Materials

Advances of Indentation Technology in Materials

edited by Ming Liu,

, Lixun Cai and Yan Li

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8214 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoindentation; mechanical properties; deformation and fracture mechanisms; extreme conditions; probe materials; characterization techniques; material systems; modeling and simulation; standardization; calibration

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

Research Progress of Thermoelectric Materials, Modules and Applications

edited by

Mirosław Jakub Kruszewski

and

Pawel Nieroda

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6912 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectric materials; thermoelectric modules; thermoelectric thin films; thermoelectric energy harvesting; electrical properties; thermal properties; lattice thermal conductivity; first principles calculations; figure of merit; conversion efficiency

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Adsorption Materials and Their Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by

Bożena Czech

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 5620 | Submission Open

Keywords: adsorbents; adsorption; engineered materials; emerging pollutants; persistent pollutants; water and wastewater treatment; decontamination

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Advances in Structural Design and Numerical Modelling of Composite Materials

edited by Weilong Yin

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5367 | Submission Open

Keywords: fibre-reinforced composite materials; microscopic modelling; optimization design; fast optimization algorithm; multiscale modelling; failure analysis; composite material characterization

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

Concrete Structures with Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious and Composite Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Chang-Geun Cho

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4863 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-tech concrete structures; fiber-reinforced composites; fiber cementitious materials; metal and synthetic fibers in concrete; nonlinear model and analysis of fiber composite concrete structures; seismic performance innovations of concrete structures; crack control of concrete; modular/precast fiber concrete in building structures; fiber composite concrete beams and columns; high-ductility characteristics of fiber concrete and mortar

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

Advanced Road Materials and Pavement Engineering: Design, Structure, Performance and Characterization

edited by

Shihui Shen

and Cheng Zhang

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4600 | Submission Open

Keywords: road material; pavement structure; binder; asphalt mixture; cement concrete; pavement design; pavement performance; construction; pavement maintenance; rehabilitation

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

Applied Stimuli-Responsive Polymer Based Materials

edited by

Trzebicka Barbara

,

Alicja Utrata-Wesołek

and Daria Lipowska-Kur

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4556 | Submission Open

Keywords: stimuli-responsive polymer materials: nano- and microparticles; gels; networks; surfaces; films; composites; synthetic and natural polymers; thermo-; light-; force-; redox-; pH-; electric/magnetic field-; and molecule-responsive materials; synthesis and functionalization; physico-chemical properties; polymer processing; biomedicine; (bio)sensors and actuators; agriculture; robotics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Nanosized and Nanostructured Magnetic Materials: Experimental, Theoretical, and Computational Investigations

edited by

Tibor-Adrian Óvári

and

Nicoleta Lupu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4453 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic nanoparticles; magnetic nanostrips; magnetic nanotubes; magnetic nanowires; magnetic phenomena; magnetic properties; magnetic sensors; nanocrystalline magnets; nanosized magnetic materials; nanostructured magnetic materials

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

Low-Carbon Construction and Building Materials

edited by

Junfei Zhang

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4260 | Submission Open

Keywords: green concrete; carbon footprint; recycled aggregate concrete; biocompatible materials; fiber-reinforced composites; durability

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

Utilization and Repurposing of Industrial, Construction and Agricultural Waste and By-Products in Environmental Remediation: An Approach to a Circular Economy

edited by

Michael R. Mucalo

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4224 | Submission Open

Keywords: waste; by-products; remediation; adsorption; repurposing; circular economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Novel Materials for Sound-Absorbing Applications

edited by Eulalia Gliścińska

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4204 | Submission Open

Keywords: sound-absorbing material; sound frequency; impedance tube; technology; material composition; structure; surface; modification; additives; functional properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Synergy in Polyphase Materials: Harnessing the Power of Glass and Ceramics

edited by

Michael I. Ojovan

,

Georgiy Shakhgildyan

and Kai Xu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4175 | Submission Open

Keywords: vitreous materials; glass– ceramics; polyphase materials; nanoscale polyphase structures; sintering techniques; crystallization processes; laser micromachining; functional materials; composite material interfaces

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

Advances in Welding Techniques, Welding Inspection, and Welding Testing Methods

edited by

Chih-Chun Hsieh

and

Chunming Lin

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4153 | Submission Open

Keywords: welding technology; improved welding techniques; welding process optimization; advanced welding equipment; weld quality enhancement; welding inspection; welding testing

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

Advanced Energy Storage Materials: Preparation, Characterization and Applications (3rd Edition)

edited by

Junwei Wu

and

Chen Liu

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

Keywords: lithium-ion batteries; sodium/potassium-ion batteries; lithium– sulfur batteries; metal– air batteries; solid state batteries; supercapacitors; solid oxide cells

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Surface Engineering in Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Maria Richert

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3982 | Submission Open

Keywords: structure and phase composition of surface layers; surface residual stresses; wear resistance; corrosion resistance; heat resistance; wettability; biocompatibility; forming the properties of metal surfaces; composite and ceramic details; durability and reliability of surfaces; surface heat treatment; nitriding; over manufacturing methods; PVD; CVD; thermal spraying; surface protection; painting; anodizing; mechanisms of coating; circular economy and risk in surface technologies

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

Recent Advances in Precision Manufacturing Technology

edited by Chenglei Fan, Yunqiang Zhao, Li Zhou and Hong Wu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3756 | Submission Open

Keywords: extreme conditions/precision manufacturing technology; aerospace equipment; construction machinery; and transport equipment; nonferrous metal; light alloy; polymer; and metal matrix composite; micro/nano structure and materials; welding & additive manufacturing technology

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

Sustainable Use of Recycled, Anthropogenic and Alternative Materials in Construction

edited by

Justyna Dzięcioł

and

Wojciech Sas

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3597 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable materials management; recycled materials; anthropogenic materials; alternative materials; sustainable materials; circular economy; sustainable management of the construction process; sustainable management of the construction process using machine learning algorithms; sustainable materials management using machine learning algorithms; sustainable design in construction using alternative materials; sustainable design in construction using alternative materials and modern computer techniques.

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

Advanced Resin Composites: From Synthesis to Application

edited by Zhanjun Wu and Cong Peng

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3541 | Submission Open

Keywords: resin; filler; reinforcement; composite; interface; modification; mechanical properties; electronic properties; optical properties; thermal behavior

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Application of Biomass Materials in the Fields of Electrochemistry and Thermochemistry

edited by Jingwei Chen

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3332 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass catalyst support; gas diffusion layer; bioamss-derived electrode; biomass catalyst; separator; current collector; carbon-assisted water electrolysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advances in Research on Graphene and Related Materials: From Preparation and Tuning Properties to Applications

edited by Enrique Garcia-Quismondo,

Angel Guillermo Bracamonte

and Marcelo Ricardo Romero

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3248 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphene; advanced materials; opto-electronics; quantum properties; carbon based materials; chemical modifications; nano- and micro-devices; nano-optics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)

Design, Mechanical Properties, and Fatigue Behavior of Materials, Welding Joints and Structures

edited by

Xianjun Pei

,

Pasqualino Corigliano

and

Haibo Yang

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3173 | Submission Open

Keywords: modeling; test and theoretical analysis; lifetime prediction; welding process; residual stress; fatigue crack propagation; civil engineering materials; fatigue behavior analysis; welding joint characteristics; material fatigue resistance; welding process optimization; welded structure durability; structural mechanics; welding joint reliability; material fatigue testing

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

Non-conventional Machining: Materials and Processes

edited by

Magdalena Zawada-Michałowska

,

Paweł Pieśko

and

Stanislaw Legutko

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3151 | Submission Open

Keywords: machining; high-speed machining; CNC machining; additive manufacturing; non-conventional manufacturing; engineering materials; CAD/CAM; machinability indicators; cutting tools; coordinate metrology

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

Feature Paper in the Section 'Polymeric Materials' (3rd Edition)

edited by

Xuming Xie

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3022 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymerization; homopolymer; copolymer; biopolymer; conjugated polymer; polymer blend; polymer composite; processing; application; characterization; morphology; crystal structure; phase structure; properties; functionality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Mechanical and Thermal Properties Analysis of Ceramic Composites

edited by

Andrzej Kruk

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2947 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal analyses; mechanical properties; evolved gas analysis; microcalorimetry; arc plasma sintering; optic; magnetooptic; high-entropy compounds; dielectric properties; measurement

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

Advances in Surface Corrosion Protection of Alloys

edited by Mara Cristina Lopes De Oliveira

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2865 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion; protective coatings; surface treatment; metallic alloys; composite coatings

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

Development of Polymeric Materials for Biomedical Application

edited by

Dezhong Zhou

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2837 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterial; polymer synthesis; polymer functionalization; drug delivery; tissue engineering; bioimaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advanced Materials for Oral Applications

edited by Lucia Memé

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2786 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral health; advanced materials; dentistry; bioactive ceramics; nanocomposites; hydrogels; biocompatibility; antimicrobial effects; dental restorations; implants; drug delivery systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

The Application of Materials in Modern Manufacturing Processes: Design, Performance and Applied Research

edited by

Jacek Mucha

,

Marta Wójcik

and

Lydia Sobotova

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2738 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; material structure; manufacturing processes; defect detection; imaging; and characterization; structural steels and alloys; composites; joining processes; Industry 5.0; finite element method; structural analysis and optimization

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

Superhydrophobic Coating Materials: Preparation, Strategy and Application

edited by

Wei Tong

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2707 | Submission Open

Keywords: wetting; surface engineering; micro/nanofabrication; coating; solid– liquid interface; droplet; superwetting materials; bionics; simulation

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

Advances in Catalytic Materials and Their Applications

edited by

Ying Yang

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2613 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass conversion; ethylene glycol; 1; 2-propanediol; isosorbide; catalysts; reaction pathways; selective regulation; sustainable processes; renewable resources; direct seawater electrolysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Advanced and Smart Materials in Photoelectric Applications

edited by

Cheng Zou

,

Yanzi Gao

, Qian Wang and

Meina Yu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2604 | Submission Open

Keywords: photoelectric applications; flexible electronic devices; semiconducting materials; functional materials; patterning

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

Research Progress in Nanomaterials for Environmental Remediation

edited by

Daniela Caschera

,

Roberta G. Toro

and

Maria Rosaria Plutino

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2550 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart nanomaterials; nanohybrids; nanocomposites; green chemistry; sustainable technologies; water remediation; circular economy

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

Design, Preparation, and Microstructural Characterization of High Entropy Materials

edited by

Wei Ren

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2497 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloy; high-entropy oxide; high-entropy nitride; high-entropy carbide

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

Innovative Construction Materials for Sustainable and Greener Applications

edited by

Yongfan Gong

,

Zijian Song

,

Mian Luo

and Chenhui Zhu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2427 | Submission Open

Keywords: resource utilization of solid waste; low-carbon cement and concrete; recycled aggregate concrete; recycled concrete powder; alkali-activated cement and concrete; strength and micro-structure; durability and sustainability; preparation and application; mineral admixtures

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

Advances in Hybrid Energy Harvesting: Materials, Structures and Applications

edited by

Zacharias A. Viskadourakis

and

George Kenanakis

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2422 | Submission Open

Keywords: hybrid energy harvesting; materials for energy harvesting; combine harvesters; harvester design; energy management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advances in Wood-Based Composites from Alternative Lignocellulosic Raw Materials

edited by

Petar Antov

and Valentina Lo Giudice

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2077 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood-waste-based composites; lignocellulosic composites; recycling; recovered wood; post-consumer wood; cascading use of wood; circular economy; life cycle assessment; biopolymer composites; binderless wood composites; reinforced composite structures; mechanical properties; nanotechnology and nanomaterials in wood composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Finite Element Analysis and Fracture Control in Steels and Non-ferrous Alloys

edited by

Teresa Fra̧ś

and

Piotr Pawłowski

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1939 | Submission Open

Keywords: fracture mechanics; fracture control; fracture onset and propagation; material toughness; computational modeling in fracture mechanics; failure prediction; testing methods in fracture mechanics; structural integrity; stress analysis; durability

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

Concretes and Cement-Based Composites: Additives/Admixtures, Hydration Process and Durability Research (3rd Edition)

edited by

Jurgita Malaiškienė

and

Carlos Leiva

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 1864 | Submission Open

Keywords: concretes; cement-based composites; nano-additives; micro-fillers and pozzolans; fibres; various natural and by-product aggregates; hydration process; physical– mechanical properties; durability; microscale analysis; statistical data analysis

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

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Alloys (2nd Edition)

edited by

Xiaoqing Si

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1825 | Submission Open

Keywords: microstructure characterization; mechanical properties; metals and alloys; welding and joining; improvement of properties; machining methods; joint strength; microstructure evolution; corrosion resistance

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

Advances in Implant Materials and Biocompatibility

edited by Maree L. Gould

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1811 | Submission Open

Keywords: biocompatibility; microscopy; bioceramics; biometals; biopolymers; hybrid materials; drug-releasing implants; cell impregnation in vitro and in vivo; three-dimensional scaffolds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Mechanical Properties and Strengthening Mechanism of New Superalloys

edited by

Rui Zhang

, Weihong Zhang and Yubi Gao

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1728 | Submission Open

Keywords: Ni-based wrought superalloy; twin boundary; twinning strengthening; stacking fault; microstructure; mechanical property

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

Advanced Multifunctional Polymer Materials for Aerospace, Biomedicine and Electronics

edited by

Minsoo Kim

and Ahn Heseong

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

Keywords: multifunctional polymers; advanced synthesis techniques; polymer flexibility; high-strength polymers; lightweight materials; aerospace applications; biomedical polymers; electronic materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Processing of End-of-Life Materials and Industrial Wastes (3rd Edition)

edited by

Ndue Kanari

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1591 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-grade raw materials; end-of-life materials; industrial wastes and by-products; rare earth elements (REE) ores and concentrates; Li; Ta-Nb-Sn raw materials; thermochemical and combined methods for processing; extractive metallurgy; dry halogenation (chlorination); thermodynamics and kinetics; valuable; critical and strategic elements (CRMs); extraction and recovery; recycling and reuse; green chemistry/process; waste decontamination; soil remediation

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

High-Performance Semiconductor Materials for Efficient Photoelectric Devices

edited by Qian Li, Feiliang Chen, Feng Xie and Yudan Gou

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1516 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal– organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD); semiconductor nanomaterials; semiconductor optoelectronic materials; III-V semiconductor material; wide-band semiconductor materials and devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Research on Zeolites and Zeolite-Like Materials: Synthesis, Structure, Properties and Application

edited by

Beata Anwajler

, Daniel Smykowski and Piotr Szulc

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1384 | Submission Open

Keywords: zeolites; zeolite-like materials; synthesis; structure; properties; application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Biomaterials Modification, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Wanjun Liu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1319 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; tissue engineering; drug delivery; biomedicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Performance-Related Material Properties of Asphalt Mixture Components (3rd Edition)

edited by

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,

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submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1246 | Submission Open

Keywords: asphalt binder; asphalt mixtures; asphalt pavement; aggregate; recycled materials; distress; material properties; numerical modelling

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

Ferroelectrics and Antiferroelectrics: Microstructures, Properties and Applications

edited by Ying Liu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1222 | Submission Open

Keywords: ferroelectrics; antiferroelectics; microstructure– property relationship; electronic devices; energy harvesting and conversion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Additive Manufacturing and Forming Technologies of Alloy: Mechanical Properties and Microstructure Evaluation

edited by Yunping Li

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1205 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; superalloys; powder metallurgy; microstructure; mechanical property; near net shape forming

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

Advanced Electrocatalytic Materials for Energy and Environmental Applications (Second Edition)

edited by

Jiayuan Yu

,

Junfeng Chen

and

Jingyun Jiang

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1202 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy conversion and storage; hydrogen evolution reaction; nitrate reduction; upgrading of pollutants; carbon dioxide reduction; electrochemical water treatment; microbial fuel cell; environmental functional nanomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Advances in Electrostatic Spinning Micro and Nano Fibers

edited by

Wenling Jiao

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1072 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer or ceramic fibers; state-of-the-art electrospinning methods; optimization of electrospun fiber properties; various applications of electrospun fiber materials

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

Advanced Energy Materials for Perovskite Solar Cells

edited by Pingping Sun

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1057 | Submission Open

Keywords: perovskite solar cells; organic– inorganic hybrid materials; advanced and functional materials; photovoltaic performance; transport properties; thin films; materials processing and characterization; electron and hole transport materials; theoretical and experimental approach

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Recent Progress in Sustainable Construction Materials

edited by

Daoyuan Sun

, Hongwei Wang and

Fang Yan

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1013 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable construction; eco-friendly materials; waste recycling; resource efficiency; performance evaluation; concrete optimization; mining backfill; roadbed materials; artificial intelligence; environmental impact; safety and sustainability

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

Advanced Functional Materials toward Sustainable Development Technologies: Prospects and Challenges (Second Edition)

edited by

Menglei Yuan

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 955 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterogeneous catalysis; small-molecule activation; functional batteries; green electro-organic synthesis; energy storage; separation processes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Metamaterials and Metasurfaces: From Materials to Applications

edited by Zhangjie Luo and

Ke Chen

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 941 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional metamaterials/metasurfaces; reconfigurable intelligence metasurfaces (RISs); smart metamaterials/metasurfaces; topological metamaterials/metasurfaces; time-varying metamaterials/metasurfaces; nonreciprocal metamaterials/metasurfaces; energy-harvesting metamaterials/metasurfaces; low-RCS metamaterials/metasurfaces; nonlinear metamaterials/metasurfaces; energy-selective metamaterials/metasurfaces; terahertz metamaterials/metasurfaces; optical metamaterials/metasurfaces

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Innovative Utilization of Biomass for Sustainable Energy Production

edited by Tomasz K. Suchocki

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 875 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass; sustainable energy; biomass conversion; biofuel; biomass energy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Numerical Analysis of Sandwich and Laminated Composites

edited by Qingshan Wang, Xianjie Shi and

Tao Liu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 775 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite materials; numerical analysis; sandwich structures; structural optimization; damage mechanics; multiscale modeling; multi-physics field simulation; high-performance computing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Mechanical and Thermal Characterization of Novel Thermal Barrier Materials

edited by Dowon Song

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 768 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal barrier coatings; TBC materials; TBC evaluation; structure optimization; fabrication process; thermal durability

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

Material Characterization, Design and Modeling of Asphalt Pavements

edited by Weidong Cao,

Jizhe Zhang

,

Dedong Guo

and

Wengang Zhang

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 675 | Submission Open

Keywords: asphalt; asphalt mix; asphalt pavement; pavement structure; material characterization; mix design; pavement design; modeling; simulation analysis

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

Microstructure, Mechanical Properties and Manufacturing Techniques of Advanced High-Entropy Alloys

edited by Dongyue Li

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 573 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloys; high-entropy alloy fibers; strength-ductility trade-off; microstructural characterization; mechanical performance; phase transformations; advanced manufacturing techniques; size effects; low-temperature performance; deformation mechanisms; strengthening mechanisms

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

Sustainable Materials for Renewable Energy Application

edited by Izabela Piasecka, Patrycja Bałdowska-Witos and

Marek Opielak

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 556 | 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 Advances in Corrosion Inhibitor for Metals and Alloys

edited by

Omar Dagdag

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 488 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion inhibitors; metals and alloys; green inhibitors; nanotechnology; computational modeling; sustainable materials; electrochemical techniques; smart coatings; corrosion protection; advanced materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Computational and Experimental Modeling of Interfaces and Joints in Advanced Materials

edited by

Rafał Grzejda

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 467 | Submission Open

Keywords: finite element analysis; computational and experimental modeling; structural health monitoring; interfaces and their connections; connections in mechanical engineering; deformation analysis; geometric modeling

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

Revisiting the Fundamentals: Synthesis of Metal Oxides

edited by

Vasile-Adrian Surdu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 452 | 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)

Advances in Microstructure and Sustainability of Geopolymers and Alkali Activated Materials

edited by

Shima Pilehvar

,

Mahdi Kioumarsi

and Davoud Tavakoli

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 392 | Submission Open

Keywords: geopolymers; alkali-activated materials; sustainable construction; microstructure; CO2 reduction; mechanical properties; durability; recycling; industrial by-products

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

Materials Informatics and Machine Learning in Pavement Engineering

edited by

Jin Li

and Gengren Hao

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 383 | Submission Open

Keywords: material informatics; data analytics; machine learning; pavement engineering; construction materials; material design; performance prediction; inverse design

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

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 343 | 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)

Magnetic Nanomaterials and Their Biomedical Applications

edited by

Ovidiu Oprea

and

Denisa Ficai

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 341 | 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)

Nanoparticle Assembly: Fundamentals and Applications

edited by

Alina Skorynina

and

Bo Xiao

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 289 | 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)

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 262 | 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)

Nanocellulose Containing Biodegradable Products: From Synthesis to Applications

edited by

Katarina Dimić-Mišić

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 262 | 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)

Numerical Simulation of Materials Processing

edited by Sudipta Biswas and Wen Jiang

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 259 | Submission Open

Keywords: modeling and simulation; advanced manufacturing; additive manufacturing; sintering; material evolution; process modeling; component modeling

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

Biopolymers and Their Bioengineering Applications

edited by Glória Maria Vinhas and

Eduardo Padrón Hernández

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 254 | 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)

Functional UV-Curable Polymers and Their Composites: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

edited by

Agnieszka Kowalczyk

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 243 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional monomers; functional polymers; functional resins; functional materials; coatings; adhesives; UV curing; photopolymerization; controlled polymerizations techniques; composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Processing and Characteristics of Metal Matrix Composites

edited by

Feng Qiu

and Yong Shao

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 239 | 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)

Advances in Mechanical/Acoustic Metamaterials and Vibration/Noise Reduction Properties

edited by Jie Liu,

Zhenpei Wang

and Xi Liang

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical metamaterials; acoustic metamaterials; vibration/noise control; novel design/reverse design methods; multifunctional design; new mechanisms; manufacturing method; experimental testing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

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 187 | 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)

Study on Electrochemical Behavior and Corrosion of Materials

edited by

Raul Figueroa

, Gloria Pena and David Álvarez

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion protection; coating; electrochemical behavior; corrosion inhibitors; passivation; EIS; surface modification; corrosion control; surface pretreatments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

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 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 144 | 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)

Emerging 2D Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion Applications

edited by

Bushra Jabar

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Innovations in Dental Biomaterials: Mechanical Properties and Bonding Challenges

edited by

Ivana Miletić

and Anja Ivica

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 126 | 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 125 | 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)

Dynamic Behavior of Laminated and Sandwich Composite Materials

edited by Dan Mihai Constantinescu

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

Keywords: composites’ dynamic mechanical behavior; experimental techniques and numerical modeling and simulation; nanocomposites; fiber-reinforced; polymer; and metallic composites; smart; sustainable; multifunctional; and bioinspired composites; advanced metamaterials and structures; laminated and sandwich composite failure mechanisms; optimization and direct search algorithms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

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 121 | 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)

Materials Physics in Thermoelectric Materials, Second Edition

edited by

Bao-Tian Wang

and Zhibin Gao

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 117 | 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)

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 117 | Submission Open

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

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

Innovations in Digital Dentistry: Novel Materials and Technologies

edited by Marcia Borba and Paula Benetti

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Forming and Manufacturing Technology of High-Performance Gears

edited by

Wei Feng

and Xinghui Han

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 107 | 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)

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 103 | 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)

Maxillofacial Prosthetic and Reconstructive Materials (Second Edition)

edited by

Mark W. Beatty

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 102 | 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 99 | 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)

Advances in Microstructure and Properties of Welded–Brazed Joints

edited by

Javier de Prado

and

María Sánchez

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

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

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

Advancements in the Nanotribology of Two-Dimensional Layered Materials

edited by

Renato Buzio

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 89 | 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 89 | 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 Laser Processing Technology of Materials—Second Edition

edited by

Annalisa Volpe

and

Raffaele De Palo

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 88 | 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)

Advances in Laser Welding and Laser Additive Manufacturing

edited by Danyang Lin, Hong Bian and Xiaoguo Song

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open

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

(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 82 | Submission Open

Keywords: processing parameters; microstructure; mechanical properties; metals

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

Advances in Atomic Layer Deposition Process, Applications and Modeling

edited by Xiaopeng Cheng

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 82 | 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)

Innovative Approaches to Enhancing Corrosion Resistance in Stainless Steel and Other Corrosion-Resistant Alloys

edited by

Saman Hosseinpour

,

Václav Šefl

and

Bright Okonkwo

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: stainless steel; corrosion resistant alloys; localized corrosion; electrochemistry; passivation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Advances in Polymer Blends and Composites—Second Edition

edited by

Eduard-Marius Lungulescu

and

Radu Setnescu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 79 | 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)

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