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Advanced Nanomaterials for Antibacterial Applications

edited by Sihan Ma, Xue Bai and Jianglong Kong

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-infection nanomaterials; theranostic nanosystems; antiviral function; biomedical imaging agents; toxicology of nanomaterials; therapeutic mechanism

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

The Parameters of Advanced Materials

edited by

Grzegorz Tytko

Zhiyuan Xu

, Jolanta Makowska and

Mingyang Lu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 216 | Submission Open

Keywords: structure; physical parameters; chemical parameters; mechanical parameters; thermal parameters; electrical parameters; magnetic parameters; crystal structure

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

Experimental Testing and Numerical Modelling for Structural Dynamics

edited by

Chao Xu

and Zexing Yu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open

Keywords: experimental techniques; computational methods; nonlinear structural dynamics; stochastic dynamics and uncertain systems; dynamic model validation; vibration control; smart materials and structures; dynamic sensors and actuators; energy harvesting; structural health monitoring; load identification and monitoring; dynamics of jointed structures

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

Lightweight and High-Performance Composite Structures for Engineering Applications

edited by

Dongdong Chen

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open

Keywords: CFRP; fiber hybrid; laminate; sandwich structures; mechanical tests; energy absorption; dynamic impact; hygrothermal aging; numerical simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Synthesis, Characterization and Performance of Degradable Polymers: Roles of Curing, Crystallization and Biodegradation

edited by

Chuansheng Wang

and

Deshang Han

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open

Keywords: degradable polymers; polymer synthesis; curing mechanisms; crystallization control; biodegradation kinetics; crosslinking; sustainable materials; eco-design; structure– property relationships

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Development and Characterization of Linear and Nonlinear Optical Crystals

edited by

Farhan Mumtaz

Bohong Zhang

and

Jie Huang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open

Keywords: optical crystals; nonlinear optics; fiber-optic sensors; characterization techniques; photonic devices; synthesis of optical materials; environmental sensing; healthcare applications; integrated optics; advanced materials

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

Near-Infrared Nanomaterials in Biomedical Applications

edited by Xiaozhen Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: near-infrared; nanomaterials; imaging; therapy; biomedical applications

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

Oxidation and Corrosion of Metals and Alloys

edited by Chunlong Cheng and Zheng Chen

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open

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

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

Emerging Photonic and Electromagnetic Materials and Devices

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

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 144 | 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)

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

edited by Hongyong Jiang, Guangchao Han and Fuchu Liu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 141 | 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)

Mechanical Behavior and Numerical Simulation of Sandwich Composites (Second Edition)

edited by

Bin Han

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open

Keywords: lattice architectures; advanced and smart materials; material characterization; mechanical properties; impact and ballistic resistance; vibration attenuation; heat transfer; intelligent manufacturing foam material; composite sandwich; additive manufacturing; vibration; buckling; crushing behaviors; optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Theoretical Modeling and Computation for Nanophotonics

edited by

Nan Zeng

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open

Keywords: particle; imaging and measurement; polarization optics; high-throughput online analysis

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

Advanced Nanomaterials in Bio- and Chemical Sensing

edited by

Parvaneh Rahimi

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 123 | 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)

Advanced Materials for Low-Carbon Molecular Engineering

edited by Kok Bing Tan and

Ning Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open

Keywords: low carbon molecules; CO2 utilization; bifunctional catalysts; nanomaterials; integrated processes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)

High-Performance Ceramic Materials: Development and Applications

edited by Iryna Matsukevich

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramic materials; glass ceramic; sintering; barrier coatings; 3D printing; advanced ceramics; potential application

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

Catalysis: Where We Are and Where We Go

edited by

Diana Sannino

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8157 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterogeneous catalysis; nanostructured catalysts; nanoporous catalysts; catalyst nanoengineering; combined catalytic technologies; electro catalysis; plasma catalysis; photocatalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Materials for Drug Delivery and Medical Engineering

edited by

Keisuke Nakano

and

Kiyofumi Takabatake

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4842 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional materials; polymers; ceramics; metallic materials; nanomaterials; drug delivery; drug release; tissue engineering; biocompatibility; medical; implants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Recent Advances in Stainless Steel: Characterization, Properties and Applications

edited by

SeKwon Oh

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4824 | Submission Open

Keywords: microstructural characterization; mechanical properties enhancement; corrosion resistance; additive manufacturing; alloy development; surface modification; sustainable manufacturing; aerospace and biomedical applications

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

Sustainable Cementitious Materials for Civil and Transportation Engineering—2nd Edition

edited by

Junjie Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3272 | Submission Open

Keywords: low carbon emissions; carbon fixation; sustainable materials; recycled materials; cement; concrete

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

Recovered or Recycled Materials for Composites and Other Materials

edited by

Malgorzata Ulewicz

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3249 | Submission Open

Keywords: recycled materials; waste; industrial by-products; and recovered materials; synthesis of composites and other materials; physicochemical and mechanical properties of composites; materials modified with waste in a circular economy; sustainable building and other materials; new ecological materials

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

Advanced Resin-Based Materials and Composites

edited by

Pietro Ausiello

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1467 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental materials; composites; bioactive materials; dental biomaterials; advanced resin-based materials; CAD-CAM materials; glass ionomers; dental polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

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

edited by

Qinghuan Huo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1410 | 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)

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

edited by

Chunlei Li

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 908 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Laser-Based Surface Processing: Techniques, Mechanisms, and Advanced Applications

edited by Yuhua Huang,

Fulong Zhu

and Yunlong Fu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 792 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser surface processing; laser surface modification; laser texturing; laser– material interaction; additive manufacturing; laser processing monitors

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

High-Performance Thermoelectric Materials and Devices for Energy Conversion

edited by Yunpeng Zheng and

Zhifang Zhou

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 311 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectric; thermoelectric device; thermoelectric thin films; single crystals; decoupling; plasticity; zT

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Halogen and Chalcogen Bonding in Crystal Design

edited by Teresa Olszewska,

Jarosław Chojnacki

and

Jan Alfuth

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open

Keywords: halogen bonding; chalcogen bonding; crystal engineering; material science

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Advanced Technologies and Materials for Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Ildikó Lung

and

Adina Stegarescu

submission deadline 1 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open

Keywords: materials; functionalized materials; adsorbents; surface modifications; membrane; emerging contaminants; wastewater treatment; photocatalysis; adsorption

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

The Microstructures and Advanced Functional Properties of Thin Films

edited by

Yue Liu

Jian Wang

and Jiamiao Ni

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12243 | Submission Open

Keywords: deposition; microstructure; electrical properties; thermal properties; optical properties; thin film growth; functional thin film applications

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

From Conventional to Modern Biomaterials in Dentistry—2nd Edition

edited by

Mihai Rominu

and

Cosmin Sinescu

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10628 | Submission Open

Keywords: dentistry; dental treatments; dental evaluations; implants and implantable materials; polymers; ceramics; metals and alloys; biocompatibility; CAD/CAM/CAE technologies; 3D printing technologies; material characterization; imagistic investigations; numerical simulation; cytotoxicity; biofilms; new and innovative dental materials and dental technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Metal Coatings for Wear and Corrosion Applications (Second Edition)

edited by

Gabriela Mǎrginean

and

Norbert Kazamer

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9354 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; aqueous corrosion; high-temperature corrosion; sliding wear; abrasion; solid particle erosion; additive manufacturing; electron beam remelting; laser structuring

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

Advances in the Design and Properties of New Ecoconcrete Formulations (2nd Edition)

edited by

Francisco Agrela

Julia Rosales

and

Manuel Cabrera Montenegro

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6738 | Submission Open

Keywords: recycled concrete; recycled aggregates; recycled construction materials; life cycle; characterization

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

Emerging Technologies and Materials for Smart, Durable and Sustainable Construction

edited by

Giovanni Anglani

and

Paola Antonaci

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3647 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart construction; self-healing materials; durability; alternative binders; waste reuse and recycling; sustainability; 3D printing in construction; nanotechnology; self-sensing materials; alternative reinforcement for concrete

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

Magnetic Shape Memory Alloys: Fundamentals and Applications

edited by Zhenzhuang Li and Ziqi Guan

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2525 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic shape memory alloys; martensitic transformation; magnetic property; solid-state refrigeration; thermal energy storage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Advanced Materials Machining: Theory and Experiment

edited by

Łukasz Żyłka

Krzysztof Żak

and

Sergej Hloch

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2001 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision machining; machining and machinability; difficult-to-cut materials; metals and alloys; cutting process modelling and optimization; machining simulation; tool wear and durability; surface topography; diagnostics and process monitoring; cooling conditions

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

Materials Innovation Through Atomic Layer Deposition: Process Optimization, Material Properties, and Applications

edited by Dongqing Pan

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1336 | Submission Open

Keywords: atomic layer deposition (ALD); process optimization; precursor chemistry; material characterization; nanotechnology; semiconductor fabrication; energy storage applications

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

Fatigue of Polymers and Composite Materials: From the LCF to the VHCF Life Ranges

edited by

Andrea Tridello

Davide S. Paolino

and

Carlo Boursier Niutta

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 448 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite; polymers; fatigue; ultrasonic fatigue; low-cycle fatigue; high-cycle fatigue; very-high-cycle fatigue

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Research Advances in Microelectronics Packaging and Devices: From Materials to Reliability

edited by

Zhiheng Huang

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 270 | Submission Open

Keywords: microelectronic packaging; high-power device packaging; materials and device reliability; TSV/TGV; hybrid bonding; AI/ML; microstructure; uncertainty quantification; physical and failure analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Multiscale Characterization and Computational Modeling/Simulation of Metallic Materials

edited by

and

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 14 articles | Viewed by 24007 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical property; microstructural analysis; multiscale characterization; nano and atomistic approach; metals and alloys; plastic deformation and fracture; advanced manufacturing; modeling and simulation; hydrogen-related property and mechanism; cold spray

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

Characterization of Metallic Materials: Solidification, Deformation, Heat Treatment and Other Related Phenomena—Third Edition

edited by

Seong-Ho Ha

and Young-Ok Yoon

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 23 articles | Viewed by 18358 | Submission Open

Keywords: metals and alloys; microstructure characterization; microscopy; solidification; forming; heat treatment

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

Leather, Textiles and Bio-Based Materials

edited by

Valeika Virgilijus

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 16901 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Sustainability in Asphalt, Concrete and Pavement Materials: Design, Performance, and Characterization

edited by

Wentao Wang

and

Linbing Wang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 16 articles | Viewed by 15654 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainability; asphalt materials; concrete materials; pavement materials; construction; mixed design; performance evaluation; damage mechanism; features characterization; durability

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

Corrosion Electrochemistry and Protection of Metallic Materials

edited by

Facundo Almeraya-Calderón

Citlalli Gaona-Tiburcio

and Ricardo Galván-Martínez

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14503 | Submission Open

Keywords: stainless steels; superalloys; aluminum; titanium; electrochemical techniques; corrosion mechanisms; corrosion protection methods; coatings; corrosion inhibitor

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Development of Advanced Materials and Technology for Green and Sustainable Environmental Remediation

edited by

Hao Qiu

Erkai He

and Xing Li

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11880 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable environmental remediation; heavy metal; emerging pollutants; bioavailability; toxic effect; ecological health; numerical model; risk assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Testing of Materials and Elements in Civil Engineering (4th Edition)

edited by

Krzysztof Schabowicz

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 11373 | Submission Open

Keywords: testing; diagnostics; building materials; elements; civil engineering

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

Surface Technology and Coatings Materials

edited by

Bartlomiej Przybyszewski

and

Sandra Paszkiewicz

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 11369 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional coatings; functional surfaces; nanocomposite coatings; surface engineering; emerging surface technologies; hybrid coatings; thin films; surface modifications

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

Advanced Cement-Based Composite Materials and Composite Intelligent Design

edited by Wei Wang, Weichen Tian, Mingzhi Wang, Kunyang Yu and Yanqin Zeng

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 12 articles | Viewed by 10890 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced cement-based composite materials; concrete in harsh environment; fibers; phase-change materials; artificial intelligence; infrastructure construction; low-carbon fabrication; composition design and performance prediction; additive manufacturing

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

Structure, Properties and Applications of Nanocomposites and Polymer Based Materials

edited by

Jiang-Bo Bai

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10171 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; polymer-based materials; structure; properties; applications; composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Advances in Additive Manufacturing: Characteristics and Innovation, 2nd Edition

edited by

Xiaohui Zhao

and

Chao Chen

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9674 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; microstructure; mechanical properties; fatigue; wear

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

Dynamic Behavior of Advanced Materials and Structures (Second Edition)

edited by

Weidong Song

, Lijun Xiao and Xianfeng Yang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 9082 | Submission Open

Keywords: impact dynamics; analytical methods; dynamic tests; numerical simulation; molecular dynamics; additive manufacturing

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

Novel Materials for Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Joan-Josep Suñol

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7440 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; fabrication additive; 3D printing; rapid prototyping; fused deposition modeling; stereolithography; selective laser sintering/melting; direct injection writing

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

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