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Laser-Assisted Fabrication of Functional Micro- and Nanomaterials

edited by

Żaneta Świątkowska-Warkocka

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser-assisted fabrication; ultrafast lasers; laser– matter interaction; micro-/nanostructures; functional materials; two-photon polymerization; laser-induced forward transfer; surface engineering; LIPSS; additive manufacturing

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

Progress and Perspectives in Proton/Anion Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells

edited by Yuzhi Ke and

Shudong Yu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open

Keywords: proton exchange membrane fuel cells; anion exchange membrane fuel cells; bipolar plates; membrane electrode assembly; surface functional structures; durability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

From Conventional Towards Modern Biomaterials in Dentistry—3rd Edition

edited by

Mihai Rominu

and

Cosmin Sinescu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 180 | Submission Open

Keywords: dentistry; dental treatments; dental evaluations; implants and implantable materials; polymers; ceramics; metals and alloys; biocompatibility; CAD/CAM/CAE technologies; 3D printing technologies; materials characterization; imagistic investigations; numerical simulation; cytotoxicity biofilms; new and innovative dental materials and dental technologies; optical coherence tomography; MicroCT bioprinting technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Lignocellulosic Biomass: Wood Composition and Property for Pulp and Paper

edited by Xiaopeng Peng

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open

Keywords: lignocellulose; nanocellulose; polymers; wood property; pulp and paper

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advances in Microstructural Characterization and Spray Technology of High-Entropy Alloys

edited by Roghayeh Nikbakht

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

Keywords: high‑entropy alloy (HEA) processing; HEA design for multiple sectors; atomization of HEAs; thermal spray coatings; cold spray deposition; advanced multiscale microstructure analysis (EBSD; TEM; APT); oxidation‑resistant microstructures; multiscale-strengthened HEAs; composite reinforced HEAs

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

Multiscale Models and Numerical Algorithms for Heterogeneous Materials and Structures

edited by Zhiqiang Yang and Yuhang Jing

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

Keywords: multiscale methods; nonlinear multiscale problems; homogenization methods; data driven multiscale methods; coupling methods of multiscale and other methods; molecular simulation coupled with continuum simulation; macro properties; composite material and structure

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

Advances and Applications in Biodegradable and Bio-Based Materials and Composites—2nd Edition

edited by

Yoong Kit Leong

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

Keywords: bio-based materials; biodegradable materials; biopolymers; natural fibers; hybrid composites; novel applications; material sustainability; sustainable packaging; waste reduction; circular economy; life cycle assessment; techno-economic analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Optical, Thermal, Elastic, and Spectral Properties of Crystals

edited by Jacek Zakrzewski and Mirosław Maliński

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open

Keywords: crystal properties; optoelectronics; nanotechnology; signal detection; optics; crystalline materials; microelectronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advanced Epoxy Resins and Epoxy-Based Composites

edited by

Anna Rudawska

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open

Keywords: epoxy resins; epoxy adhesives; epoxy– based composites; curing agents; additives; fillers; modification; properties; application; testing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Cutting-Edge Developments in Materials and Devices for Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)

edited by

Kun Zhu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced materials; devices; micro-nano manufacturing; MEMS; ferroelectricity; piezoelectricity; bio-integration; sensing; micro energy harvesting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Low-Dimensional Semiconductor Materials and Their Heterojunction Devices

edited by Ruixia Wu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional semiconductor materials; 2D layered materials; heterojunction devices; nanowires; interface engineering; device fabrication; field-effect transistors; optoelectronics; photodetectors; quantum confinement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advanced Functional Materials: Corrosion Inhibition, Wear Resistance and Lubrication

edited by Wenjie Zhao

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional materials; corrosion resistance; anti-corrosion; electrochemistry; protective film; composite coatings; corrosion inhibitors; corrosion modeling; corrosion-life prediction; wear resistance; lubrication; friction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Design and Development of Polymer-Based Drug Carriers for Biomedical Applications, Second Edition

edited by

Katarzyna Winnicka

and Katarzyna Olechno

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; polymer-based drug delivery systems; pharmaceutical technologies; multifunctional polymers; drug– polymer complexation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Thermal Methods for Fatigue and Fracture Behaviour of Composite Materials

edited by

Davide Palumbo

and

Rosa De Finis

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open

Keywords: fatigue; thermal methods; composites; fracture; damage; fatigue limit

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Advances in Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Sensor and Biosensor Applications

edited by

Daniela Caschera

and

Elena Messina

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphene-based nanomaterials; 2D materials/transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs); carbon nanotube (CNT) sensors; metal– organic frameworks (MOFs) for sensing; quantum dots in biosensing; metal oxide (MOX) nanomaterials; metal nanoparticles for detection; functional conductive polymers; hybrid nanocomposites; smart textiles; electrochemical sensors; biosensors for health monitoring; multifunctional/hybrid sensor; sustainable nanomaterials for sensing; real-time detection platforms

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

Research on Alkali-Activated Materials (Third Edition)

edited by Feng Rao and

Hui Liu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open

Keywords: alkali-activated materials; alkali activators; mixing-proportion design; mechanical performance and durability; reaction mechanism; modification; additives; carbon analysis

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

From Quantum Control to Functional Materials: Superconductivity, Strong Correlations and New Phases

edited by Wei Wu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum materials; superconductors; strongly correlated electron systems; strange metals; non-centrosymmetric structure; single crystal; functional materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Quantum Materials)

Fusion Bonding/Welding of Metal and Non-Metallic Materials (Second Edition)

edited by

Jacek Górka

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open

Keywords: welding; fusion bonding; metal materials; non-metallic materials; monitoring and diagnostics

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

Advanced Materials and Interfacial Engineering for Next-Generation Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by

Zhiqiang Su

and

Xiaoyuan Zhang

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open

Keywords: next-generation rechargeable batteries; interfacial engineering and stabilization; solid-state electrolytes; nanostructured energy materials; electrocatalysis and conversion systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advances in Functionalized Nanomaterials and Sustainable Recycling Processes for Solar Photovoltaic Technology

edited by

Daniel Horatiu Ursu

and

Melinda Vajda

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar photovoltaics; hybrid nanomaterials; functionalized nanomaterials; photovoltaic waste recycling; recycling technologies; circular economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Structure–Property Relationships in Advanced Glass Materials: From Synthesis to Functional Performance

edited by

Andrzej Kruk

and Justyna Sułowska

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open

Keywords: doped glass; rare earth elements; magnetooptics; dielectrics

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

Advanced Materials for Sustainable Electrocatalysis and Energy Storage

edited by

Abdelhakim Elmouwahidi

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrocatalysis; energy; fuel cells; batteries; supercapacitors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Drug and Gene Delivery

edited by

Dezhong Zhou

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric drug delivery; gene delivery; stimuli-responsive polymers; polymeric nanoparticles; controlled release; nanocarriers; biomedical polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advances in Al/Mg/Cu Alloys and Their Composites: Welding, Additive Manufacturing, Heterogeneous Microstructures, and Mechanical Properties—Second Edition

edited by Shuncun Luo

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: Al/Mg/Cu alloys; welding; additive manufacturing; microstructures; mechanical properties

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

Advanced Forming of Thin-Walled Materials: Microstructure, Processing and Properties

edited by

Zhubin He

and Yanli Lin

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: tubes; sheets; anisotropic material; numerical simulation; constitutive behavior; processes; microstructure

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

Advanced Flame-Retardant and Thermal Insulation Materials

edited by

Lulu Xu

and

Xian-Wei Cheng

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open

Keywords: flame retardancy; thermal insulation; fire safety materials; polymer composites; multifunctional coatings; bio-based materials; nanocomposites; energy-efficient materials

Modification and Applications of Polymers

edited by

Sandra Paszkiewicz

and

Bartlomiej Przybyszewski

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer technology ; polymer modification ; polymer composites ; advanced polymer materials ; structure– property relationships ; polymer processing ; nanocomposites ; durability and aging ; smart materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advances in Surface Protective Coating Materials

edited by

Feifei Zhou

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface protection; coatings materials; interface engineering; micro/nanostructure

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

Advances in Ultra-High Performance Concretes and Cementitious Composites (2nd Edition)

edited by

Baoguo Han

and

Jialiang Wang

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultra-high-performance concretes (UHPC); cementitious composites; mechanical properties; durability; functional properties; sustainability; numerical modeling; manufacturing technologies

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

Advances in Waste Materials’ Valorization (2nd Edition)

edited by

Natalia Howaniec

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open

Keywords: waste; valorization; utilization; reuse; recycling; circular economy; functional materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Design, Fabrication and Performance of Lattice Structures and Cellular Materials

edited by

Girolamo Costanza

and

Maria Elisa Tata

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open

Keywords: lattice structures; cellular materials; additive manufacturing; mechanical properties; energy absorption; topology optimization; architected materials; lightweight structures; finite element analysis

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

Quantum Transport in Novel 2D Materials and Structures (2nd Edition)

edited by

Adam Rycerz

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphene; silicene; germanene; transition metal dichalcogenides; phosphorene; 2D materials; spintronics; valleytronics; nanotubes; quantum transport; Landauer– Buttiker formalism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Quantum Materials)

Advanced Materials, Interfaces, and Devices for Quantum and Integrated Photonics

edited by

Dana Georgeta Popescu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum photonics; photonic integrated circuits; advanced materials; light– matter interaction; single-photon sources; nonlinear optics; hybrid photonic systems; nanophotonic devices

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

Advancements in Ultrasonic Testing for Metallurgical Materials (Second Edition)

edited by Kai Li and Xianshi Jia

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultrasonic testing (UT); non-destructive evaluation (NDE); metallurgical materials; microstructural analysis; signal processing; flaw detection; intelligent detection

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

Dynamic Mechanics and Vibration Analysis of High-Performance Smart Composite Materials

edited by

Yunfei Liu

Jun Wang

and

Qiyi Dai

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanics of materials; dynamic analysis; smart structures; composite materials; mechanical metamaterials; bio-inspired structures; multi-physical coupling; structural health monitoring

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

Sustainable Mortars and Concrete Produced with Recycled Binders, Aggregates or Water (2nd Edition)

edited by

Miguel Bravo

and

Bruna A. Silva

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable construction; recycled aggregate concrete; sustainable alternative binders; supplementary cementitious materials; construction and demolition waste; carbon dioxide; alkali-activated materials; low environmental impact

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

Advanced Materials in Photoelectrics and Photonics—Second Edition

edited by

Fu-Der Lai

Mu-Chun Wang

Wen-Ching Hsieh

and Yilin Yang

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open

Keywords: photoelectrics; photonics; semiconductors; manufacture; simulation; analysis; solar material

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

Processing and Joining of Green Polymer Composites

edited by Haiyu Qiao

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer; polymer composites; green polymer composites; manufacturing techniques; joining techniques; interface; morphological characterization; mechanical properties; environmental evaluation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Advanced Metallic Materials: Processing, Characterization, and Mechanical Optimization

edited by

Rui Wang

and Long Huang

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open

Keywords: characterization; mechanical properties; fracture; multiscale modeling; finite element analysis; structural integrity

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

New Advances in Smart Windows—Materials, Technologies, and Applications

edited by

Cheng Zou

and

Meina Yu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart windows; liquid crystal; hydrogel; electrochromism; radiative cooling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Plasma and Nanomaterials: Fabrication, Processing, Synergy and Applications

edited by Stephen Daniels

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; non-thermal; plasma; bioplasma; plasma medicine; semiconductor fabrication; plasma liquid interactions; plasma modelling; plasma diagnostics; nanoparticles; biofilm eradication; thin film

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

Alloy Strengthening Mechanisms, Microstructure Control and Performance Optimization (Third Edition)

edited by Keqin Feng and

Hongling Zhou

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open

Keywords: metals and alloys; metal matrix composites; powder metallurgy; additive manufacturing; forming; surface treatment; heat treatment; materials characterization; microstructure evaluation; properties; phase transformation; corrosion; numerical simulations

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

Advanced Electrodes, Electrolytes and Interfacial Materials for High-Performance Metal-Ion Batteries

edited by Zouina Karkar, Hilal Al-Salih and

Yaser Abu-Lebdeh

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal-ion batteries; beyond-lithium energy storage; electrode materials; interfacial engineering; surface modification; protective coatings; charge-transfer kinetics; degradation mechanisms; advanced characterization; scalable processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Microstructure Evolution, Mechanical Performance and Durability of Concrete and Cementitious Composites

edited by

Sufen Dong

and Zhen Li

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open

Keywords: concrete; cementitious materials; microstructure evolution; mechanical performance; durability; multiscale char-acterization and modeling

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

Artificial Intelligence Applied to Metal Forming and Manufacturing

edited by

Xiaoliang Wang

, Qiang Zhu and Minjie Huang

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; metal forming; machine learning; smart manufacturing; deformation modeling; process optimization; digital twins; quality inspection

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

Advancing Polymeric and Hybrid Materials: From Synthesis and Application to End of Life

edited by Baoming Zhao

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based Polymers; green Chemistry; biocatalysis; renewable Feedstocks; 3D printing; coatings; adhesives; natural fiber-reinforced composites; plastic recycling; biodegradation and composting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Design, Mechanical Properties, and Fatigue Behavior of Materials, Welding Joints and Structures (Second Edition)

edited by

Xianjun Pei

Pasqualino Corigliano

Haibo Yang

and

Zhihao Chen

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open

Keywords: modeling; test and theoretical analysis; lifetime prediction; welding process; residual stress; fatigue crack propagation; civil engineering materials; fatigue behavior analysis; welding joint characteristics; material fatigue resistance; welding process optimization; welded structure durability; structural mechanics; welding joint reliability; material fatigue testing

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

Future Trends and Perspectives of Lithium-Ion Batteries

edited by Junling Wang and Zhizuan Zhou

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open

Keywords: lithium-ion batteries; battery materials; battery safety; thermal runaway; degradation mechanisms; battery modeling; recycling; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advances in Design, Mechanical Behavior Study and Applications of Bioactive Nanomaterials

edited by

Al-Humairi Safaa Najah Saud

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive nanomaterials; nanocomposites; mechanical behavior; biomaterials design; surface functionalization; biocompatibility; tissue engineering; drug delivery; nanocoatings; biomedical applications

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

Advanced Synthesis, Forming, and Computational Design of Composite Materials

edited by Xiaonan Mu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite materials; advanced synthesis; advanced forming; computational design; multiscale modeling; microstructural evolution

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

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