Materials

Functional Materials for Water Purification and Resource Recovery

edited by

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submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 204 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar evaporation; atmospheric water harvesting; electrochemical water treatment; membrane; adsorption; resource recovery; water purification; functional materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Plasma-Driven Innovations in Biomaterials Engineering

edited by

Nina Recek

and Metka Bencina

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma technology; cold atmospheric plasma; plasma surface modification; biomaterials; surface functionalization; plasma polymerization; biocompatibility; antimicrobial surfaces; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Additive Manufacturing of Advanced Ceramics: Processing, Microstructure, and Functional Performance

edited by

Rodrigo Moreno

and

Mario Borlaf

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 201 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; ceramics; processing; microstructure; functional ceramics

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

Transparent Ceramic Materials for Various Optical Applications

edited by

Hui Lin

, Jintai Fan and Jie Chen

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open

Keywords: lasers; optical switches; scintillators; IR windows and domes; transparent armors; faraday materials; ceramic phosphors

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

Advanced Composites: Processing, Mechanical Performance and Aerospace Applications

edited by

Aniello Riccio

and

Andrea Sellitto

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced composites; processing techniques; mechanical performance; aerospace applications; CFAM; additive manufacturing; damage tolerance; multiscale modelling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Advanced Nanostructured Composites for Environmental Remediation and Water Treatment

edited by Huu Tap Van

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced nanostructured composites; nanocomposites; environmental remediation; water treatment; wastewater purification; photocatalysis; adsorption; heavy metal removal; organic pollutant degradation; sustainable nanomaterials

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

Inorganic Thin Films and Nanocomposites for Functional Coatings and Optoelectronic Applications

edited by Ranveer Singh

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open

Keywords: inorganic thin films; nanocomposites; functional coatings; multilayers; thin-film deposition; interface engineering; structure–property relationships; heterostructures; spin coating; sputtering; atomic layer deposition; chemical vapor deposition; optoelectronic devices; photovoltaics; photodetectors; sensors; transparent conductive films self-cleaning surfaces; two-dimensional (2D) materials; quantum dots

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

Advanced Composites for High-Performance Electronic Applications

edited by Jingxuan Cai and

Cuiping Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced composite materials; nanostructured composites; flexible electronics; wearable electronics; advanced semiconductor materials; bio-derived composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advances in Functional Flexible Electronic Materials: From Design to Applications

edited by Hyeong Min Yoo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexible electronics; functional materials; electronic engineering; polymer processing; nanocomposites; wearable devices; soft electronics; materials processing; structure–property relationships; mechanical reliability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Mechanisms and Interface Engineering in Next-Generation Solid Oxide and Protonic Ceramic Energy Systems

edited by Hafiz Ahmad Ishfaq

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid oxide fuel cell (SOFCs) and electrolyzers (SOECs); protonic ceramic fuel cells (PCFCs) and electrolyzers (PCECs); electrolyte/electrode interfaces; degradation mechanisms; proton-conducting ceramics; mixed ion–electronic conductors (MIECs); microstructural engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Thin Films: Structural, Optical, Electrical, and Electrochemical Properties

edited by

Shouqin Tian

and

Qiufen Liu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; optoelectronic devices; electrochemical; nano-thin films; functionalized thin films; sustainability and environmental friendliness of materials

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

Development of High-Efficiency Microwave Absorbing Materials for Civil and Defense Applications

edited by

Ngo Tran

and Luu Anh Tuyen

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open

Keywords: microwave absorbing materials; hexaferrites and magnetic properties; EMI shielding and compatibility; MXenes and 2D nanomaterials; composite nanofibers and 1D materials; defect engineering and vacancies; sustainable and bio-based materials; stealth technology and RCS reduction; metamaterials and metasurfaces; millimeter-wave absorption

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advanced Metal Welding Technologies and Innovative Engineering Materials Used in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Energy Transition

edited by

Artur Czupryński

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: adaptive AI systems; laser welding; hybrid welding; high-strength steels (AHSS); digital twin; industrial internet of things (IIoT); automated welding systems; dissimilar metal joint; energy and environmental optimization

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

Functional Magnetic Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Properties and Advanced Applications

edited by

Łukasz Hawełek

and

Tymon Warski

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic nanomaterials; magnetic nanocomposites; nanoparticle synthesis; structure–property relationships; advanced functional applications

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

Green and Circular Materials for Environmental Remediation and Resource Valorization

edited by Ha-Manh Bui, Jheng-Jie Jiang and

Pham Thanh Luu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open

Keywords: green materials; circular materials; environmental remediation; resource valorization; biochar; hydrochar; waste-derived materials; catalytic materials; membrane materials; life cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Advanced Metallic Materials for Biomedical Implants and Devices

edited by

Sebastian Stach

,

Andrzej Swinarew

and Żaneta Garczyk-Mundała

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic biomaterials; biomedical implants; surface modification; corrosion resistance; osseointegration; titanium alloys; biodegradable metals; surface characterisation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advanced Icephobic Materials for Aircraft and Vessel Icing Protection

edited by Zichen Zhang,

Junfei Ou

, Guiping Lin and Xiangzhao Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open

Keywords: icephobic coating; aircraft icing; vessel icing; composite material; SLIPS; electrothermal and photothermal coating; coating durability; arctic and antarctic application

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

Advances in Fuel Cell: Materials and Devices

edited by

Renata Włodarczyk

and

Andrzej Kacprzak

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open

Keywords: fuel cells; fuel cell materials; electrocatalysts; membranes and electrolytes; electrode materials; proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC); solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC); energy conversion technologies; electrochemical energy systems; interconnectors materials; balance of plant

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Degradation Mechanisms and Control Technologies for Materials in Extreme Environments

edited by

Bin Liu

and Baojie Dou

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 243 | Submission Open

Keywords: extreme service conditions; material corrosion; alloy design; surface engineering; material service behavior

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Calcium Phosphate Biomaterials with Medical Applications

edited by

Margareta Gabriela Ciobanu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10382 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advanced Machining and Technologies in Materials Science

edited by

Janusz Kluczyński

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7634 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced manufacturing; additive manufacturing; hybrid technologies; high-speed machining; production technologies, precision manufacturing

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

Powder Metallurgy and Advanced Materials

edited by

Florin Popa

,

Traian Florin Marinca

,

Bogdan Viorel Neamțu

and

Cǎlin Virgiliu Pricǎ

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4251 | Submission Open

Keywords: powder metallurgy; powder processing; advanced materials; additive manufacturing; spark plasma sintering; functional materials; nanomaterials; nanostructures; biomaterials; microstructure; annealing; simulation and modelling

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

Microstructure Evolution and Mechanical Properties of Metals and Building Materials

edited by

Bartlomiej Jez

and Katarzyna Błoch

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3598 | Submission Open

Keywords: metals alloys; building materials; geopolymers; microstructure evolution

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

MXene-Based Electromagnetic Functional Devices

edited by

Zhifang Liu

and

Weijia Luo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1932 | Submission Open

Keywords: MXene synthesis; electromagnetic wave absorption; electromagnetic shielding; flexible and wearable devices; multifunctional composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Obtaining and Characterizing of New Materials (6th Edition)

edited by

György Thalmaier

and

Tamás Mankovits

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1582 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; composite materials; nanomaterials; biomaterials; green synthesis; thin films; smart materials; alloys; laser processing; characterization methods; simulation

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

Modern Wood-Based Materials for Sustainable Building (2nd Edition)

edited by

Dorota Dukarska

and

Jakub Kawalerczyk

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1498 | 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 Construction and Building Materials)

Advanced Materials for Sustainable Industry 5.0

edited by

Dominika Siwiec

and

Andrzej Pacana

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1243 | Submission Open

Keywords: quality; quality management; multi-criteria decision making (MDCM); lean manufacturing (LM); life cycle assessment (LCA); environmental management instruments; sustainable development; Industry 5.0; improving products; production engineering

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

Microstructure, Properties and Application of Innovative Metallic Materials

edited by

Madalina Simona Baltatu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1196 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic materials; properties; new applications; microstructure; structural characterization; thermal properties; obtaining; processing

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

Next-Generation Metal Additive Manufacturing: Intelligent Microstructure Design, Mechanical Reliability, and Advanced Material Systems for Industrial Applications

edited by Kapil Gangwar and

Ramulu Mamidala

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1098 | Submission Open

Keywords: fracture mechanics; fatigue and damage tolerance; composite materials and structures; microstructure–property relationships; machining and surface integrity; residual stress mitigation; advanced manufacturing for aerospace components; high-performance ceramics and composites; in-situ monitoring and process control; multi-disciplinary materials and manufacturing integration

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

Sustainable Utilization of Recycled Construction and Demolition Materials in Cementitious Composites

edited by

Vojtěch Václavík

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1085 | Submission Open

Keywords: cementitious composites; recycled aggregates; supplementary cementitious materials; industrial by-products; hydration mechanisms; microstructure characterization; durability performance; structure–property relationships

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

Structural Modification of Third-Generation Solar Cells for Indoor and Outdoor Photovoltaic Applications

edited by

Paweł Gnida

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 307 | Submission Open

Keywords: indoor and outdoor photovoltaic; third generation solar cells; dye-sensitized solar cells; bulk heterojunction solar; perovskite solar cells

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Green Porous Materials for Sustainable Catalysis

edited by

Francesco Parrillo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 245 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermochemical conversion; gasification; pyrolysis; catalysis; waste-derived catalyst; tar conversion; syngas cleaning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Recent Advances in Metallic Thin Films and Coatings

edited by Sven Ulrich and

Vincent Ott

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; metallics; coatings; PVD; CVD; microstructure; alloys; intermetallics; multiple-principal element alloys; high-entropy alloys

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

Advances in Function Geopolymer Materials—Second Edition

edited by

Michał Łach

,

Kinga Korniejenko

and

Aleksandar Nikolov

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 16616 | 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)

Novel Dental Materials Design and Application

edited by

Walter Dukić

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9023 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental materials; composite materials; nanotechnology; ceramics; operative dentistry; biocompatible materials; treatment outcome; clinical relevance; biomaterials; clinical relevance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Alloys and Composites: Structural and Functional Applications, Third Edition

edited by

Wei Guo

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 8944 | Submission Open

Keywords: alloys and composites; mechanical properties; functional properties; phase constituent; design and tailoring; amorphous alloys; high-entropy alloys; lightweight alloys; metal matrix composites

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

Advances in Electrodeposition of Thin Films and Alloys

edited by

Ivana Mladenović

and

Nebojša Nikolić

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6121 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; electrodeposition; morphology; mechanical properties; MEMS; optimization

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

Advances in Manufacturing and Materials: Additive Manufacturing and High-Performance Alloys

edited by Jianyu Li and Jinliang Zhang

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5456 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid-state additive manufacturing; aluminium alloys; magnesium alloys; metal matrix composites; stirring friction technologies

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

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

edited by

Zhiheng Huang

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5360 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advanced Biomaterials for Dental Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by

Ines Despotović

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 5141 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional dental biomaterials; bone tissue engineering approaches; mechanical behavior of dental biomaterials; biocompatibility; osteoinductivity; osteoconductivity; dental coatings; surface modification and surface characterization methods; anticorrosion protection; computational modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Magnetic Shape Memory Alloys: Fundamentals and Applications

edited by Zhenzhuang Li and Ziqi Guan

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4939 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Mechanical Behavior and Multiscale Modeling of Advanced Structural Materials

edited by

Le Chang

and Bojun Zhang

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4483 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical behavior; multiscale modeling; lightweight structural materials; microstructure–property relationships; data-driven modeling; deformation mechanisms; extreme service conditions; high-entropy alloys

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

Sustainable Materials for Renewable Energy Application

edited by Izabela Piasecka, Patrycja Bałdowska-Witos and

Marek Opielak

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3645 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable development; clean technology; alternative energy sources; photovoltaic installations; solar installations; wind turbines; heat pumps; biomass installations; fuel cells; sustainable transport; electric vehicle components; alternative fuel systems; life cycle assessment; environmental impact; sustainable materials; bio-based materials; recycled materials; construction materials; smart materials; production techniques; material processing; recycling; energy-saving processes; energy-saving materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

New Materials and Methods for Reinforcement and Thermal Improvement of Existing Structures

edited by

Marco Corradi

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3198 | Submission Open

Keywords: green materials; low-carbon composites; bio-based solutions; circular economy; rehabilitation; earthquake engineering; thermal efficiency

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

Organic–Inorganic Composite Materials: From Synthesis and Properties to Applications and Recycling Processes

edited by

Mihaela Baibarac

and

Daniela Berger

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1564 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic–inorganic composites; synthesis; properties; energy storage; sensors; drug delivery; wastewater treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Computer Simulations in Electronic and Magnetic Properties of Novel Materials

edited by

Roman Szewczyk

and

Tadeusz Szumiata

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1272 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic materials modeling; artificial intelligence in materials science; amorphous alloys; nanocrystalline materials; perovskites; piezoelectric materials; open source simulation software; machine learning; magnetoelastic sensors; soft magnetic materials; finite element method; computer-aided material design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advanced Manufacturing of Lightweight Structures: Forming, Simulation, and Green Composites

edited by

Antonio Formisano

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1124 | Submission Open

Keywords: lightweight structures; green composites; advanced manufacturing; thermomechanical properties; modeling and simulation; recycling; end-of-life

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

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

edited by Ahmed Bahgat Radwan and

Noora Al-Qahtani

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 545 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Size-Dependent and Surface/Interface Effects in Materials

edited by

Yongfu Zhu

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 392 | Submission Open

Keywords: size effect; nanocrystals; nanostructured materials; surface; interface; chemical and physical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Synthesis, Properties and Applications of Functional Heterocyclic Compounds and Related Materials

edited by

Agnieszka Kącka-Zych

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 222 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterocyclic compounds; synthesis; properties; applications; bioactive compounds; cycloadditions; density functional theory; mechanism; natural products

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Current Advances in Luminescent Materials

edited by

Michał Filapek

and Patrycja Filipek

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open

Keywords: luminogenic materials; fluorescence probes and markers; organic optoelectronics; OLEDs; device processing; donor–acceptor molecule; organic synthesis; push–pull organic molecules; nonlinear optical materials; dyes and sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Functional Cement-Based Composites for Civil Engineering (3rd Edition)

edited by

Jonathan Oti

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8981 | Submission Open

Keywords: building materials; durability; recycled materials; cement; concrete; stabilization; life cycle assessment; bricks; block; mortar; geo-polymer; steel; timber; green building materials; eco-friendly materials; nano- and fiber composites; ceramics; limes; PFA; GGBS

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

High-Entropy Alloys: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

edited by

Bernardo Monteiro

and Marta Dias

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8735 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloys; preparation methods; material characterization; applications; design of HEAs (empirical method, CALPHAD, molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo, artificial intelligence, and machine learning); powder metallurgy

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

Emerging Technologies and Materials for Smart, Durable and Sustainable Construction

edited by

Giovanni Anglani

and

Paola Antonaci

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8305 | Submission Open

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

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

Advances in Luminescent Materials: Fabrication and Technological Applications

edited by

Fernando Rivera-López

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8186 | 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)

Cracking Risks in Blended Cement-Based Concrete: Mechanisms, Evaluation and Control

edited by Yingda Zhang,

Ye Liu

and Zihao Liu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 8074 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydration heat control and temperature stress evolution in mass concrete and composite sections; autogenous shrinkage, drying shrinkage, and their coupling with mechanical constraints; creep–shrinkage interaction and its influence on long-term crack risk; cracking behavior in uhpc, ecc, geopolymer concrete, recycled aggregate concrete (rac), and other sustainable materials; crack control techniques using internal curing agents, shrinkage-reducing admixtures (sras), expansive agents, and advanced chemical admixtures; effect of fiber reinforcement (steel, synthetic, basalt, etc.) on cracking resistance; numerical and analytical modeling of crack initiation, propagation, and stress development; testing methods for restrained cracking, fracture toughness, and durability under multi-physical loading; case studies and field applications in structural, tunnel, and underground engineering

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

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

edited by

Wojciech Sitek

and

Mariusz Król

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6857 | 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)

Corrosion Behavior and Mechanical Properties of Metallic Materials (3rd Edition)

edited by Xiaogang Li and

Zulfiqar Ahmad Khan

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 6790 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic materials; corrosion behavior; mechanical properties; microstructure; anti-corrosion methods; corrosion-resistant material; hydrogen embrittlement; electrochemical reaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

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

edited by

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,

, Tao Jin and

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 6346 | 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)

Effects of Adding Cement Admixtures on the Microstructure and Properties of Cement Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by Hongwei Wang and Ying Shi

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5642 | Submission Open

Keywords: cement admixtures; microstructure; hydration process; mechanical properties; durability; compressive strength; tensile strength; chemical admixtures; supplementary cementitious materials (SCMS); cement paste; concrete performance; permeability; shrinkage; cracking resistance; sustainable construction materials; high-performance concrete; carbon emissions reduction; durability enhancement

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

Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Micro/Nanoscale Heat Transfer

edited by Ziman Wang,

Xinyu Wang

and Man Wang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5566 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectric materials; power generation; thermoelectric cooling; micro/nanoscale heat transfer; micro/nanoscale interface; phase change; thermophysical properties; phonon and electron transport

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advances in 3D Printing Technologies: Design, Manufacturing, and Applications

edited by

Chenchen Tian

, Yi Lu and Quanquan Han

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4953 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; additive manufacturing; design and optimization; modeling and simulation; material and process; quality and detection

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

Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine: Synthesis, Characterization and Application

edited by

Katarzyna Klimek

and

Julia Higuchi

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4820 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramics; scaffolds; implants; polymers; metals; surface modification; electrospinnig; 3D printing; biomaterial characterization; regenerative medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advanced Composite Materials: Forming, Processing, Assembly and Maintenance

edited by Zhenchao Qi,

Xingxing Wang

, Tengzhou Xu, Chong Zhang and

Kai Jin

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4802 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite materials; forming; processing; assembly; maintenance; aerospace applications; engineering structures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Advanced Metallic and Ceramics Composites: Preparation, Properties and Applications

edited by

Jarosław Woźniak

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4531 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D materials; MXenes; graphene; MAX phases; ceramic and metallic matrix composites; mechanical properties; microstructure

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

Advanced Asphalt Materials and Characterization/Simulation Technologies

edited by Wei Cao and

Yilong Liu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3953 | 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)

Advanced Design and Synthesis in Piezoelectric Smart Materials

edited by Long Jin

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3821 | Submission Open

Keywords: piezoelectric ceramics; piezoelectric polymers; piezoelectric composites; structure design; material synthesis; sensors; actuators; energy harvesting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Advanced Welding Technologies and Additive Manufacturing of Alloys and Metals (3rd Edition)

edited by Ting Wang and Ke Han

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3669 | Submission Open

Keywords: welding; additive manufacturing; microstructure; mechanical properties

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

Advanced Scintillator and Detector Materials for Radiation Physics and Nuclear Medicine

edited by

Yuriy Zorenko

and Janusz Winiecki

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3108 | Submission Open

Keywords: scintillators; radioluminescence; crystals; films; oxides; radiation physics; nuclear medicine

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

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

edited by

Shan Gao

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3006 | Submission Open

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

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

Research on Vibration of Composite Structures

edited by Rui Zhong, Qingshan Wang and Zhengxiong Chen

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2945 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite structures; vibration modeling and analysis; analytical and numerical methods; experimental characterization; vibration control and optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Advances in Microstructure and Mechanical Behavior of High-Strength Steels

edited by Yuhe Huang and

Shuize Wang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2641 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-strength steels; microstructure design; mechanical behavior; strength ductility balance; lightweight automotive steels; grain refinement; precipitation strengthening; deformation mechanisms; advanced characterization; sustainable steel materials

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

Functionalized Ceramics and Their Composites: Preparation, Properties and Applications—2nd Edition

edited by Ranran Su and Hongliang Zhang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2523 | Submission Open

Keywords: functionalized ceramics; composites; processing; composition tailoring

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

Sustainable Thermoelectric Materials and Energy Conversion Systems

edited by

Chun-I Wu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2325 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectric materials; sustainable energy conversion; green manufacturing; lifecycle assessment; waste heat recovery; environmental impact; resource efficiency; energy harvesting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Resilient Building Materials and Structural Systems for Extreme Environments

edited by

Alireza Bahrami

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2252 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance materials; resilient building materials; extreme environment design; corrosion-resistant structures; disaster-resilient infrastructure; sustainable construction; cold-climate engineering; seismic-resilient systems; flood-resistant materials; adaptive structural solutions

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

Advanced Rare Earth Doped Functional Materials

edited by Khaldoon Nasser,

Laeticia Petit

and Nirajan Ojha

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2158 | Submission Open

Keywords: rare-earth ions; structure and material design; novel functional materials; glass, glass ceramic, crystals; luminescence; laser and gain media

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

Advances in Irradiation Effects of Materials for Current and Future Reactors

edited by

Ferenc Gillemot

and

Murthy Kolluri

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2101 | Submission Open

Keywords: irradiation; transmutation; ageing; steel corrosion; fusion power plant

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Polymer Electrolytes: Fundamentals, Approaches and Applications

edited by Yunsong Li and

Yuxiao Lin

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2062 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer electrolytes; multi-scale simulations; characterization; batteries; fuel cells; supercapacitors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advanced Functional Materials in Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by Bei Li

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1825 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalysis; CO2 conversion; hydrogen production; energy storage and conversion; sustainable energy technologies; modelling and simulation; machine learning; in situ characterization; green synthesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Polymer Composites Reinforced by Metallic Architectures and Inserts

edited by

Cristiano Fragassa

,

Ana Pavlovic

and

Carlo Santulli

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1704 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer–metal hybrid composites; metallic architectures in composites; embedded metal reinforcements; architected metal inserts; metal–polymer interface engineering; load transfer and interfacial adhesion; multifunctional composite materials; impact and energy absorption behavior; hybrid additive manufacturing (polymer–metal); topology-driven composite design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advances in Material Characterization and Pavement Modeling (2nd Edition)

edited by

Guozhi Fu

, Yi Li, Zhanchuang Han,

Mingchen Li

and

Yiren Sun

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1685 | Submission Open

Keywords: material characterization; pavement modeling; recycled paving materials; long-term performance evaluation; sustainability; environmental efficiency; airport runways and highway structures

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

Advances in 3D Concrete Printing: Design, Materials and Construction

edited by

Mustafa Batikha

,

Adil Tamimi

and

Samer Al Martini

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1501 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D concrete printing; fresh and hardened concrete properties for 3D concrete printing; interlayer bonding, interface mechanics, and anisotropy in 3D concrete printed materials; flexural behaviour of 3D concrete printed elements; geometrical optimisation of 3D concrete printed elements; standardisation frameworks for 3D concrete printing; reinforcement strategies for 3D concrete printing; long-term durability performance of 3D concrete printed elements; applications of geopolymer in 3D concrete printing; holistic approach for 3D concrete printing; on-site concrete printing strategies; cost analysis of 3D concrete printing in construction; assessment of the carbon footprint in 3D concrete printing; modular and prefabricated construction enabled by 3D concrete printing; project planning, logistics, and construction management for modular 3D concrete printing systems; monitoring, quality control, and structural health assessment of 3D concrete printed structures; digital twins, data-driven modelling, and real-time process control in 3D concrete printing

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

Multifunctionalization of Polymer Composites for Improved Thermal Performance

edited by

Marta Worzakowska

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1466 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; multifunctionalization; reinforcements; thermal performance; properties; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Computational Simulation for Material Applications: From Density Functional Theory (DFT) to Molecular Dynamics (MD)

edited by

Mehrdad Faraji

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1413 | Submission Open

Keywords: computational materials simulation ; density functional theory (DFT) ; molecular dynamics (MD) ; multiscale modeling; condensed matter physics ; structural properties ; electronic and optical properties ; charge transfer mechanisms ; 2D materials ; nanophysics ; machine learning

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

Thermodynamic Modeling, Microstructural Design and Surface Engineering of Advanced Metal Alloys

edited by

Ligang Zhang

and Min-suk Oh

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1310 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion resistance; surface technology; thermodynamic modeling; composite coating; microstructural design; metal additive manufacturing; metals and alloys; metal matrix composites

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

Advanced Materials for Radiation Protection and Shielding

edited by

İskender Akkurt

, Seher Polat and

Sabiha Anas Boussaa

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1283 | Submission Open

Keywords: material science; AI application on material science; AI application on radiation; radiation physics; shielding materials; radiation protection; natural radioactivity; radiation measurement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Cement-Based/Non-Cement-Based Construction Materials: Multiscale Mechanics Under Diverse Loadings (Second Edition)

edited by

,

,

and

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1162 | Submission Open

Keywords: cement-based materials; non-cement-based materials; multiscale modeling; strain rate effects; dynamic mechanical behavior; damage and fracture mechanisms; composite structures; experimental testing; simulation method; machine learning

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

Intelligent Construction in Civil Engineering: Additive Manufacturing of Cementitious Materials and Concrete

edited by Chengfang Yuan and

Zhanqi Cheng

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1159 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent construction; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; cement-based materials; concrete

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

Materials for Electrochemical Energy Storage

edited by Qiangchao Sun

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1143 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemical energy storage; battery materials; solid-state electrolytes; electrode architectures; degradation mechanisms; sustainable material resources; dendrite suppression; aqueous battery chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advanced Fibrous Materials

edited by

Can Ge

, Fan Feng and Muhammad Ahmad

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1120 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber surface and interface; fiber manufacturing and characterization; biomedical fibers; yarn processing; smart textiles; wearable electronics; technology

Multiscale Instrumented Indentation Techniques for Sustainable Manufacturing and Products

edited by

Giovanni Maizza

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1066 | Submission Open

Keywords: instrumented indentation test, theory and modeling; residual stress evaluation using indentation test; additive manufacturing; materials: conventional bulk as well as nanocrystalline and porous metals and alloys; similar and dissimilar welded joints; materials behavior: elastoplatic, superplastic, superelastic, recrystallization, creep, anisotropic; new in situ and ex situ inspection methodologies aiding materials characterization during manufacturing

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

Advanced Materials for Heritage and Archaeology (Third Edition)

edited by

Angela Calia

and

Mariateresa Lettieri

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1044 | Submission Open

Keywords: archeology and heritage buildings; non-destructive or micro-destructive analysis of cultural heritage plasters, ceramics, potteries and glasses; non-destructive techniques for surface characterization; residue analysis; investigation of raw materials and production methods of ancient technologies; investigation of weathering effects; material conservation technologies; heritage building protection; nanomaterials; monitoring technologies

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

Welding, Joining and Additive Manufacturing of Metals and Alloys (Fourth Edition)

edited by

Damjan Klobcar

,

Tomaž Vuherer

and

Drago Bračun

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 962 | Submission Open

Keywords: welding and joining technologies; brazing and soldering; additive manufacturing; adhesive bonding; weldability of materials

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

Leather, Textiles and Bio-Based Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Valeika Virgilijus

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 957 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Next-Generation Sorbent Materials: From Fundamentals to Applications

edited by

Paweł Staroń

and

Jarosław Chwastowski

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 916 | Submission Open

Keywords: sorbent materials; adsorption; bio-based sorbents; nanomaterials; porous materials; environmental remediation; heavy metal removal; adsorption mechanisms; material design; resource recovery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Advanced Glass Fibers and Specialty Glass Materials: Processing, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Anthony S. Torres

and

Ayush Subedi

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 901 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced glass fibers; specialty glasses; optical materials; fluoride glass; structure-property relationships; glass processing; photonic applications

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

Laser Additive Manufacturing and Precision Joining of Structural Materials

edited by Danyang Lin,

Zubin Chen

and Qiang Chen

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 833 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; hybrid manufacturing; laser welding; nano-manufacturing; repair and remanufacturing; alloys and their composites; shape memory alloys

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

Advanced Materials in Implant and Prosthetic Dentistry: From Innovation to Clinical Application

edited by

Tonino Traini

and

Eugenio Velasco-Ortega

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 831 | Submission Open

Keywords: implant materials; prosthetic materials; surface modification; biocompatibility; CAD/CAM; dental ceramics; titanium alloys; bioactive surfaces; bone–implant interface; digital dentistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Terahertz Materials and Technologies in Materials Science (Second Edition)

edited by Meng Liu,

Guanhua Ren

and Xueqian Zhang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 786 | Submission Open

Keywords: terahertz; metasurfaces; light field manipulation; dynamic control; active medium; terahertz spectroscopy

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

Future Trends in High-Entropy Alloys (3rd Edition)

edited by

Jason Shian-Ching Jang

and Tsai-Fu Chung

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 770 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloys (HEAs); medium-entropy alloys (MEAs); high-entropy alloy thin film; computational alloy design; phase diagram; microstructure characterization; mechanical properties; thermomechanical treatment; hetero-structural microstructure; functional application

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

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