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Mechanical Properties of Advanced Metamaterials submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 469 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced material; mechanical metamaterial; soft robotics; structure design; thermal metamaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Materials for Photocatalytic and Electrocatalytic Applications submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 440 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal oxide nanomaterials; water degradation; CO2 conversion; new energy technology; water splitting; photocatalysis; electrochemistry; photoelectrocatalyst
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
High-Entropy Alloys and Composite Materials: Preparation, Processing, and Performance
edited by , Zhenfei Jiang and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 425 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-entropy alloys; high-entropy composite; preparation; processing; performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Biomass Materials Recycling: Utilization and Valorisation
edited by Sai Gu and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 418 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass utilization; biomass valorisation; thermochemical conversion; biofuels; circular economy; sustainable energy; waste-to-value
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
Large Composite Structures: Materials and Sustainability submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 336 | Submission Open
Keywords: fibre-reinforced composites; composite structures; material characterization; mechanical properties; sustainability; life cycle assessment; recycling; modelling and simulation; review; renewable energy; marine; aerospace; wind energy; construction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Oxide Semiconductor Materials and Devices
edited by , and Jae Won Na
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 305 | Submission Open
Keywords: oxide semiconductors; nitride semiconductor; LTPO; ferroelectrics; antiferroelectrics; atomic layer deposition; thin films; transistors; memory; sensors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Advances in Renewable Energy Materials and Integrated Solutions
edited by Ahmed Ennaoui, Charaf Hajjaj and Abdeltif Bouaichi
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 303 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable energy systems; photovoltaic technology; concentrated solar power (CSP); energy storage solutions; smart grids; green hydrogen; electric mobility; water– energy– food nexus; energy transition; sustainable energy integration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Structure and Performance Regulation of Supercapacitors submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 272 | Submission Open
Keywords: supercapacitors; electric double-layer capacitors (EDLCs); pseudocapacitors; electrode materials; performance regulation; degradation mechanisms; energy density optimization; electrode structure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Fabrication, Properties and Applications of Fiber‐Reinforced Biocomposites
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 258 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable materials; bio-based composites; renewable composites; fiber-reinforced biocomposites (FRBCs); natural fibers; biodegradable polymers; compression molding; extrusion techniques; eco-friendly materials; automotive applications; consumer products; biomedical applications; hybrid composites; fiber surface modification; manufacturing advancements; environmental sustainability; sustainable innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Metal Additive Manufacturing: Design, Performance, and Applications (Second Edition) submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 248 | Submission Open
Keywords: design for metal additive manufacturing; process monitoring and optimization; post-processing; quality assessment and component characterization; hybrid additive manufacturing; multi-material metal AM; industrial applications of metal AM
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Multiscale Simulation of Advanced Materials and Structures
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 238 | Submission Open
Keywords: microstructure and properties; multiscale modeling; computational material science; material genome initiative; machine learning; database; CALPHAD; first-principle calculations; multiphysical field
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Advancements in Friction Stir-Based Solid-State Additive Manufacturing: Mechanisms, Microstructures, and Properties
edited by Ruishan Xie and Runsheng Li
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open
Keywords: friction stir-based additive manufacturing; process mechanisms; microstructure; properties; numercial simulation; process control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Semiconductor Materials for Nanoelectronic and Optoelectronic Quantum Devices
edited by Ikai Lo
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 216 | Submission Open
Keywords: semiconductor nanomaterials; molecular beam epitaxy (MBE); metal– organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD); nanotechnology; GaN micro-LEDs; nano-electronics; extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Advances in Synthesis, Characterization, Structure and Properties of Ceramics
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open
Keywords: functionally graded materials; laminar graded materials; metal– ceramic graded materials; organic– inorganic graded materials; advanced graded materials; high-performance materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
Advanced Catalytic Materials in Environmental Applications
edited by Kun Liu and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open
Keywords: catalysis; catalyst preparation; advanced oxidation; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; pollutant control; organic matter degradation; heavy metal catalytic reduction; NOx and CO2 catalytic reduction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Materials Science Advancements Through Density Functional Theory submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open
Keywords: density functional theory; molecular electron density theory; organic synthesis; bioactive compounds; electronic structure; docking survey; reaction mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Recent Advances in Multiferroics and Magnetoelectric Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiferroic material; magnetoelectric material; magnetoelectric coupling coefficient; lock-in technique; dynamic method; dielectric spectroscopy; magneto-optic Kerr effect; sawyer– tower circuit
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)
Advanced Metal Forming Processes and Plastic Deformation-Based Joining Processes submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 184 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal forming; micro forming; joining by plastic deformation; clinching; self-piercing riveting; friction stir welding; material characterization; process optimization; finite element analysis; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advancements in Solid-State Additive Manufacturing: Friction Stir Techniques, Aluminum Alloys and Metallic Composite Materials
edited by , and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open
Keywords: friction stir welding; friction stir processing; deformation-driven metallurgy; material fabrication; mechanical or functional assessments; numerical simulation; welding tools; intermetallic control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Advanced Exploration of Microstructure Evolution, Mechanical Properties, and Design of Metal Matrix Composites and Alloys
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal matrix composites; high-performance alloys; microstructure evolution; mechanical properties; additive manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Mechanical Behavior and Multiscale Modeling of Advanced Structural Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 130 | 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)
Emerging Trends in Welding Technologies
edited by João Lopes and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open
Keywords: fusion welding; solid-state welding; arc welding; laser welding; welding; joining; characterization; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Progress in Porous Nanofibers: Fabrication and Applications
edited by Fan Wu and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open
Keywords: fibrous materials; design of micro– nano structures; thermal management; insulate; high thermal conductivity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)
Research on Vibration of Composite Structures
edited by Rui Zhong, Qingshan Wang and Zhengxiong Chen
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 120 | 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)
Solar Energy Harvesting Materials: Synthesis and Applications
edited by Tiantian Li and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open
Keywords: solar energy harvesting; photovoltaic materials; perovskite solar cells; solar fuels; energy storage systems; organic photovoltaics; hybrid materials; material synthesis; solar cell efficiency; renewable energy technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Advances in Two-Dimensional Materials: Design, Properties, and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open
Keywords: two-dimensional materials; van der Waals heterostructures; electronic and optical properties; strain and defect engineering; doping and functionalization; first-principles calculations; transport properties; energy storage and conversion; sensors and catalysis; nanoelectronics and optoelectronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Advancements in Polymer Crystallization
edited by and Wei Song
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer materials; polymer chains; crystal structure; crystallization; crystallization process; X-ray diffraction; glass transition temperature; chain flexibility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Polycrystalline Ferroelectrics: Novel Fabrication Techniques and Applications submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open
Keywords: polar dielectrics; piezoelectrics; alternative sintering; film deposition techniques; multifunctional materials; composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Single Crystal Materials for Optical Applications
edited by and Xinqiang Wang
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open
Keywords: crystalline materials; nonlinear optical crystals; laser crystals; optical properties; structure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
Advances in Defect Detection of Composite Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open
Keywords: defect detection; nondestructive evaluation; MMC; PMC; CMC; fiber damage; delamination; fracture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Porous Metals: Preparation, Microstructure, Properties and Performance (Second Edition)
edited by and Huiping Tang
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open
Keywords: porous metals; metal foams; cellular metals; porous structure; fabrication methods; properties; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)
Smart Biomaterials in Regenerative Engineering submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open
Keywords: tissue regeneration; smart biomaterials; chemical; biochemical; physical stimuli; cells; drugs; growth factors; cell/tissue– biomaterials interaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Applications of Materials in Environmental Improvement submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open
Keywords: functionalized materials; soil remediation; biochar; zeolites; nanomaterials; sustainable agriculture; pollutant removal; biodegradable polymers; composts; vermicompost
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
Research on Fatigue and Fracture Behavior of Polymers and Composites
edited by Vahid Daghigh
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; fatigue and fracture; thermoplastic composites; machine learning; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Advanced Materials and Numerical Approaches for Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanics and Safety Applications submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; mechanical properties; tissue engineering; biodegradable materials; modeling; implants; numerical methods; biomedical engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Advances in Electrodeposition Process for Materials
edited by Kranthi Maniam and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrodeposition; semiconductors; CO2 utilization; sensors; electrolysers; corrosion resistance; wear resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Cement-Based Materials and Construction Materials: Modeling, Characterization, and Mechanical Behavior (Second Edition)
edited by , and Carla Ceraldi
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: construction materials; mechanical behavior; modeling and simulations; cement-based materials; concrete; masonry; timber
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advanced Biomimetic Materials: Manufacturing and Mechanical Properties
edited by Xinlin Li, and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open
Keywords: bionic design; smart materials; smart structures; addictive manufacturing; micro- and nanostructures; mechanical analysis; functional design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)
Nanotechnology-Based Materials in Developing Disease-Modifying Therapies and Early Detection
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanotechnology; disease-modifying therapies; early detection; targeted drug delivery; biosensors; theranostic; biomarker; biocompatibility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
High Entropy Alloys for Highly Efficient Catalytic Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open
Keywords: high entropy alloys; electrocatalysis; reaction mechanism; catalyst design; molecular simulation; high throughput computing; machine learning; interdisciplinary studies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Advances in Piezoelectric Materials and Ceramics: Structure, Processing, and Functional Integration
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open
Keywords: piezoceramics  ; processing  ; characterization  ; physical properties  ; advanced applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Progress in Plastic Deformation of Metals and Alloys (Third Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open
Keywords: plastic deformation; hot working; cold working; new trends in plastic deformation; innovative approach; new technologies; thermomechanical treatment; physical and numerical simulation of plastic deformation; severe plastic deformation; structure and mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Microstructure and Properties of Metallic Materials and Composites Through Additive Manufacturing
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; laser melting deposition; powder bed fusion; metals; metal matrix composites; alloys; microstructure characterization; mechanical properties; numerical simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Trojan Materials in Science, Technology and Biomedicine: Invisibility Leading to Success submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: electromagnetic invisibility cloaks; optical invisibility cloaks; thermal invisibility cloaks; immunological invisibility cloaks; metamaterials; biometamaterials; biomimetic camouflage; multi-spectral camouflage; immune camouflage; immune non-responsive diagnostic agents; immune non-responsive therapeutic agents
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)
Advances in Machine Learning for the Prediction of Construction Materials Properties submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; deep learning; and hybrid models; construction materials; material properties prediction; data-driven modeling; soils and unbound aggregates; cementitious composites; asphalt binders and mixtures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Advances in Polymers and Their Composites: Processing, Properties and Numerical Simulation submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer composites; processing technologies; thermophysical properties; numerical simulation; structure– property relationships
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Multifunctional Metal Alloys for Advanced 3D Printing: Microstructural, Mechanical, and Functional Properties
edited by Ganesh Walunj and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface engineering; functional films and coatings; tribological behavior; wear-resistant layers; 3D metal printing; additive manufacturing; corrosion protection; self-healing surfaces; nanostructured coatings; microstructure– property relationships
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Perspectives in Nonlinear Crystals: Fundamentals and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open
Keywords: nonlinear optical effects; frequency conversion; second harmonic generation; optical parametric oscillation; quantum optics; optical communication; laser material processing; crystal growth techniques; optical modulation; ultrafast laser technology; deep UV and mid-IR applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
Carbon Nanomaterials for Diverse Applications—Second Edition
edited by Ying Wu
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon nanomaterials; graphene; carbon nanotubes; fullerenes; multifunctional materials; nanoelectronics; energy conversion; sensors; environmental applications; characterization techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)
Recycling and Resource Utilization of Waste Polymers
edited by Baoming Zhao, and Lin Shao
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer recycling; waste polymers; sustainability; circular economy; resource recovery; upcycling; mechanical recycling; chemical recycling; biodegradable polymers; environmental impact
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
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