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Materials and Techniques in Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Orthodontics (Second Edition) submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4394 | Submission Open
Keywords: adhesives; aesthetic dentistry; aligners; archwires; behavioral science; biomimetic materials; bond strength; bonding interfaces; brackets; CAD/CAM; caries prevention; composites; dental hygiene; dental materials; dermatology; digital impressions; digital workflow; elastodontics; endodontics; fiber-reinforced composites; fixed appliances; fixed prosthodontics; fluoride; gnathology; implantology; lingual appliances; maxillofacial surgery; miniscrews; multi-disciplinary treatment; oral microbiology; orthodontics; otolaryngology; patient compliance; pediatric dentistry; periodontology; prosthodontics; radiography; remineralization; removable prosthodontics; restorative dentistry; retention; skeletal anchorage; titanium
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Metal Oxide Semiconductors: Synthesis, Structure, and Applications
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submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4148 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal oxides; synthesis; characterization; structure; spectroscopy; operando; electronics; optics; catalysis; energy conversion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Sol-Gel Materials for Optics and Photonics: Design, Processing, Characterization, and Implementation submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4100 | Submission Open
Keywords: waveguide films; antireflective coatings; multilayer structures; integrated photonics/optics; photonic devices; fabrication technologies; optical materials; sol-gel materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
Biomechanical and Metallurgical Behavior of Endodontic and Restorative Materials submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3959 | Submission Open
Keywords: endodontics; restorative dentistry; conservative dentistry; mechanical properties; composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Recycling and Resource Utilization of Waste submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3886 | Submission Open
Keywords: recycled materials as matrices for composites; novel applications of waste-based construction materials; rheological modeling of waste-polymer-modified bitumen and asphalt pavement; modification of binders and asphalt pavements with waste polymers; advanced statistical methods for predicting recycled materials’ properties; methods for waste polymer utilization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
Physico-Chemical Modification of Materials for Biomedical Application submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3819 | Submission Open
Keywords: chemical modification; surface coating; functionalization with biomolecules and drugs; plasma treatment; exposure to SXR/EUV/UV radiation; laser processing; grafting with nanoparticles; polymers; carbon materials; nanoparticles (metal; lipid; polymer)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Advances in Porous Lightweight Materials and Lattice Structures submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3798 | Submission Open
Keywords: porous materials; lightweight materials; lattice structures; functional properties; structural applications; new developments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)
The Combined Finite–Discrete Element Method—Theory, Modeling and Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3547 | Submission Open
Keywords: combined finite– discrete element method; finite element techniques; fracture modeling; contact modeling; fluid– solid interaction; material modeling; thermo-hydro-mechanical– chemical coupling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Featured Reviews in Catalytic Materials
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submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3401 | Submission Open
Keywords: heterogenous and homogeneous catalysts; zeolites; transition metals; metal oxides; single atom catalysis; computa-tional catalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Characterization and Optimization of Cement-Based Materials submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3177 | Submission Open
Keywords: cement; concrete; characterization techniques; properties; microstructure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Fabrication, Characteristics and Applications of Multifunctional Polymer Nanocomposites
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submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3114 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; nanofiller; manufacturing processes; characterization; mechanical properties; physicochemical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Structures, Properties, and Phase Transition in Dielectric Ceramics
edited by Xinghua Zheng and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3013 | Submission Open
Keywords: phase transition; dielectric properties; core-shell; sintering temperature; dielectric mechanism; grain growth; dielectric relaxation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
Performance Testing and Application of Ferroelectric/Piezoelectric Ceramics
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submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2649 | Submission Open
Keywords: piezoelectricity; ferroelectricity; domain engineering; morphotropic phase boundary; energy harvesting; ceramics; composites; polymers; crystals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
Innovative Granular Materials in Civil Infrastructure: Characterization and Modeling
edited by , , Jiayan Nie and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2592 | Submission Open
Keywords: granular materials; innovative technologies; civil infrastructure; characterization and modeling; testing and evaluation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advanced Electroceramics and Their Applications in Energy Harvesting, Conversion and Storage
edited by Zenghui Liu, and Zuo-Guang Ye
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2431 | Submission Open
Keywords: electroceramics; dielectric materials; piezoelectric materials; ferroelectric materials; multiferroic materials; energy storage; energy conversion; energy harvesting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
Ceramic Additive Manufacturing
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submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2425 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; ceramics; 3D printing; binder jetting; powder bed fusion; stereolithography; waste management; material extrusion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Methodology of the Design and Testing of Composite Structures (2nd Edition) submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2321 | Submission Open
Keywords: composites; composite design; identification and prediction of effective physical and mechanical properties of composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Advances in Hydration, Microstructure, and Properties of Modern Cement and Concrete Composites
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2274 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydration; microstructure; properties; modellings; material design; low carbon; modern cement and concrete
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advanced Materials with Strong Electron Correlations
edited by and Jiasheng Chen
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2237 | Submission Open
Keywords: correlated electrons; crystal and electronic structures; crystal growth; magnetic materials; electronic band structure of solids; material characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Advances in Mechanical Properties and Structure of Metal and Metal Composites (2nd Edition)
edited by Shucai Zhang
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2236 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal; metal composites; mechanical properties; structure; tensile; impact; compressive; fatigue; creep; tribological
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Study on Advanced Metal Matrix Composites (3rd Edition)
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2202 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal matrix composites; multi-scale design; bio-inspired design; interface evolution; fabrication method; near-net forming techniques; mechanical properties; thermo-physical properties; numerical simulation/calculation; strengthening mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Semiconductor with Novel Electronic and Optoelectronic Properties: Design, Fabrication and Characterization
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submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2174 | Submission Open
Keywords: electronic materials and devices; optoelectronic materials and devices; surfaces and interfaces; optical and magnetic properties; electronic and optoelectronic properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
Ceramics and Related Composites for Biomedical Applications: Materials, Advanced Manufacturing, and Biomedical Performance
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submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2083 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioceramics; biocomposites; electrospinning; 3D printing; 4D printing; additive manufacturing; laser direct writing; biocompatibility; external field stimulation; biomedical performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Building a Sustainable Future: Latest Research on the Recovery of Solid Waste for Construction and Building Materials submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1911 | Submission Open
Keywords: waste; construction materials; optimisation; structural elements; durability; mechanical performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Material Design, Discovery, and Optimization
edited by Craig Hamel and Devin J. Roach
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1811 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart materials; polymers; additive manufacturing; recyclable materials; physics-informed machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Functionally Graded Graphene Nanocomposite Materials and Structures
edited by Shaoyu Zhao, Jiajia Mao and Yihe Zhang
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1730 | Submission Open
Keywords: functionally graded materials; graphene nanocomposites; composite structures; mechanical analysis; graphene metamaterials; smart materials and structures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Sustainable Cement Materials: Preparation, Experimental Analysis and Engineering Applications
edited by Huanyu Li, and Junyi Zhang
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1664 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable cement; workability; rheology; hydration; mechanical properties; durability; microstructure; life cycle assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Recent Advances in Nitrogen-Rich Energetic Materials: Synthesis, Structure, and Properties
edited by Yuangang Xu
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1608 | Submission Open
Keywords: nitrogen-rich energetic materials; detonation properties; stability; synthesis; structure– performance relationship
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
An Overview of Highly Porous Adsorbent Materials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1588 | Submission Open
Keywords: porous materials; adsorbents; adsorption; pollutants; wastewater treatment; heavy metals; decontamination
(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)
Micro/Nano-Structured Material Surface and Its Functional Coatings
edited by , , Dayong Li and Liming Liu
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1445 | Submission Open
Keywords: micro/nano structure; functional surfaces and interfaces; surface materials; micro/nano characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Methodologies and Mechanisms in Facet Engineering for Next-Generation Ion Batteries
edited by Lu Wang and Chenggang Wang
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1422 | Submission Open
Keywords: facet growth mechanism; ion storage mechanism; lattice configuration; structure– performance relationship
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Integrating Sustainable Innovations in Pavement Materials and Engineering
edited by Yanhui Niu and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1410 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable pavement; asphalt binder modification; low-emission materials; green infrastructure; recycling; environmental impact; intelligent construction; life cycle assessment; green pavement maintenance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Laser and Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing of Metal Alloys
edited by Eric J. Faierson and Peter C. Collins
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1398 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser powder bed fusion; electron beam powder bed fusion; metal alloys; additive manufacturing; selective laser melting; numerical modeling; mechanical performance; microstructure evolution
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Phase and Structure Analysis of Alloys and Metal Matrix Composites—2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1330 | Submission Open
Keywords: alloys; metal matrix composites; structural characterization; phase analysis; rietveld refinement; SEM; TEM; XRD4
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Concrete: Innovations in Green Binders and Recycled Materials
edited by , Yangming Gao, Mingjun Hu and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1326 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable technologies; eco-friendly materials; asphalt concrete; cement concrete green binders; recycled materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Fabrication, Characterisation and Application of Fibre-Reinforced Polymers and Composites
edited by Karthikeyan Kandan and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1323 | Submission Open
Keywords: fibre-reinforced composite; biomaterials; digital composites; fracture mechanics; additive manufacturing; mechanical and thermal characterisation; thermoplastic composites; composite manufacturing; textile composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Advances in Function Geopolymer Materials—Second Edition submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1193 | 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)
Advances in Modern Cement-Based Materials for Composite Structures
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submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1150 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC); composite structures; fiber-reinforced concrete; lightweight aggregate concrete (LWAC); concrete-filled steel tubes (CFST)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advances in Metal, Metal Oxide/Sulfide Nanoparticles and Related Materials
edited by and Maria Enea
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1118 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; nanotechnology; (photo)catalysis; organic transformations; environmental catalysis; water remediation; application; diagnostic; nanoparticle-based biosensors; nanotechnology in healthcare; point-of-care testing (POCT)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Latest Research in Joining and Welding Processes
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submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1110 | Submission Open
Keywords: welding; brazing; soldering; diffusion bonding; microjoining; metallurgical reaction; service reliability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Advanced Thin Films and 2D Materials: Mechanism, Fabrication, Characterization and Application (2nd Edition) submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1058 | Submission Open
Keywords: thin films; 2D materials; mechanisms and synthesis; thin film characterization; 2D materials characterization; energy application; biomedical application; miscellaneous application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
AI-Driven Modeling and Monitoring Towards Advanced Additive Manufacturing
edited by Zijue Tang and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1017 | Submission Open
Keywords: process monitoring; additive manufacturing; AI-based modeling; microstructure simulation; in-situ sensing; quality control and defect detection; real-time and adaptive control; numerical modeling; data-driven modeling; material property prediction/optimization; mechanical property prediction/optimization; thermal/stress/strain analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Advances in Flame Retardant Materials: Designs, Properties and Applications
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submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 984 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable flame retardants; eco-friendly fire protection; (nano)composites; fiber-reinforced composites; coatings; textile; electric vehicle (EV) safety; battery fire protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Effect of Additives/Admixtures on the Properties of Concretes and Cementitious Composites—Second Edition
edited by Mengjun Chen and Jiwen Bai
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 949 | Submission Open
Keywords: concrete admixtures; chemical admixture; cement hydration; cementitious materials; solid waste utilization; property modulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Ab Initio Modeling of 2D Semiconductors and Semimetals
edited by Maciej J. Winiarski
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 946 | Submission Open
Keywords: 2D materials; semiconductors; semimetals; nitrides; transition metal dichalcogenides; graphene
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Advances in Metal Rolling Process: Modelling, Analysis, and Application
edited by and Sangmin Byon
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 945 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart mills; automation; machine learning; energy efficiency; process optimization; surface quality; advanced materials; material flow
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Intelligent Processing Technology of Materials
edited by Yanming Zhang
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 941 | Submission Open
Keywords: control system; modelling; machine/deep learning; monitoring; parameter optimization; big data
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Latest Developments in Advanced Machining Technologies for Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 877 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced machining; hybrid machining; micro/nano machining; digital manufacturing; process optimization; sustainable manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Recent Trends and Developments in Catalytic Polymerizations
edited by , Giuseppe Antinucci and Der-Jang Liaw
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 843 | Submission Open
Keywords: catalyst; polymerization; polyolefins; polymerization mechanisms; characterization; transition metals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Manufacturing, Heat Treatment and Forming of Advanced Metallic and Ceramic Materials (3rd Edition) submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 800 | Submission Open
Keywords: manufacturing; heat treatment; forming; welding; metallic materials; ceramics; composites; sintering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
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