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Biomaterials Science—Select Papers from the UKSB 2025 Conference submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 4 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; advanced antimicrobial materials; advanced engineering materials; advanced therapeutics; bioelectronics and biosensors; dental and orthopedic materials; drug delivery; neuroscience and neurotechnology; prosthetics and orthotics; tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Advances in Superconductor Materials: Preparation and Characterization
edited by Wei Wu
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Submission Open
Keywords: superconductors; single crystal; thermal conductivity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Quantum Materials)
Developments and Applications of Nanotechnologies in Surface/Interface, Catalysis and Fuel Cells
edited by Yunfeng Qiu
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4374 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanotechnologies; nanostructure; nanomaterial; nanocoating; nanoparticle; nanocatalyst; surface/interface; catalysis; fuel cells; electrode
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Fluorescence Spectroscopy for Materials Characterization submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open
Keywords: fluorescence lifetime imaging (FLIM); fluorescence microscopy; fö rster resonance energy transfer; FLIM analysis; fluorescence bioimaging; super-resolution fluorescence imaging; fluorescence coincidence analysis; single molecule spectroscopy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Materials Characterization)
Powder Metallurgy and Advanced Materials submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 142 | 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)
Advanced Machining and Technologies in Materials Science
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 71 | 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)
Artificial Intelligence and De-Skilling in Welding Research and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: welding; joining; artificial intelligence; deep learning; de-skilling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Research Progress in Lightweight High-Strength Materials and Mechanical Properties
edited by Nabil Bassim and Bita Pourbahari
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open
Keywords: lightweight high-strength materials; advanced high-strength steels (AHSSs); aluminum and magnesium alloys; titanium alloys; high-entropy alloys (HEAs); microstructural characterization; mechanical properties; deformation mechanisms; corrosion resistance; computational materials modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Progress and Challenges of Rubber Materials
edited by and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open
Keywords: rubber; compounds; composites; smart materials; vulcanization; fillers; additives; testing; processing; sustainability; recycling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Emerging Trends in Cold Spray: Process Evolution and Materials Development submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open
Keywords: cold spray; additive manufacturing; surface optimization; powders; bonding mechanisms; coating characterization; surface engineering; solid-state deposition; repair and trmanufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
High-Performance Alloys and Steels: Design, Processing, and Applications
edited by Shiwei Tian and Yonggang Yang
submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-performance alloys; advanced steel; alloy design; materials processing; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advances in Superconducting Materials: From Structure and Properties to Applications
edited by , and Baoqiang Zhang
submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: superconducting materials; microstructural characterization and analysis; pinning properties and vortex dynamics; additive manufacturing; superconducting thin films; conductors; cables; and magnets; multi-physics characterization; simulation and modelling approaches; quench detection and protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Quantum Materials)
Advanced Geomaterials and Reinforced Structures (Second Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4306 | Submission Open
Keywords: geomaterials; geosynthetics; concrete and cementitious materials; clay; lime; rock; and mineral materials; asphalt binders and mixtures; sand and gravel; reinforced materials and structures; subgrade and retaining structures; geotechnical earthquake engineering; soil– structure interactions; mechanics; durability; hydraulic behaviors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
New Techniques for Preparing Thin Films: Characteristics and Further Developments
edited by and
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 1554 | Submission Open
Keywords: printed electronics; flexible electronics; photoelectric detection; thin-film transistors; organic light-emitting diodes; quantum light-emitting diodes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Advances and Challenges in Polymer-Based 3D Bioprinting for Biomedical Applications
edited by
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D bioprinting; polymer-based bioinks; tissue engineering; biomedical applications; bioprinting challenges; regenerative medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Glasses and Ceramics for Luminescence Applications (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5028 | Submission Open
Keywords: luminescent glass and ceramics; process– structure– property relationships; calculation and simulation; advanced manufacturing or measurement technology; innovative luminescent applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
The Advanced Development in Concrete Materials: Properties and Construction Techniques submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4140 | Submission Open
Keywords: concrete; geopolymer concrete; waste in concrete; mechanical properties; durability; 3D concrete printing; carbon footprint analysis; cost analysis; statistical data analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Technology in Lithium-Ion Batteries: Prospects and Challenges submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1855 | Submission Open
Keywords: lithium-ion battery; high performance; safety; management; artificial intelligence; thermal runaway; recycling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Recent Advances in Sustainability, Characterization, and Performance of Cementitious Composites submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1695 | Submission Open
Keywords: cementitious composites; cement-based materials; structural Control; health monitoring; structural integrity; durability; geopolymer materials; mechanical properties; in situ characterizations; artificial intelligence; deep learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advances in Electrochemical Technologies for Environmental Applications
edited by Benjamin Olawale Orimolade
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1427 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrochemical technologies; environmental chemistry; electrochemical sensors; electrodeposition; electrochemical wastewater treatment; air pollution; sustainable environment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Advanced Carbon-Based Materials for Catalytic Applications submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 507 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced carbon materials; synthesis; functionalization; characterization; heterogeneous catalysis; catalytic applications; electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; biocatalysis; environmental remediation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)
Research Progress of Halide Perovskite Materials for Photovoltaic Applications
edited by Ariadni Boziki and Jérémy Hieulle
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 312 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Optical Fiber Design and Devices in Materials Science
edited by Zaijin Fang
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open
Keywords: optical fiber design; optical communications; fluoride glass; erbium-doped fibers; photonic crystal fibers; transmission performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
Heat and Mass Transfer in Advanced Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: heat transfer; mass transfer; advanced materials; thermal management; energy storage; nanomaterials; computational modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Advances in 3D Printing Technologies: Design, Manufacturing, and Applications
edited by , Yi Lu and Quanquan Han
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 47 | 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)
Advances in Two Dimensional Materials: From Properties to Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open
Keywords: two-dimensional materials; heterostructures; electronics; quantum effects; semiconductors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Recent Developments in Elasticity of Advanced Composites, Porous Materials and Perforated Structures
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open
Keywords: inclusion; hole; stress concentration; effective properties; composite materials; porous materials; soft materials; surface tension
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Masonry and Concrete Members Strengthened With Fibre-Reinforced Composite Materials: Research Advances (2nd Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open
Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP); fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM); sustainable materials; concrete structures; masonry structures; repairing; external strengthening; seismic retrofitting; material characterization; experimental investigation; modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Cutting Process of Advanced Materials submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open
Keywords: machining; simulation of cutting processes; physical phenomena during cutting; optimization of manufacturing; material models; difficult-to-cut materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Nanomaterials in Hydrogen Sustainable Energy submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable hydrogen; hydrogen storage; water electrolysis; nanoelectrocatalysts; plasma electrolysis; electrolyser engineering; fuel cells; hydrogen sensors; hydrogen and synfuels; renewable energy limits
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Application of Electrocatalytic and Electrochemical Materials in Energy
edited by Pablo Arévalo-Cid and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrocatalysis; electrochemical materials; energy storage; fuel cells; water splitting; metal– air batteries; CO2 reduction; nanomaterials; supercapacitors; sustainable energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)
Research Progress in the Structure and Properties of Novel Functional Glasses
edited by Bogdan Alexandru Sava
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional glass; structure of glass; SEM; TEM; FTIR; Raman; special properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
Welding, Joining, and Additive Manufacturing of Metals and Alloys (Third Edition)
edited by , Drago Bračun and
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 15 | Submission Open
Keywords: welding and joining technologies; brazing and soldering; additive manufacturing; adhesive bonding; weldability of materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Sustainable Pavement Materials: Design, Application and Performance Evaluation (Second Edition)
edited by
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable pavement materials; recycled pavement materials; modified asphalt materials; industrial waste for pavement construction; multi-scale modeling of pavement materials; performance evaluation of pavement materials; eco-friendly pavement; environmental impacts of pavement materials; industrial waste for pavement construction; life-cycle assessment of pavements
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Preparation, Properties and Applications of Emerging Polymer Composite Materials submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal; ceramic and polymer composites; manufacturing; properties; application; functional graded composites; natural and synthetic particle-reinforced fibers; inorganic and carbon (nano) fillers; fiber spinning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Multifunctional Fiber Materials and Composites: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 3 | Submission Open
Keywords: multifunctional fibrous materials; smart materials; polymer-based materials; composites; smart manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
High-Entropy Materials: From Principles to Applications
edited by Martina Fracchia and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 878 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-entropy ceramics; high-entropy alloys; synthesis; design and stability prediction; characterization; structure and morphology; properties; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Materials Characterization)
Advanced Laser and Material Technologies for Applications in Nuclear Energy
edited by , , , , Zhenjun Li and Songbai Cheng
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 661 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser technology; material behaviors; laser material processing; material surface decontamination; laser-assisted inspection; laser-induced material phenomena; nuclear energy; nuclear materials; nuclear safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Functional Materials for Energy Storage, Conversion and Environmental Sustainability
edited by , Sankar Bhattacharya and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced carbon materials; biomass to fine chemicals; carbon neutrality technology; carbon-free energy technology; critical minerals; catalyst; electrochemical conversion of CO2; energy storage technology; metallurgical coke production; pyrolysis; gasification; and combustion of solid fuels; waste processing and pollution control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Bio-Promotive Materials for Environmental Restoration and Carbon Sequestration in Marine Environments
edited by , Qiang Xu, Xi Xiao and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio-promotive materials; marine environmental protection; marine material; surface roughness; bio-diversity; promotive effect; function evaluation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
3D Printing Technology Using Metal Materials and Its Applications submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D printing; construction materials; prototyping for 3D printing; printing technology; powder metallic materials; printing parameters; properties of printing materials; mechanical; technological; and chemical properties of printed details; standardization in 3D printing; hazards of 3D metal printing; additive manufacturing; in-orbit additive manufacturing; additive manufacturing challenges in space; space industry; factory in space; gravity and microgravity; in situ material utilization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Design and Development of Polymeric Matrix Composites for Dentistry
edited by and Ana M. Herrera-González
submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open
Keywords: synthesis; biomaterials; dental resin; polymers; photopolymerization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Development of Sustainable Asphalt Materials
edited by Bo Li, , Fujiao Tang, Haopeng Zhang and Enhui Yang
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1634 | Submission Open
Keywords: anti-icing materials; reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP); recycled asphalt shingle (RAS); crumb rubber; waste plastic; sustainable pavement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
3D Tissue Models and Biomaterials for Oral Soft Tissue Regeneration
edited by Maedeh Rahimnejad and Nileshkumar Dubey
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 609 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D tissue models; biomaterials; oral soft tissue regeneration; regenerative medicine; tissue engineering; 3D bioprinting; scaffold; biocompatibility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Compressive Behaviour and Micro-Structures of Low-Carbon/Recycled Concrete
edited by Binglin Guo, Lei Liu and Guangfeng Ou
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 250 | Submission Open
Keywords: concrete; carbonation; low carbon; mechanical properties; microstructure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Micro-Drive and Active Control Based on Smart Materials
edited by , Hua Li and Yujuan Tang
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 47 | 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)
Adhesion to Modern Dental Ceramics and Dental Biomaterials submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental ceramic materials; dental ceramic bonding; resin-ceramic adhesion; silane coupling agents; hydrofluoric acid etching; resin cements; surface treatment techniques; properties of modified dental materials; tribochemical coating; universal adhesives; bond durability; ageing of dental materials; CAD/CAM ceramics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Sustainable Materials and Techniques for Energy Storage
edited by , and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable energy storage; battery materials; supercapacitors; solid-state electrolytes; recycling; lifecycle assessment; nanotechnology; renewable energy; eco-friendly synthesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Polymers and Plastic Waste: Properties, Composites, Mechanical, and Thermal Recycling submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermomechanical properties of polymers and composites; structure of polymeric materials; combustion and pyrolysis of polymeric materials; recycling of polymeric materials; co-combustion and co-pyrolysis of polymeric materials with fuels and waste; thermal analysis of polymers and composites; TG/DTG; DTA; DSC; QMS; modeling and computer simulation of polymeric materials’ property changes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Advanced Materials for Solid Oxide Cells: Performance and Degradation Modeling
edited by and Anna Staerz
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open
Keywords: solid oxide cells (SOCs)  ; performance modeling  ; degradation mechanisms  ; electrochemical modeling  ; multi-physics simulation multi-physics; lifetime prediction  ; thermo-mechanical stress; redox cycling; electrode degradation; data-driven modeling  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
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