Materials

Innovative Materials and Technologies for Road Pavements

edited by

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submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6449 | Submission Open

Keywords: road pavements; road materials; innovative materials; innovative technologies; pavement materials; smart roads; sustainability; recycling; pavement engineering

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

Fabrication of Advanced Materials

edited by Yang Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6432 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced manufacturing technologies; additive manufacturing; welding; other fabrication techniques; material characterization; microstructure; mechanical properties

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

Structural, Mechanical and/or Magnetic Properties of Metallic Materials

edited by

Joan-Josep Suñol

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 6428 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic alloys; metallic compounds; microstructure; structure; metallurgy; thermal analysis; mechanical properties; magnetic behavior

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

Chemical Additives and Alternative Admixtures for Sustainable Construction Materials

edited by

Zbyšek Pavlík

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5673 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical additives; alternative admixtures; construction composites; experimental assessment; durability

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

Advanced Manufacturing Processes of Metal Forming (2nd Edition)

edited by

Anna Dziubińska

and

Wojciech Presz

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5568 | Submission Open

Keywords: manufacturing processes; metal forming; traditional metal-forming processes; unconventional metal-forming processes; metals and their alloys; lightweight metal alloys; microstructure; mechanical properties

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

Materials and Techniques in Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Orthodontics (Second Edition)

edited by

Maria Francesca Sfondrini

and

Andrea Scribante

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5270 | Submission Open

Keywords: adhesives; aesthetic dentistry; aligners; archwires; behavioral science; biomimetic materials; bond strength; bonding interfaces; brackets; CAD/CAM; caries prevention; composites; dental hygiene; dental materials; dermatology; digital impressions; digital workflow; elastodontics; endodontics; fiber-reinforced composites; fixed appliances; fixed prosthodontics; fluoride; gnathology; implantology; lingual appliances; maxillofacial surgery; miniscrews; multi-disciplinary treatment; oral microbiology; orthodontics; otolaryngology; patient compliance; pediatric dentistry; periodontology; prosthodontics; radiography; remineralization; removable prosthodontics; restorative dentistry; retention; skeletal anchorage; titanium

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advanced Functional Materials for Hydrometallurgical and Environmental Applications

edited by Bo Chen and

Shenxu Bao

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5247 | Submission Open

Keywords: solvent-impregnated resins; supported ionic liquid; ion-imprinted polymers; composite electrode materials; solid wastes based adsorption materials; the separation of enrichment of metals; the adsorption and separation of harmful gases; the removal of organic pollutants; the preparation and characterization of functional materials; adsorption mechanisms based on quantum chemistry simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Microstructure, Mechanical Properties and Additive Manufacturing of Steels

edited by

Robert Bidulský

and

Jana Bidulská

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5232 | Submission Open

Keywords: metals; alloys; microstructure; mechanical properties; additive manufacturing; joining; simulation; metal forming

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

Flexible Electronic Materials and Devices: Preparation and Application

edited by Shu-Jen Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4993 | Submission Open

Keywords: biosensors and bioelectronics; thin-film transistors; flexible chemical sensors; flexible electronic materials; flexible healthcare sensors; advanced characterization; novel device architectures; new flexible materials synthesis; reliability of flexible devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Biomechanical and Metallurgical Behavior of Endodontic and Restorative Materials

edited by

Rodolfo Reda

,

Alessio Zanza

and

Dario Di Nardo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4681 | Submission Open

Keywords: endodontics; restorative dentistry; conservative dentistry; mechanical properties; composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advances in Porous Lightweight Materials and Lattice Structures

edited by

Girolamo Costanza

and

Maria Elisa Tata

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4493 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous materials; lightweight materials; lattice structures; functional properties; structural applications; new developments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Metal Oxide Semiconductors: Synthesis, Structure, and Applications

edited by

Stephane Kenmoe

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4328 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal oxides; synthesis; characterization; structure; spectroscopy; operando; electronics; optics; catalysis; energy conversion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Sol-Gel Materials for Optics and Photonics: Design, Processing, Characterization, and Implementation

edited by

Magdalena Zięba

,

Andrzej Kaźmierczak

and

Paweł Karasiński

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4291 | Submission Open

Keywords: waveguide films; antireflective coatings; multilayer structures; integrated photonics/optics; photonic devices; fabrication technologies; optical materials; sol-gel materials

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

Recycling and Resource Utilization of Waste

edited by

Grzegorz Mazurek

and

Przemysław Buczyński

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4246 | Submission Open

Keywords: recycled materials as matrices for composites; novel applications of waste-based construction materials; rheological modeling of waste-polymer-modified bitumen and asphalt pavement; modification of binders and asphalt pavements with waste polymers; advanced statistical methods for predicting recycled materials’ properties; methods for waste polymer utilization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Sustainable Cement Materials: Preparation, Experimental Analysis and Engineering Applications

edited by Huanyu Li,

Chao Zhang

and Junyi Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4100 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable cement; workability; rheology; hydration; mechanical properties; durability; microstructure; life cycle assessment

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

Physico-Chemical Modification of Materials for Biomedical Application

edited by

Bernadeta Dobosz

and

Joanna Czwartos

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4031 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical modification; surface coating; functionalization with biomolecules and drugs; plasma treatment; exposure to SXR/EUV/UV radiation; laser processing; grafting with nanoparticles; polymers; carbon materials; nanoparticles (metal; lipid; polymer)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

The Combined Finite–Discrete Element Method—Theory, Modeling and Applications

edited by

Esteban Rougier

and

Zhou Lei

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3690 | Submission Open

Keywords: combined finite– discrete element method; finite element techniques; fracture modeling; contact modeling; fluid– solid interaction; material modeling; thermo-hydro-mechanical– chemical coupling

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

Characterization and Optimization of Cement-Based Materials

edited by

María del Mar Alonso López

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3682 | Submission Open

Keywords: cement; concrete; characterization techniques; properties; microstructure

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

Featured Reviews in Catalytic Materials

edited by

Julia A. Valla

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3505 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterogenous and homogeneous catalysts; zeolites; transition metals; metal oxides; single atom catalysis; computa-tional catalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Fabrication, Characteristics and Applications of Multifunctional Polymer Nanocomposites

edited by

Jianhua Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3427 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; nanofiller; manufacturing processes; characterization; mechanical properties; physicochemical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Structures, Properties, and Phase Transition in Dielectric Ceramics

edited by Xinghua Zheng and

Hao Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3087 | Submission Open

Keywords: phase transition; dielectric properties; core-shell; sintering temperature; dielectric mechanism; grain growth; dielectric relaxation

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

Performance Testing and Application of Ferroelectric/Piezoelectric Ceramics

edited by

Zhonghua Yao

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2852 | Submission Open

Keywords: piezoelectricity; ferroelectricity; domain engineering; morphotropic phase boundary; energy harvesting; ceramics; composites; polymers; crystals

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

Innovative Granular Materials in Civil Infrastructure: Characterization and Modeling

edited by

Jue Li

,

Jian Gong

, Jiayan Nie and

Miao Yu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2799 | Submission Open

Keywords: granular materials; innovative technologies; civil infrastructure; characterization and modeling; testing and evaluation

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

Methodology of the Design and Testing of Composite Structures (2nd Edition)

edited by

Grzegorz Mieczkowski

,

Dariusz Szpica

and

Andrzej Borawski

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2728 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; composite design; identification and prediction of effective physical and mechanical properties of composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Ceramic Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Arish Dasan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2522 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; ceramics; 3D printing; binder jetting; powder bed fusion; stereolithography; waste management; material extrusion

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

Advanced Electroceramics and Their Applications in Energy Harvesting, Conversion and Storage

edited by Zenghui Liu,

Pan Gao

and Zuo-Guang Ye

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2504 | Submission Open

Keywords: electroceramics; dielectric materials; piezoelectric materials; ferroelectric materials; multiferroic materials; energy storage; energy conversion; energy harvesting

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

Advanced Materials with Strong Electron Correlations

edited by

Monika Gamża

and Jiasheng Chen

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2432 | Submission Open

Keywords: correlated electrons; crystal and electronic structures; crystal growth; magnetic materials; electronic band structure of solids; material characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advances in Hydration, Microstructure, and Properties of Modern Cement and Concrete Composites

edited by

Xin Liu

and

Mingqi Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2381 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydration; microstructure; properties; modellings; material design; low carbon; modern cement and concrete

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

Advances in Mechanical Properties and Structure of Metal and Metal Composites (2nd Edition)

edited by Shucai Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2354 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal; metal composites; mechanical properties; structure; tensile; impact; compressive; fatigue; creep; tribological

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

Study on Advanced Metal Matrix Composites (3rd Edition)

edited by

Wenshu Yang

and

Chang Zhou

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2354 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal matrix composites; multi-scale design; bio-inspired design; interface evolution; fabrication method; near-net forming techniques; mechanical properties; thermo-physical properties; numerical simulation/calculation; strengthening mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Ceramics and Related Composites for Biomedical Applications: Materials, Advanced Manufacturing, and Biomedical Performance

edited by

Rujie He

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2260 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioceramics; biocomposites; electrospinning; 3D printing; 4D printing; additive manufacturing; laser direct writing; biocompatibility; external field stimulation; biomedical performance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Semiconductor with Novel Electronic and Optoelectronic Properties: Design, Fabrication and Characterization

edited by

Shengyi Yang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2242 | Submission Open

Keywords: electronic materials and devices; optoelectronic materials and devices; surfaces and interfaces; optical and magnetic properties; electronic and optoelectronic properties

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

An Overview of Highly Porous Adsorbent Materials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

edited by

Małgorzata Maciejewska

,

Magdalena Rogulska

and

Marta Grochowicz

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2178 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous materials; adsorbents; adsorption; pollutants; wastewater treatment; heavy metals; decontamination

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Building a Sustainable Future: Latest Research on the Recovery of Solid Waste for Construction and Building Materials

edited by

Ines Flores-Colen

and

George Wardeh

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2158 | Submission Open

Keywords: waste; construction materials; optimisation; structural elements; durability; mechanical performance

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

Advances in Function Geopolymer Materials—Second Edition

edited by

Michał Łach

,

Kinga Korniejenko

and

Aleksandar Nikolov

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2094 | Submission Open

Keywords: geopolymer; functional material; modern insulation material; sustainable development; innovation in building materials

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

Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Concrete: Innovations in Green Binders and Recycled Materials

edited by

Wangjie Wu

, Yangming Gao, Mingjun Hu and

Dongdong Yuan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2083 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable technologies; eco-friendly materials; asphalt concrete; cement concrete green binders; recycled materials

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

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Material Design, Discovery, and Optimization

edited by Craig Hamel and Devin J. Roach

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1877 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart materials; polymers; additive manufacturing; recyclable materials; physics-informed machine learning

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

Functionally Graded Graphene Nanocomposite Materials and Structures

edited by Shaoyu Zhao, Jiajia Mao and Yihe Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1815 | Submission Open

Keywords: functionally graded materials; graphene nanocomposites; composite structures; mechanical analysis; graphene metamaterials; smart materials and structures

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

Recent Advances in Nitrogen-Rich Energetic Materials: Synthesis, Structure, and Properties

edited by Yuangang Xu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1744 | Submission Open

Keywords: nitrogen-rich energetic materials; detonation properties; stability; synthesis; structure– performance relationship

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advances in Modern Cement-Based Materials for Composite Structures

edited by

Faxing Ding

and

Fei Lyu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1698 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC); composite structures; fiber-reinforced concrete; lightweight aggregate concrete (LWAC); concrete-filled steel tubes (CFST)

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

Laser and Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing of Metal Alloys

edited by Eric J. Faierson and Peter C. Collins

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1693 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser powder bed fusion; electron beam powder bed fusion; metal alloys; additive manufacturing; selective laser melting; numerical modeling; mechanical performance; microstructure evolution

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

Integrating Sustainable Innovations in Pavement Materials and Engineering

edited by Yanhui Niu and

Jiangmiao Yu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1583 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable pavement; asphalt binder modification; low-emission materials; green infrastructure; recycling; environmental impact; intelligent construction; life cycle assessment; green pavement maintenance

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

Methodologies and Mechanisms in Facet Engineering for Next-Generation Ion Batteries

edited by Lu Wang and Chenggang Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1581 | Submission Open

Keywords: facet growth mechanism; ion storage mechanism; lattice configuration; structure– performance relationship

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Micro/Nano-Structured Material Surface and Its Functional Coatings

edited by

Michael A. Morris

,

Feiran Li

, Dayong Li and Liming Liu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1522 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro/nano structure; functional surfaces and interfaces; surface materials; micro/nano characterization

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

Ab Initio Modeling of 2D Semiconductors and Semimetals

edited by Maciej J. Winiarski

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1419 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D materials; semiconductors; semimetals; nitrides; transition metal dichalcogenides; graphene

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

Fabrication, Characterisation and Application of Fibre-Reinforced Polymers and Composites

edited by Karthikeyan Kandan and

Yong Sun

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1403 | Submission Open

Keywords: fibre-reinforced composite; biomaterials; digital composites; fracture mechanics; additive manufacturing; mechanical and thermal characterisation; thermoplastic composites; composite manufacturing; textile composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Phase and Structure Analysis of Alloys and Metal Matrix Composites—2nd Edition

edited by

Sabina Lesz

and

Małgorzata Karolus

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1361 | Submission Open

Keywords: alloys; metal matrix composites; structural characterization; phase analysis; rietveld refinement; SEM; TEM; XRD4

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

Advanced Thin Films and 2D Materials: Mechanism, Fabrication, Characterization and Application (2nd Edition)

edited by

Sebastiano Vasi

and

Ulderico Wanderlingh

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1246 | 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)

AI-Driven Modeling and Monitoring Towards Advanced Additive Manufacturing

edited by Zijue Tang and

Shitong Peng

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1244 | Submission Open

Keywords: process monitoring; additive manufacturing; AI-based modeling; microstructure simulation; in-situ sensing; quality control and defect detection; real-time and adaptive control; numerical modeling; data-driven modeling; material property prediction/optimization; mechanical property prediction/optimization; thermal/stress/strain analysis

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

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

edited by

Wojciech Sitek

and

Mariusz Król

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1227 | 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)

Properties, Processing and Applications of Diamond and Related Superhard Materials

edited by Jie Gao and Shengwang Yu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1201 | Submission Open

Keywords: diamond and related superhard materials; properties of diamond; processing of diamond; polishing; etching; application of diamond; growth of diamond; nucleation of diamond; low temperature growth; heteroepitaxial single crystal; diamond coating on WC-Co; diamond coating on GaN; diamond coating on Ga2O3

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advances in Metal, Metal Oxide/Sulfide Nanoparticles and Related Materials

edited by

Iwona Kuzniarska-Biernacka

and Maria Enea

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1174 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; nanotechnology; (photo)catalysis; organic transformations; environmental catalysis; water remediation; application; diagnostic; nanoparticle-based biosensors; nanotechnology in healthcare; point-of-care testing (POCT)

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

Latest Research in Joining and Welding Processes

edited by

Qingke Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1166 | Submission Open

Keywords: welding; brazing; soldering; diffusion bonding; microjoining; metallurgical reaction; service reliability

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

Effect of Additives/Admixtures on the Properties of Concretes and Cementitious Composites—Second Edition

edited by Mengjun Chen and Jiwen Bai

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1112 | Submission Open

Keywords: concrete admixtures; chemical admixture; cement hydration; cementitious materials; solid waste utilization; property modulation

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

Advances in Flame Retardant Materials: Designs, Properties and Applications

edited by

Fouad Laoutid

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1092 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable flame retardants; eco-friendly fire protection; (nano)composites; fiber-reinforced composites; coatings; textile; electric vehicle (EV) safety; battery fire protection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Latest Developments in Advanced Machining Technologies for Materials

edited by

Jiaming Zhan

and

Yuchao Bai

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1043 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced machining; hybrid machining; micro/nano machining; digital manufacturing; process optimization; sustainable manufacturing

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

Advanced Functional Coatings for Surface Engineering: Deposition, Properties and Applications

edited by

Karol Kyzioł

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1011 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; functional coatings; hybrid coatings; layered materials; surface properties; bio-functional coatings; drug delivery systems; anti-wear application; anti-corrosion protection; biocompatibility

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

Intelligent Processing Technology of Materials

edited by Yanming Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1008 | Submission Open

Keywords: control system; modelling; machine/deep learning; monitoring; parameter optimization; big data

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

Advances in Metal Rolling Process: Modelling, Analysis, and Application

edited by

Youngseog Lee

and Sangmin Byon

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1002 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart mills; automation; machine learning; energy efficiency; process optimization; surface quality; advanced materials; material flow

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

Manufacturing, Heat Treatment and Forming of Advanced Metallic and Ceramic Materials (3rd Edition)

edited by

Henryk Paul

,

Marcin Wachowski

and

Sebastian Mróz

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 930 | Submission Open

Keywords: manufacturing; heat treatment; forming; welding; metallic materials; ceramics; composites; sintering

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

Recent Trends and Developments in Catalytic Polymerizations

edited by

Mostafa Khoshsefat

, Giuseppe Antinucci and Der-Jang Liaw

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 898 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalyst; polymerization; polyolefins; polymerization mechanisms; characterization; transition metals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advanced Materials for Flexible Sensing Applications and Electronics

edited by

Linpeng Liu

and

Changchao Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 870 | 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 Asphalt Materials and Characterization/Simulation Technologies

edited by Wei Cao and

Yilong Liu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 864 | 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)

The Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Alloys (Second Edition)

edited by

Longqing Chen

,

Sheng Cao

and

Wenbin Qiu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 800 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; powder bed fusion; directed energy deposition; post-processing; microstructure; anisotropy; columnar grain; non-equilibrium solidification; modeling and simulation

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

Advanced Abrasive Processing Technology and Applications (Second Edition)

edited by Yufei Gao

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 763 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision/ultra-precision abrasive machining; sawing; grinding; lapping; material removal mechanism; machined surface integrity; difficult-to-machine materials; processing damage; processing monitoring

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

Advances in Lithium-Ion Batteries: Electrode Materials and Their Applications

edited by

Lihan Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 758 | 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)

New Functional Materials for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Sara Metwally

and Justyna Smialek-Bartyzel

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 677 | 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)

Advanced Composite Materials for Multifunctional Applications: Design, Fabrication, and Performance Optimization

edited by

Pradeep Menezes

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 660 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced composite materials; manufacturing techniques; smart composites; green composite materials; computational nodeling and AI-driven design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Advanced Applications of Electrochemical Materials for Sensors and Catalysts

edited by

Mingzhi Jiao

, Jianxin Yi and

Tao Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 600 | Submission Open

Keywords: gas sensors; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; semiconductor; 2D materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Processing and Mechanical Properties of Polymer Composites

edited by Jingwei Tian and

Rui Guo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 577 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer composites; advanced and functional polymer composites; engineering structure; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; process modeling and simulation; polymer composite coating

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

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

edited by

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,

, Tao Jin and

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 576 | 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)

Microstructural and Mechanical Characteristics of Welded Joints

edited by Jie Wu and Guoqiang Huang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 570 | Submission Open

Keywords: electronic packaging; solder joint; reliability; interfacial metallurgy; friction stir welding/processing; dissimilar metal joining; additive manufacturing; microstructure; properties

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

New Advances in High Entropy Alloys

edited by Anthoula Poulia and

Alexander E. Karantzalis

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 534 | Submission Open

Keywords: any papers could be published inthis special issue! Kind regards;

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

Selected Papers from the 15th International Conference on Key Engineering Materials

edited by

Geoffrey R. Mitchell

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 452 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite; metals and alloys; ceramics and glasses; polymers; nanomaterials; biomaterials; smart and functional materials

Nanomaterials as Photocatalysts: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

edited by Maraísa Gonçalves and Raquel Aparecida Domingues

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 405 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis; nanomaterials; environmental remediation; solar energy; properties

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

Road and Rail Construction Materials: Development and Prospects

edited by Yang Gao, Taotao Fan and Zhen Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 367 | Submission Open

Keywords: modified asphalt; solid waste utilization; polymer modification; subgrade materials; recycled materials; rail materials; emulsified asphalt; mixture; composite materials

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

Material Advancements and Challenges in Next-Generation Lithium-Ion Batteries

edited by

Mohamed Houache

,

Yaser Abu-Lebdeh

and Zouina Karkar

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 353 | Submission Open

Keywords: Ni-rich cathodes; anodes; solid-state electrolytes; high-entropy electrodes; high-voltage electrolytes; concentrated liquid electrolytes; Li-metal batteries

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advanced Active Films for Food Packaging: Design, Properties and Applications

edited by

Nadege Follain

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 331 | Submission Open

Keywords: food packaging; active packaging films; biodegradable packaging; antimicrobial agents; antioxidant agents; food preservation; encapsulation; thermal properties; barrier properties; modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

New Materials for Neutron Sources and Instruments

edited by

Valery V. Nesvizhevsky

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 302 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced neutron reflectors; advanced neutron moderators; new materials and methods for neutron sources and instruments; sources of very cold neutrons

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Artificial Intelligence in the Design and Innovation of High-Performance Concrete Materials

edited by

Chuanqi Li

and

Xiancheng Mei

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 277 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; high-performance concrete; material design; machine learning; data analysis; optimization algorithms; sustainability; intelligent production

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

Nanomaterials in Environmental Remediation: Innovative Applications and Solutions

edited by

Daniela Predoi

, Carmen Cîmpeanu and

Carmen Steluta Ciobanu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 250 | Submission Open

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

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

Advanced Materials for Solid-State Batteries: Chemistry and Applications

edited by Yunling Wu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 240 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid-state batteries; inorganic materials; organic electrode materials; interface; conductivity; fabrication techniques; theoretical and computational studies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Advanced Composite Materials for Next-Generation Electronic Devices

edited by

Yang Shi

, Junjie Ye and

Yongkun Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 201 | Submission Open

Keywords: ME materials; electronic packaging devices; numerical simulation; topology optimization; reliability analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Recent Advances in Thin-Film Transistors and Neuromorphic Devices for Electronic and Sensing Applications

edited by

I. Sak Lee

,

Hyukjoon Yoo

and

Kyungtae Park

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuromorphic electronics; thin-film transistor (TFT); synaptic transistors; oxide semiconductors; organic semiconductors; 2D materials; sensing applications; memory devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Calcium Phosphate Biomaterials with Medical Applications

edited by

Margareta Gabriela Ciobanu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; calcium phosphates; hydroxyapatite; coatings; scaffolds; composites; biomineralization; delivery systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advances in Luminescent Materials: Fabrication and Technological Applications

edited by

Fernando Rivera-López

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 172 | 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)

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers (3rd Edition)

edited by

Francesca Lionetto

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon fibers; thermosetting resins; thermoplastic matrix composites; manufacturing technologies; joining multiscale composites; recycling sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advanced Carbon Electrode Materials: Modification, Characterization, and Applications

edited by

Peng Zhang

and

Kexun Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 169 | 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)

Advances in Textile Materials for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Patrick Chi-Leung Hui

and

Chi-Wai Kan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

The Parameters of Advanced Materials

edited by

Grzegorz Tytko

,

Zhiyuan Xu

, Jolanta Makowska and

Mingyang Lu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 163 | 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)

Advanced Nanomaterials for Antibacterial Applications

edited by Sihan Ma, Xue Bai and Jianglong Kong

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 158 | 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)

Advanced Thin Films: Structural, Optical, and Electrical Properties

edited by

Dongsheng Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced thin films; optical properties; electrical properties; synthesis and characterization techniques; interface engineering; energy harvesting; optoelectronics

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

Recent Advances in Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Materials

edited by

Lu Zhou

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 147 | 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)

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 142 | 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)

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 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 141 | 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)

Near-Infrared Nanomaterials in Biomedical Applications

edited by Xiaozhen Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open

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

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

Mechanical Behavior of Advanced High-Strength Alloys

edited by

Ruitao Qu

,

Yanzhong Tian

and

Xiaodi Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-strength steel; high-strength aluminum alloys; high-strength copper alloys; high-strength magnesium alloys; high-strength superalloys; high-entropy alloys; amorphous alloys; additively manufactured high-strength alloys

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

Progress in Nuclear Material Simulation Research

edited by

Yujuan Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: nuclear material simulation; irradiation behavior modeling; radionuclide separation; nuclear waste management; actinide-based materials

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

Experimental Testing and Numerical Modelling for Structural Dynamics

edited by

Chao Xu

and Zexing Yu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 125 | 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)

Advancements in Materials for Fixed Prostheses on Dental Implants: Enhancing Functionality and Aesthetics

edited by