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Dynamic Behavior of Laminated and Sandwich Composite Materials
edited by Dan Mihai Constantinescu
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open
Keywords: composites’ dynamic mechanical behavior; experimental techniques and numerical modeling and simulation; nanocomposites; fiber-reinforced; polymer; and metallic composites; smart; sustainable; multifunctional; and bioinspired composites; advanced metamaterials and structures; laminated and sandwich composite failure mechanisms; optimization and direct search algorithms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Sustainable Materials for Renewable Energy Application
edited by Izabela Piasecka, Patrycja Bałdowska-Witos and
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 76 | 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)
Maxillofacial Prosthetic and Reconstructive Materials (Second Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open
Keywords: facial prosthetic materials; maxillofacial prosthetic materials; maxillofacial reconstructive materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Concretes and Cement-Based Composites: Additives/Admixtures, Hydration Process and Durability Research (3rd Edition) submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open
Keywords: concretes; cement-based composites; nano-additives; micro-fillers and pozzolans; fibres; various natural and by-product aggregates; hydration process; physical– mechanical properties; durability; microscale analysis; statistical data analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Innovations in Dental Biomaterials: Mechanical Properties and Bonding Challenges
edited by and Anja Ivica
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open
Keywords: biointeractive materials; bonding agents; dental materials; dentin adhesion; glass ionomer cements; minimally invasive dentistry; remineralization; restorative dentistry; smart materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Advances in Polymer Blends and Composites—Second Edition submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 32 | 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)
Processing and Microstructure Design of Advanced Ceramics
edited by and Haiyang Chen
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open
Keywords: ceramics; engineering application; microstructure; mechanical properties; thermal properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
Advances in Microstructure and Properties of Welded–Brazed Joints submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open
Keywords: joint microstructure; welding– brazing; mechanical properties; filler material
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)
Advances in Mechanical/Acoustic Metamaterials and Vibration/Noise Reduction Properties
edited by Jie Liu, and Xi Liang
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechanical metamaterials; acoustic metamaterials; vibration/noise control; novel design/reverse design methods; multifunctional design; new mechanisms; manufacturing method; experimental testing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)
Electrochemical Materials and Devices for Energy Conversion and Storage—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 21 | 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)
Study on Electrochemical Behavior and Corrosion of Materials
edited by Raul Figueroa, Gloria Pena and David Álvarez
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open
Keywords: corrosion protection; coating; electrochemical behavior; corrosion inhibitors; passivation; EIS; surface modification; corrosion control; surface pretreatments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)
Advances in Atomic Layer Deposition Process, Applications and Modeling
edited by Xiaopeng Cheng
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open
Keywords: atomic layer deposition; functional materials; metals; next-generation batteries; electron microscopy characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Developments in Superconductor Materials: Structure, Properties, and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 1 | 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)
Artificial Intelligence in Materials Science and Engineering submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 12864 | 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 Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Mechanical Behavior of Composite Materials (3rd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 8516 | 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 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5764 | 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 Superconducting Materials and Technology
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 137 | 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 Electronic Materials)
Chemistry and Technology of Materials Based on Silicon Compounds (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 146 | 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)
Methodology of the Design and Testing of Composite Structures (2nd Edition) submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1471 | 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 1259 | 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 1231 | 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)
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 985 | 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)
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 797 | 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)
New Materials for Neutron Sources and Instruments submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced neutron reflectors; advanced neutron moderators; new materials and methods for neutron sources and instruments; sources of very cold neutrons
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Materials Characterization)
Laser and Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing of Metal Alloys
edited by Eric J. Faierson and Peter C. Collins
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser powder bed fusion; electron beam powder bed fusion; metal alloys; additive manufacturing; selective laser melting; numerical modeling; mechanical performance; microstructure evolution
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
AI-Driven Modeling and Monitoring Towards Advanced Additive Manufacturing
edited by Zijue Tang and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open
Keywords: process monitoring; additive manufacturing; AI-based modeling; microstructure simulation; in-situ sensing; quality control and defect detection; real-time and adaptive control; numerical modeling; data-driven modeling; material property prediction/optimization; mechanical property prediction/optimization; thermal/stress/strain analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Advanced Steel Materials: 3D Printing, Phase Transformation, and Mechanical Properties submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced steels; 3D printing; high-strength steels; stainless steels; high-performance steels; microstructure; phase transformations; mechanical properties; hybrid technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advanced Nanomaterials for Antibacterial Applications
edited by Sihan Ma, Xue Bai and Jianglong Kong
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open
Keywords: anti-infection nanomaterials; theranostic nanosystems; antiviral function; biomedical imaging agents; toxicology of nanomaterials; therapeutic mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Road and Rail Construction Materials: Development and Prospects
edited by Yang Gao, Taotao Fan and Zhen Zhang
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open
Keywords: modified asphalt; solid waste utilization; polymer modification; subgrade materials; recycled materials; rail materials; emulsified asphalt; mixture; composite materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Integrating Sustainable Innovations in Pavement Materials and Engineering
edited by Yanhui Niu and
submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable pavement; asphalt binder modification; low-emission materials; green infrastructure; recycling; environmental impact; intelligent construction; life cycle assessment; green pavement maintenance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Catalysis: Where We Are and Where We Go
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2281 | 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
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 768 | 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)
Sustainable Cementitious Materials for Civil and Transportation Engineering—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 436 | 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)
Materials for Drug Delivery and Medical Engineering submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 93 | 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)
Microstructure, Properties and Application of Innovative Metallic Materials submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 54 | 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)
Functional Cement-Based Composites for Civil Engineering (3rd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 600 | 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)
Development and Research of New Dental Materials submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinics; dental materials; dentistry; materials; research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Advances in the Design and Properties of New Ecoconcrete Formulations (2nd Edition) submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open
Keywords: recycled concrete; recycled aggregates; recycled construction materials; life cycle; characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advanced Materials Machining: Theory and Experiment submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open
Keywords: precision machining; machining and machinability; difficult-to-cut materials; metals and alloys; cutting process modelling and optimization; machining simulation; tool wear and durability; surface topography; diagnostics and process monitoring; cooling conditions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Magnetic Shape Memory Alloys: Fundamentals and Applications
edited by Zhenzhuang Li and Ziqi Guan
submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 36 | 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)
Novel Dental Materials Design and Application
edited by Walter Dukić
submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental materials; composite materials; nanotechnology; ceramics; operative dentistry; biocompatible materials; treatment outcome; clinical relevance; biomaterials; clinical relevance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Multiscale Characterization and Computational Modeling/Simulation of Metallic Materials submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 14943 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechanical property; microstructural analysis; multiscale characterization; nano and atomistic approach; metals and alloys; plastic deformation and fracture; advanced manufacturing; modeling and simulation; hydrogen-related property and mechanism; cold spray
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)
Testing of Materials and Elements in Civil Engineering (4th Edition) submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 4957 | Submission Open
Keywords: testing; diagnostics; building materials; elements; civil engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Functional Materials for Memristors, Metal-Insulator-Metal (MIM) Tunneling Diodes and Field Effect Transistors (FET)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4901 | Submission Open
Keywords: tunneling MIM diodes; memristors; FET; emerging materials; neuromorphic chips; volatile memory and information processing; 3D imaging via neuromorphic chips
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Sustainability in Asphalt, Concrete and Pavement Materials: Design, Performance, and Characterization
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4424 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainability; asphalt materials; concrete materials; pavement materials; construction; mixed design; performance evaluation; damage mechanism; features characterization; durability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Leather, Textiles and Bio-Based Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3383 | Submission Open
Keywords: leather processing; collagen changes; tanning; application of enzymes; wool; textile functions; natural fibres’ biocompatibility; composites containing bio-based materials; biodegradability of biomaterials; hydrolysis of biomaterials; life cycle assessment.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Advanced Luminescent Materials and Applications submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2506 | Submission Open
Keywords: chemiluminescence; bioluminescence; engineered nanomaterials; luminescence; material chemistry; upconversion; optical properties; carbon-based nanomaterials; metal oxide nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
Assessment of the Strength of Materials and Structure Elements submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2155 | Submission Open
Keywords: in-service degradation; microstructure; strength; fracture toughness; FEA simulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Biomedical Alloys: Corrosion Protection and New Coatings submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1102 | Submission Open
Keywords: corrosion resistance; biomaterials; new coatings; property of materials; corrosion protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Structure, Properties and Applications of Nanocomposites and Polymer Based Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 841 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocomposites; polymer-based materials; structure; properties; applications; composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
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