Materials

Orthodontic Materials: Properties and Effectiveness of Use

edited by Matthias Mertmann and Andrea Wichelhaus

submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14992 | Submission Open

Keywords: orthodontics; metals; mechanical properties; simulation; brackets; aligner; treatment system; sustainability; environmental effects; retention; surface structure; adhesion; polymers; clinical studies; 3D printing; laser sintering; CAD– CAM retainer

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Liquid Structures and Solidification Processes of Metals

edited by Xuelei Tian, Hui Li and

Xiaohang Lin

submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8640 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical models; theoretical and experimental methods; liquid structures under thermodynamics equilibrium; structural evolution; solidification processes including the relationship between the structures/processes of melts and structure/performance of solid state

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

Two-Dimensional Semiconductors—Advancements in Material Growth and Characterization

edited by

Sakineh Chabi

submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1124 | Submission Open

Keywords: nano-semiconductors; 2D materials; 2D/3D heterostructures; CVD growth; epitaxial growth; nanosheets

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Recent Advances in Environmentally Friendly Recycling Technology for Metals (2nd Edition)

edited by

Tiejun Chun

and

Jian Pan

submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 528 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid wastes; copper slag; red mud; steel slag; Zn-bearing dust; valuable metals; environmental pollutions

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

Chemistry and Technology of Materials Based on Silicon Compounds (2nd Edition)

edited by

Karol Szubert

submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 354 | 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)

Modern Wood-Based Materials for Sustainable Building

edited by

Dorota Dukarska

and

Jakub Kawalerczyk

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 15781 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood and wood-based materials as a sustainable building resource; construction and insulating wood-based materials; composite materials in modern wood construction; green composites; biomass in the manufacture of insulation materials; the role of wood and wood-based materials in reducing carbon emissions; joining techniques for wood and wood-based materials; eco-friendly adhesives; the environmental engineering of eco-friendly materials; the protection of wood and wood-based materials from biotic and abiotic factors; energy-efficient construction solutions based on wood and wood-based materials; a healthy indoor environment in wooden buildings; innovative technologies for the prefabrication of building construction elements; evaluation criteria for sustainable building materials; fire safety in wooden buildings; the durability of wooden buildings in the long term.

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Processing, Characterization and Applications of Ceramic Matrix Composites

edited by

Rodrigo Moreno

and

Oscar Rubem Klegues Montedo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 12 articles | Viewed by 12896 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramic– matrix composites; fibers; processing; ceramics; coatings; laminates; structural applications; thermal barrier coatings

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

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

edited by

Maria Francesca Sfondrini

and

Andrea Scribante

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11864 | 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)

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

edited by

Yanxiang Wang

and Yujun Bai

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10927 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

New Trends in Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Materials and Components

edited by

Andrea Mura

, Luigi Mazza and Edoardo Goti

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 10372 | Submission Open

Keywords: fatigue; tribology; material characterization; design methods; testing

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

Advances in Sustainable Construction and Building Materials (3rd Edition)

edited by

Ru Ji

and

Fanghui Han

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 12 articles | Viewed by 9553 | Submission Open

Keywords: construction and building materials; sustainable development; energy saving; energy efficiency; waste utilization; synthesis and preparation; characterization and properties; application

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

State-of-the-Art Construction Materials and Technologies for Structural Health Monitoring of Infrastructures

edited by

Byeong Hun Woo

and Hong Gi Kim

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9424 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart construction materials; self-sensing cement composites; thermal properties of the cement composites; smart snow-melting systems; rebar corrosion monitoring; durability analysis; machine learning; advanced statistical approaches

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

Advanced Materials, Machinability and Intelligent Manufacturing Systems

edited by

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,

, Suthep Butdee,

and Kamil Krot

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9188 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; aerospace materials; high-entropy alloys; hydrogen storage; cutting tools; machinability; production management; intelligent manufacturing

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

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

edited by Xiangli Wen, Bin Wang and

Yanfei Liu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8682 | Submission Open

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

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

Innovative Materials and Technologies for Road Pavements

edited by

Giovanni Giacomello

and

Andrea Baliello

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7707 | Submission Open

Keywords: road pavements; road materials; innovative materials; innovative technologies; pavement materials; smart roads; sustainability; recycling; pavement engineering

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

Fabrication of Advanced Materials

edited by Yang Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7634 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced manufacturing technologies; additive manufacturing; welding; other fabrication techniques; material characterization; microstructure; mechanical properties

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

New Advances in Elastomer Materials and Its Composites

edited by

Magdalena Maciejewska

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7286 | Submission Open

Keywords: elastomer composites; vulcanization; devulcanization; fillers; anti-aging agents; mechanical performance; thermal properties; biodegradability; self-healing properties; electrical properties.

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Chemical Additives and Alternative Admixtures for Sustainable Construction Materials

edited by

Zbyšek Pavlík

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7062 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical additives; alternative admixtures; construction composites; experimental assessment; durability

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

Advanced Manufacturing Processes of Metal Forming (2nd Edition)

edited by

Anna Dziubińska

and

Wojciech Presz

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6693 | Submission Open

Keywords: manufacturing processes; metal forming; traditional metal-forming processes; unconventional metal-forming processes; metals and their alloys; lightweight metal alloys; microstructure; mechanical properties

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

Biomechanical and Metallurgical Behavior of Endodontic and Restorative Materials

edited by

Rodolfo Reda

,

Alessio Zanza

and

Dario Di Nardo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6578 | Submission Open

Keywords: endodontics; restorative dentistry; conservative dentistry; mechanical properties; composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advanced Functional Materials for Hydrometallurgical and Environmental Applications

edited by Bo Chen and

Shenxu Bao

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6345 | Submission Open

Keywords: solvent-impregnated resins; supported ionic liquid; ion-imprinted polymers; composite electrode materials; solid wastes based adsorption materials; the separation of enrichment of metals; the adsorption and separation of harmful gases; the removal of organic pollutants; the preparation and characterization of functional materials; adsorption mechanisms based on quantum chemistry simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Characterization and Optimization of Cement-Based Materials

edited by

María del Mar Alonso López

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6150 | Submission Open

Keywords: cement; concrete; characterization techniques; properties; microstructure

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

Microstructure, Mechanical Properties and Additive Manufacturing of Steels

edited by

Robert Bidulský

and

Jana Bidulská

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6067 | Submission Open

Keywords: metals; alloys; microstructure; mechanical properties; additive manufacturing; joining; simulation; metal forming

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

Advanced Functional Coatings for Surface Engineering: Deposition, Properties and Applications

edited by

Karol Kyzioł

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5708 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; functional coatings; hybrid coatings; layered materials; surface properties; bio-functional coatings; drug delivery systems; anti-wear application; anti-corrosion protection; biocompatibility

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

Sustainable Cement Materials: Preparation, Experimental Analysis and Engineering Applications

edited by Huanyu Li,

Chao Zhang

and Junyi Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5687 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable cement; workability; rheology; hydration; mechanical properties; durability; microstructure; life cycle assessment

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

Flexible Electronic Materials and Devices: Preparation and Application

edited by Shu-Jen Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5686 | Submission Open

Keywords: biosensors and bioelectronics; thin-film transistors; flexible chemical sensors; flexible electronic materials; flexible healthcare sensors; advanced characterization; novel device architectures; new flexible materials synthesis; reliability of flexible devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advances in Porous Lightweight Materials and Lattice Structures

edited by

Girolamo Costanza

and

Maria Elisa Tata

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5576 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous materials; lightweight materials; lattice structures; functional properties; structural applications; new developments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

The Combined Finite–Discrete Element Method—Theory, Modeling and Applications

edited by

Esteban Rougier

and

Zhou Lei

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5233 | Submission Open

Keywords: combined finite– discrete element method; finite element techniques; fracture modeling; contact modeling; fluid– solid interaction; material modeling; thermo-hydro-mechanical– chemical coupling

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

Fabrication, Characteristics and Applications of Multifunctional Polymer Nanocomposites

edited by

Jianhua Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5134 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; nanofiller; manufacturing processes; characterization; mechanical properties; physicochemical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advances in Function Geopolymer Materials—Second Edition

edited by

Michał Łach

,

Kinga Korniejenko

and

Aleksandar Nikolov

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5127 | Submission Open

Keywords: geopolymer; functional material; modern insulation material; sustainable development; innovation in building materials

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

Metal Oxide Semiconductors: Synthesis, Structure, and Applications

edited by

Stephane Kenmoe

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5075 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal oxides; synthesis; characterization; structure; spectroscopy; operando; electronics; optics; catalysis; energy conversion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Recycling and Resource Utilization of Waste

edited by

Grzegorz Mazurek

and

Przemysław Buczyński

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5050 | Submission Open

Keywords: recycled materials as matrices for composites; novel applications of waste-based construction materials; rheological modeling of waste-polymer-modified bitumen and asphalt pavement; modification of binders and asphalt pavements with waste polymers; advanced statistical methods for predicting recycled materials’ properties; methods for waste polymer utilization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Sol-Gel Materials for Optics and Photonics: Design, Processing, Characterization, and Implementation

edited by

Magdalena Zięba

,

Andrzej Kaźmierczak

and

Paweł Karasiński

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4962 | Submission Open

Keywords: waveguide films; antireflective coatings; multilayer structures; integrated photonics/optics; photonic devices; fabrication technologies; optical materials; sol-gel materials

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

Physico-Chemical Modification of Materials for Biomedical Application

edited by

Bernadeta Dobosz

and

Joanna Czwartos

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4853 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical modification; surface coating; functionalization with biomolecules and drugs; plasma treatment; exposure to SXR/EUV/UV radiation; laser processing; grafting with nanoparticles; polymers; carbon materials; nanoparticles (metal; lipid; polymer)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Methodology of the Design and Testing of Composite Structures (2nd Edition)

edited by

Grzegorz Mieczkowski

,

Dariusz Szpica

and

Andrzej Borawski

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4067 | 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)

Featured Reviews in Catalytic Materials

edited by

Julia A. Valla

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3892 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterogenous and homogeneous catalysts; zeolites; transition metals; metal oxides; single atom catalysis; computa-tional catalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Innovative Granular Materials in Civil Infrastructure: Characterization and Modeling

edited by

Jue Li

,

Jian Gong

, Jiayan Nie and

Miao Yu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3871 | Submission Open

Keywords: granular materials; innovative technologies; civil infrastructure; characterization and modeling; testing and evaluation

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

Performance Testing and Application of Ferroelectric/Piezoelectric Ceramics

edited by

Zhonghua Yao

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3782 | Submission Open

Keywords: piezoelectricity; ferroelectricity; domain engineering; morphotropic phase boundary; energy harvesting; ceramics; composites; polymers; crystals

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

Advanced Composite Materials for Multifunctional Applications: Design, Fabrication, and Performance Optimization

edited by

Pradeep Menezes

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3426 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced composite materials; manufacturing techniques; smart composites; green composite materials; computational nodeling and AI-driven design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Structures, Properties, and Phase Transition in Dielectric Ceramics

edited by Xinghua Zheng and

Hao Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3423 | Submission Open

Keywords: phase transition; dielectric properties; core-shell; sintering temperature; dielectric mechanism; grain growth; dielectric relaxation

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

Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Concrete: Innovations in Green Binders and Recycled Materials

edited by

Wangjie Wu

, Yangming Gao, Mingjun Hu and

Dongdong Yuan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3244 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable technologies; eco-friendly materials; asphalt concrete; cement concrete green binders; recycled materials

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

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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3186 | 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)

Building a Sustainable Future: Latest Research on the Recovery of Solid Waste for Construction and Building Materials

edited by

Ines Flores-Colen

and

George Wardeh

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3131 | Submission Open

Keywords: waste; construction materials; optimisation; structural elements; durability; mechanical performance

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

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

edited by

Małgorzata Maciejewska

,

Magdalena Rogulska

and

Marta Grochowicz

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3035 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Advanced Materials with Strong Electron Correlations

edited by

Monika Gamża

and Jiasheng Chen

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2992 | 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)

Study on Advanced Metal Matrix Composites (3rd Edition)

edited by

Wenshu Yang

and

Chang Zhou

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2878 | 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)

Ceramic Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Arish Dasan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2863 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; ceramics; 3D printing; binder jetting; powder bed fusion; stereolithography; waste management; material extrusion

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

Ceramics and Related Composites for Biomedical Applications: Materials, Advanced Manufacturing, and Biomedical Performance

edited by

Rujie He

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2834 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioceramics; biocomposites; electrospinning; 3D printing; 4D printing; additive manufacturing; laser direct writing; biocompatibility; external field stimulation; biomedical performance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advanced Electroceramics and Their Applications in Energy Harvesting, Conversion and Storage

edited by Zenghui Liu,

Pan Gao

and Zuo-Guang Ye

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2823 | Submission Open

Keywords: electroceramics; dielectric materials; piezoelectric materials; ferroelectric materials; multiferroic materials; energy storage; energy conversion; energy harvesting

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

Advances in Mechanical Properties and Structure of Metal and Metal Composites (2nd Edition)

edited by Shucai Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2801 | 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)

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