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Nanomaterials as Photocatalysts: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications
edited by Maraísa Gonçalves and Raquel Aparecida Domingues
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 346 | Submission Open
Keywords: photocatalysis; nanomaterials; environmental remediation; solar energy; properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Advanced Active Films for Food Packaging: Design, Properties and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 308 | Submission Open
Keywords: food packaging; active packaging films; biodegradable packaging; antimicrobial agents; antioxidant agents; food preservation; encapsulation; thermal properties; barrier properties; modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
Road and Rail Construction Materials: Development and Prospects
edited by Yang Gao, Taotao Fan and Zhen Zhang
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 298 | Submission Open
Keywords: modified asphalt; solid waste utilization; polymer modification; subgrade materials; recycled materials; rail materials; emulsified asphalt; mixture; composite materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Material Advancements and Challenges in Next-Generation Lithium-Ion Batteries
edited by , and Zouina Karkar
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 290 | Submission Open
Keywords: Ni-rich cathodes; anodes; solid-state electrolytes; high-entropy electrodes; high-voltage electrolytes; concentrated liquid electrolytes; Li-metal batteries
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
New Materials for Neutron Sources and Instruments submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 260 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced neutron reflectors; advanced neutron moderators; new materials and methods for neutron sources and instruments; sources of very cold neutrons
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)
Advanced Materials for Solid-State Batteries: Chemistry and Applications
edited by Yunling Wu
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open
Keywords: solid-state batteries; inorganic materials; organic electrode materials; interface; conductivity; fabrication techniques; theoretical and computational studies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Artificial Intelligence in the Design and Innovation of High-Performance Concrete Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 213 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; high-performance concrete; material design; machine learning; data analysis; optimization algorithms; sustainability; intelligent production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Advanced Steel Materials: 3D Printing, Phase Transformation, and Mechanical Properties submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced steels; 3D printing; high-strength steels; stainless steels; high-performance steels; microstructure; phase transformations; mechanical properties; hybrid technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Nanomaterials in Environmental Remediation: Innovative Applications and Solutions
edited by , Carmen Cîmpeanu and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 189 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; environmental remediation; adsorption; nano-bioremediation; nanotoxicity; removal efficiency
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Advanced Composite Materials for Next-Generation Electronic Devices
edited by , Junjie Ye and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open
Keywords: ME materials; electronic packaging devices; numerical simulation; topology optimization; reliability analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
High-Performance Concrete: Synergies Between Material Innovation and Structural Health Monitoring
edited by , , , Tao Jin and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-performance concrete; fiber reinforcement; ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC); sustainable construction materials; engineered cementitious composites (ECCs); nanomaterials in concrete; structural health monitoring; non-destructive testing; smart sensors; machine learning applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advances in Flame Retardant Materials: Designs, Properties and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 144 | 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)
Latest Developments in Advanced Machining Technologies for Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 134 | 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)
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers (3rd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon fibers; thermosetting resins; thermoplastic matrix composites; manufacturing technologies; joining multiscale composites; recycling sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Advanced Composite Materials for Multifunctional Applications: Design, Fabrication, and Performance Optimization
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced composite materials; manufacturing techniques; smart composites; green composite materials; computational nodeling and AI-driven design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Advanced Thin Films: Structural, Optical, and Electrical Properties
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced thin films; optical properties; electrical properties; synthesis and characterization techniques; interface engineering; energy harvesting; optoelectronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Advanced Carbon Electrode Materials: Modification, Characterization, and Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon materials; porous carbon; actived carbon; carbon nanotubes; graphene; MOF-derived cabron; electrochemistry; electrosorption; electrocatalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)
Recent Advances in Thin-Film Transistors and Neuromorphic Devices for Electronic and Sensing Applications submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuromorphic electronics; thin-film transistor (TFT); synaptic transistors; oxide semiconductors; organic semiconductors; 2D materials; sensing applications; memory devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
The Parameters of Advanced Materials
edited by , , Jolanta Makowska and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open
Keywords: structure; physical parameters; chemical parameters; mechanical parameters; thermal parameters; electrical parameters; magnetic parameters; crystal structure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Materials Characterization)
Advances in Function Geopolymer Materials—Second Edition submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 118 | 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)
Properties, Processing and Applications of Diamond and Related Superhard Materials
edited by Jie Gao and Shengwang Yu
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open
Keywords: diamond and related superhard materials; properties of diamond; processing of diamond; polishing; etching; application of diamond; growth of diamond; nucleation of diamond; low temperature growth; heteroepitaxial single crystal; diamond coating on WC-Co; diamond coating on GaN; diamond coating on Ga2O3
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)
Advanced Nanomaterials for Antibacterial Applications
edited by Sihan Ma, Xue Bai and Jianglong Kong
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open
Keywords: anti-infection nanomaterials; theranostic nanosystems; antiviral function; biomedical imaging agents; toxicology of nanomaterials; therapeutic mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Advances in Luminescent Materials: Fabrication and Technological Applications submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open
Keywords: luminescence; photonics; optoelectronics; lasers; sensors; optical properties; upconversion; color display; rare-earth ions; optical devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
Near-Infrared Nanomaterials in Biomedical Applications
edited by Xiaozhen Li
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open
Keywords: near-infrared; nanomaterials; imaging; therapy; biomedical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Synthesis, Characterization and Performance of Degradable Polymers: Roles of Curing, Crystallization and Biodegradation submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open
Keywords: degradable polymers; polymer synthesis; curing mechanisms; crystallization control; biodegradation kinetics; crosslinking; sustainable materials; eco-design; structure– property relationships
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
New Advances in High Entropy Alloys
edited by Anthoula Poulia and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open
Keywords: any papers could be published inthis special issue! Kind regards;
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Progress in Nuclear Material Simulation Research
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open
Keywords: nuclear material simulation; irradiation behavior modeling; radionuclide separation; nuclear waste management; actinide-based materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Towards Zero Waste: Bio-Based and Biodegradable Materials in Waste Management
edited by Shanshan Xu and Grégory Stoclet
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodegrable polymers; bio-based polymers; degradation of biodegrable polymers; structure– property relationship; food packaging; biomedical application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Calcium Phosphate Biomaterials with Medical Applications submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; calcium phosphates; hydroxyapatite; coatings; scaffolds; composites; biomineralization; delivery systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Advances in Textile Materials for Biomedical Applications submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural textile materials; synthetic textile materials; smart textile materials; biomedical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Experimental Testing and Numerical Modelling for Structural Dynamics
edited by and Zexing Yu
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open
Keywords: experimental techniques; computational methods; nonlinear structural dynamics; stochastic dynamics and uncertain systems; dynamic model validation; vibration control; smart materials and structures; dynamic sensors and actuators; energy harvesting; structural health monitoring; load identification and monitoring; dynamics of jointed structures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Advancements in Materials for Fixed Prostheses on Dental Implants: Enhancing Functionality and Aesthetics submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; fixed prostheses; dental implants; CAD/CAM technology; aesthetic restoration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Latest Advances in Asphalt Materials in Modification and Performance Evaluation submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: asphalt modification; performance evaluation; recycled materials; polymer-modified asphalt; aging resistance; sustainable pavements; rheological properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Mechanical Behavior of Advanced High-Strength Alloys
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-strength steel; high-strength aluminum alloys; high-strength copper alloys; high-strength magnesium alloys; high-strength superalloys; high-entropy alloys; amorphous alloys; additively manufactured high-strength alloys
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Recent Advances in Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: reclaimed asphalt pavement; RAP recycling; pavement performance; sustainability; material characterization; recycling techniques; innovative RAP technologies; environmental impact; economic analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Lightweight and High-Performance Composite Structures for Engineering Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open
Keywords: CFRP; fiber hybrid; laminate; sandwich structures; mechanical tests; energy absorption; dynamic impact; hygrothermal aging; numerical simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Development and Characterization of Linear and Nonlinear Optical Crystals submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: optical crystals; nonlinear optics; fiber-optic sensors; characterization techniques; photonic devices; synthesis of optical materials; environmental sensing; healthcare applications; integrated optics; advanced materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
Advances in Functional Polymers and Materials: Design, Synthesis, and Application submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional polymers; biopolymers; photoactive/conductive/sensitive polymer; block copolymers; polymer reactions; polymer modification; (nano)particles; micelles; films and coatings; gels; blends and (nano)composites; sensors and actuators; energy storage; optoelectronics; biomedical applications; food packaging; environmental applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Advances in Lithium-Ion Batteries: Electrode Materials and Their Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-energy-density cathode materials; high-capacity anodes; high-safety electrolytes; self-healing electrodes; fast-charging electrodes; degradation mechanisms; recycling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Advanced Functional Coatings for Surface Engineering: Deposition, Properties and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface modification; functional coatings; hybrid coatings; layered materials; surface properties; bio-functional coatings; drug delivery systems; anti-wear application; anti-corrosion protection; biocompatibility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Oxidation and Corrosion of Metals and Alloys
edited by Chunlong Cheng and Zheng Chen
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open
Keywords: oxidation resistance; corrosion protection; surface modification; nanostructured coating; degradation behavior
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Theoretical Modeling and Computation for Nanophotonics
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 65 | Submission Open
Keywords: particle; imaging and measurement; polarization optics; high-throughput online analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
New Functional Materials for Biomedical Applications
edited by and Justyna Smialek-Bartyzel
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart functional materials; regenerative medicine; biomaterials; 3D scaffolds; drug carriers; bioprinting; antibacterial agents; tissue engineering; bioactivity; cancer therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Synthesis and Applications of Metal–Organic Frameworks submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal– organic frameworks (MOFs); porous materials; gas storage; gas separation; catalysis; drug delivery; sensing; water purification; energy storage; applications of MOFs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)
Advanced Materials for Low-Carbon Molecular Engineering
edited by Kok Bing Tan and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open
Keywords: low carbon molecules; CO2 utilization; bifunctional catalysts; nanomaterials; integrated processes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)
3D-Printed Composite Structures: Design, Properties and Application—2nd Edition
edited by Hongyong Jiang, Guangchao Han and Fuchu Liu
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D printing/additive manufacturing; composite structure; 3D printing processing; strustural design; mechanical property
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Microstructural and Mechanical Characteristics of Welded Joints
edited by Jie Wu and Guoqiang Huang
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: electronic packaging; solder joint; reliability; interfacial metallurgy; friction stir welding/processing; dissimilar metal joining; additive manufacturing; microstructure; properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Mechanical Behavior and Numerical Simulation of Sandwich Composites (Second Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open
Keywords: lattice architectures; advanced and smart materials; material characterization; mechanical properties; impact and ballistic resistance; vibration attenuation; heat transfer; intelligent manufacturing foam material; composite sandwich; additive manufacturing; vibration; buckling; crushing behaviors; optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Processing and Mechanical Properties of Polymer Composites
edited by Jingwei Tian and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer composites; advanced and functional polymer composites; engineering structure; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; process modeling and simulation; polymer composite coating
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
The Application of Bioactive Glasses to Dental Restorative Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive glass; dental materials; remineralization of enamel; remineralization of dentin
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
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