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Metal Oxide Semiconductors: Synthesis, Structure, and Applications

edited by

Stephane Kenmoe

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3712 | 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

edited by

Magdalena Zięba

Andrzej Kaźmierczak

and

Paweł Karasiński

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3514 | 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

edited by

Rodolfo Reda

Alessio Zanza

and

Dario Di Nardo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3246 | Submission Open

Keywords: endodontics; restorative dentistry; conservative dentistry; mechanical properties; composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Physico-Chemical Modification of Materials for Biomedical Application

edited by

Bernadeta Dobosz

and

Joanna Czwartos

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3214 | 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)

Featured Reviews in Catalytic Materials

edited by

Julia A. Valla

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3191 | 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)

Advances in Porous Lightweight Materials and Lattice Structures

edited by

Girolamo Costanza

and

Maria Elisa Tata

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3177 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Structures, Properties, and Phase Transition in Dielectric Ceramics

edited by Xinghua Zheng and

Hao Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2848 | Submission Open

Keywords: phase transition; dielectric properties; core-shell; sintering temperature; dielectric mechanism; grain growth; dielectric relaxation

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

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

edited by

Maria Francesca Sfondrini

and

Andrea Scribante

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2438 | Submission Open

Keywords: adhesives; aesthetic dentistry; aligners; archwires; behavioral science; biomimetic materials; bond strength; bonding interfaces; brackets; CAD/CAM; caries prevention; composites; dental hygiene; dental materials; dermatology; digital impressions; digital workflow; elastodontics; endodontics; fiber-reinforced composites; fixed appliances; fixed prosthodontics; fluoride; gnathology; implantology; lingual appliances; maxillofacial surgery; miniscrews; multi-disciplinary treatment; oral microbiology; orthodontics; otolaryngology; patient compliance; pediatric dentistry; periodontology; prosthodontics; radiography; remineralization; removable prosthodontics; restorative dentistry; retention; skeletal anchorage; titanium

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Fabrication, Characteristics and Applications of Multifunctional Polymer Nanocomposites

edited by

Jianhua Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2312 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Ceramic Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Arish Dasan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2240 | 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)

Performance Testing and Application of Ferroelectric/Piezoelectric Ceramics

edited by

Zhonghua Yao

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2217 | Submission Open

Keywords: piezoelectricity; ferroelectricity; domain engineering; morphotropic phase boundary; energy harvesting; ceramics; composites; polymers; crystals

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

Innovative Granular Materials in Civil Infrastructure: Characterization and Modeling

edited by

Jue Li

Jian Gong

, Jiayan Nie and

Miao Yu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2192 | 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,

Pan Gao

and Zuo-Guang Ye

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2167 | Submission Open

Keywords: electroceramics; dielectric materials; piezoelectric materials; ferroelectric materials; multiferroic materials; energy storage; energy conversion; energy harvesting

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

Methodology of the Design and Testing of Composite Structures (2nd Edition)

edited by

Grzegorz Mieczkowski

Dariusz Szpica

and

Andrzej Borawski

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2092 | 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)

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

edited by

Shengyi Yang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2050 | 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)

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 2040 | 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

Wenshu Yang

and

Chang Zhou

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1915 | 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)

Ceramics and Related Composites for Biomedical Applications: Materials, Advanced Manufacturing, and Biomedical Performance

edited by

Rujie He

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1780 | 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)

Characterization and Optimization of Cement-Based Materials

edited by

María del Mar Alonso López

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1752 | Submission Open

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

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

Advanced Materials with Strong Electron Correlations

edited by

Monika Gamża

and Jiasheng Chen

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1670 | 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)

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 1589 | 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 1577 | Submission Open

Keywords: functionally graded materials; graphene nanocomposites; composite structures; mechanical analysis; graphene metamaterials; smart materials and structures

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

Micro/Nano-Structured Material Surface and Its Functional Coatings

edited by

Michael A. Morris

Feiran Li

, Dayong Li and Liming Liu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1303 | 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)

Phase and Structure Analysis of Alloys and Metal Matrix Composites—2nd Edition

edited by

Sabina Lesz

and

Małgorzata Karolus

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1246 | 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)

Fabrication, Characterisation and Application of Fibre-Reinforced Polymers and Composites

edited by Karthikeyan Kandan and

Yong Sun

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1201 | 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)

An Overview of Highly Porous Adsorbent Materials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

edited by

Małgorzata Maciejewska

Magdalena Rogulska

and

Marta Grochowicz

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1106 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous materials; adsorbents; adsorption; pollutants; wastewater treatment; heavy metals; decontamination

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Recent Advances in Nitrogen-Rich Energetic Materials: Synthesis, Structure, and Properties

edited by Yuangang Xu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1046 | Submission Open

Keywords: nitrogen-rich energetic materials; detonation properties; stability; synthesis; structure– performance relationship

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Building a Sustainable Future: Latest Research on the Recovery of Solid Waste for Construction and Building Materials

edited by

Ines Flores-Colen

and

George Wardeh

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 996 | Submission Open

Keywords: waste; construction materials; optimisation; structural elements; durability; mechanical performance

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

Advances in Metal, Metal Oxide/Sulfide Nanoparticles and Related Materials

edited by Iwona Kuzniarska-Biernacka and Maria Enea

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 991 | 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

edited by

Qingke Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 973 | Submission Open

Keywords: welding; brazing; soldering; diffusion bonding; microjoining; metallurgical reaction; service reliability

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

Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Concrete: Innovations in Green Binders and Recycled Materials

edited by

Wangjie Wu

, Yangming Gao, Mingjun Hu and

Dongdong Yuan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 894 | 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)

Advances in Hydration, Microstructure, and Properties of Modern Cement and Concrete Composites

edited by

Xin Liu

and

Mingqi Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 882 | 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)

Integrating Sustainable Innovations in Pavement Materials and Engineering

edited by Yanhui Niu and

Jiangmiao Yu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 856 | 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)

Advances in Metal Rolling Process: Modelling, Analysis, and Application

edited by

Youngseog Lee

and Sangmin Byon

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 851 | 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)

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 796 | Submission Open

Keywords: facet growth mechanism; ion storage mechanism; lattice configuration; structure– performance relationship

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Sustainable Cement Materials: Preparation, Experimental Analysis and Engineering Applications

edited by Huanyu Li,

Chao Zhang

and Junyi Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 753 | 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 Trends and Developments in Catalytic Polymerizations

edited by

Mostafa Khoshsefat

, Giuseppe Antinucci and Der-Jang Liaw

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 724 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalyst; polymerization; polyolefins; polymerization mechanisms; characterization; transition metals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric 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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 703 | 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)

Advanced Asphalt Materials and Characterization/Simulation Technologies

edited by Wei Cao and

Yilong Liu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 654 | 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)

The Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Alloys (Second Edition)

edited by

Longqing Chen

Sheng Cao

and

Wenbin Qiu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 615 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; powder bed fusion; directed energy deposition; post-processing; microstructure; anisotropy; columnar grain; non-equilibrium solidification; modeling and simulation

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

Ab Initio Modeling of 2D Semiconductors and Semimetals

edited by Maciej J. Winiarski

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 569 | 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 Modern Cement-Based Materials for Composite Structures

edited by

Faxing Ding

and

Fei Lyu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 558 | 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)

Advanced Thin Films and 2D Materials: Mechanism, Fabrication, Characterization and Application (2nd Edition)

edited by

Sebastiano Vasi

and

Ulderico Wanderlingh

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 532 | 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)

Advanced Abrasive Processing Technology and Applications (Second Edition)

edited by Yufei Gao

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 507 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision/ultra-precision abrasive machining; sawing; grinding; lapping; material removal mechanism; machined surface integrity; difficult-to-machine materials; processing damage; processing monitoring

(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 503 | 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)

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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 456 | 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)

Advanced Applications of Electrochemical Materials for Sensors and Catalysts

edited by

Mingzhi Jiao

, Jianxin Yi and

Tao Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 438 | Submission Open

Keywords: gas sensors; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; semiconductor; 2D materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

AI-Driven Modeling and Monitoring Towards Advanced Additive Manufacturing

edited by Zijue Tang and

Shitong Peng

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 417 | 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)

Manufacturing, Heat Treatment and Forming of Advanced Metallic and Ceramic Materials (3rd Edition)

edited by

Henryk Paul