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Advancements in Durability and Mechanical Performance of Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Polymers in Harsh Environments

edited by Ahmed Bahgat Radwan and

Noora Al-Qahtani

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open

Keywords: hybrid fiber-reinforced polymers (HFRPs); durability; mechanical performance; extreme environments; aging and degradation; interfacial adhesion; composite manufacturing; structural integrity; protective coatings; sustainability and recycling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

High-Entropy Alloys: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

edited by

Bernardo Monteiro

and Marta Dias

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4778 | 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)

Advanced Functional Materials in Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by Bei Li

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 273 | 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)

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

edited by

Shan Gao

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open

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

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

Polymer Foams and Their Multifunctional Application

edited by Jialong Chai

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer foams; multifunctional materials; cellular structure; supercritical foaming; nanocomposite foams; thermal management; shielding and insulation; absorption and filtration; sustainable materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Nanomaterials for Enhanced Photoluminescence: Design, Synthesis, and Applications

edited by

Adam Watras

and

Rafał Jakub Wiglusz

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 22 | 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)

Advances in Additive Manufacturing: Microstructure, Toughness and Mechanical Properties

edited by

Diego Vergara

Edwan Anderson Ariza Echeverri

and

Antonio Del Bosque

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; post-processing; microstructure; mechanical properties; parameters; in situ monitoring; modeling; simulation

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

From Waste to Value: Advanced Materials for Integrated Pollution Management and Circular Economy

edited by Renlong Liu and

Facheng Qiu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 9 | Submission Open

Keywords: waste-derived functional materials; porous adsorbents; catalytic materials; photocatalysts; electrocatalysts; membrane materials; metal– organic frameworks (MOFs); layered double hydroxides (LDHs); biochar-based materials; geopolymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Acoustic Materials and Metamaterials: Design and Performance Studies

edited by

Sebastian Garus

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 5 | Submission Open

Keywords: acoustic materials; metamaterials; acoustic wave control; sound absorption; acoustic insulation; materials design; numerical modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

High-Entropy Materials: Multi-Scale Design and Behavior Under Extreme Conditions

edited by

, Jianbao Zhang,

and

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy; mechanical properties; irradiation damage; friction and wear; corrosion; atomic-scale simulation; machine-learning; additive manufacturing

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

Sustainable Construction and Building Materials: Microstructure, Mechanical Performance, and Long-Term Durability

edited by Caifeng Lu, Guanglin Yuan and Qingsong Zhou

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | 9 articles | Viewed by 9640 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable materials; reinforcement and repair; microstructure; mechanical performance; long-term durability; cement-based composites; geopolymer materials; environmental impact; circular economy; life cycle assessment (LCA)

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

Advanced Materials and Technologies in Pavement Engineering (2nd Edition)

edited by

Yanhai Wang

, Yangming Gao and

Yuanyuan Li

submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable transport infrastructure; pavement engineering; advanced materials; nanomaterials; resilient road systems; structural health monitoring; self-sensing asphalt and concrete; self-healing asphalt; smart pavements; digital twins

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

Role of Materials in Controlling Friction, Wear, and Heat Generation Mechanisms

edited by

Aleksander Yevtushenko

and

Katarzyna Topczewska

submission deadline 20 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 437 | Submission Open

Keywords: sliding systems; friction and wear; temperature; thermal stresses; experimental methods and simulations; materials selection; thermal barrier coatings

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

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