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Innovative Approaches to Enhancing Corrosion Resistance in Stainless Steel and Other Corrosion-Resistant Alloys submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: stainless steel; corrosion resistant alloys; localized corrosion; electrochemistry; passivation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)
Adsorptive and Catalytic Materials Used in Environmental Treatment
edited by , , , and Feng Chen
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open
Keywords: adsorption; catalysis; water pollution control; advanced oxidation processes; hydrogen production; electrosorption; electrocoagulation; membrane technology; wastewater treatment; reaction mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
Advances in Polymer Blends and Composites—Second Edition submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer blends and composites; renewable sources of polymers; biocomposites; processing; characterization and testing; waste management; lifetime cycle
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Interfaces and Thin Layers in Ceramic Composites
edited by
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open
Keywords: composite; ceramics; metal matrix composites; interface; statics; dynamics; impact; constitutive models; molecular dynamics; meshless methods; finite element method
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Electrochemical Materials and Devices for Energy Conversion and Storage—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open
Keywords: fuel cells; metal– ion batteries; flow batteries; metal– sulfur (selenium) batteries; metal– air batteries; supercapacitors; electrode materials; electrocatalysts; membranes; electrolytes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Advanced Materials and Their Sensing Applications in Intelligent Transportation Infrastructure
edited by Xinxiang Zhang, , Honglei Chang and Chen Wei
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable materials; advanced materials; non-destructive evaluation; structural health monitoring; life-cycle assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)
Developments in Superconductor Materials: Structure, Properties, and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open
Keywords: iron-based superconductors; superconducting nanowires; spin and charge density waves; high-field superconducting magnets; majorana zero modes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Additive Manufacturing of Metals and Alloys: Recent Advances and Challenges (2nd Edition)
edited by , , Jun Wang and Yao Lu
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; metals and alloys; materials design; microstructure characterization; mechanical properties; functional properties; manufacturing processes; preparation and application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Processing and Microstructure Design of Advanced Ceramics
edited by and Haiyang Chen
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: ceramics; engineering application; microstructure; mechanical properties; thermal properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
Oral Tissue Engineering, Tissue Modelization, and Materials Thereof? submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open
Keywords: bone and soft tissue engineering; biomaterials and scaffolds; organoids; 3D-cultures; modelization; stem cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Advances in Photoelectric Materials: Preparation, Characterization, Properties, and Applications submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: photoelectric materials; optoelectronics; photodetectors; light sources; optical sensors; solar cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Metals and Alloys Manufactured by Powder Metallurgy Methods
edited by Alireza Jam
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open
Keywords: powder metallurgy (PM); material properties; complex geometries; high-density components; additive manufacturing; alloy systems; particle size distribution; porosity control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advances in Shape Memory Polymers: Preparation, Microstructure and Mechanical Properties
edited by and Chengjun Zeng
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open
Keywords: shape memory polymers; intelligent materials; four-dimensional printing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Advanced Materials: Process, Properties, and Applications—Second Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open
Keywords: cermet; high-entropy alloys; functional-grade materials; advanced high-strength steels; nanomaterials and nanocomposites; self-lubricating materials; MAX phase materials— MXenes; additive manufacturing; microstructural characterization; mechanical properties; computational modeling and simulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Bioinspired Micro/Nanomaterials and Devices for Biomedical Applications
edited by Fangyu Zhang, Yaou Duan and
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open
Keywords: drug delivery; micro/nanomaterials; micro/nanorobots; bioinspired systems; theranostics; hydrogel; wearable device
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Material Advances and Challenges in Pulse Power System
edited by
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal ablation; insulator degradation; energy storage dielectrics; pulse capacitors; spark switch; pulse power; plasma
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Advanced Materials for Electrical Engineering: Fabrication, Testing and Applications
edited by Minxia Shi and
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open
Keywords: piezoelectric ceramics; insulating paper; insulating oil; ferromagnetic materials; material performance testing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Corrosion, Fatigue and Corrosion Protection of Metals and Their Alloys in Various Environments (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open
Keywords: corrosion processes; electrochemical methods; corrosion protection; organic coatings; inorganic coatings; nanocomposite film; corrosion inhibitor; surface analysis; mechanical properties; microstructure; fatigue; metallic materials; computer modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)
Νanoparticles for Biomedical Applications (2nd Edition) submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; lipid-based; carbon-based; polymeric; inorganic; functionalization; controlled delivery; bioimaging; theranostics; tissue engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Multifunctional Materials for Biomedical, Cosmetic, and Purification Applications submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; biopolymers; nanomaterials; carbon nanotubes; metal oxides; graphene; layered double hydroxides
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Preparation, Processing, and Application of Advanced Functional Carbon Materials (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open
Keywords: diamond preparation and characterization methods; diamond applications in various field; carbon composite preparation and applications; graphite; graphene; carbon nanotube; and fullerene characterization and applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)
Artificial Intelligence in Materials Science and Engineering submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | 14 articles | Viewed by 17412 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; artificial neural network; fuzzy system; population-based algorithm; genetic algorithms; bioengineering; metal forming; civil engineering; composite structures; friction stir welding; numerical simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Modeling and Mechanical Analysis of Materials and Structures in Civil Engineering
edited by and Aiguo Zhao
submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open
Keywords: engineering structures; composite structures; metamaterials; functionally graded materials; multi-field coupling; fatigue and fracture; analytical solutions; optimization design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Mechanical Behavior of Composite Materials (3rd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10655 | Submission Open
Keywords: fracture; fatigue: creep; tensile; compression; adhesives joints; 3D composites; mechanical tests; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Plastic Deformation, Strengthening and Toughening of Advanced Metallic Materials (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 8276 | Submission Open
Keywords: metallic materials; plastic deformation; mechanical properties; microstructure; advance processing; modelling; simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advanced Nanoporous and Mesoporous Materials
edited by , Monika Fedyna and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7917 | Submission Open
Keywords: zeolite; MOFs; COFs; ordered materials; carbonaceous materials; adsorption; catalysis; energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)
Multi-Scale Bionic Materials: Interfacial Design, Effective Fabrication and Functional Application
edited by , Xiaolin Liu and Yunyun Song
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4454 | Submission Open
Keywords: bionic functional materials; bionic fabrication; biomaterials; interfacial design; antibacterial materials; bio-inspired actuator; radiative cooling; oil– water separation; energy conversion; anti-icing surface design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)
Advances in Ultra-High Performance Concretes and Cementitious Composites
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4024 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultra-high performance concretes (UHPC); cementitious composites; durability; sustainability; numerical modeling; mechanical properties; long-term performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Surface Modification of Materials for Multifunctional Applications
edited by Ming Gao and Wei Jia
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 688 | Submission Open
Keywords: surface modification; materials; coating; thin-film; chemical treatment; electrochemical treatment; plasma treatment; nanotechnology; functionalization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Advanced Superconducting Materials and Technology
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 602 | Submission Open
Keywords: superconducting materials; MgB2; iron-based superconductors; high Tc Superconductors; synthesis and characterization; application of superconductors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Quantum Materials)
3D-Printed Oxide Ceramics: Design, Mechanism and Applications
edited by He Li
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-material collaboration; regenerative printing technique; machine learning; adaptive ceramic paste development; multi-scale pore structure design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
Chemistry and Technology of Materials Based on Silicon Compounds (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open
Keywords: silicon-based materials; silanes; polysiloxanes; silicates; polymeric materials; ceramic materials; protective coatings; coatings— surface chemistry and properties; materials characterization; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Two-Dimensional Semiconductors—Advancements in Material Growth and Characterization
edited by
submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open
Keywords: nano-semiconductors; 2D materials; 2D/3D heterostructures; CVD growth; epitaxial growth; nanosheets
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Structural Design and Mechanical Properties of Fiber Composites (Second Edition)
edited by and Yujun Bai
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7144 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon fiber; laminated; fibers; textiles; polymer composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
State-of-the-Art Construction Materials and Technologies for Structural Health Monitoring of Infrastructures
edited by and Hong Gi Kim
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5312 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart construction materials; self-sensing cement composites; thermal properties of the cement composites; smart snow-melting systems; rebar corrosion monitoring; durability analysis; machine learning; advanced statistical approaches
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advanced Materials, Machinability and Intelligent Manufacturing Systems
edited by , , , Suthep Butdee, and Kamil Krot
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4372 | Submission Open
Keywords: composites; aerospace materials; high-entropy alloys; hydrogen storage; cutting tools; machinability; production management; intelligent manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Advances in Friction, Wear-Resistant and Solid-Lubricating Properties of Materials
edited by Xiangli Wen, Bin Wang and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4046 | Submission Open
Keywords: tribology; wear; lubrication; solid lubrication; wear rate
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Advances in Sustainable Construction and Building Materials (3rd Edition)
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 3584 | Submission Open
Keywords: construction and building materials; sustainable development; energy saving; energy efficiency; waste utilization; synthesis and preparation; characterization and properties; application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Metal Oxide Semiconductors: Synthesis, Structure, and Applications
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submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3341 | 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 submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2768 | 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 submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2716 | Submission Open
Keywords: endodontics; restorative dentistry; conservative dentistry; mechanical properties; composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Methodology of the Design and Testing of Composite Structures (2nd Edition) submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1869 | 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)
Advances in Mechanical Properties and Structure of Metal and Metal Composites (2nd Edition)
edited by Shucai Zhang
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1572 | 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)
Advanced Materials with Strong Electron Correlations
edited by and Jiasheng Chen
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1542 | 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)
Materials and Techniques in Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Orthodontics (Second Edition) submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1522 | 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)
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 1406 | 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 1391 | 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)
Ceramics and Related Composites for Biomedical Applications: Materials, Advanced Manufacturing, and Biomedical Performance
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1374 | 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)
Fabrication, Characteristics and Applications of Multifunctional Polymer Nanocomposites
edited by
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1171 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; nanofiller; manufacturing processes; characterization; mechanical properties; physicochemical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Micro/Nano-Structured Material Surface and Its Functional Coatings
edited by , , Dayong Li and Liming Liu
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1093 | 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)
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