties; failure analysis; fatigue; impact resistance; buckling; lightweight structures; multiscale modeling; optimization design; AI-driven design

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

Innovative Techniques in Non-Destructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring of Materials and Structures

edited by

Anna Knitter-Piątkowska

,

Michał Jan Guminiak

and

Tomasz Gajewski

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 374 | Submission Open

Keywords: non-destructive evaluation (NDE); structural health monitoring (SHM); damage detection; smart structures; machine learning in NDE; structural integrity; resilience of structures; advanced materials; material engineering; structural safety

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

Semiconductor Materials for Nanoelectronic and Optoelectronic Quantum Devices

edited by Ikai Lo

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 368 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconductor nanomaterials; molecular beam epitaxy (MBE); metal– organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD); nanotechnology; GaN micro-LEDs; nano-electronics; extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Nanomaterials in Environmental Remediation: Innovative Applications and Solutions

edited by

Daniela Predoi

, Carmen Cîmpeanu and

Carmen Steluta Ciobanu

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 357 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; environmental remediation; adsorption; nano-bioremediation; nanotoxicity; removal efficiency

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

Recent Advances in Multiferroics and Magnetoelectric Materials

edited by

Elżbieta Jartych

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 295 | 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)

Latest Advances in Asphalt Materials in Modification and Performance Evaluation

edited by

Fan Zhang

,

Dongdong Yuan

,

Di Wang

and

Augusto Cannone Falchetto

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 270 | Submission Open

Keywords: asphalt modification; performance evaluation; recycled materials; polymer-modified asphalt; aging resistance; sustainable pavements; rheological properties

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

Advanced Carbon Electrode Materials: Modification, Characterization, and Applications

edited by

Peng Zhang

and

Kexun Li

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon materials; porous carbon; actived carbon; carbon nanotubes; graphene; MOF-derived cabron; electrochemistry; electrosorption; electrocatalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)

Oxidation and Corrosion of Metals and Alloys

edited by Chunlong Cheng and Zheng Chen

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 204 | Submission Open

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

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

Smart Biomaterials in Regenerative Engineering

edited by

Lorenzo Fassina

and

Nora Bloise

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open

Keywords: tissue regeneration; smart biomaterials; chemical; biochemical; physical stimuli; cells; drugs; growth factors; cell/tissue– biomaterials interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Applications of Materials in Environmental Improvement

edited by

Monika Mierzwa-Hersztek

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 192 | 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)

Emerging Photonic and Electromagnetic Materials and Devices

edited by Jiewei Chen, Xiongjian Huang, Ya Fei Wu and Tianyue Wang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open

Keywords: photonic metamaterials; integrated photonics; 2D materials; upconversion nanoparticles; quantum photonic systems; stretchable photonics; reconfigurable electromagnetic devices; plasmonic nanostructures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic 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 168 | 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)

Trojan Materials in Science, Technology and Biomedicine: Invisibility Leading to Success

edited by

Dimosthenis Stamopoulos

,

Kosmas Tsakmakidis

,

Lelidis Ioannis

and

Maria Karageorgou

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open

Keywords: electromagnetic invisibility cloaks; optical invisibility cloaks; thermal invisibility cloaks; immunological invisibility cloaks; metamaterials; biometamaterials; biomimetic camouflage; multi-spectral camouflage; immune camouflage; immune non-responsive diagnostic agents; immune non-responsive therapeutic agents

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Progress in Plastic Deformation of Metals and Alloys (Third Edition)

edited by

Wojciech Borek

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open

Keywords: plastic deformation; hot working; cold working; new trends in plastic deformation; innovative approach; new technologies; thermomechanical treatment; physical and numerical simulation of plastic deformation; severe plastic deformation; structure and mechanical properties

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

Advances in Shape Memory Polymers: Fundamentals and Applications

edited by Long Chen and Xiangsheng Gao

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 152 | 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)

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 152 | 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)

Advanced Nanomaterials in Bio- and Chemical Sensing

edited by

Parvaneh Rahimi

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

Keywords: bio- and chemical sensing; nanomaterials; carbon nanostructures; metal nanoparticles; quantum dots; metal oxides; nanocomposites; sensitivity; selectivity

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

Microstructure and Properties of Metallic Materials and Composites Through Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Jiandong Wang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 147 | 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)

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 140 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Electromagnetic Wave Absorbing and Shielding Materials: Mechanism, Design, Performance and Application

edited by Duo Pan

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open

Keywords: electromagnetic wave absorption; electromagnetic shielding; structural design; electromagnetic parameters; impedance matching; attenuation constant; absorption mechanism; shielding effectiveness; multifunctional materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

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 121 | 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)

Catalysis for Biomass Materials Conversion

edited by Haoran Wu

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass valorization; catalysis; biofuels; fine chemicals; techno-economic assessment; biomass-based materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Flexible Ferroelectric Electronic Materials and Devices: Challenges and Opportunities

edited by

Mingyu Sang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexible electronic materials; ferroelectric thin films; ferroelectric polymers; dielectric and piezoelectric properties; domain dynamics in ferroelectrics; low-temperature processed devices; solution-processable ferroelectrics; mechanical flexibility and reliability of flexible electronics; interface engineering in ferroelectric devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advances in Lightweight Alloys: Microstructure, Mechanical Properties and Applications

edited by Zhirou Zhang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open

Keywords: lightweight alloys; aluminum alloys; magnesium alloys; titanium alloys; additive manufacturing; microstructural characterization; mechanical properties; deformation mechanisms; environmental durability

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

Architected Polymer Networks and Composites with Tailored Properties

edited by

Maya Pishvar

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymers; fiber-reinforced polymer composites; engineered materials; functional materials; manufacturing processes; failure analysis; characterization; morphology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Microstructures and Coatings for Advanced Optoelectronic Materials

edited by

Atef Zekri

and

Brahim Aïssa

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open

Keywords: microstructures; coatings; optoelectronic materials; thin films; nanostructures; sustainable technologies; global innovation; photonic applications

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

Advances in Structure Analysis of Amorphous and Nanocrystalline Materials (3rd Edition)

edited by

Małgorzata Karolus

and

Sabina Lesz

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural characterization; amorphous phase; nanocrystalline structure; radial and pair distribution functions; Rietveld analysis; mechanical alloying; melt spinning method; calorimetry and stability of amorphous materials; glass forming ability; crystallization

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

Research on the Fatigue and Crack Behavior of Materials

edited by Rhys Jones

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic structures; additive manufacturing; cold spray additive manufacturing; cold spray repairs; delamination in composites; adhesively bonded structures; bonded repairs; test standards; build quality; fracture mechanics; experimental techniques

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

Recent Advances in Plasma Technology for Materials Science

edited by

Shih-Nan Hsiao

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: coating; thin film deposition; surface functionalization; plasma etching; plasma synthesis; ALD/ALE; bio-medical and agricultural applications; atmospheric pressure plasma

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

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