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Advanced Abrasive Processing Technology and Applications (Second Edition)

edited by Yufei Gao

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision/ultra-precision abrasive machining; sawing; grinding; lapping; material removal mechanism; machined surface integrity; difficult-to-machine materials; processing damage; processing monitoring

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

Recent Advances in Thin-Film Transistors and Neuromorphic Devices for Electronic and Sensing Applications

edited by

I. Sak Lee

Hyukjoon Yoo

and

Kyungtae Park

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 48 | 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)

Recent Advances in Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Materials

edited by

Lu Zhou

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 48 | 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)

Advancements in Materials for Fixed Prostheses on Dental Implants: Enhancing Functionality and Aesthetics

edited by

Edoardo Rella

Paolo De Angelis

and

Paolo Francesco Manicone

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; fixed prostheses; dental implants; CAD/CAM technology; aesthetic restoration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Manufacturing, Heat Treatment and Forming of Advanced Metallic and Ceramic Materials (3rd Edition)

edited by

Henryk Paul

Marcin Wachowski

and

Sebastian Mróz

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: manufacturing; heat treatment; forming; welding; metallic materials; ceramics; composites; sintering

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

Theoretical Modeling and Computation for Nanophotonics

edited by

Nan Zeng

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: particle; imaging and measurement; polarization optics; high-throughput online analysis

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

Mechanical Behavior of Advanced High-Strength Alloys

edited by

Ruitao Qu

and

Yanzhong Tian

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 43 | 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)

Advances in Lithium-Ion Batteries: Electrode Materials and Their Applications

edited by

Lihan Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 41 | 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)

Latest Developments in Advanced Machining Technologies for Materials

edited by

Jiaming Zhan

and

Yuchao Bai

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 40 | 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)

Development and Characterization of Linear and Nonlinear Optical Crystals

edited by

Farhan Mumtaz

Bohong Zhang

and

Jie Huang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 39 | 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)

Oxidation and Corrosion of Metals and Alloys

edited by Chunlong Cheng and Zheng Chen

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxidation resistance; corrosion protection; surface modification; nanostructured coating; degradation behavior

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

Advanced Functional Coatings for Surface Engineering: Deposition, Properties and Applications

edited by

Karol Kyzioł

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 36 | 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)

Advances in Functional Polymers and Materials: Design, Synthesis, and Application

edited by

Fulga Tanasă

and

Ioana A. Duceac

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 34 | 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)

Lightweight and High-Performance Composite Structures for Engineering Applications

edited by

Dongdong Chen

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 34 | 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)

Synthesis and Applications of Metal–Organic Frameworks

edited by

Anastasia D. Pournara

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 31 | 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

Ning Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open

Keywords: low carbon molecules; CO2 utilization; bifunctional catalysts; nanomaterials; integrated processes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)

Processing and Mechanical Properties of Polymer Composites

edited by Jingwei Tian and

Rui Guo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 31 | 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)

Effect of Additives/Admixtures on the Properties of Concretes and Cementitious Composites—Second Edition

edited by Mengjun Chen and Jiwen Bai

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open

Keywords: concrete admixtures; chemical admixture; cement hydration; cementitious materials; solid waste utilization; property modulation

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

Advanced Thin Films and 2D Materials: Mechanism, Fabrication, Characterization and Application (2nd Edition)

edited by

Sebastiano Vasi

and

Ulderico Wanderlingh

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; 2D materials; mechanisms and synthesis; thin film characterization; 2D materials characterization; energy application; biomedical application; miscellaneous application

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

The Parameters of Advanced Materials

edited by

Grzegorz Tytko

Zhiyuan Xu

, Jolanta Makowska and

Mingyang Lu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 28 | 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)

Recent Advances in Porous Materials: Simulation, Design, Synthesis, Properties, Applications

edited by Anna Deryło-Marczewska,

Małgorzata Zienkiewicz-Strzałka

and Magdalena Błachnio

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous materials; structural; textural; morphological characteristics; structure– properties relationships; interphase phenomena; theoretical and experimental analysis; porous carriers; catalysts; environmental; medicinal; technological applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Advances in Function Geopolymer Materials—Second Edition

edited by

Michał Łach

Kinga Korniejenko

and Aleksandar Nikolov

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 27 | 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)

Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials Beyond Graphene

edited by

Maiyong Zhu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open

Keywords: transition metal dichalcogenide; hexagonal boron nitride; metallene; graphitic carbon nitride; MXene; layered double hydroxide; layered metal oxides; black phosphorus; metal– organic framework; covalent organic framework

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)

The Application of Bioactive Glasses to Dental Restorative Materials

edited by

Duck-Su Kim

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 25 | 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)

Mechanical Behavior and Numerical Simulation of Sandwich Composites (Second Edition)

edited by Bin Han

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 25 | 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)

Advances in Textile Materials for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Patrick Chi-Leung Hui

and

Chi-Wai Kan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural textile materials; synthetic textile materials; smart textile materials; biomedical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Emerging Photonic and Electromagnetic Materials and Devices

edited by Jiewei Chen, Xiongjian Huang, Ya Fei Wu and Tianyue Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open

Keywords: photonic metamaterials; integrated photonics; 2D materials; upconversion nanoparticles; quantum photonic systems; stretchable photonics; reconfigurable electromagnetic devices; plasmonic nanostructures

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

Latest Advances in Asphalt Materials in Modification and Performance Evaluation

edited by

Fan Zhang

Dongdong Yuan

Di Wang

and

Augusto Cannone Falchetto

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 21 | 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)

Advances in Coatings on Metals for Corrosion Protection

edited by Di Yun

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; corrosion; metals; adherence; failure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Advanced Materials for Flexible Sensing Applications and Electronics

edited by

Linpeng Liu

and

Changchao Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexible strain sensor; flexible pressure sensor; sensing microstructure; sensing functional surfaces; sensing strain materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advanced Synthesis and Multifunctional Applications of Transition Metal Nanomaterials for Energy and Environmental Solutions

edited by Ellie Uzunova

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy storage; hydrogen storage; redox reaction catalysis; layered transition metal materials; transition metal oxides; transition metal chalcogenides; photocatalytic reactions

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

New Functional Materials for Biomedical Applications

edited by

Sara Metwally

and Justyna Smialek-Bartyzel

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 19 | 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)

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 18 | 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)

Advanced Nanomaterials in Bio- and Chemical Sensing

edited by

Parvaneh Rahimi

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio- and chemical sensing; nanomaterials; carbon nanostructures; metal nanoparticles; quantum dots; metal oxides; nanocomposites; sensitivity; selectivity

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

Microstructural and Mechanical Characteristics of Welded Joints

edited by Jie Wu and Guoqiang Huang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 15 | 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)

High-Performance Ceramic Materials: Development and Applications

edited by Iryna Matsukevich

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramic materials; glass ceramic; sintering; barrier coatings; 3D printing; advanced ceramics; potential application

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

Catalysis: Where We Are and Where We Go

edited by

Diana Sannino

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3302 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterogeneous catalysis; nanostructured catalysts; nanoporous catalysts; catalyst nanoengineering; combined catalytic technologies; electro catalysis; plasma catalysis; photocatalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Recovered or Recycled Materials for Composites and Other Materials

edited by

Malgorzata Ulewicz

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1228 | Submission Open

Keywords: recycled materials; waste; industrial by-products; and recovered materials; synthesis of composites and other materials; physicochemical and mechanical properties of composites; materials modified with waste in a circular economy; sustainable building and other materials; new ecological materials

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

Materials for Drug Delivery and Medical Engineering

edited by

Keisuke Nakano

and

Kiyofumi Takabatake

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1071 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional materials; polymers; ceramics; metallic materials; nanomaterials; drug delivery; drug release; tissue engineering; biocompatibility; medical; implants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Sustainable Cementitious Materials for Civil and Transportation Engineering—2nd Edition

edited by

Junjie Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1055 | Submission Open

Keywords: low carbon emissions; carbon fixation; sustainable materials; recycled materials; cement; concrete

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

Microstructure, Properties and Application of Innovative Metallic Materials

edited by

Madalina Simona Baltatu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic materials; properties; new applications; microstructure; structural characterization; thermal properties; obtaining; processing

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

Halogen and Chalcogen Bonding in Crystal Design

edited by Teresa Olszewska,

Jarosław Chojnacki

and

Jan Alfuth

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open

Keywords: halogen bonding; chalcogen bonding; crystal engineering; material science

Laser-Based Surface Processing: Techniques, Mechanisms, and Advanced Applications

edited by Yuhua Huang,

Fulong Zhu

and Yunlong Fu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser surface processing; laser surface modification; laser texturing; laser– material interaction; additive manufacturing; laser processing monitors

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

Mechanical Performance and Microstructural Characterization of Light Alloys (3rd Edition)

edited by

Qinghuan Huo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open

Keywords: aluminum alloys; magnesium alloys; titanium alloys; mechanical performance; microstructure characterization; heat treatment; plastic processing; precipitation; phase transformation

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

Advanced Resin-Based Materials and Composites

edited by

Pietro Ausiello

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental materials; composites; bioactive materials; dental biomaterials; advanced resin-based materials; CAD-CAM materials; glass ionomers; dental polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Design, Optimization, and Mechanical Applications of Smart Materials and Structures

edited by

Chunlei Li

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 11 | Submission Open

Keywords: structure optimization; mechanical performance; multi-field coupling; multi-functionality; design and application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Advanced Technologies and Materials for Wastewater Treatment

edited by

Ildikó Lung

and

Adina Stegarescu

submission deadline 1 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open

Keywords: materials; functionalized materials; adsorbents; surface modifications; membrane; emerging contaminants; wastewater treatment; photocatalysis; adsorption

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Metal Coatings for Wear and Corrosion Applications (Second Edition)

edited by

Gabriela Mǎrginean

and

Norbert Kazamer

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6486 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; aqueous corrosion; high-temperature corrosion; sliding wear; abrasion; solid particle erosion; additive manufacturing; electron beam remelting; laser structuring

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

Functional Cement-Based Composites for Civil Engineering (3rd Edition)

edited by

Jonathan Oti

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1531 | Submission Open

Keywords: building materials; durability; recycled materials; cement; concrete; stabilization; life cycle assessment; bricks; block; mortar; geo-polymer; steel; timber; green building materials; eco-friendly materials; nano- and fiber composites; ceramics; limes; PFA; GGBS

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

Advances in the Design and Properties of New Ecoconcrete Formulations (2nd Edition)

edited by