Materials

Electrochemical Innovations for Advanced Materials and Sustainable Applications

edited by Henrikas Cesiulis and

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

Keywords: electrochemical synthesis: electroreduction; electrooxidation; corrosion; electrowinning; electrocatalysis; electrochemical and photoelectrochemical characteristics; electrochemical energy storage and conversion; kinetics of electrode processes; electrochemical thermodynamics; electrochemical techniques; electrochemical engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Advanced Porous Adsorption Materials: Experiments, Adsorption Mechanisms and Applications

edited by

Małgorzata Wasilewska

and

Eduardo A. Lopez-Maldonado

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous materials; adsorption; adsorption mechanism; adsorption selectivity; multifunctional applications of advanced porous adsorption materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Superhydrophobic Interfaces and Surfaces: Preparation, Characterization, and Applications

edited by

Kunjie Yuan

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open

Keywords: superhydrophobic surface construction; superhydrophobic interface design; new synthetic methods; innovation mechanisms; potential applications

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

Advances in Perovskite Solar Cells: Recent Advances and Future Prospects

edited by

Chunfu Zhang

and

Hang Dong

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

Keywords: perovskite solar cell; flexible perovskite solar cell; tandem perovskite solar cell; perovskite modules; device architecture optimization; crystallization dynamic regulation; defect or interface passivation; compositional tuning; deposition technique optimization; stability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Optoelectronic Properties and Performance of Advanced Photocatalytic Nanomaterials

edited by

Michalis K. Arfanis

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced oxidation processes; optoelectronic properties; nanomaterials; nanostructured materials; nanocomposites; photocatalytic applications

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

Multifunctional Fiber Materials and Composites: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Remigijus Ivanauskas

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional fibrous materials; smart materials; polymer-based materials; composites; smart manufacturing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Recent Research in Restorative Dental Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Leszek Szalewski

and

Ingrid K. Różyło-Kalinowska

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite resins; glass ionomer cement; porcelain; ceramic; resin-based luting agents; ceramic; restorative dentistry; prosthetic; mechanical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Microstructure–Property Relationships in Alloys: Simulation and Experimental Insights

edited by

Wangzhong Mu

and

Jianglin Liu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnesium alloys; titanium alloys; aluminium alloys; superalloys; high-entropy alloys; microstructure evolution; numerical simulation; characterisation; mechanical property

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

Piezoelectric, Ferroelectric and Dielectric Materials: Characterization, Properties and Emerging Applications

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submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open

Keywords: piezoelectrics; ferroelectrics; dielectrics; relaxor; electrostrain; electromechanical; energy storage; electrocaloric; electronic; ceramics; crystals; films; composites; functional materials; fundamentals; processing; theory; characterization; application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Corrosion of Materials: Evaluation, Testing, Protection, and Failure Analysis, Third Edition

edited by

You Zhang

and

Yujie Qiang

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion; failure analysis; corrosion inhibitor; surface modification; advanced coating; self-assembled film; DFT calculation; molecular dynamics simulation; active protection; electrochemical characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Protective Coatings for Metallic Materials

edited by

Krzysztof Szymkiewicz

and

Marek Goral

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic materials; surface treatment; coating materials; corrosion; wear

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

Nanoscale Heterojunction Catalytic Materials via Interface Engineering: Synthesis, Mechanisms and Activity Optimization

edited by

Chunning Zhao

, Weichao Wang, Lijing Wang, Shaohua Chen and Xiang Wan

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open

Keywords: interface engineering; heterojunction; nanomaterials; catalytic mechanisms; structure– activity relationship; charge transfer; synergistic effects; active sites; reaction kinetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Advanced Mechanical Materials: Damage Identification and Fatigue Life Prediction

edited by Junzhou Huo, Bowen Yang, Zhange Zhang and Ye Zhu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open

Keywords: major equipment; mechanical performance; fatigue damage; life prediction; machine vision; digital twin; composite materials; intelligent operation and maintenance; health monitoring; interdisciplinary research

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

Quality, Microstructure and Properties of Metal Alloys (Third Edition)

edited by

Tomasz Lipiński

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal alloys; crystallization; modification of metal alloys; tensile strength; heat treatment; quality of metal and metal alloys; welding; plastic working; corrosion; nonmetallic inclusions

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

Ferroelectric Materials and Thin Films: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives

edited by

Yuhang Ren

and

Jun Ouyang

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open

Keywords: ferroelectric thin films; dielectric materials; 2D ferroelectrics; domain engineering; structural evolution; piezoelectrics; polymorphic phase boundaries

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advances in Modelling and Simulation of Materials in Applied Sciences (2nd Edition)

edited by

Evaggelos Kaselouris

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open

Keywords: numerical modelling and simulation; multiphysics problems; experimental measurements; macroscale; microscale; nanoscale

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

Advanced Coatings Through Magnetron Sputtering: Innovations and Applications

edited by

Susana Sério

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetron sputtering; advanced coatings; thin films; nanostructured coatings; surface engineering; functional coatings; industrial applications

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

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

edited by Ting Wang and Ke Han

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open

Keywords: welding; additive manufacturing; microstructure; mechanical properties

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

Laser Welding and Surface Treatment of Advanced Materials

edited by Yayun Liu, Kedong Zhang and Ning Jiang

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser welding; materials processing; surface treatment; surface textures

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

High-Entropy Materials: From Principles to Applications

edited by Martina Fracchia and

Umberto Anselmi-Tamburini

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1042 | 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

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, Zhenjun Li and Songbai Cheng

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 812 | 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

Jianglong Yu

, Sankar Bhattacharya and

Chung-Hwan Jeon

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 136 | 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

Junyu He

, Qiang Xu, Xi Xiao and

Dongdong Zhang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 57 | 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)

Emerging Materials for Photonic and Solar-Driven Applications

edited by

Tongming Su

and

Xingwang Zhu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental remediation; solar energy conversion; photovoltaics; photocatalysis; light-harvesting materials; charge separation; green catalysis; energy storage; heterojunctions; nanomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Numerical Modeling and Mechanical Properties of Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Composites (2nd Edition)

edited by

Juntao Zhu

and

Ke Li

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced cementitious composites; numerical methods; mechanical properties; multiscale modeling; experimental analysis; material modification

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

3D Printing Technology Using Metal Materials and Its Applications

edited by

Piotr Kurylo

and

Radovan Hudák

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 100 | 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)

Functional Surfaces and Interfaces for Flexible Electronics

edited by

Ziyi Dai

,

Ming Lei

and Feng Xia

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: stretchable conductors; wearable sensors; interfacial adhesion; scalable surface; flexible optoelectronics; surface-structure design and patterning; energy harvesting; on-site energy-storage interfaces

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Design and Development of Polymeric Matrix Composites for Dentistry

edited by

Carlos Enrique Cuevas Suárez

and Ana M. Herrera-González

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis; biomaterials; dental resin; polymers; photopolymerization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Next-Generation Hybrid Fiber-Reinforced Polymers for Demanding Environments

edited by Kangmin Niu and Kui Lin

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 2 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymers; harsh environments; durability performance; degradation mechanisms; material characterization; multi-scale modeling; interface properties; mechanical properties; smart monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Development of Sustainable Asphalt Materials

edited by Bo Li,

Huanan Yu

, Fujiao Tang, Haopeng Zhang and Enhui Yang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2199 | 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)

Adhesion to Modern Dental Ceramics and Dental Biomaterials

edited by

Barbara Lapinska

and

Kinga Bociong

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 1158 | 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)

The Interactions of Microorganisms and Materials: Biocorrosion and Bioleaching

edited by

Ruiyong Zhang

,

Arevik Vardanyan

, Yimeng Zhang and

Anna Khachatryan

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 884 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC); bioleaching; material degradation; metal recovery; sustainable bioprocessing; metal corrosion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Electroactive Polymers: Fundamentals and Applications

edited by

Liang Yang

, Hong Wang and Haocheng Yuan

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 780 | 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)

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 772 | 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)

Sustainable Thermoelectric Materials and Energy Conversion Systems

edited by

Chun-I Wu

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 580 | 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)

Advances in Flexible Electronics and Electronic Devices

edited by Zuqing Yuan, Junlu Sun and Wenqiang Wu

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 505 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexible electronics; stretchable materials; printed electronics; bioelectronics; e-skin; soft robotics; biodegradable electronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

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 270 | Submission Open

Keywords: concrete; carbonation; low carbon; mechanical properties; microstructure

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

Sustainable and Functional Wood Coatings and Adhesive

edited by

Tomasz Krystofiak

and

Barbara Lis

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood-based materials; wood finishing; wood gluing; coatings; interlayer adhesion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Green and Resilient Materials and Technologies for Future-Oriented Built Environments

edited by

Piotr Smarzewski

and

Tomasz Rudnicki

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open

Keywords: green concrete; eco-efficient binders; biocomposites; reuse of construction and demolition waste in new applications; LCA and CBA frameworks for evaluating performance and sustainability; climate-resilient materials and self-repairing systems; smart technologies (sensors; AI; and digital twins) in construction and asset management

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

Micro-Drive and Active Control Based on Smart Materials

edited by

Xinjie Wang

, Hua Li and Yujuan Tang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 65 | 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)

Advances in Metasurface Materials: Design and Applications

edited by Zhe Shi and Dan Wang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: metasurfaces; flat optics; nanophotonics; electromagnetic wave control; tunable materials; computational design; quantum optics; topological photonics

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

Next-Generation Alloys: Nanostructured Metals, Complex Steels, and Multi-Component Systems

edited by

Saurabh Tiwari

and

Nagireddy Gari Subba Reddy

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured metals; complex steels; high-entropy alloys; multi-component systems; microstructure engineering; advanced characterization; computational materials design; severe plastic deformation; TRIP/TWIP steels; additive manufacturing; machine learning in materials; phase transformations

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

Optimization and Simulation in Alloy Cutting Processes (Third Edition)

edited by

Wojciech Zębala

and

Emilia Franczyk

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: machining; CNC machining; CAD/CAM systems; optimization; simulation; FEM; additive manufacturing; difficult-to-cut materials; microstructure; hybrid manufacturing

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

Advances in Metal Coatings for Wear and Corrosion Applications (Second Edition)

edited by

Georgi Kostadinov

, Todor Penyashki and Mara Kandeva

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open

Keywords: coatings; processes and methods; surface modification; new coating materials; structure; wear and corrosion resistance; characteristics; properties; biocompatibility

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

Surface Engineering Technology and Tribological/Fatigue Behaviors for Advanced Materials

edited by

Fuqiang Lai

and Xin Zhang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering technology; gradient fine-grained layer; surface integrity; residual stress layer; rolling contact fatigue; rotating bending fatigue; repeated bending fatigue; inhibition of crack initiation; anti-fatigue mechanism; multiscale analysis of surfaces

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

Design and Application of Additive Manufacturing: 4th Edition

edited by

Rubén Paz

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; innovative applications; design; materials; simulation; optimization

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

Emerging Lightweight Metallic and Non-Metallic Materials: From Properties to Applications

edited by

Radoslaw Jasiński

,

Krzysztof Stebel

, Slavka Harabinova,

Iwona Galman

and

Krzysztof Grzyb

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open

Keywords: lightweight materials; material engineering; emerging materials; sustainable materials; structural reinforcements; nanomaterials; aviation industry; automotive industry; steel reinforcement; FRP reinforcement; GFRP mesh; plastic fiber

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

Research on Microstructure Evolution and Properties of High-Strength Steel (2nd Edition)

edited by

Guosheng Sun

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-strength steel; phase transformation; microstructure; mechanical property; plastic deformation; fracture behavior; strengthening and toughening mechanism

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

Advanced Dental Materials: From Design to Application, Third Edition

edited by

Josip Kranjčić

and

Tina Poklepovic Pericic

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental materials; ceramics; dental alloys; composite materials; CAD– CAM technology; dental implants; prosthodontics; fixed prosthodontics; removable dental prosthesis base materials; restorative dentistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Extraction and Recycling of Critical Metals

edited by

Jianxun Song

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open

Keywords: extraction; separation; refining; recycling; critical metals

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

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