Materials

Current Research and Advances in Tuning Quantum, Nanomaterials, Semiconductors, and Enhanced Phenomena

edited by

, Marcelo Ricardo Romero and Daniela Alejandra Quinteros

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 663 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; quantum materials; smart response; semiconductors; luminescence; opto-electronics; electron transfer; electron shuttle; drug delivery systems; enhanced phenomena

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Innovative Nanostructured and Porous Materials for Advanced Photocatalysis

edited by

Mahshab Sheraz

,

Rui Wang

and

Furqanulhassan Naqvi

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 639 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovative photocatalytic materials; nanostructured photocatalysts; porous materials for photocatalysis; photocatalytic nanocomposites; environmental pollutant degradation; photocatalyst design and synthesis; sustainable green technologies; solar-driven photocatalysis; air and water purification photocatalyst

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

Advanced Thin-Film Technologies for Semiconductor Applications

edited by Chuen-Lin Tien

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 636 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin film; semiconductor device; deposition techniques; characterization measurement method

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

Two-Dimensional Materials for Photoelectrochemical Energy Conversion and Photodetection

edited by Yong Liu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 596 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; low-dimensional structure; photoelectric properties; energy conversion

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

Data-Driven Smart Materials: From Green/Conductive Composites to Intelligent Durability Monitoring

edited by

Byeong Hun Woo

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 574 | Submission Open

Keywords: data-driven smart materials; self-sensing cement composites; thermal properties of cement composites; smart snow-melting systems; rebar corrosion monitoring; durability analysis; machine learning; advanced statistical approaches

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Advances in Composites: Alloy and Laminate

edited by

Xianghua Liu

and

Haitao Gao

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 556 | Submission Open

Keywords: alloy; laminates; fabrication technology; microstructure; mechanical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Functional Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

edited by

Mateusz Dulski

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 516 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional nanoparticles; porous and mesoporous nanomaterials; hybrid and hierarchical nanostructures; nanocomposites and multifunctional materials; surface functionalization and chemical modification; host– guest and coordination-based systems; controlled synthesis strategies; structure– property relationships; advanced physicochemical characterization (optical; magnetic; electronic; catalytic); biofunctional nanomaterials and biological performance

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

Advanced Luminescent Materials and Devices: Modeling, Fabrication, Physical Mechanisms and Light-Emitting and Energy Applications

edited by Chen Xie, Ting Xu and

Baiquan Liu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 461 | Submission Open

Keywords: luminescent nanostructures and devices (QDS; nanosheets); modeling and simulation (first-principles; machine learning); perovskite luminescent materials; OLEDs/PeLEDs/QD-LEDs; display and solid-state lighting; photovoltaics– luminescence integration; sustainable optoelectronic materials

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

Advances in Numerical Modeling of Heat Storage Materials

edited by

Weilin Li

, Xin Wang and

Yabin Guo

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 423 | Submission Open

Keywords: numerical modeling; heat storage; phase change materials (PCMs); thermochemical storage; sensible heat storage; multi-physics simulation; heat and mass transfer; thermal energy systems; computational optimization; digital twin

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

“Stubborn” Metals and Metal Oxides: From Synthesis to Application

edited by

Steven L. Suib

,

Jie He

and

Jing Zhao

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 367 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinspired materials; nanotechnology; drug delivery; tissue engineering; biosensors; regenerative medicine; smart materials; micro/nanorobots

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

Microstructure–Property Relationships in Alloys: Simulation and Experimental Insights

edited by

Wangzhong Mu

and

Jianglin Liu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 366 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnesium alloys; titanium alloys; aluminium alloys; superalloys; high-entropy alloys; microstructure evolution; numerical simulation; characterisation; mechanical property

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

Advanced Biomaterials and Biomedical Applications

edited by Damber Thapa

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 333 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; tissue engineering; drug delivery systems; bioprinting; synthetic tissues; biocompatibility; biomedical devices; nanomaterials; biomaterial– tissue interface; regenerative medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Recent Research of Metallic Alloys for Biomedical Applications

edited by Lan Chen

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 319 | Submission Open

Keywords: inert metals; biodegradable metals; material design and processing; materials development; materials surfaces and interfaces; material functionality assessments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advances in Dental Implants and Prosthetics Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Xiaohui Rausch-Fan

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 303 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental materials; biocompatibility; restorative dentistry; prosthetics materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advances in Structural Engineering and Materials: Numerical Simulations and Experimental Testing

edited by

Damian Pietrusiak

and

Piotr Odyjas

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 290 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural analysis; finite element analysis (FEA); computational fluid dynamics (CFD); discrete element method (DEM); testing and measurements; novel materials; extraterrestrial materials; engineering application; modeling and simulations

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

Extraction and Recycling of Critical Metals

edited by

Jianxun Song

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 284 | Submission Open

Keywords: extraction; separation; refining; recycling; critical metals

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

Simulation and Analysis of Mass and Heat Transfer Processes in Materials

edited by

Saleem Nasir

and

Abdallah Berrouk

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 276 | Submission Open

Keywords: heat transfer; mass transfer; CFD; nanofluids; porous media; MHD; numerical modeling; ANN; multiphysics; thermal analysis

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

Laser Processing of Biomaterials: Innovations and Applications

edited by

Irina Paun

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 273 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterial; laser processing; ultrafast laser machining; laser irradiation; matrix-assisted pulsed laser evaporation; laser direct writing via two-photon polymerization; laser-induced forward transfer; tissue engineering; personalized healthcare; precision-targeted treatments

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

Manufacturing and Advanced Machining Technologies–Design, Processing, and Validation

edited by

Miroslav Zetek

, Miroslav Gombár and Alena Vagaská

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 261 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; advanced machining; metal additive processes; process monitoring; post-processing; topology optimization; lattice structures; mechanical properties; defects in am parts; artificial intelligence in manufacturing; hybrid manufacturing; laser-based technologies; surface integrity; CAM and NC programming; cutting tools and fixtures; in situ control; digital twins; simulation and modeling; quality assurance; sustainable manufacturing

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

3D Printing of Multi-Functional Polymeric Composites

edited by

Brian Ree

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 251 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; multi-functional materials; polymer composites; hybrid materials; material synthesis; material processing; material characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Scaffold Materials for Bone Tissue Engineering

edited by Anayancy Osorio-Madrazo

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 246 | Submission Open

Keywords: tissue engineering; polymer engineering; nanoparticles; hydrogels; fibers; ceramics; biopolymers; scaffolds; 3D (bio)printing; drug delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Ferroelectric Materials and Thin Films: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives

edited by

Yuhang Ren

and

Jun Ouyang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 245 | Submission Open

Keywords: ferroelectric thin films; dielectric materials; 2D ferroelectrics; domain engineering; structural evolution; piezoelectrics; polymorphic phase boundaries

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

From Fragment to Fallout: Innovative Approaches to Analysis and Removal of Microplastics and Nanoplastics

edited by

Leisha M. A. Martin

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 240 | Submission Open

Keywords: microplastics; nanoplastics; plastic additives; depolymerization; photocatalysis; membrane filtration; sorbent materials; advanced analytical methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Advances in Ferroelectric/Ferromagnetic Materials: Modeling and Simulations

edited by

Jie Wang

, Yajun Zhang and Takahiro Shimada

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 239 | Submission Open

Keywords: ferroelectric materials; ferromagnetic materials; multiferroics; magnetoelectric coupling; phase-field method; first principles; machine learning; multi-field coupling; multiphysics coupling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Properties and Applications of Advanced High-Strength Steels (AHSS)

edited by

Tibor Kvačkaj

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 238 | Submission Open

Keywords: AHSS ; bulk and PM steels ; structures with dimensions at the level of micro and nano size ; mechanical properties ; plastic deformations techniques ; deep drawing ; additive manufacturing ; SPD techniques ; heat treatment

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

Advanced Electrochromic Materials and Devices

edited by

Leipeng Zhang

and

Dongqi Liu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochromic material and device; infrared thermal radiation modulation; electrolyte; transparent conductive electrodes; applications

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

Piezoelectric Materials for Photocatalysis and Electrocatalysis

edited by

Qi Zhang

and

Hugo Salazar

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open

Keywords: piezoelectric materials; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; charge separation; polarization effects; functional oxides; water splitting; CO2 reduction; environmental remediation; energy conversion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Laser Technology for Materials Processing—Second Edition

edited by

Nuno Ferreira

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser processing; bulk melting; laser sintering; surface modifications; laser ablation; nanoparticles; atmospheres; improvements in surface adhesion

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

Advances in High-Temperature Materials: Fabrication, Characterization, and Protection

edited by Mi Zhao and

Yong Deng

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-temperature materials; high-temperature coatings; thermal protective material; ceramic matrix composites; alloy design; microstructure; mechanical properties; corrosion; fabrication process

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Research on the Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Lightweight Alloys

edited by Xiaoyan Peng

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 217 | Submission Open

Keywords: aluminum alloy; magnesium alloy; titanium alloy; alloy composition; manufacturing processes; heat treatment; mechanical properties; microstructure; fatigue resistance

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

Advanced Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Dental Applications: Design, Fabrication and Characterization

edited by Yulong Zhang and Jirun Sun

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; tissue engineering; dental materials; scaffolds; additive manufacturing/3D printing; mechanical characterization; drug delivery; orthodontics and prosthodontics; biocompatibility; regenerative medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Innovative Future-Proof Construction Materials: Advancements in Cementitious Systems and Built Environment Sustainability

edited by

Filip Chyliński

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open

Keywords: concrete durability and microstructure analysis; cement; fiber-reinforced concrete; cement composites

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

Modeling and Performance Analysis of Asphalt and Concrete in Pavement

edited by Marek Iwański and Piotr Radziszewski

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 209 | Submission Open

Keywords: experimental research; modeling; asphalt binder; concrete; pavement construction; performance analysis; asphalt and concrete pavement

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

Multiscale Characterization and Computational Modeling/Simulation of Metallic Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Jiaqing Li

,

Liang Zhang

, Xiangkai Zhang and

Che Zhang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical property; microstructural analysis; multiscale characterization; nano and atomistic approach; metals and alloys; plastic deformation and fracture; advanced manufacturing; modeling and simulation; hydrogen-related property and mechanism; cold spray

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

Corrosion and Protection of Biomaterials

edited by

Halina Krawiec

and

Vincent Vignal

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 205 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion; biomaterials; metallic glasses; titanium alloys; biodegradable alloys; stainless steel; microstructure; coatings; antibacterial properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Advances in Conjugated Polymers for Electro-Optical Applications

edited by Hyeongjin Hwang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 203 | Submission Open

Keywords: conjugated polymers; polymer semiconductors; organic photovoltaics; perovskite– polymer hybrids; organic field-effect transistors (OFETs); photodetectors; gas/chemical sensors; thin-film morphology and alignment; doping and interfacial engineering; stability; degradation; and reliability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advanced Functional Materials for Water Treatment: Challenges and Opportunities

edited by

Xiaoyuan Zhang

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

Keywords: functional materials; water treatment; wastewater reuse; desalination; advanced oxidation processes; membrane technology; water quality monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Nanoscale Heterojunction Catalytic Materials via Interface Engineering: Synthesis, Mechanisms and Activity Optimization

edited by

Chunning Zhao

, Weichao Wang, Lijing Wang, Shaohua Chen and Xiang Wan

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open

Keywords: interface engineering; heterojunction; nanomaterials; catalytic mechanisms; structure– activity relationship; charge transfer; synergistic effects; active sites; reaction kinetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Sustainable Quantum Dots: Green Synthesis, Low-Toxicity Materials and Circular Applications

edited by

Venkateswara Rao Kode

and

Soubantika Palchoudhury

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable quantum dots; green synthesis; carbon quantum dots; low-toxicity nanomaterials; environmental sustainability; photocatalysis; quantum dot photovoltaics; water purification; lifecycle assessment; safe-by-design materials; renewable energy applications; eco-friendly nanotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Advanced Aqueous Energy Storages: Batteries and Supercapacitors

edited by

Apurba Ray

and

Atanu Roy

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open

Keywords: aqueous electrolyte; supercapacitor; advanced characterization; aqueous battery; Zn-ion battery; Na-ion battery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advancing Semiconductor Technologies: From Materials to Systems

edited by

Jianguo Lu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconductors; chip; package; system; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Properties and Applications of Functional Textile Polymers

edited by

Francois Rault

and

Elham Mohsenzadeh

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional textile polymers; sustainable/bio-based polymers; electrospinning; electrospun micro/nanofibers; smart textiles; wearable sensors/wearable electronics; surface functionalization/coating technologies; advanced spinning technologies (melt; solution; bicomponent)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Novel Hydrogen Storage Materials and Their Applications

edited by

Sofoklis Makridis

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

Keywords: hydrogen storage; solid-state hydrogen storage; hydrogen energy; energy materials; clean energy technologies; decarbonization; energy transition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

New Polymer Recycling Technologies

edited by

Marc Marín-Genescà

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric recycling; mechanical recycling; chemical recycling; upcycling; biobased polymers; circular economy; life-cycle assessment; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Next-Generation Materials for Sustainable Nuclear Reprocessing

edited by Pavle Mocilac and Masahiko Nakase

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open

Keywords: nuclear reprocessing; advanced materials; nuclear separation; actinides; lanthanides; high-level waste; fission products; transuranics; radiation-resistant materials; solvent extractions; pyroprocessing; resistant alloys; heat-resistant ceramics; nuclear waste forms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advances in Nanomaterials and Thin Films: Microstructure, Optical Properties and Applications

edited by Chuen-Lin Tien

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials and nanocomposites; metal oxides; multilayer thin films; phase-change materials; composite and hybrid materials; advanced manufacturing processes; optical coatings; microstructure characterization; thin-film devices; optoelectronics applications

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

Piezo/Triboelectric Nanogenerators: From Materials and Devices to Applications

edited by

Navneet Soin

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 165 | Submission Open

Keywords: piezoelectric nanogenerators; triboelectric nanogenerators; energy harvesting; lead-free materials; self-powered sensors; low-power devices; interface and surface engineering; multi-source harvesting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advances in Perovskites for Optoelectronic Applications

edited by

Mehrdad Faraji

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 164 | Submission Open

Keywords: light– matter interaction; low-dimensional perovskites; single crystal perovskites; metal halide perovskites; lead-free perovskites; double perovskites; perovskite oxides; optoelectronics; solar cells; light-emitting diodes; integrated photonics

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

Preparation and Characterization of Magnetic Nanomaterials

edited by

Junyoung Kwon

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 164 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic nanomaterials; nanoparticle synthesis; structural and magnetic characterization; biomedical applications; spintronics and data storage; catalysis and energy applications

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

Friction, Wear and Lubrication of Advanced Materials

edited by

Wiesław A. Graboń

,

Thomas G. Mathia

and

Gilmar Ferreira Batalha

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

Keywords: friction; wear; lubrication; advanced materials; surface engineering; surface topography; quantitative wear assessment; statistical surface characterization; environmentally friendly lubricants; data-driven tribology

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

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