Materials

From Sea to Substance: Preparation and Application of Marine-Derived Materials

edited by Maria Lazaridou

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: marine-derived materials; blue biotechnology; marine polysaccharides; marine polymers; bioactive compounds; by-products valorization; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Modern Silica- or Carbon-Based Hybrid Micro-Mesoporous Materials—Synthesis and Applications

edited by

Ryszard Dobrowolski

and

Rafał Olchowski

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open

Keywords: adsorbents; drug nanocarriers; catalysts; porous solids; pollutants removal; SBA-15; CMK-3; biochar; silica gel; activated carbon

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Development of High-Efficiency Microwave Absorbing Materials for Civil and Defense Applications

edited by

Ngo Tran

and Luu Anh Tuyen

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open

Keywords: microwave absorbing materials; hexaferrites and magnetic properties; EMI shielding and compatibility; MXenes and 2D nanomaterials; composite nanofibers and 1D materials; defect engineering and vacancies; sustainable and bio-based materials; stealth technology and RCS reduction; metamaterials and metasurfaces; millimeter-wave absorption

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advanced Metal Welding Technologies and Innovative Engineering Materials Used in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Energy Transition

edited by

Artur Czupryński

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

Keywords: adaptive AI systems; laser welding; hybrid welding; high-strength steels (AHSS); digital twin; industrial internet of things (IIoT); automated welding systems; dissimilar metal joint; energy and environmental optimization

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

Mechanisms and Interface Engineering in Next-Generation Solid Oxide and Protonic Ceramic Energy Systems

edited by Hafiz Ahmad Ishfaq

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid oxide fuel cell (SOFCs) and electrolyzers (SOECs); protonic ceramic fuel cells (PCFCs) and electrolyzers (PCECs); electrolyte/electrode interfaces; degradation mechanisms; proton-conducting ceramics; mixed ion– electronic conductors (MIECs); microstructural engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Thin Films: Structural, Optical, Electrical, and Electrochemical Properties

edited by

Shouqin Tian

and

Qiufen Liu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; optoelectronic devices; electrochemical; nano-thin films; functionalized thin films; sustainability and environmental friendliness of materials

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

Advanced Icephobic Materials for Aircraft and Vessel Icing Protection

edited by Zichen Zhang,

Junfei Ou

, Guiping Lin and Xiangzhao Wang

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

Keywords: icephobic coating; aircraft icing; vessel icing; composite material; SLIPS; electrothermal and photothermal coating; coating durability; arctic and antarctic application

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

Additive Manufacturing of Advanced Ceramics: Processing, Microstructure, and Functional Performance

edited by

Rodrigo Moreno

and

Mario Borlaf

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; ceramics; processing; microstructure; functional ceramics

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

Advances in Fuel Cell: Materials and Devices

edited by

Renata Włodarczyk

and

Andrzej Kacprzak

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open

Keywords: fuel cells; fuel cell materials; electrocatalysts; membranes and electrolytes; electrode materials; proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC); solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC); energy conversion technologies; electrochemical energy systems; interconnectors materials; balance of plant

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Functional Magnetic Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Properties and Advanced Applications

edited by

Łukasz Hawełek

and

Tymon Warski

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic nanomaterials; magnetic nanocomposites; nanoparticle synthesis; structure– property relationships; advanced functional applications

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

Advanced Machining and Technologies in Materials Science

edited by

Janusz Kluczyński

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6443 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced manufacturing; additive manufacturing; hybrid technologies; high-speed machining; production technologies; precision manufacturing

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

Microstructure Evolution and Mechanical Properties of Metals and Building Materials

edited by

Bartlomiej Jez

and Katarzyna Błoch

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3045 | Submission Open

Keywords: metals alloys; building materials; geopolymers; microstructure evolution

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

Powder Metallurgy and Advanced Materials

edited by

Florin Popa

,

Traian Florin Marinca

,

Bogdan Viorel Neamțu

and

Cǎlin Virgiliu Pricǎ

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2868 | Submission Open

Keywords: powder metallurgy; powder processing; advanced materials; additive manufacturing; spark plasma sintering; functional materials; nanomaterials; nanostructures; biomaterials; microstructure; annealing; simulation and modelling

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

MXene-Based Electromagnetic Functional Devices

edited by

Zhifang Liu

and

Weijia Luo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1027 | Submission Open

Keywords: MXene synthesis; electromagnetic wave absorption; electromagnetic shielding; flexible and wearable devices; multifunctional composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Microstructure, Properties and Application of Innovative Metallic Materials

edited by

Madalina Simona Baltatu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 961 | 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)

Next-Generation Metal Additive Manufacturing: Intelligent Microstructure Design, Mechanical Reliability, and Advanced Material Systems for Industrial Applications

edited by Kapil Gangwar and

Ramulu Mamidala

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 803 | Submission Open

Keywords: fracture mechanics; fatigue and damage tolerance; composite materials and structures; microstructure– property relationships; machining and surface integrity; residual stress mitigation; advanced manufacturing for aerospace components; high-performance ceramics and composites; in-situ monitoring and process control; multi-disciplinary materials and manufacturing integration

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

Obtaining and Characterizing of New Materials (6th Edition)

edited by

György Thalmaier

and

Tamás Mankovits

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 729 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; composite materials; nanomaterials; biomaterials; green synthesis; thin films; smart materials; alloys; laser processing; characterization methods; simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Materials Characterization)

Modern Wood-Based Materials for Sustainable Building (2nd Edition)

edited by

Dorota Dukarska

and

Jakub Kawalerczyk

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 614 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood and wood-based materials as a sustainable building resource; construction and insulating wood-based materials; composite materials in modern wood construction; green composites; biomass in the manufacture of insulation materials; the role of wood and wood-based materials in reducing carbon emissions; joining techniques for wood and wood-based materials; eco-friendly adhesives; the environmental engineering of eco-friendly materials; the protection of wood and wood-based materials from biotic and abiotic factors; energy-efficient construction solutions based on wood and wood-based materials; a healthy indoor environment in wooden buildings; innovative technologies for the prefabrication of building construction elements; evaluation criteria for sustainable building materials; fire safety in wooden buildings; the durability of wooden buildings in the long term

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

Sustainable Utilization of Recycled Construction and Demolition Materials in Cementitious Composites

edited by

Vojtěch Václavík

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 214 | Submission Open

Keywords: cementitious composites; recycled aggregates; supplementary cementitious materials; industrial by-products; hydration mechanisms; microstructure characterization; durability performance; structure– property relationships

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

Structural Modification of Third-Generation Solar Cells for Indoor and Outdoor Photovoltaic Applications

edited by

Paweł Gnida

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open

Keywords: indoor and outdoor photovoltaic; third generation solar cells; dye-sensitized solar cells; bulk heterojunction solar; perovskite solar cells

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Green Porous Materials for Sustainable Catalysis

edited by

Francesco Parrillo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermochemical conversion; gasification; pyrolysis; catalysis; waste-derived catalyst; tar conversion; syngas cleaning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Recent Advances in Metallic Thin Films and Coatings

edited by Sven Ulrich and

Vincent Ott

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin films; metallics; coatings; PVD; CVD; microstructure; alloys; intermetallics; multiple-principal element alloys; high-entropy alloys

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

Magnetic Shape Memory Alloys: Fundamentals and Applications

edited by Zhenzhuang Li and Ziqi Guan

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4519 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic shape memory alloys; martensitic transformation; magnetic property; solid-state refrigeration; thermal energy storage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Research Advances in Microelectronics Packaging and Devices: From Materials to Reliability

edited by

Zhiheng Huang

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4511 | Submission Open

Keywords: microelectronic packaging; high-power device packaging; materials and device reliability; TSV/TGV; hybrid bonding; AI/ML; microstructure; uncertainty quantification; physical and failure analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advances in Manufacturing and Materials: Additive Manufacturing and High-Performance Alloys

edited by Jianyu Li and Jinliang Zhang

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4334 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid-state additive manufacturing; aluminium alloys; magnesium alloys; metal matrix composites; stirring friction technologies

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

Advanced Biomaterials for Dental Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by

Ines Despotović

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 3391 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional dental biomaterials; bone tissue engineering approaches; mechanical behavior of dental biomaterials; biocompatibility; osteoinductivity; osteoconductivity; dental coatings; surface modification and surface characterization methods; anticorrosion protection; computational modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Sustainable Materials for Renewable Energy Application

edited by Izabela Piasecka, Patrycja Bałdowska-Witos and

Marek Opielak

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2823 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable development; clean technology; alternative energy sources; photovoltaic installations; solar installations; wind turbines; heat pumps; biomass installations; fuel cells; sustainable transport; electric vehicle components; alternative fuel systems; life cycle assessment; environmental impact; sustainable materials; bio-based materials; recycled materials; construction materials; smart materials; production techniques; material processing; recycling; energy-saving processes; energy-saving materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

New Materials and Methods for Reinforcement and Thermal Improvement of Existing Structures

edited by

Marco Corradi

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2769 | Submission Open

Keywords: green materials; low-carbon composites; bio-based solutions; circular economy; rehabilitation; earthquake engineering; thermal efficiency

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

Organic–Inorganic Composite Materials: From Synthesis and Properties to Applications and Recycling Processes

edited by

Mihaela Baibarac

and

Daniela Berger

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1354 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic– inorganic composites; synthesis; properties; energy storage; sensors; drug delivery; wastewater treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Computer Simulations in Electronic and Magnetic Properties of Novel Materials

edited by

Roman Szewczyk

and

Tadeusz Szumiata

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 574 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic materials modeling; artificial intelligence in materials science; amorphous alloys; nanocrystalline materials; perovskites; piezoelectric materials; open source simulation software; machine learning; magnetoelastic sensors; soft magnetic materials; finite element method; computer-aided material design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advanced Manufacturing of Lightweight Structures: Forming, Simulation, and Green Composites

edited by

Antonio Formisano

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 391 | Submission Open

Keywords: lightweight structures; green composites; advanced manufacturing; thermomechanical properties; modeling and simulation; recycling; end-of-life

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

Advancements in Durability and Mechanical Performance of Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Polymers in Harsh Environments

edited by Ahmed Bahgat Radwan and

Noora Al-Qahtani

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 357 | Submission Open

Keywords: hybrid fiber-reinforced polymers (HFRPs); durability; mechanical performance; extreme environments; aging and degradation; interfacial adhesion; composite manufacturing; structural integrity; protective coatings; sustainability and recycling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Synthesis, Properties and Applications of Functional Heterocyclic Compounds and Related Materials

edited by

Agnieszka Kącka-Zych

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterocyclic compounds; synthesis; properties; applications; bioactive compounds; cycloadditions; density functional theory; mechanism; natural products

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Current Advances in Luminescent Materials

edited by

Michał Filapek

and Patrycja Filipek

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open

Keywords: luminogenic materials; fluorescence probes and markers; organic optoelectronics; OLEDs; device processing; donor– acceptor molecule; organic synthesis; push– pull organic molecules; nonlinear optical materials; dyes and sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Size-Dependent and Surface/Interface Effects in Materials

edited by

Yongfu Zhu

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open

Keywords: size effect; nanocrystals; nanostructured materials; surface; interface; chemical and physical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

High-Entropy Alloys: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

edited by

Bernardo Monteiro

and Marta Dias

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7683 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloys; preparation methods; material characterization; applications; design of HEAs (empirical method; CALPHAD; molecular dynamics; Monte Carlo; artificial intelligence; and machine learning); powder metallurgy

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

Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Micro/Nanoscale Heat Transfer

edited by Ziman Wang,

Xinyu Wang

and Man Wang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5128 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectric materials; power generation; thermoelectric cooling; micro/nanoscale heat transfer; micro/nanoscale interface; phase change; thermophysical properties; phonon and electron transport

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Effects of Adding Cement Admixtures on the Microstructure and Properties of Cement Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by Hongwei Wang and Ying Shi

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4917 | Submission Open

Keywords: cement admixtures; microstructure; hydration process; mechanical properties; durability; compressive strength; tensile strength; chemical admixtures; supplementary cementitious materials (SCMS); cement paste; concrete performance; permeability; shrinkage; cracking resistance; sustainable construction materials; high-performance concrete; carbon emissions reduction; durability enhancement

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

Advances in 3D Printing Technologies: Design, Manufacturing, and Applications

edited by

Chenchen Tian

, Yi Lu and Quanquan Han

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4197 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; additive manufacturing; design and optimization; modeling and simulation; material and process; quality and detection

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

Corrosion Behavior and Mechanical Properties of Metallic Materials (3rd Edition)

edited by Xiaogang Li and

Zulfiqar Ahmad Khan

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 3731 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic materials; corrosion behavior; mechanical properties; microstructure; anti-corrosion methods; corrosion-resistant material; hydrogen embrittlement; electrochemical reaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Advanced Design and Synthesis in Piezoelectric Smart Materials

edited by Long Jin

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3263 | Submission Open

Keywords: piezoelectric ceramics; piezoelectric polymers; piezoelectric composites; structure design; material synthesis; sensors; actuators; energy harvesting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Advanced Welding Technologies and Additive Manufacturing of Alloys and Metals (3rd Edition)

edited by Ting Wang and Ke Han

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2599 | Submission Open

Keywords: welding; additive manufacturing; microstructure; mechanical properties

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

Advanced Scintillator and Detector Materials for Radiation Physics and Nuclear Medicine

edited by

Yuriy Zorenko

and Janusz Winiecki

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1985 | Submission Open

Keywords: scintillators; radioluminescence; crystals; films; oxides; radiation physics; nuclear medicine

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

Sustainable Thermoelectric Materials and Energy Conversion Systems

edited by

Chun-I Wu

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1929 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectric materials; sustainable energy conversion; green manufacturing; lifecycle assessment; waste heat recovery; environmental impact; resource efficiency; energy harvesting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Resilient Building Materials and Structural Systems for Extreme Environments

edited by

Alireza Bahrami

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1916 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance materials; resilient building materials; extreme environment design; corrosion-resistant structures; disaster-resilient infrastructure; sustainable construction; cold-climate engineering; seismic-resilient systems; flood-resistant materials; adaptive structural solutions

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

Multi-Scale Study on Strength and Structural Stability of Low-Carbon Construction Materials

edited by

Shan Gao

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1838 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-scale; low-carbon; construction materials; aggregates; recycling

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

Advances in Irradiation Effects of Materials for Current and Future Reactors

edited by

Ferenc Gillemot

and

Murthy Kolluri

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1750 | Submission Open

Keywords: irradiation; transmutation; ageing; steel corrosion; fusion power plant

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advanced Rare Earth Doped Functional Materials

edited by Khaldoon Nasser,

Laeticia Petit

and Nirajan Ojha

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1494 | Submission Open

Keywords: rare-earth ions; structure and material design; novel functional materials; glass; glass ceramic; crystals; luminescence; laser and gain media

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

Advances in Microstructure and Mechanical Behavior of High-Strength Steels

edited by Yuhe Huang and

Shuize Wang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1151 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-strength steels; microstructure design; mechanical behavior; strength ductility balance; lightweight automotive steels; grain refinement; precipitation strengthening; deformation mechanisms; advanced characterization; sustainable steel materials

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

Advanced Functional Materials in Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by Bei Li

submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1103 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalysis; CO2 conversion; hydrogen production; energy storage and conversion; sustainable energy technologies; modelling and simulation; machine learning; in situ characterization; green synthesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

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