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Materials and Techniques in Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Orthodontics (Second Edition)

edited by

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submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 25322 | Submission Open

Keywords: adhesives; aesthetic dentistry; aligners; archwires; behavioral science; biomimetic materials; bond strength; bonding interfaces; brackets; CAD/CAM; caries prevention; composites; dental hygiene; dental materials; dermatology; digital impressions; digital workflow; elastodontics; endodontics; fiber-reinforced composites; fixed appliances; fixed prosthodontics; fluoride; gnathology; implantology; lingual appliances; maxillofacial surgery; miniscrews; multi-disciplinary treatment; oral microbiology; orthodontics; otolaryngology; patient compliance; pediatric dentistry; periodontology; prosthodontics; radiography; remineralization; removable prosthodontics; restorative dentistry; retention; skeletal anchorage; titanium

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Structure, Properties and Applications of Nanocomposites and Polymer-Based Materials

edited by

Jiang-Bo Bai

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 19313 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; polymer-based materials; structure; properties; applications; composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Advances in Material Structural Analysis: Finite Element Analysis and Numerical Modelling

edited by Wei Li, Haijian Su,

Xiaochen Wang

and Chenyang Ma

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 20 articles | Viewed by 18133 | Submission Open

Keywords: finite element analysis; multiscale modelling; material behavior; computational validation; AI-driven design

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

Advances and Applications of 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

edited by Derui Jiang, Aijun Huang and Haopeng Shen

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 17077 | Submission Open

Keywords: powder bed fusion; direct energy deposition; electron beam melting; binder jetting; fused deposition modeling; finite element analysis; microstructure; mechanical properties; process optimization; surface treatment

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

Structural Design and Mechanical Properties of Fiber Composites (Second Edition)

edited by

Yanxiang Wang

and Yujun Bai

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 16291 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon fiber; laminated; fibers; textiles; polymer composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Advances in Friction, Wear-Resistant and Solid-Lubricating Properties of Materials

edited by Xiangli Wen, Bin Wang and

Yanfei Liu

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 15962 | Submission Open

Keywords: tribology; wear; lubrication; solid lubrication; wear rate

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

Corrosion and Mechanical Behavior of Metal Materials (3rd Edition)

edited by

Ming Liu

and Ziyuan Zhao

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 14041 | Submission Open

Keywords: stress corrosion cracking; hydrogen-induced cracking; corrosion fatigue; erosion corrosion; wear corrosion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Advanced Resin Composites: From Synthesis to Application

edited by Zhanjun Wu and Cong Peng

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11741 | Submission Open

Keywords: resin; filler; reinforcement; composite; interface; modification; mechanical properties; electronic properties; optical properties; thermal behavior

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Computational and Experimental Methodologies for Advanced and Sustainable Structural Materials

edited by

Jakub Krzysztof Grabski

and

Aram Cornaggia

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10195 | Submission Open

Keywords: numerical methods; finite element method; meshless methods; boundary element method; reduced order models; artificial intelligence; artificial neural networks; evolutionary algorithms; inverse problems; inverse analysis; structural optimisation; parameter identification; material modelling; material characterisation; experimental material testing; non destructive testing; advanced materials; engineered materials; eco materials; sustainable materials; metamaterials

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

Feature Papers in Refractories and Ceramics: Microstructure, Properties and Applications (3rd Edition)

edited by

Zhong Huang

and

Bin Li

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10100 | Submission Open

Keywords: refractory; ceramics; non-oxide ceramics; castable; green refractory; raw material; microstructure; high-temperature processes and behaviors

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

(Ultra)Wide-Bandgap Semiconductors for Extreme Environment Applications

edited by Feng Zhou, Hong Zhou and Xin Zhou

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9867 | Submission Open

Keywords: wide bandgap semiconductor; ultra-wide bandgap semiconductor; gallium nitride; silicon carbide; extreme environment applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

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

edited by

Aparna Beena Unni

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9035 | 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)

Evaluation of the Surface Topography, Abrasive Processing, and Precision Machining Technology and Applications

edited by

Katarzyna Tandecka

and

Thomas G. Mathia

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 8876 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface topography; abrasive processing; precision machining; surface integrity; machining optimization; high-precision measurement; advanced manufacturing technologies

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

Rapid Inspection, Evaluation, and Repair Materials on Transportation Infrastructures

edited by

Changjun Zhou

and

Hui Qin

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8288 | Submission Open

Keywords: transportation infrastructures; rapid inspection; rapid evaluation; rapid repair materials; durability; sustainability

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

Advances in Microstructure and Sustainability of Geopolymers and Alkali Activated Materials

edited by

Shima Pilehvar

,

Mahdi Kioumarsi

and Davoud Tavakoli

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8258 | Submission Open

Keywords: geopolymers; alkali-activated materials; sustainable construction; microstructure; CO2 reduction; mechanical properties; durability; recycling; industrial by-products

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

Dental Biomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

edited by

Md Sofiqul Islam

and

Kusai Baroudi

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7823 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental biomaterials; composite resins; bioactive ceramics; nanomaterials in dentistry; adhesive systems; biocompatibility; surface modification; regenerative materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

An Overview of Highly Porous Adsorbent Materials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

edited by

Małgorzata Maciejewska

,

Magdalena Rogulska

and

Marta Grochowicz

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6891 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous materials; adsorbents; adsorption; pollutants; wastewater treatment; heavy metals; decontamination

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Methodologies and Mechanisms in Facet Engineering for Next-Generation Ion Batteries

edited by Lu Wang and Chenggang Wang

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6682 | Submission Open

Keywords: facet growth mechanism; ion storage mechanism; lattice configuration; structure– performance relationship

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advanced Characterization of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials

edited by

Jacopo Donnini

and

Francesca Luzi

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6161 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite materials; advanced characterization methods; biobased composites; non-destructive testing (NDT); fiber-reinforced composites; nanocomposites; multiscale modeling; sustainable composites

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

Intelligent Damage Detection of Materials and Structural Health Monitoring Technology

edited by

Nizar Faisal Alkayem

,

Wei Xu

and

Panagiotis G. Asteris

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5715 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural health monitoring; damage detection; structural materials; material characterization; defect identification; concrete crack detection; deep learning; material property prediction; failure prognostics; condition assessment

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

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Material Design, Discovery, and Optimization

edited by Craig Hamel and Devin J. Roach

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5533 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart materials; polymers; additive manufacturing; recyclable materials; physics-informed machine learning

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

Study on Advanced Metal Matrix Composites (3rd Edition)

edited by

Wenshu Yang

and

Chang Zhou

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5470 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal matrix composites; multi-scale design; bio-inspired design; interface evolution; fabrication method; near-net forming techniques; mechanical properties; thermo-physical properties; numerical simulation/calculation; strengthening mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Mechanical Properties and Structural Reliability of Advanced Materials

edited by Zhixin Huang and Zihao Chen

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4954 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural safety; reliability analysis; dynamic response characteristics; finite element analysis; mechanical metamaterials; engineering application; mechanical properties

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

Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Alloys and Composite Materials—Process, Structure, Properties and Part Performance: Experimental and Computer Methods

edited by

Giovanni Maizza

and

Dario Croccolo

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4727 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; alloys and metal– matrix composites; instrumented indentation test; residual stresses; microstructure– property correlation; mechanical properties and performance; metallurgical optimization in repair; AM processing monitoring; computer modeling and simulation; non-destructive testing; in-line process monitoring

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

AI-Driven Modeling and Monitoring Towards Advanced Additive Manufacturing

edited by Zijue Tang and

Shitong Peng

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4537 | 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)

Smart Coatings for the Corrosion Protection of Alloys

edited by Jibo Huang and Huanjie Fang

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4226 | Submission Open

Keywords: alloy corrosion; coating deposition; advanced coating design; corrosion; high-temperature protection; wear; oxidation; multi-factor coupling; nondestructive testing and evaluation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Advanced Design and Characterization Techniques for Nanostructured Materials

edited by

Fan Tian

and

Yongqing Xu

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4149 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructure; characterization; structure– properties relationship; material design; nanoclusters; nanoparticles

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

Fabrication, Characterisation and Application of Fibre-Reinforced Polymers and Composites

edited by Karthikeyan Kandan and

Yong Sun

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3887 | Submission Open

Keywords: fibre-reinforced composite; biomaterials; digital composites; fracture mechanics; additive manufacturing; mechanical and thermal characterisation; thermoplastic composites; composite manufacturing; textile composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Performance-Related Material Properties of Asphalt Mixture Components (3rd Edition)

edited by

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,

and

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3766 | Submission Open

Keywords: asphalt binder; asphalt mixtures; asphalt pavement; aggregate; recycled materials; distress; material properties; numerical modelling

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

Synthesis, Experimental Characterization and Modeling of Advanced Materials

edited by Chen Xu

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3418 | Submission Open

Keywords: material design; synthesis; characterization; functional properties; mechanical properties; numerical simulation

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

Sustainable Materials for Construction Applications

edited by

Colin Booth

and

Samuel Abbey

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3287 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable materials; waste ash streams; geopolymers; supplementary cementitious materials; ground remediation; contaminant monitoring; ground stabilization; durability; resilient modulus; permeability; swelling potential; California bearing ratio

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Functionally Graded Graphene Nanocomposite Materials and Structures

edited by Shaoyu Zhao, Jiajia Mao and Yihe Zhang

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3121 | 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)

Functional Hydrogel for Biomedical Applications: Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities

edited by

Lin Ye

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2743 | Submission Open

Keywords: nano/micro hydrogel sphere; conductive hydrogel for nerve tissue engineering; sensitive hydrogels such as thermal; pH and ROS responsive hydrogels; self-healing hydrogels; tough and strong hydrogels for hard tissue repair and regeneration; hydrogel sensors and hydrogel actuators for medical applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advances in Metal Rolling Process: Modelling, Analysis, and Application

edited by

Youngseog Lee

and Sangmin Byon

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2343 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart mills; automation; machine learning; energy efficiency; process optimization; surface quality; advanced materials; material flow

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

Metamaterials: Design, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Zhendong Li

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2230 | Submission Open

Keywords: architected structures; advanced composites; multi-physical applications; wave manipulation; programmable materials; topology optimization; bio-inspired design; additive manufacturing/3D printing; smart materials and systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Recent Trends and Developments in Catalytic Polymerizations

edited by

Mostafa Khoshsefat

, Giuseppe Antinucci and Der-Jang Liaw

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1698 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalyst; polymerization; polyolefins; polymerization mechanisms; characterization; transition metals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Ionic Liquids (ILs)

edited by Jan Blahut

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1499 | Submission Open

Keywords: ionic liquids; materials science; synthesis; characterization; physical properties; chemical properties; advanced applications; sustainable technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Soft Matter)

Advanced Cement-Based Composite Materials and Composite Intelligent Design (2nd Edition)

edited by Weichen Tian, Wei Wang, Kunyang Yu and Mingzhi Wang

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1419 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced cement-based composite materials; concrete in harsh environment; fibers; phase-change materials; artificial intelligence; infrastructure construction; low-carbon fabrication; composition design and performance prediction; additive manufacturing

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

Additive Manufacturing of Ceramic Components on the Leap to Industrial Use

edited by

Tassilo Moritz

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1349 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; ceramics; glass; cermets; hard metals; hybrid processing; multi-material; rapid prototyping; in-line inspection; thermal treatment; post-processing; numerical simulation

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

Advances in High-Temperature Ceramics and Refractory Materials

edited by Quanli Jia

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1135 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultra-high temperature porous materials; thermal conductivity; compressive strength; oxidation resistance

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

Development and Characterization of Linear and Nonlinear Optical Crystals

edited by

Farhan Mumtaz

,

Bohong Zhang

and

Jie Huang

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1132 | Submission Open

Keywords: optical crystals; nonlinear optics; fiber-optic sensors; characterization techniques; photonic devices; synthesis of optical materials; environmental sensing; healthcare applications; integrated optics; advanced materials

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

Advanced Materials for Solid-State Batteries: Chemistry and Applications

edited by Yunling Wu

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1118 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid-state batteries; inorganic materials; organic electrode materials; interface; conductivity; fabrication techniques; theoretical and computational studies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

MXene-Based Electromagnetic Functional Devices

edited by

Zhifang Liu

and

Weijia Luo

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 983 | 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)

Developments in Superconductor Materials: Structure, Properties, and Applications

edited by

Chi Ho Wong

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 854 | 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 Quantum Materials)

Advances in Phase Change Materials: Properties, Preparation, and Applications

edited by

Fei Zhang

and Yinhang Zhang

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 760 | Submission Open

Keywords: phase change materials (PCMs); thermal energy storage; composite PCMs; thermal conductivity; nanocomposites; building energy efficiency; photothermal storage and controlled release; phase transition mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

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 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 745 | 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)

Nanomaterials as Photocatalysts: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

edited by Maraísa Gonçalves and Raquel Aparecida Domingues

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 660 | Submission Open

Keywords: photocatalysis; nanomaterials; environmental remediation; solar energy; properties

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

Bioinspired Micro/Nanomaterials and Devices for Biomedical Applications

edited by Fangyu Zhang, Yaou Duan and

Songsong Tang

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 399 | Submission Open

Keywords: drug delivery; micro/nanomaterials; micro/nanorobots; bioinspired systems; theranostics; hydrogel; wearable device

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Characteristics of Dental Ceramics (Second Edition)

edited by

Kusai Baroudi

and

Marina Amaral

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 284 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramics; glass ceramics; polycrystalline ceramics; CAD/CAM; zirconia; lithium silicate and derivatives physicochemical properties; mechanical properties; fatigue; wear; characterization techniques

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

Biocompatible Nanomaterials for Medical Applications

edited by

Kai Li

and Nannan Zheng

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 278 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer nanotherapy; drug delivery nanomaterials; immune nanomaterials; photothermal therapy; epigenetics in cancer; antitumor immunity; nanomaterial imaging; multifunctional nanocomposites; nanomaterial biocompatibility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

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