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Development of Biodegradable Magnesium Alloys
edited by Ke Yang
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 342 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegradable magnesium alloy; in vitro study; in vivo study; clinical case study
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advances in Functional Photoactive Materials and Their Applications
edited by Stela Minkovska
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 342 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional photoactive materials; photosensitive and photoswitchable systems; fluorescent, phosphorescent, and electroluminescent materials; photochromic and stimuli-responsive compounds; smart optoelectronic; photonic devices; light–matter interaction; high-resolution imaging nanoparticles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
Advanced Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites
edited by and Dylan Jubinville
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 328 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer blends/composites; extrusion-based 3D printing; powder bed fusion techniques; vat photopolymerization methods; fibrous reinforcement; powder fillers; sustainable materials; novel 3D printing techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Novel Functional Materials for Enhanced Pollutant Removal in Environmental Systems: Synthesis, Characterization and Mechanisms submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 322 | Submission Open
Keywords: adsorption; membranes; AOPs; catalyst; pollution; materials; environment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Recent Progress on Silver Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications
edited by Emilio de Castro Miguel, and
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 311 | Submission Open
Keywords: AgNPs; nanotoxicology; nanosafety; stability and surface functionalization; sensor development; green synthesis; sustainable nanotechnology; electron microscopy; environmental and health applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
From Conventional Towards Modern Biomaterials in Dentistry—3rd Edition submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 304 | 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; materials characterization; imagistic investigations; numerical simulation; cytotoxicity biofilms; new and innovative dental materials and dental technologies; optical coherence tomography; MicroCT bioprinting technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
From Lab to Industry: Structure, Durability, and Cost in Next-Generation Water-Splitting Catalysts submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 297 | Submission Open
Keywords: 2D materials; nanoporous materials; MXenes; single-atom sites; high-entropy alloys; durability and scalability; electrolysis; water splitting; green hydrogen production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Metallic and Ceramic Materials Integrity—Surface Engineering for Wear, Corrosion and Erosion Prevention (3rd Edition) submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 291 | Submission Open
Keywords: wear, tribology and friction; erosion and corrosion phenomena; wear behavior and wear mechanisms; additive manufacturing technology; hardfacing, cladding and overlay welding; surface engineering and laser surfacing; thermal spraying; PVD thin-film deposition; ion implantation; shot peening and cold working processing; artificial neural network; computational simulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)
Advanced Materials for Sustainable Electrocatalysis and Energy Storage submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 274 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrocatalysis; energy; fuel cells; batteries; supercapacitors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Multiscale Models and Numerical Algorithms for Heterogeneous Materials and Structures
edited by Zhiqiang Yang and Yuhang Jing
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 270 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiscale methods; nonlinear multiscale problems; homogenization methods; data driven multiscale methods; coupling methods of multiscale and other methods; molecular simulation coupled with continuum simulation; macro properties; composite material and structure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Structures and Light–Matter Interactions in Low-Dimensional Materials
edited by Yi Zhang and Yadong Wang
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 264 | Submission Open
Keywords: light–matter interaction; low-dimensional materials; heterostructures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
Advanced Materials and Interfacial Engineering for Next-Generation Energy Storage and Conversion
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 263 | Submission Open
Keywords: next-generation rechargeable batteries; interfacial engineering and stabilization; solid-state electrolytes; nanostructured energy materials; electrocatalysis and conversion systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Laser-Assisted Fabrication of Functional Micro- and Nanomaterials submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 263 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser-assisted fabrication; ultrafast lasers; laser–matter interaction; micro-/nanostructures; functional materials; two-photon polymerization; laser-induced forward transfer; surface engineering; LIPSS; additive manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Advances in Design, Mechanical Behavior Study and Applications of Bioactive Nanomaterials submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 262 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive nanomaterials; nanocomposites; mechanical behavior; biomaterials design; surface functionalization; biocompatibility; tissue engineering; drug delivery; nanocoatings; biomedical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Advances in Microstructural Characterization and Spray Technology of High-Entropy Alloys
edited by Roghayeh Nikbakht
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 256 | Submission Open
Keywords: high‑entropy alloy (HEA) processing; HEA design for multiple sectors; atomization of HEAs; thermal spray coatings; cold spray deposition; advanced multiscale microstructure analysis (EBSD, TEM, APT); oxidation‑resistant microstructures; multiscale-strengthened HEAs; composite reinforced HEAs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Design and Development of Polymer-Based Drug Carriers for Biomedical Applications, Second Edition
edited by and Katarzyna Olechno
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 251 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric materials; polymer-based drug delivery systems; pharmaceutical technologies; multifunctional polymers; drug–polymer complexation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Advanced Epoxy Resins and Epoxy-Based Composites
edited by
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open
Keywords: epoxy resins; epoxy adhesives; epoxy–based composites; curing agents; additives; fillers; modification; properties; application; testing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Sustainable Mortars and Concrete Produced with Recycled Binders, Aggregates or Water (2nd Edition) submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 248 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable construction; recycled aggregate concrete; sustainable alternative binders; supplementary cementitious materials; construction and demolition waste; carbon dioxide; alkali-activated materials; low environmental impact
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Thermal Methods for Fatigue and Fracture Behaviour of Composite Materials submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 241 | Submission Open
Keywords: fatigue; thermal methods; composites; fracture; damage; fatigue limit
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Low-Dimensional Semiconductor Materials and Their Heterojunction Devices
edited by Ruixia Wu
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 240 | Submission Open
Keywords: low-dimensional semiconductor materials; 2D layered materials; heterojunction devices; nanowires; interface engineering; device fabrication; field-effect transistors; optoelectronics; photodetectors; quantum confinement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)
Optical, Thermal, Elastic, and Spectral Properties of Crystals
edited by Jacek Zakrzewski and Mirosław Maliński
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 239 | Submission Open
Keywords: crystal properties; optoelectronics; nanotechnology; signal detection; optics; crystalline materials; microelectronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)
Advanced Electrodes, Electrolytes and Interfacial Materials for High-Performance Metal-Ion Batteries
edited by Zouina Karkar, Hilal Al-Salih and
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 233 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal-ion batteries; beyond-lithium energy storage; electrode materials; interfacial engineering; surface modification; protective coatings; charge-transfer kinetics; degradation mechanisms; advanced characterization; scalable processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Cutting-Edge Developments in Materials and Devices for Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 232 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced materials; devices; micro-nano manufacturing; MEMS; ferroelectricity; piezoelectricity; bio-integration; sensing; micro energy harvesting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
From Quantum Control to Functional Materials: Superconductivity, Strong Correlations and New Phases
edited by Wei Wu
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum materials; superconductors; strongly correlated electron systems; strange metals; non-centrosymmetric structure; single crystal; functional materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Quantum Materials)
Dynamic Mechanics and Vibration Analysis of High-Performance Smart Composite Materials
edited by , and
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechanics of materials; dynamic analysis; smart structures; composite materials; mechanical metamaterials; bio-inspired structures; multi-physical coupling; structural health monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Advanced Flame-Retardant and Thermal Insulation Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open
Keywords: flame retardancy; thermal insulation; fire safety materials; polymer composites; multifunctional coatings; bio-based materials; nanocomposites; energy-efficient materials
Alloy Strengthening Mechanisms, Microstructure Control and Performance Optimization (Third Edition)
edited by Keqin Feng and
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open
Keywords: metals and alloys; metal matrix composites; powder metallurgy; additive manufacturing; forming; surface treatment; heat treatment; materials characterization; microstructure evaluation; properties; phase transformation; corrosion; numerical simulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Structure–Property Relationships in Advanced Glass Materials: From Synthesis to Functional Performance
edited by and Justyna Sułowska
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 214 | Submission Open
Keywords: doped glass; rare earth elements; magnetooptics; dielectrics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
Advances in Functionalized Nanomaterials and Sustainable Recycling Processes for Solar Photovoltaic Technology submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 205 | Submission Open
Keywords: solar photovoltaics; hybrid nanomaterials; functionalized nanomaterials; photovoltaic waste recycling; recycling technologies; circular economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Artificial Intelligence Applied to Metal Forming and Manufacturing
edited by , Qiang Zhu and Minjie Huang
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 201 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; metal forming; machine learning; smart manufacturing; deformation modeling; process optimization; digital twins; quality inspection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Advanced Polymeric Materials for Drug and Gene Delivery
edited by
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 199 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymeric drug delivery; gene delivery; stimuli-responsive polymers; polymeric nanoparticles; controlled release; nanocarriers; biomedical polymers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Advanced Materials, Interfaces, and Devices for Quantum and Integrated Photonics submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum photonics; photonic integrated circuits; advanced materials; light–matter interaction; single-photon sources; nonlinear optics; hybrid photonic systems; nanophotonic devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
Modification and Applications of Polymers submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 189 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer technology ; polymer modification ; polymer composites ; advanced polymer materials ; structure–property relationships ; polymer processing ; nanocomposites ; durability and aging ; smart materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Corrosion and Mechanical Behavior of Metal Materials (Fourth Edition)
edited by and Ziyuan Zhao
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open
Keywords: stress corrosion cracking; hydrogen-induced cracking; corrosion fatigue; erosion corrosion; wear corrosion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advanced Materials in Photoelectrics and Photonics—Second Edition
edited by , , and Yilin Yang
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open
Keywords: photoelectrics; photonics; semiconductors; manufacture; simulation; analysis; solar material
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
Quantum Transport in Novel 2D Materials and Structures (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 170 | Submission Open
Keywords: graphene; silicene; germanene; transition metal dichalcogenides; phosphorene; 2D materials; spintronics; valleytronics; nanotubes; quantum transport; Landauer–Buttiker formalism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Quantum Materials)
Future Trends and Perspectives of Lithium-Ion Batteries
edited by Junling Wang, Zhizuan Zhou and
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open
Keywords: lithium-ion batteries; battery materials; battery safety; thermal runaway; degradation mechanisms; battery modeling; recycling; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Advanced Synthesis, Forming, and Computational Design of Composite Materials
edited by Xiaonan Mu
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open
Keywords: composite materials; advanced synthesis; advanced forming; computational design; multiscale modeling; microstructural evolution
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
New Advances in Smart Windows—Materials, Technologies, and Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart windows; liquid crystal; hydrogel; electrochromism; radiative cooling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)
Advancing Polymeric and Hybrid Materials: From Synthesis and Application to End of Life
edited by Baoming Zhao
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-based Polymers; green Chemistry; biocatalysis; renewable Feedstocks; 3D printing; coatings; adhesives; natural fiber-reinforced composites; plastic recycling; biodegradation and composting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Plasma and Nanomaterials: Fabrication, Processing, Synergy and Applications
edited by Stephen Daniels
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; non-thermal; plasma; bioplasma; plasma medicine; semiconductor fabrication; plasma liquid interactions; plasma modelling; plasma diagnostics; nanoparticles; biofilm eradication; thin film
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Advances in Dielectric Ceramics for Energy-Storage Applications
edited by Ruirui Kang
submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open
Keywords: ferroelectric ceramic; dielectric capacitor; energy storage; energy density; temperature stability; polar nanoregions; local structure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
Progress and Challenges of Advanced Metallic Materials and Composites submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 17825 | Submission Open
Keywords: metals and composites; alloy design; structure–property correlations; materials modeling; simulation; artificial intelligence; machine learning; sustainable materials; recycling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) and Composites for Structural Engineering
edited by
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 11408 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP); fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC); fiber-reinforced polymer bar (FRPB); geopolymers; structural concrete; structure; confinement; bond; flexure; shear; durability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Multiphase Systems with Polymeric Matrices: Polymer Blends and Composites (3rd Edition) submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 6894 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer blends; polymer composites and nanocomposites; synthesis; processing; multiple applications; theory, simulation, and modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Synthesis, Mechanism, and Applications of Nanofunctional Materials for Energy Storage
edited by Shiva Kumar Arumugasamy
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 963 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanofunctional materials; synthesis strategies; reaction mechanisms; electrocatalysis and Photocatalysis; energy storage and conversion devices; sustainable/green synthesis; water splitting (HER/OER); fuel cells; batteries & supercapacitors; in situ/operando characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
New Advances in Soft Magnetic Materials
edited by
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 241 | Submission Open
Keywords: soft magnetic; machine learning; magnetic properties; additive manufacturing; composites; sensors; transformers; generators; coercivity; permeability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Soft Matter)
Advances in Additive Manufacturing: Materials, Processes, and Applications
edited by , Ali Ghasemi and Jinlong Su
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8830 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; metals and alloys; ceramics; polymers; composites; novel materials; industrial applications; process optimization; characterization techniques; simulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
High-Temperature Inorganic Oxygen/Hydrogen Permeable Membranes: From Material Design to Industrial Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 933 | Submission Open
Keywords: ceramic oxygen-permeable membrane; hydrogen separation membrane; high-temperature stability; perovskite materials; hollow fiber membranes; membrane catalytic reactor; plasma catalysis; electrocatalysis; industrial oxygen production; syngas conversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Advanced Materials and Chromatographic Techniques for Analysis, Isolation, Valorization of Natural Products
edited by and Fan Liu
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 291 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced materials for natural product extraction; novel chromatographic stationary phases; high-sensitivity analytical techniques for complex matrices; green extraction and purification methods; valorization of agricultural by-products; bioactive materials from natural sources; nanomaterials in sample preparation; sustainable separation technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)
Advanced Materials in Acoustics and Vibration
edited by , Chongrui Liu, and
submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4484 | Submission Open
Keywords: metamaterials; composite materials; smart materials; biomaterials; porous materials; viscoelastic material; functional gradient materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)
Development and Engineering Application of Green and Low-Carbon Infrastructure Construction Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3769 | Submission Open
Keywords: fundamental mechanisms and modification technologies; green low-carbon construction materials; material science; carbon-negative; multi-field coupling effects; engineering application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Characterization, Properties, and Applications of New Metallic Alloys (2nd Edition) submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3534 | Submission Open
Keywords: metallic glasses; medium/high-entropy alloys; nano metallic alloys; nano metallic alloys; mechanical properties; corrosion; function
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advanced Ceramics and Composites: Preparation, Characterization and Applications (2nd Edition)
edited by , Heng Chen and
submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 2715 | Submission Open
Keywords: ceramics and composites for extreme environmental applications; porosity ceramics/composites; fiber-reinforced ceramic-based composites; high-temperature-resistant adhesives; thermal radiation-resistant coating; flame retardant coating, foam glasses; nano/micro phases in situ growth for reinforcement; the connection between ceramics and superalloys
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
Enhanced Properties of Advanced Materials via Surface Modification and Composite Coatings
edited by and Jun Kyun Oh
submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2598 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface modification; composite coatings; multifunctional properties; polymers; nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Advanced Adsorbent Materials: Preparation, Performance, Applications submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2111 | Submission Open
Keywords: adsorbent materials; green synthesis; MOFs; selectivity; regenerability; modeling; material characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)
Laser-Based Surface Processing: Techniques, Mechanisms, and Advanced Applications
edited by Yuhua Huang, and Yunlong Fu
submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2078 | 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)
Mechanical Performance and Durability of Concrete and Composite Construction Materials
edited by
submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1820 | Submission Open
Keywords: concrete; composite construction materials; mechanical performance; durability; civil engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advances in Atomic Layer Deposition Process, Applications and Modeling
edited by Xiaopeng Cheng
submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1658 | Submission Open
Keywords: atomic layer deposition; functional materials; metals; next-generation batteries; electron microscopy characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing of Advanced Material: Modeling and Surface Integrity
edited by Minghui Yang
submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1337 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive–subtractive manufacturing; advanced composite materials; process modeling; in situ monitoring; numerical modeling; surface and subsurface integrity; formation mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Machine Learning in Infrastructure Material: Advances and Applications
edited by Jian Liu, Fangyu Liu and
submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 899 | Submission Open
Keywords: construction materials; machine learning; data-driven; mix design optimization; performance prediction; damage detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Multiscale Behavior of Materials and Structures: Analytical, Computational, and Experimental Approaches submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 779 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiphysics modeling; high-performance computing (HPC) in materials science; microstructure–property relationships; in situ characterization; digital image correlation (DIC); machine learning in materials science; damage and fracture mechanics; homogenization techniques crystal plasticity wear and tribology additive manufacturing; digital twins; materials informatics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Recent Research in Advanced Materials: Multi-Scale Simulation, Physical and Mechanical Properties
edited by Jili Liu and Tara Schiller
submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 776 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced materials; multi-scale modeling; multifield coupling; physico-mechanical properties; cross-scale correlation; high-performance computing; machine learning; advanced characterization techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Terahertz Metamaterials and Metasurfaces: Advances in Functional Materials and Devices
edited by , Kaixuan Zhang and
submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 674 | Submission Open
Keywords: THz metamaterials; THz metasurfaces; programmable/reconfigurable metasurfaces; topological materials; near-field imaging and spectroscopy; subwavelength structures; optical properties; multi-layer integrated manufacturing; device application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)
Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Porous Components in Electrochemical Systems
edited by and Julia Ureña Alcázar
submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 603 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; electrochemical devices; metals; porous media; performance; durability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Interfaces and Thin Layers in Ceramic Composites
edited by
submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 447 | Submission Open
Keywords: composite; ceramics; metal matrix composites; interface; statics; dynamics; impact; constitutive models; molecular dynamics; meshless methods; finite element method
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Heat and Mass Transfer in Advanced Materials
edited by
submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 405 | Submission Open
Keywords: heat transfer; mass transfer; advanced materials; thermal management; energy storage; nanomaterials; computational modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Recent Advances in Materials for Articular Cartilage Replacement submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 336 | Submission Open
Keywords: cartilage; scaffold; additive manufacturing; hydrogels; tissue engineering; functional materials; biomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Latest Novelties in Smart Materials for Environmental Remediation and Wastewater Management
edited by
submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 296 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart materials; nanocomposites; pollutant removal; catalytic degradation; sustainable technologies; resource recovery; water purification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)
High-Performance Materials for Energy Conversion
edited by Guanshui Ma and Hang Zhao
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13974 | Submission Open
Keywords: solar cells; fuel cells; batteries; catalysis; thermoelectric devices; supercapacitors; lithium–sulfur batteries; energy storage material
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Advanced Composite Materials for Multifunctional Applications: Design, Fabrication, and Performance Optimization
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12344 | 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)
Recent Advances in the Environmental Remediation Using Zeolites and Other Adsorbent Materials (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11163 | Submission Open
Keywords: zeolites and porous adsorbents; environmental protection and remediation; physicochemical characterization of porous adsorbents; modification of natural zeolites; synthesis of zeolites; wastewater treatment; soil remediation by in situ stabilization; gas separation/purification using zeolites and other porous adsorbents
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
Sustainable Cement Materials: Preparation, Experimental Analysis and Engineering Applications
edited by Huanyu Li, and Junyi Zhang
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10038 | 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)
Advanced Applications of Electrochemical Materials for Sensors and Catalysts
edited by , Jianxin Yi and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7626 | Submission Open
Keywords: gas sensors; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; semiconductor; 2D materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Microstructure Evolution, Mechanical Behavior and Performance of Metallic Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7615 | Submission Open
Keywords: microstructure evolution; mechanical properties; strengthening mechanisms; numerical modeling; failure mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advancements in Friction Stir-Based Solid-State Additive Manufacturing: Mechanisms, Microstructures, and Properties
edited by Ruishan Xie and Runsheng Li
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7353 | 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)
Non-Destructive Testing of Materials and Parts: Techniques, Case Studies and Practical Applications—2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7301 | Submission Open
Keywords: NDT techniques; image processing; damage assessment; damage modelling; reliability; safety; mechanical strength; standardization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Materials Characterization)
Advanced Materials Machining: Theory and Experiment submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6769 | 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)
Latest Developments in Advanced Machining Technologies for Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6743 | 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)
Mechanical Property Research of Advanced Asphalt-Based Materials—Second Edition
edited by Xunhao Ding, , and Bo Li
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6506 | Submission Open
Keywords: asphalt binder and mixture; performance evaluation; modeling and simulating; multi-scale mechanics; green and sustainable material; intelligent material
(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 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6498 | 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)
Precious and Rare Metal Materials: Synthesis, Application and Characterization
edited by Shaohong Liu
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6496 | Submission Open
Keywords: gold-group metals, such as copper, silver, gold, palladium, etc.; silver-group metals, such as zinc, cadmium, mercury, etc.; platinum-group metals, nickel, palladium, platinum, rhodium, iridium, osmium, ruthenium, etc.; rare light metals, such as beryllium, lithium, rubidium, cesium, etc.; rare precious metals, such as platinum, iridium, osmium, etc.; rare dispersed metals, such as gallium, germanium, indium, thallium, etc.; rare earth metals, such as scandium, yttrium, lanthanum, cerium, neodymium, etc.; refractory rare metals, such as titanium, zirconium, tantalum, vanadium, niobium, etc.; radioactive rare metals, such as polonium, radium, actinium, uranium, plutonium, etc.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
AI-Driven Modeling and Monitoring Towards Advanced Additive Manufacturing
edited by Zijue Tang and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5610 | 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)
Advances in Modern Cement-Based Materials for Composite Structures
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5574 | 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)
Additive Manufacturing of Metals and Alloys: Microstructure and Mechanical Properties—Second Edition
edited by and Samuel Rey-Mermet
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 5472 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal additive manufacturing; high-entropy alloys; functionally graded materials; microstructure analysis; advanced functionalities; process simulation; process engineering; advanced metal alloys; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Next-Generation Nanomaterials for High-Performance Supercapacitors
edited by Péter Baumli and Máté Czagány
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5248 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; supercapacitor; energy storage; smart energy; battery; hydrogen storage; hybrid system; catalytic system; nanostructures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Integrating Sustainable Innovations in Pavement Materials and Engineering
edited by Yanhui Niu and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5239 | 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)
Fabrication, Properties and Applications of Fiber‐Reinforced Biocomposites
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4744 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable materials; bio-based composites; renewable composites; fiber-reinforced biocomposites (FRBCs); natural fibers; biodegradable polymers; compression molding; extrusion techniques; eco-friendly materials; automotive applications; consumer products; biomedical applications; hybrid composites; fiber surface modification; manufacturing advancements; environmental sustainability; sustainable innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Fatigue Crack Growth in Metallic Materials (3rd Edition) submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4611 | Submission Open
Keywords: fatigue crack growth; fatigue mechanisms; crack tip parameters; digital image correlation; metallic materials; aluminum alloys; additive manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advances in Wear Behaviour and Tribological Properties of Materials
edited by , Abul Fazal M. Arif and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4267 | Submission Open
Keywords: tribological properties; wear resistance; wear mechanisms; surface topography; frictional behavior; material surface engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Advanced Materials in Cultural Heritage Conservation
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4122 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced materials; gels; microemulsions; nanoparticles; functional materials; composites; cultural heritage preservation; cleaning; consolidation; protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Materials Characterization)
Advanced Metal Oxide and Its Composites for Electro/Photo-Catalytic Hydrogen Generation and Supercapacitors submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3990 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrocatalysis; water splitting; supercapacitor; photocatalysis; electrochemistry; inorganic materials; nanomaterials; structural and morphological properties; energy storage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Advanced Materials for Chemical Sensors submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3860 | Submission Open
Keywords: gas sensors; electronic noses; graphene; 2D materials; MOFs; MOXs; flexible sensors; artificial intelligence; nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Packaging and Polymer-Based Materials submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3855 | Submission Open
Keywords: packaging; polymers; recyclability; additives; labeling; novel designs; end-use
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Manufacturing, Characterization and Modeling of Advanced Materials (Second Edition)
edited by and Charles Lu
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3852 | Submission Open
Keywords: synthesis and fabrication; additive manufacturing; material characterization; finite element modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Recent Advances in Porous Materials: Simulation, Design, Synthesis, Properties, Applications
edited by Anna Deryło-Marczewska, and Magdalena Błachnio
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3676 | Submission Open
Keywords: porous materials; structural, textural, morphological characteristics; structure–properties relationships; interphase phenomena; theoretical and experimental analysis; porous carriers; catalysts; environmental; medicinal; technological applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)
Metal Additive Manufacturing: Design, Process Development, and Characterization
edited by Sen Liu and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3443 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal additive manufacturing; process development; in situ monitoring; microstructures; physical property; post-processing; surface treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Advances in Asphalt Materials: Preparation, Properties and Characterization
edited by Meizhu Chen and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3265 | Submission Open
Keywords: asphalt binder; modified asphalt; pavement performance; sustainable materials; recycled asphalt pavement; nanomaterials; asphalt aging and durability; functional pavements; green technologies; pavement engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Development of Electrode Materials for Sodium Ion Batteries
edited by and Yuanming Gao
submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2960 | Submission Open
Keywords: sodium-ion battery; high-voltage cathode material; high-capacity anode material; cathode-electrolyte interphase; solid-electrolyte interphase; aqueous sodium-ion battery; solid-state sodium-ion battery; anode-less sodium-ion battery; large-scale manufacturing; lifecycle modeling and prediction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Preparation and Application of Pulsed Laser Deposition High-Performance Thin Films submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2757 | Submission Open
Keywords: pulsed laser deposition; oxides; nitrides; oxynitrides; chalcogenide; metals; sensors; laser-matter interaction; high-entropy coatings; nanostructured materials; surface engineering; functional coatings; epitaxy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
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