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Smart Materials, Intelligent Structures and Innovative Applications of 3D Printing and Bioprinting Methods

edited by

Rǎzvan Pǎcurar

and

Filip Górski

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3034 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; bio-printing; lattice structures; topological optimization; bionic design; computer aided design; finite element analysis; smart materials; medical implants; bone structures; osseo-conductivity; bio-activity; mechanical testing; material characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Low-Dimensional Materials: Design and Optoelectronic Properties

edited by

Felice Gesuele

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2882 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantum dots; carbon nanotubes; 2D materials; van der Waals heterostructures; excitons; light-emitting diodes (LEDs); photodetectors; bio-imaging; fourth-generation photovoltaic devices; single-photon sources

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

Development and Application of Novel Membranes (2nd Edition)

edited by

Asuncion Maria Hidalgo

Maria Dolores Murcia

and

María Gómez

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2881 | Submission Open

Keywords: modified membranes; physical membrane modification process; chemical membrane modification process

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

Advances in the Study of Cellulose-Based Nanomaterials and Their Applications

edited by

Elena de la Fuente González

and

Ana Balea

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2836 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocellulose; cellulose nanocrystals; cellulose nanofibers; bacterial cellulose; cellulose hydrogel; cellulose aerogel; cellulose nanoreinforcement; nanocellulose-based adsorbents; nanocellulose-based flocculants; nanocellulose-based dispersants

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

Modeling and Optimization of Material Properties and Characteristics

edited by

Predrag Dašić

Adolfo Senatore

and

Alessandro Ruggiero

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2647 | Submission Open

Keywords: material properties; material characteristics; composite materials; nano-materials; smart materials; regression models; response surface methodology (RSM); artificial neural networks (ANN); optimization algorithms; multi‐objective optimization (MOO)

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

Quantum Transport in Novel 2D Materials and Structures

edited by

Adam Rycerz

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2569 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Quantum Materials)

Advanced Functional Materials for Energy Harvesting and Storage Applications

edited by

Jibran Khaliq

and Chunchun Li

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2552 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional materials; including ceramics and composites; energy harvesting; energy storage ; nanomaterials ; renewable energy technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Tribology: Recent State and Trends of Development

edited by

Danko Ćorić

and

Suzana Jakovljević

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2393 | Submission Open

Keywords: tribology; friction; wear; abrasion; erosion; adhesion; tribo-corrosion; surface fatigue; lubrication; ferrography; surface engineering; coating; wear-resistant materials

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

Advances in Process Metallurgy and Metal Recycling

edited by

Srecko Stopic

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2207 | Submission Open

Keywords: pyrometallurgy; hydrometallurgy; electrometallurgy; metal refining; metal recycling; nanotechnology; green hydrogen; reduction processes

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

Functional Hybrid Films, Magnetic Films, Electrical Films and 2D Materials: Interface Construction and Performance Research

edited by

Yuan-Tsung Chen

, Shih-Hung Lin and Yung-Huang Chang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2195 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional hybrid films; magnetic films; electrical films; 2D materials; interface construction; performance research; material selection and applications; characterization; fabrication techniques and functionalization; interface engineering

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

High Temperature-Resistant Ceramics and Composites

edited by

Mingchao Wang

, Heng Chen and

Xiqing Xu

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2081 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramics and composites for extreme environmental applications; porosity ceramics/composites; fiber-reinforced ceramic-based composites; high-temperature-resistant adhesives; thermal radiation-resistant coating; flame retardant coating; foam glasses; nano/micro phases in situ growth for reinforcement; the connection between ceramics and superalloys

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

Thermal Reliability of Advanced Materials and Structures

edited by

Zengtao Chen

, Keqiang Hu and Wenzhi Yang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1995 | Submission Open

Keywords: heat conduction; thermal impact; thermal stress analysis; advanced materials and structures; fatigue and fracture; thermal barriers

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

Neutron Scattering in Materials

edited by Jisue Moon

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1968 | Submission Open

Keywords: neutron scattering; biomaterial; nuclear material; catalyst; crystal structure; nanomaterials; instrumentation; data analysis; dynamics

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

Advances in Efficient Utilization of Metallurgical Solid Waste

edited by

Yukun Huang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 1963 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallurgical solid waste; recovery of valuable components; environmental geochemistry of toxics in waste; efficient utilization; high-value conversion; novel utilization concept

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Bio-Based Natural Fiber Composite Materials

edited by

Sheldon Shi

and Xuan Wang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1943 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioproducts; natural fiber; functional composites; wood; bio-based carbon; life cycle assessment (LCA)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Synthesis and Application of Polymer-Based Membranes

edited by

Gabriel Bernardo

and José Manuel Sousa

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1916 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based membranes; carbon molecular sieve membranes; gas separation and purification; liquid separation and purification; packaging films; protective coatings

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Design, Control and Applications of Permanent Magnet Materials

edited by

Haiou Wang

and Kunpeng Su

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1895 | Submission Open

Keywords: permanent magnet; magnetizing properties; magnetic science; magnetic properties; energy transition; production process technology; technological innovation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advances in Functional Polymer Materials: Design, Synthesis, and Performance

edited by

Aparna Beena Unni

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1881 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; polymer synthesis; advanced polymer architectures; stimuli-responsive polymers; self-healing polymers; biodegradable and sustainable polymers; nanostructured polymers; polymer composites; smart materials; high-performance polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Physics and Application of Superconductivity (2nd Edition)

edited by

Angela Nigro

and

Paola Romano

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1846 | Submission Open

Keywords: superconductivity; superconducting materials; transport measurements; structural analysis; magnetic measurements; thin films; tunneling spectroscopy; multilayers; theoretical models

(This special issue belongs to the Section Quantum Materials)

Advances in Friction Stir Processing and Surfacing

edited by Ebrahim Seidi and Scott F. Miller

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1796 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid-state deposition; material and metallurgical characterization; lateral friction surfacing; metal coating; numerical simulation; experimental analysis; mechanism of friction stir processing

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

Featured Reviews on Quantum Materials

edited by

Xinyu Liu

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1645 | Submission Open

Keywords: superconductivity; topological insulators; quantum magnetism; spintronics; quantum phase transitions; two-dimensional materials; quantum Hall effect; strongly correlated systems; nanoelectronics; quantum entanglement; majorana fermions; dirac materials and Weyl semimetals; mott insulators; quantum spin liquids; charge density waves; photonic crystals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Quantum Materials)

Advanced Piezoelectric Nanomaterials: Fundamentals and Applications

edited by Zhuomin Zhang, Xuemu Li and Xiaote Xu

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1593 | Submission Open

Keywords: piezoelectric; advanced manufacturing; energy harvesting; nanogenerators; transducers; MEMS; sensors; actuation; biomedical applications.

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

Preparation, Properties and Applications of Ferroelectric Materials

edited by Dawei Zhang, Zhipeng Wang, Ying Pan, Ran Su and Linglong Li

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1590 | Submission Open

Keywords: ferroelectrics and piezoelectrics; energy storage; nanoelectronics; catalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Exploring Novel Biomaterials and Digital Techniques for Restorative and Adhesive Dentistry

edited by

Vincenzo Tosco

and

Francesco Puleio

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1528 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital dentistry; dental techniques; restorative dentistry; adhesive dentistry; biomaterials; endodontics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advances in π-Conjugated Organic Materials for Energy, Biomedical and Environmental Devices

edited by

Ichiro Imae

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1501 | Submission Open

Keywords: π -conjugated polymers/oligomers; amorphous molecular materials; energy devices; biomedical applications; environmental technologies; solar cells; thermoelectric devices; graphene; carbon nanotubes; biosensors; water treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Industrial Solid Wastes for Construction and Building Materials—Second Edition

edited by

Zengqi Zhang

and

Xiaoming Liu

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1495 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid waste; resource utilization; building materials; porous materials; energy storage materials; intellectualization; life cycle assessment

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

Advances in Wear Behaviour and Tribological Properties of Materials

edited by

Qianxi He

, Abul Fazal M. Arif and

Ricardo D. Torres

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1494 | Submission Open

Keywords: tribological properties; wear resistance; wear mechanisms; surface topography; frictional behavior; material surface engineering

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

Emerging Trends and Innovations in Engineered Nanomaterials

edited by

Renata Costa

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1435 | Submission Open

Keywords: engineered nanomaterials (ENMs); nanotechnology applications; sustainable nanomaterials; advanced material synthesis

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

Manufacturing and Recycling of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composites

edited by

Antonio Formisano

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1284 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite materials; natural fibers; thermomechanical properties; process parameters; recycling; end-of-life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Nanocomposite High Performance Alloys

edited by

Hongyu Yang

and

Chao Chen

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1135 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performance alloys; nanocomposites; mechanical properties; strengthening mechanism; microstructure characterization; nanoparticle reinforcement; fiber reinforcement

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

The Design, Preparation, and Mechanical Properties of New Metallic Materials and Alloys (2nd Edition)

edited by

Hao Lu

and Yang Yang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1127 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic materials and alloys; design and synthesis of metallic materials; mechanical behavior and performance evaluation; multiscale modeling and simulation; advanced testing methods; friction; wear; and fatigue properties of metallic materials

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

Advanced 2D Materials and Heterostructures for Photodetector Devices with Multiple Applications

edited by

Jamal Kazmi

and Waqas Ahmad

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1052 | Submission Open

Keywords: two-dimensional materials; photodetectors; van der Waals heterostructures; interface engineering; transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs); polarization detection; high-resolution imaging; environmental sensing; bandgap engineering; optoelectronic applications

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

Advances in Rock and Mineral Materials—Second Edition

edited by

Gorazd Žibret

Vilma Ducman

and Lea Žibret

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 991 | Submission Open

Keywords: primary and secondary mineral raw materials; engineered materials; life cycle analysis; construction; disposal; recycling

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

Advanced Synthesis and Applications of Functional Nanomaterials: From Controlled Fabrication to Enhanced Performance

edited by

Vincent K.S. Hsiao

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 976 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional nanomaterials; laser-assisted synthesis; optical properties; nonlinear optics; plasmonic nanostructures; nanocomposites; photocatalysis; surface-enhanced spectroscopy; light– matter interactions; nanomaterial characterization

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

Advances in Properties and Application of Advanced Functional Materials and Advanced Composites

edited by

Luigi Calabrese

and Davide Palamara

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 952 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced materials and structures; material science and technology; functional materials; industrial applications; new material concepts; energy materials; sustainable materials; innovative technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Structural, Thermal, Electrical, and Electrochemical Properties of Novel Ceramics

edited by

Luka Pavic

and

Jana Pisk

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 945 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramics; nanocomposites; structure– property correlation; characterization methods; electrical properties; electrochemical properties; application

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

Advanced Materials for Bone Regeneration and Treatment

edited by Daniela Franco Bueno and Roger Borges

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 889 | Submission Open

Keywords: tissue engineering; bone regeneration; bone diseases; 3d printing; bioceramics; composites; nanomaterials; stem cells; drug delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Dynamic Behaviour and Crashworthiness of Composite Materials

edited by Tommaso Scalici, Emilio Vicente Gonzalez, Giuseppe Catalanotti and Andrea Alaimo

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 833 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; crashworthiness; high-strain rate; impact

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Advanced Materials and Technologies for Wastewater Treatment Applications

edited by

Jianhua Zhang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 822 | Submission Open

Keywords: wastewater; material; advanced oxidation; adsorption; membrane; functionalization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Research on Recycling/Reuse of Polymers and Composites

edited by Matthew Korey

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 800 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainability; additive manufacturing; composites recycling; plastics recycling; decarbonization; waste reduction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Eco-Sustainable Designing of Metal Oxide Thin Films with High Properties Using Advanced Micro–and Nanofabrication Technologies

edited by

Petronela Garoi

and

Ionel Stavarache

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 782 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal oxid; thin films; advanced deposition; structural and optical properties; transparent contact; sensors; floating gate memories

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

Electroactive Polymers: Fundamentals and Applications

edited by

Liang Yang

, Hong Wang and Haocheng Yuan

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 761 | Submission Open

Keywords: electroactive polymers (EAPS); conducting polymers; ionic polymer-metal composites (IPMCS); dielectric elastomers (DES); liquid-crystal elastomers (LCES); piezoelectric polymers; smart materials; sensors and actuators; advanced polymer technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Application and Theoretical Research of Perovskite Structural Materials

edited by Bingcheng Luo, Jie Zhang and Ziyan Gao

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 635 | Submission Open

Keywords: perovskite materials; energy storage; catalysis; electronics; optoelectronics; material synthesis; theoretical modeling; first-principles calculations; sustainable applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Sustainable Thermoelectric Materials and Energy Conversion Systems

edited by

Chun-I Wu

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 566 | 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)

Modeling and Numerical Simulations in Materials Mechanics

edited by

Ping Xiang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 524 | Submission Open

Keywords: computational modeling; mechanics; materials and structures; AI and data-driven simulations; multiscale and multiphysics

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

Advanced Materials for Pavement and Road Infrastructure

edited by Jean Pascal Bilodeau and

Junyan Yi

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 511 | Submission Open

Keywords: road materials; pavement design; pavement performance; technologies; pavement engineering; road infrastructure

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

Preparation, Application, and Performance of Hydrogels

edited by Thamires Andrade Lima, Nicolas Javier Alvarez and

Fabio Furlan Ferreira

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 460 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogel; polymers; crosslinking; biocompatibility; structure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Soft Matter)

Additive Manufacturing: Pathways to Sustainable Logistics, Decarbonization and Energy Conversion

edited by

Joanna Woźniak

and

Grzegorz Budzik

submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 452 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; sustainable logistics; sustainable development; green production; circular economy; supply chain sustainability; advanced materials; industrial decarbonization; emission reduction; energy conversion

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

Microstructure and Defect Simulation during Solidification of Alloys

edited by