Materials

Advances in Laser Processing Technology of Materials—Second Edition

edited by

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submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 495 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser material processing; simulation of laser material processing; laser– matter interaction; laser manufacturing; laser welding; laser ablation; laser micro and nano-machining; metamaterials laser fabrication; ultrashort laser pulses

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

Advancing Biomass Conversion and Utilization for Sustainable Energy and Materials

edited by

Lei Shi

and Sasha Yang

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 494 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass conversion and utilization; upgrading of biofuel; biomass-derived materials; catalysis; energy storage; pollutant removal

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Additive Manufacturing of Metals and Alloys: Recent Advances and Challenges (2nd Edition)

edited by

Fei Lin

,

Fanghui Jia

, Jun Wang and Yao Lu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 481 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; metals and alloys; materials design; microstructure characterization; mechanical properties; functional properties; manufacturing processes; preparation and application

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

Revisiting the Fundamentals: Synthesis of Metal Oxides

edited by

Vasile-Adrian Surdu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 479 | Submission Open

Keywords: vapor condensation synthesis; vapor reaction synthesis; aerosol synthesis; chemical precipitation and coprecipitation; hydrothermal and solvothermal; sol– gel; pechini process; synthesis in microemulsions; sonochemical synthesis; solution combustion synthesis; electrochemical synthesis; synthesis in supercritical fluids; mechanical milling; mechanochemical processing; cryochemical processing; solid-state synthesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Transforming Construction Industry: Advances and Perspectives in Sustainable Cementitious and Cementless Materials

edited by

Ofelia-Cornelia Corbu

,

Ionut Ovidiu Toma

, Sepehr Ghaffari and Dumitru Vasile Moldovan

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 438 | Submission Open

Keywords: supplementary cementitious materials; asphalt concrete; nano-materials; recycled aggregates; recycling industrial wastes; alternative aggregate; alternative binders; low carbon

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Advancements in Emerging Semiconductor Materials for Diverse Applications

edited by

Kuldeep Singh Gour

and Jongsung Park

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 401 | Submission Open

Keywords: inorganic compound semiconductors; two-dimensional (2D) materials; perovskite semiconductors; photodetectors; photovoltaics; water electrolysis; hybrid materials for energy applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Magnetic Nanomaterials and Their Biomedical Applications

edited by

Ovidiu Oprea

and

Denisa Ficai

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 372 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic nanoparticles; functional magnetic materials; magnetic materials in medicine; magnetic separation

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

Innovations in Digital Dentistry: Novel Materials and Technologies

edited by Marcia Borba and Paula Benetti

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 365 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental materials; intraoral scanning; 3D printing; CAD/CAM; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Nanoparticle Assembly: Fundamentals and Applications

edited by

Alina Skorynina

and

Bo Xiao

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 339 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; self-assembly; colloidal stability; material properties and characterization; biomedical application; nanomanufacturing and nanocomposites; nanoparticle assembles in electronics and optoelectronics; energy application and catalysis; environmental applications

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

Biopolymers and Their Bioengineering Applications

edited by Glória Maria Vinhas and

Eduardo Padrón Hernández

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 303 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; natural polymers; renewable polymers; bio-composite films; biodegradable polymers; biodegradable blends; bioactive films; biotechnological polymers; biopolymers; sustainable materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Processing and Characteristics of Metal Matrix Composites

edited by

Feng Qiu

and Yong Shao

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 290 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal matrix composites; material design; microstructural characteristics; performance characterization; microstructure modelling; material processing

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

Nanocellulose Containing Biodegradable Products: From Synthesis to Applications

edited by

Katarina Dimić-Mišić

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 280 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocellulose; hydrogels; nanocellulose rheology; dewatering; composites; films; My research is focused on lignocellulose materials and their production with reduced amount of energy; water; and chemicals whilst improving gelation; focusing on fluid flow; dewatering; and flow behavior in dynamic processing conditions. I design novel printing inks and coating methods for cellulose-based substrates and textiles; with altering colloidal interactions between coat and substrate during printing and coating. My knowledge extends to the rheological behavior of biobased hydrogels and mechanical testing for packaging materials; electronics; and medical composites.

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

Synthesis, Characterization and Multipurpose Applications of Advanced Functional Materials Used in Life and Materials Science

edited by

Bogdan Stefan Vasile

,

Adrian Ionut Nicoara

and

Otilia Ruxandra Vasile

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 236 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced functional materials; synthesis of unconventional materials; advanced characterization techniques for materials; biomedical applications; materials used for energy production and storage; catalysis and photocatalysis; biocompatible materials; multifunctional composites; new materials and biomaterials

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

Emerging 2D Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion Applications

edited by

Bushra Jabar

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

Keywords: 2D materials; energy conversion; energy storage; material synthesis; device performance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Porous Components in Electrochemical Systems

edited by

Pablo A. García Salaberri

and Julia Ureña Alcázar

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 178 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; electrochemical devices; metals; porous media; performance; durability

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

Polymer and Gel Materials for Air and Water Remediation via Adsorption and Separation

edited by

Monica Nemtanu

,

Ibrahim M. Alarifi

and

Mirela Braşoveanu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable and green materials; polymer adsorbents; hydrogels and aerogels; hybrid and nanocomposite materials; gas separation and capture; wastewater treatment; volatile organic compound (VOC) removal; heavy metal and microplastic adsorption; adsorption mechanisms; separation technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Soft Matter)

Innovations in Dental Biomaterials: Mechanical Properties and Bonding Challenges

edited by

Ivana Miletić

and Anja Ivica

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open

Keywords: biointeractive materials; bonding agents; dental materials; dentin adhesion; glass ionomer cements; minimally invasive dentistry; remineralization; restorative dentistry; smart materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advanced Nanomaterials for Photocatalytic Application

edited by Xiaolei Liu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalytic H2 production; photocatalytic CO2 reduction; photocatalytic water splitting; photocatalytic pollutant treatment; photocatalytic organic synthesis; photocatalytic nanomaterial synthesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Materials Physics in Thermoelectric Materials, Second Edition

edited by

Bao-Tian Wang

and Zhibin Gao

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectrics; electronic transport; thermal transport; thermoelectric transport; band engineering; Seebeck effect; power factor; lattice thermal conductivity; lattice dynamics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advanced High-Performance Metals and Alloys: Microstructural Evolution, Mechanical Properties, and Strengthening Mechanisms

edited by

Guobing Wei

and Xi Zhang

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced metals; high-performance alloys; microstructural evolution; mechanical properties; strengthening mechanisms; alloy design; phase transformation

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

Forming and Manufacturing Technology of High-Performance Gears

edited by

Wei Feng

and Xinghui Han

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open

Keywords: gear materials; gear forging; performance improvement of gears; precision control of gears; heat treatment technology of gears; microstructure evolution; numerical simulation for gear forging

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

Advancements in the Nanotribology of Two-Dimensional Layered Materials

edited by

Renato Buzio

and

Enrico Gnecco

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open

Keywords: atomic force microscopy; friction force microscopy; 2D materials and flakes; layered materials; nanotribology; superlubricity; friction control; manipulation; liquid dispersions

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

Additive Manufacturing for Advanced Thermal Management Systems

edited by

Beata Anwajler

and

Jacek Kasperski

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing 3D printing; materials; heat transfer; sustainability; optimization of heat transfer; advanced thermal management systems

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

Advances in Microstructure and Properties of Welded–Brazed Joints

edited by

Javier de Prado

and

María Sánchez

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

Keywords: joint microstructure; welding– brazing; mechanical properties; filler material

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

Influence of Processing Parameters on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Metals

edited by

Ludmila Kučerová

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open

Keywords: processing parameters; microstructure; mechanical properties; metals

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

Maxillofacial Prosthetic and Reconstructive Materials (Second Edition)

edited by

Mark W. Beatty

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

Keywords: facial prosthetic materials; maxillofacial prosthetic materials; maxillofacial reconstructive materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Selected Papers from the 14th Southern Conference on Computational Mechanics

edited by

Dan Huang

and Zhiyuan Li

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open

Keywords: computational mechanics; multi-scale modeling; multiphysics modeling; damage and failure; data-driven approaches; industrial software development; high-performance computing; biomechanics and nanomechanics

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

Interfaces and Thin Layers in Ceramic Composites

edited by

Eligiusz Postek

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 110 | 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)

Advances in Atomic Layer Deposition Process, Applications and Modeling

edited by Xiaopeng Cheng

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 102 | 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)

Advances in Polymer Blends and Composites—Second Edition

edited by

Eduard-Marius Lungulescu

and

Radu Setnescu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer blends and composites; renewable sources of polymers; biocomposites; processing; characterization and testing; waste management; lifetime cycle

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Advanced Materials and Their Sensing Applications in Intelligent Transportation Infrastructure

edited by Xinxiang Zhang,

Feng Guo

, Honglei Chang and Chen Wei

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable materials; advanced materials; non-destructive evaluation; structural health monitoring; life-cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Corrosion, Fatigue and Corrosion Protection of Metals and Their Alloys in Various Environments (2nd Edition)

edited by

Florina Branzoi

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion processes; electrochemical methods; corrosion protection; organic coatings; inorganic coatings; nanocomposite film; corrosion inhibitor; surface analysis; mechanical properties; microstructure; fatigue; metallic materials; computer modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Developments in Superconductor Materials: Structure, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Chi Ho Wong

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open

Keywords: iron-based superconductors; superconducting nanowires; spin and charge density waves; high-field superconducting magnets; majorana zero modes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Quantum Materials)

Processing and Microstructure Design of Advanced Ceramics

edited by

Bo Ren

and Haiyang Chen

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramics; engineering application; microstructure; mechanical properties; thermal properties

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

Advanced Materials: Process, Properties, and Applications—Second Edition

edited by

Pradeep Menezes

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open

Keywords: cermet; high-entropy alloys; functional-grade materials; advanced high-strength steels; nanomaterials and nanocomposites; self-lubricating materials; MAX phase materials— MXenes; additive manufacturing; microstructural characterization; mechanical properties; computational modeling and simulations

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

Νanoparticles for Biomedical Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by

Leto-Aikaterini Tziveleka

and

Zili Sideratou

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; lipid-based; carbon-based; polymeric; inorganic; functionalization; controlled delivery; bioimaging; theranostics; tissue engineering

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

Oral Tissue Engineering, Tissue Modelization, and Materials Thereof

edited by

Stéphane Durual

and

Laurine Marger

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open

Keywords: bone and soft tissue engineering; biomaterials and scaffolds; organoids; 3D-cultures; modelization; stem cells

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Material Advances and Challenges in Pulse Power System

edited by

Zhigang Liu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal ablation; insulator degradation; energy storage dielectrics; pulse capacitors; spark switch; pulse power; plasma

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Metals and Alloys Manufactured by Powder Metallurgy Methods

edited by Alireza Jam

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open

Keywords: powder metallurgy (PM); material properties; complex geometries; high-density components; additive manufacturing; alloy systems; particle size distribution; porosity control

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

Advanced Materials for Electrical Engineering: Fabrication, Testing and Applications

edited by Minxia Shi and

Xutao Han

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: piezoelectric ceramics; insulating paper; insulating oil; ferromagnetic materials; material performance testing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Bioinspired Micro/Nanomaterials and Devices for Biomedical Applications

edited by Fangyu Zhang, Yaou Duan and

Songsong Tang

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug delivery; micro/nanomaterials; micro/nanorobots; bioinspired systems; theranostics; hydrogel; wearable device

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advances in Shape Memory Polymers: Preparation, Microstructure and Mechanical Properties

edited by

Wei Zhao

and Chengjun Zeng

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: shape memory polymers; intelligent materials; four-dimensional printing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Multifunctional Materials for Biomedical, Cosmetic, and Purification Applications

edited by

Agnieszka Gładysz-Płaska

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; biopolymers; nanomaterials; carbon nanotubes; metal oxides; graphene; layered double hydroxides

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Artificial Intelligence in Materials Science and Engineering

edited by

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submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | 16 articles | Viewed by 21689 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; artificial neural network; fuzzy system; population-based algorithm; genetic algorithms; bioengineering; metal forming; civil engineering; composite structures; friction stir welding; numerical simulation

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

Modeling and Mechanical Analysis of Materials and Structures in Civil Engineering

edited by

Peng Wu

and Aiguo Zhao

submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open

Keywords: engineering structures; composite structures; metamaterials; functionally graded materials; multi-field coupling; fatigue and fracture; analytical solutions; optimization design

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

Mechanical Behavior of Composite Materials (3rd Edition)

edited by

Jaime Viña

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12204 | Submission Open

Keywords: fracture; fatigue: creep; tensile; compression; adhesives joints; 3D composites; mechanical tests; mechanical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Advanced Nanoporous and Mesoporous Materials

edited by

Jakub Mokrzycki

, Monika Fedyna and

Wen-Tien Tsai

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10287 | Submission Open

Keywords: zeolite; MOFs; COFs; ordered materials; carbonaceous materials; adsorption; catalysis; energy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Plastic Deformation, Strengthening and Toughening of Advanced Metallic Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Fulin Jiang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9771 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic materials; plastic deformation; mechanical properties; microstructure; advance processing; modelling; simulation

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

Multi-Scale Bionic Materials: Interfacial Design, Effective Fabrication and Functional Application

edited by

Haoqi Yang

, Xiaolin Liu and Yunyun Song

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 7983 | Submission Open

Keywords: bionic functional materials; bionic fabrication; biomaterials; interfacial design; antibacterial materials; bio-inspired actuator; radiative cooling; oil– water separation; energy conversion; anti-icing surface design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Advances in Ultra-High Performance Concretes and Cementitious Composites

edited by

Baoguo Han

and

Jialiang Wang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4971 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultra-high performance concretes (UHPC); cementitious composites; durability; sustainability; numerical modeling; mechanical properties; long-term performance

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

Surface Modification of Materials for Multifunctional Applications

edited by Ming Gao and Wei Jia

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1329 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; materials; coating; thin-film; chemical treatment; electrochemical treatment; plasma treatment; nanotechnology; functionalization

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

Advanced Superconducting Materials and Technology

edited by

Tomasz Czujko

and

Daniel Gajda

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1138 | Submission Open

Keywords: superconducting materials; MgB2; iron-based superconductors; high Tc Superconductors; synthesis and characterization; application of superconductors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Quantum Materials)

3D-Printed Oxide Ceramics: Design, Mechanism and Applications

edited by He Li

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-material collaboration; regenerative printing technique; machine learning; adaptive ceramic paste development; multi-scale pore structure design

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

Orthodontic Materials: Properties and Effectiveness of Use

edited by Matthias Mertmann and Andrea Wichelhaus

submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10280 | Submission Open

Keywords: orthodontics; metals; mechanical properties; simulation; brackets; aligner; treatment system; sustainability; environmental effects; retention; surface structure; adhesion; polymers; clinical studies; 3D printing; laser sintering; CAD– CAM retainer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Liquid Structures and Solidification Processes of Metals

edited by Xuelei Tian, Hui Li and

Xiaohang Lin

submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5841 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical models; theoretical and experimental methods; liquid structures under thermodynamics equilibrium; structural evolution; solidification processes including the relationship between the structures/processes of melts and structure/performance of solid state

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

Two-Dimensional Semiconductors—Advancements in Material Growth and Characterization

edited by

Sakineh Chabi

submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 540 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Recent Advances in Environmentally Friendly Recycling Technology for Metals (2nd Edition)

edited by

Tiejun Chun

and

Jian Pan

submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 392 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid wastes; copper slag; red mud; steel slag; Zn-bearing dust; valuable metals; environmental pollutions

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

Chemistry and Technology of Materials Based on Silicon Compounds (2nd Edition)

edited by

Karol Szubert

submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open

Keywords: silicon-based materials; silanes; polysiloxanes; silicates; polymeric materials; ceramic materials; protective coatings; coatings— surface chemistry and properties; materials characterization; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Modern Wood-Based Materials for Sustainable Building

edited by

Dorota Dukarska

and

Jakub Kawalerczyk

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10767 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood and wood-based materials as a sustainable building resource; construction and insulating wood-based materials; composite materials in modern wood construction; green composites; biomass in the manufacture of insulation materials; the role of wood and wood-based materials in reducing carbon emissions; joining techniques for wood and wood-based materials; eco-friendly adhesives; the environmental engineering of eco-friendly materials; the protection of wood and wood-based materials from biotic and abiotic factors; energy-efficient construction solutions based on wood and wood-based materials; a healthy indoor environment in wooden buildings; innovative technologies for the prefabrication of building construction elements; evaluation criteria for sustainable building materials; fire safety in wooden buildings; the durability of wooden buildings in the long term.

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Structural Design and Mechanical Properties of Fiber Composites (Second Edition)

edited by

Yanxiang Wang

and Yujun Bai

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8281 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon fiber; laminated; fibers; textiles; polymer composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

New Trends in Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Materials and Components

edited by

Andrea Mura

, Luigi Mazza and Edoardo Goti

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 6841 | Submission Open

Keywords: fatigue; tribology; material characterization; design methods; testing

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

Processing, Characterization and Applications of Ceramic Matrix Composites

edited by

Rodrigo Moreno

and

Oscar Rubem Klegues Montedo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 6731 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramic– matrix composites; fibers; processing; ceramics; coatings; laminates; structural applications; thermal barrier coatings

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

State-of-the-Art Construction Materials and Technologies for Structural Health Monitoring of Infrastructures

edited by

Byeong Hun Woo

and Hong Gi Kim

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6130 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart construction materials; self-sensing cement composites; thermal properties of the cement composites; smart snow-melting systems; rebar corrosion monitoring; durability analysis; machine learning; advanced statistical approaches

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

New Advances in Elastomer Materials and Its Composites

edited by

Magdalena Maciejewska

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6041 | Submission Open

Keywords: elastomer composites; vulcanization; devulcanization; fillers; anti-aging agents; mechanical performance; thermal properties; biodegradability; self-healing properties; electrical properties.

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Innovative Materials and Technologies for Road Pavements

edited by

Giovanni Giacomello

and

Andrea Baliello

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5899 | 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 5639 | 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)

Advanced Materials, Machinability and Intelligent Manufacturing Systems

edited by

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, Suthep Butdee,

and Kamil Krot

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5621 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; aerospace materials; high-entropy alloys; hydrogen storage; cutting tools; machinability; production management; intelligent manufacturing

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

Advances in Friction, Wear-Resistant and Solid-Lubricating Properties of Materials

edited by Xiangli Wen, Bin Wang and

Yanfei Liu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5478 | Submission Open

Keywords: tribology; wear; lubrication; solid lubrication; wear rate

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

Structural, Mechanical and/or Magnetic Properties of Metallic Materials

edited by

Joan-Josep Suñol

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 5376 | 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)

Advances in Sustainable Construction and Building Materials (3rd Edition)

edited by

Ru Ji

and

Fanghui Han

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 5329 | Submission Open

Keywords: construction and building materials; sustainable development; energy saving; energy efficiency; waste utilization; synthesis and preparation; characterization and properties; application

(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 4975 | 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)

Microstructure, Mechanical Properties and Additive Manufacturing of Steels

edited by

Robert Bidulský

and

Jana Bidulská

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4759 | Submission Open

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

(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 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4725 | Submission Open

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

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

Advanced Functional Materials for Hydrometallurgical and Environmental Applications

edited by Bo Chen and

Shenxu Bao

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4625 | 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)

Flexible Electronic Materials and Devices: Preparation and Application

edited by Shu-Jen Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4603 | 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)

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 3884 | 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)

Metal Oxide Semiconductors: Synthesis, Structure, and Applications

edited by

Stephane Kenmoe

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3847 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Recycling and Resource Utilization of Waste

edited by

Grzegorz Mazurek

and

Przemysław Buczyński

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3509 | 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)

Physico-Chemical Modification of Materials for Biomedical Application

edited by

Bernadeta Dobosz

and

Joanna Czwartos

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3419 | 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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3399 | 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)

Biomechanical and Metallurgical Behavior of Endodontic and Restorative Materials

edited by

Rodolfo Reda

,

Alessio Zanza

and

Dario Di Nardo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3371 | 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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3284 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Featured Reviews in Catalytic Materials

edited by

Julia A. Valla

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3259 | 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)

Structures, Properties, and Phase Transition in Dielectric Ceramics

edited by Xinghua Zheng and

Hao Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2903 | 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)

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

edited by

Maria Francesca Sfondrini

and

Andrea Scribante

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2738 | 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)

Fabrication, Characteristics and Applications of Multifunctional Polymer Nanocomposites

edited by

Jianhua Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2638 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Performance Testing and Application of Ferroelectric/Piezoelectric Ceramics

edited by

Zhonghua Yao

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2361 | 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 2342 | 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)

Ceramic Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Arish Dasan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2303 | 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 2276 | 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)

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 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2155 | 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)

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 2113 | 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)

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

edited by

Shengyi Yang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2087 | 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)

Advanced Materials with Strong Electron Correlations

edited by

Monika Gamża

and Jiasheng Chen

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2022 | 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)

Study on Advanced Metal Matrix Composites (3rd Edition)

edited by

Wenshu Yang

and

Chang Zhou

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2012 | 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)

Characterization and Optimization of Cement-Based Materials

edited by

María del Mar Alonso López

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 1973 | Submission Open

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

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

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 1893 | 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)

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 1670 | 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 1625 | 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)

Micro/Nano-Structured Material Surface and Its Functional Coatings

edited by