Materials

Maxillofacial Prosthetic and Reconstructive Materials (Second Edition)

edited by

Mark W. Beatty

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1125 | Submission Open

Keywords: facial prosthetic materials; maxillofacial prosthetic materials; maxillofacial reconstructive materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Additive Manufacturing of Structural Materials and Their Composites

edited by

Bin Han

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1036 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; structural materials; lattice architectures; metamaterials; optimization; simulation; defect analysis; composites; mechanical properties; material characterization

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

Deformation/Fracture Behavior, Microstructure Evolution and Mechanical Properties of Steel

edited by

Ming-Wei Wu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 840 | Submission Open

Keywords: steel; microstructure; mechanical behavior; deformation; fracture; material analysis; simulation

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

Electronic Structure of Novel Semiconducting Materials

edited by Maciej Winiarski

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 825 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconductors; electronic structure; bandgap; theoretical modeling; spectroscopy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Progress, Applications and Modern Solutions in Thermal Spraying, Hardfacing and Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Pawel Sokolowski

and

Leszek Łatka

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 809 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; thermal spraying; hardfacing; surfacing; coatings; powders; additive manufacturing; modern manufacturing; diagnostics; modeling

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

Forming and Manufacturing Technology of High-Performance Gears

edited by

Wei Feng

and Xinghui Han

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 800 | Submission Open

Keywords: gear materials; gear forging; performance improvement of gears; precision control of gears; heat treatment technology of gears; microstructure evolution; numerical simulation for gear forging

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

Advancements in the Nanotribology of Two-Dimensional Layered Materials

edited by

Renato Buzio

and

Enrico Gnecco

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 731 | Submission Open

Keywords: atomic force microscopy; friction force microscopy; 2D materials and flakes; layered materials; nanotribology; superlubricity; friction control; manipulation; liquid dispersions

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

Evaluation of the Surface Topography, Abrasive Processing, and Precision Machining Technology and Applications (Second Edition)

edited by

Katarzyna Tandecka

and

Thomas G. Mathia

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 702 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface topography; abrasive processing; precision machining; surface integrity; machining optimization; high-precision measurement; advanced manufacturing technologies

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

Advanced Optoelectronic Materials and Functional Devices: Development, Characterization, and Application

edited by

Ye Yuan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 425 | Submission Open

Keywords: photoelectric materials; optoelectronic devices; perovskites; quantum dots; device physics; photovoltaic conversion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advanced Mechanics and Design of (Meta)materials for Drug-Delivery Devices: From Bioscaffolds to Metamaterials

edited by

Paolo Trucillo

and

Pietro Renato Avallone

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 422 | Submission Open

Keywords: materials science; mechanical characterization; drug-delivery systems; biomaterials; metamaterials; rheology; bioprinting; multiscale modeling; stimulus-responsive materials; degradation mechanics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Materials Physics in Thermoelectric Materials, Second Edition

edited by

Bao-Tian Wang

and Zhibin Gao

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 399 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectrics; electronic transport; thermal transport; thermoelectric transport; band engineering; Seebeck effect; power factor; lattice thermal conductivity; lattice dynamics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advanced Materials and Their Sensing Applications in Intelligent Transportation Infrastructure

edited by Xinxiang Zhang,

Feng Guo

, Honglei Chang and Chen Wei

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 371 | 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)

Wettability on Smart Structures: Materials and Applications

edited by Xinlin Li,

Huichao Jin

, Cheng Lin,

Mingming Xu

and

Chenchao Fang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 363 | Submission Open

Keywords: bionic design; smart materials; smart structures; micro- and nanostructures; mechanical analysis; functional design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Thermal Management Functional Composites: Mechanism, Design, Performance and Application

edited by Duo Pan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 329 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal management; structural design; multi-scale synthesis; thermal conduction; thermal insulation; thermal conversion; radiative cooling; aerogel-based composites; heat transfer mechanism; performance optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Degradation and Durability of Structural Materials in Harsh Service Conditions

edited by Fei Wang,

Xuanyi Xue

and Neng Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 320 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural materials; degradation mechanisms; harsh service conditions; corrosion; high-temperature performance; fatigue damage; durability

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

Advanced Manufacturing of Aerospace-Grade Materials

edited by

Logesh Shanmugam

and

Kazi Zahir Uddin

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 301 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing (AM); laser powder bed fusion (LPBF); directed energy deposition (DED); automated fiber placement (AFP); automated tape laying (ATL); out-of-autoclave (OOA); liquid composite molding (LCM); hybrid manufacturing; advanced joining technologies; process optimization; monitoring; and control; in-situ process monitoring and real-time control; process parameter optimization; cure cycle simulation and optimization for thermoset composites; process modeling and computational manufacturing; manufacturing induced properties & quality; process-induced defects; residual stress; microstructure control; non-destructive evaluation (NDE) for manufactured components

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

Sustainable Approaches to Corrosion Protection in Concrete Structures

edited by Muhammad Umar and Aneel Manan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 283 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion protection; sustainable concrete structures; corrosion inhibitors; self-healing systems; nanomaterials in concrete; smart coatings; supplementary cementitious materials; durability-based design; life cycle assessment; predictive modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Micro-Drive and Active Control Based on Smart Materials

edited by

Xinjie Wang

, Hua Li and Yujuan Tang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 281 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart materials; smart structure; micro-drive; vibration control; active vibration control; base isolation systems; structural design; material synthesis; finite element analysis; bio-inspired design; soft actuating materials; soft actuators; optical drive; energy harvesting and control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Advancements in Polymer Functionalization Methods Toward Smart, Sustainable and High-Performance Materials

edited by

Hanna Lewandowska

and

Nelson Rotich

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 260 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer functionalization; smart materials; radiation-induced processes; sustainable polymers; nanocomposites; biomedical polymers; graft copolymerization; oxidative stress resistance; post-synthetic modification; environmental applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Cutting Processes for Advanced Composite Materials in Manufacturing

edited by Jian Weng,

Zhenglong Fang

and

Kejia Zhuang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 234 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer matrix composite; metal matrix composite; ceramic matrix composite; cutting process; material removal mechanism; surface integrity; tool wear; functional surface

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

Solid-State Electrolytes: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by Ruizhi Yang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid-state lithium battery; solid-state electrolyte; ionic conductivity; ion-transport dynamics; Lithium metal compatibility; air stability; interfacial engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Data-Driven and Experimental Approaches for Balanced Mix Design of Asphalt Materials and Pavement Performance

edited by

Xiaogang Guo

and

Chongzheng Zhu

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

Keywords: balanced mix design (BMD); asphalt mixtures; data-driven modeling; machine learning; performance characterization; cracking and rutting resistance; sustainable pavement materials; rejuvenators and recycling; pavement performance prediction

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

Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Green and Sustainable Materials in the Construction Industry (Second Edition)

edited by

José Aguiar

and

Zhanping You

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 213 | Submission Open

Keywords: construction industry; green materials; sustainable materials; industrial by-products; phase-change materials; recycled tire rubber; asphalt; recycled plastic; pavement

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

Feature Papers in Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, Second Edition

edited by

Carlos Lodeiro

and

Javier Fernández-Lodeiro

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced nanomaterials; nanotechnology; functional nanomaterials; nanostructured systems; molecular sensing and biosensing; nanomaterials for energy applications; environmental nanotechnology; nanomedicine and drug delivery; sustainable nanomaterials; nano-enabled devices

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

Endodontic Sealer Materials and Their Application in Dental Restoration

edited by

Marco Ferrari

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 184 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydraulic endodontic sealers; bioceramic endodontic sealers; bonding to root dentin

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Metal-Organic Frameworks & Hybrid Composites: Structures and Functional Applications

edited by

Vishal Kachwal

, Yogeshwar D. More and

Samraj Mollick

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open

Keywords: hybrid nanocomposites; metal– organic frameworks; MOF– polymer hybrids; stimuli-responsive self-assembly materials; luminescent porous frameworks; aggregation-induced emission; structure– property relationships; functional materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Role of Advanced Metallic Materials Within Industry 5.0

edited by

Katarina Monkova

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

Keywords: metallic material properties; metallic material for specific application; processing; structural integrity and reliability; design and multiscale modeling; optimization and life cycle assessment

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

Fatigue Damage Behavior and Mechanisms: Latest Advances and Prospects, 2nd Edition

edited by

Robert Owsiński

and

Adam Niesłony

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open

Keywords: fatigue behavior; FEM modelling; damage of materials; multi-axial fatigue; fatigue in AM materials

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

High Performance 3D Printing Materials

edited by

Jingwei He

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; high-performance materials; mechanical properties; heat resistance; chemical stability; polymer; composites; light-curing resin

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

AI-Driven Discovery in Materials and Chemistry

edited by

Yuqi Li

and

Xiwen Chi

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; materials informatics; machine learning; foundation models; generative materials design; multimodal characterization; autonomous laboratories; workflow automation; batteries; energy materials

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

Advanced Catalytic Materials for Energy: Properties and Characterisation

edited by

Javid Khan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalytic materials; electrocatalysis; energy conversion; hydrogen evolution reaction; oxygen evolution reaction; carbon dioxide reduction; interface engineering; nanostructured materials; thin films; operando characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Multi-Field-Assisted Additive Manufacturing: Towards High-Performance Metallic Components

edited by

Hao Yi

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; external energy fields; multi-energy field coupling; microstructure evaluation; mechanical properties; melt pool dynamics; numerical simulation; high-performance manufacturing

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

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Alloys (3rd Edition)

edited by

Xiaoqing Si

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open

Keywords: microstructure characterization; mechanical properties; metals and alloys; welding and joining; improvement of properties; machining methods; joint strength; microstructure evolution; corrosion resistance

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

Inorganic Thin Films and Nanocomposites for Functional Coatings and Optoelectronic Applications

edited by Ranveer Singh

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

Keywords: inorganic thin films; nanocomposites; functional coatings; multilayers; thin-film deposition; interface engineering; structure– property relationships; heterostructures; spin coating; sputtering; atomic layer deposition; chemical vapor deposition; optoelectronic devices; photovoltaics; photodetectors; sensors; transparent conductive films self-cleaning surfaces; two-dimensional (2D) materials; quantum dots

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

Advances in Materials Processing via Microwave Energy

edited by

Svilen Petrov Sabchevski

and Mikhail Glyavin

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

Keywords: microwave treatment; thermal processes; microwave sources; magnetron; gyrotron; microwave properties of materials

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

The Mechanical Properties and Durability of Construction and Building Materials

edited by Jun Shi, Jian Yang and

Feiting Shi

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: material characterization; mechanical properties; durability; constitutive model; multi-scale characterization; life-cycle performance; finite element modelling; computational approaches; experimental characterization; microstructure

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

Functional Materials for Water Purification and Resource Recovery

edited by

Bo Chen

and

Yang Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar evaporation; atmospheric water harvesting; electrochemical water treatment; membrane; adsorption; resource recovery; water purification; functional materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Advanced Refractory Materials: Design, Performance and Applications

edited by Jingjing Liu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: refractory materials; high-temperature performance; porous ceramics; corrosion resistance; sustainable refractories; low-carbon refractories; refractory recycling; monolithic refractories; refractory composites; high-temperature insulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Plasma-Driven Innovations in Biomaterials Engineering

edited by

Nina Recek

and Metka Bencina

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

Keywords: plasma technology; cold atmospheric plasma; plasma surface modification; biomaterials; surface functionalization; plasma polymerization; biocompatibility; antimicrobial surfaces; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Shape Memory Polymer—Design, Characterization, Modeling, and Manufacturing

edited by

Guoqiang Li

and

Cheng Yan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open

Keywords: shape memory polymer; artificial intelligence; machine learning; constitutive modeling; 4D printing; metamaterials; structural integrity; structural health monitoring; optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advanced Functional Materials and Catalysis for Sustainable Energy and Environmental Applications

edited by

Ionut Banu

and

Rami Doukeh

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

Keywords: advanced functional materials; heterogeneous catalysis; nanomaterials; hydrogen– ammonia energy systems; CO2 capture and utilization; photocatalysis; environmental remediation; process modeling and simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Advances in Biomimetic Materials: Structural Design and Function Development

edited by Haytam Kasem

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomimetic materials; hierarchical architectures; functional structures; design and manufacturing; high-performance materials; smart and responsive materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Advanced Composites for High-Performance Electronic Applications

edited by Jingxuan Cai and

Cuiping Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced composite materials; nanostructured composites; flexible electronics; wearable electronics; advanced semiconductor materials; bio-derived composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Electrochemical Processing and Functionalization of Materials for Electrochemical Systems

edited by Diego I. Oyarzun

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemical processing; surface functionalization; electrode manufacturing; carbon-based materials; electrochemical surface engineering; AI-driven process optimization; scalable electrochemical technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Transparent Ceramic Materials for Various Optical Applications

edited by

Hui Lin

, Jintai Fan and Jie Chen

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open

Keywords: lasers; optical switches; scintillators; IR windows and domes; transparent armors; faraday materials; ceramic phosphors

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

Advances in Functional Flexible Electronic Materials: From Design to Applications

edited by Hyeong Min Yoo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexible electronics; functional materials; electronic engineering; polymer processing; nanocomposites; wearable devices; soft electronics; materials processing; structure– property relationships; mechanical reliability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Cascading Use of Wood Waste and Agricultural Residues for Developing Eco-Friendly Biocomposite Materials

edited by

Petar Antov

, Ľuboš Krišťák,

Eugenia Mariana Tudor

and

Luigi Todaro

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

Keywords: wood-waste-based composites; agricultural residues; lignocellulosic composites; eco-friendly biocomposites; recycling; cascading use of wood; circular economy; biomass valorization; bio-based wood adhesives; life cycle assessment; bio-based polymer composites; binderless composites; natural fiber composites; hybrid biocomposites; biodegradable composites; physical and mechanical properties; nanomaterials in biocomposites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Computational and Data-Driven Optimization of Materials for Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Haining Zhang

and

Joon Phil Choi

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

Keywords: computational modeling; machine learning; additive manufacturing; process optimization; material design; artificial intelligence; material development; digital twins; data-driven modeling; advanced manufacturing; sustainable manufacturing

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

Thin Film Materials: Deposition Techniques and Applications

edited by

Sylvain Eimer

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; deposition techniques; sputtering; PVD; CVD; ALD; epitaxial growth; surface engineering; functional materials

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

Advances in Plasma Treatment of Materials—Second Edition

edited by

Mirosław Dors

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

Keywords: plasma deposition; plasma etching; plasma treatment of materials; surface activation; surface functionalization; plasma for material fabrication; waste decomposition

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

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