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Future Trend of Marine Corrosion and Protection
edited by Lihui Yang
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3706 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine corrosion; anti-corrosion coatings; corrosion monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)
Fatigue, Damage and Fracture of Alloys
edited by , Yajing Li and Peirong Ren
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3604 | Submission Open
Keywords: fatigue deformation; microstructure characterization; constitutive model; crack growth; life prediction; finite element simulation; multiaxial fatigue
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Experimental and Numerical Characterization of Adhesively Bonded Joint: From Mechanical Properties to New Fields of Application submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3586 | Submission Open
Keywords: adhesive bonding; fatigue; durability; repair; recycling; adhesive joint; mechanical properties.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Materials Characterization)
Advances in Material Structural Analysis: Finite Element Analysis and Numerical Modelling
edited by Wei Li, Haijian Su, and Chenyang Ma
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 3479 | 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 in the Manufacturing of Optical Materials, in Optical Sensing, and in Material Performance Analysis
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3466 | Submission Open
Keywords: optical fabrication; ultraprecision machining; micro-structure manufacturing; optical fiber sensors; material analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
Design and Development of Metal-Based Biomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3349 | Submission Open
Keywords: metallic biomaterials; titanium alloys; zirconium alloys; biometals; biocompatibility; biodegradable; implants; tissue engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Modelling of Deformation Characteristics of Materials or Structures
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3329 | Submission Open
Keywords: computational materials; auxetic cellular materials; smart materials; negative materials; porous materials; material strain-rate dependency; porous materials; mechanics of materials; heat transfer; thermal stresses; dynamics; biomechanics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Biomaterials in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry
edited by and Gennaro Cecoro
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3325 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental implant; periodontology; periodontal disease; peri-implant disease; implant surfaces; tissues integration; periodontal regeneration; peri-implant regeneration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Research and Application Advantages of 3D-Printed Dental Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3275 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D printing; dental application; materials; polymer; ceramic; composites; metals.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Fatigue Performance and Modeling of Advanced Metal Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3261 | Submission Open
Keywords: failure; fatigue; creep; component fracture; cracks; modeling and simulation; constitutive modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Engineered Timber Composites: Design, Structures and Applications
edited by , Alberto Villarino and Manuel Domínguez
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3227 | Submission Open
Keywords: engineered timber applications; characterization timber connections; glued laminated timber (glulam); non-destructive methodologies; timber architecture; timber composites; timber mechanical behaviour; numerical modelling; structural timber connections; sustainable construction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Advances in Corrosion and Protection of Metallic Materials
edited by Xiaowei Lei, and Wenlan Wei
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3194 | Submission Open
Keywords: uniform and localized corrosion; electrochemical corrosion; surface analysis and modification; coatings; inhibitors; modeling and simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)
Advanced Experimental Technology, Theory and Numerical Methods in Geomaterials and Concrete Materials
edited by , Xuhua Ren, , Yu Zhou and Yuan Gao
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 3135 | Submission Open
Keywords: geo-materials; concrete; mechanical properties; numerical methods; theoretical solutions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Processing of Metals and Alloys
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3092 | Submission Open
Keywords: metals and alloys; basic research; alloy design and fabrication; deformation and processing; microstructure; mechanical properties; corrosion behavior regulation; advanced characterization technique
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Compounds of Natural Origin—Physicochemical and Biological Properties and Applications submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3088 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural product; biological activity; antioxidant activity; antimicrobial properties; molecular modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Modelling of Viscoelastic Materials and Mechanical Behavior (2nd Edition)
edited by Angelo Morro
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3051 | Submission Open
Keywords: constitutive relations; materials with memory; rate-type equations; thermodynamic consistency; relaxation and creep; aging; hysteresis; existence and uniqueness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Eco-Friendly Intelligent Infrastructures Materials
edited by Yingxue Zou, , , and Feng Wang
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2966 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon emission analysis; life cycle analysis; bio-rejuvenator; regeneration of RAP; non-destructive diagnosis; self-healing technologies; numerical simulation; damage mechanism of asphalt mixture; building information modeling; intelligent transportation systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Design, Process and Adoption of New Materials for Additive Manufacturing
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2915 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; novel materials; functional gradient materials; biomaterials; high-entropy alloys; experimental and modeling; sustainable materials; high-performance polymers; composite materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Low-Dimensional Materials: Design and Optoelectronic Properties
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2677 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum dots; carbon nanotubes; 2D materials; van der Waals heterostructures; excitons; light-emitting diodes (LEDs); photodetectors; bio-imaging; fourth-generation photovoltaic devices; single-photon sources
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
Development and Application of Novel Membranes (2nd Edition) submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2582 | Submission Open
Keywords: modified membranes; physical membrane modification process; chemical membrane modification process
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Advances in the Study of Cellulose-Based Nanomaterials and Their Applications submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2577 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanocellulose; cellulose nanocrystals; cellulose nanofibers; bacterial cellulose; cellulose hydrogel; cellulose aerogel; cellulose nanoreinforcement; nanocellulose-based adsorbents; nanocellulose-based flocculants; nanocellulose-based dispersants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Smart Materials, Intelligent Structures and Innovative Applications of 3D Printing and Bioprinting Methods submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2527 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; bio-printing; lattice structures; topological optimization; bionic design; computer aided design; finite element analysis; smart materials; medical implants; bone structures; osseo-conductivity; bio-activity; mechanical testing; material characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Quantum Transport in Novel 2D Materials and Structures
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2293 | Submission Open
Keywords: graphene; silicene; germanene; transition metal dichalcogenides; 2D materials; spintronics; valleytronics; nanotubes; quantum transport; Landauer– Buttiker formalism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Quantum Materials)
Tribology: Recent State and Trends of Development
edited by and Suzana Jakovljević
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2191 | Submission Open
Keywords: tribology; friction; wear; abrasion; erosion; adhesion; tribo-corrosion; surface fatigue; lubrication; ferrography; surface engineering; coating; wear-resistant materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Functional Hybrid Films, Magnetic Films, Electrical Films and 2D Materials: Interface Construction and Performance Research
edited by , Shih-Hung Lin and Yung-Huang Chang
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2062 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional hybrid films; magnetic films; electrical films; 2D materials; interface construction; performance research; material selection and applications; characterization; fabrication techniques and functionalization; interface engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Advanced Functional Materials for Energy Harvesting and Storage Applications
edited by and Chunchun Li
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2031 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional materials; including ceramics and composites; energy harvesting; energy storage  ; nanomaterials  ; renewable energy technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Thermal Reliability of Advanced Materials and Structures
edited by , Keqiang Hu and Wenzhi Yang
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1907 | Submission Open
Keywords: heat conduction; thermal impact; thermal stress analysis; advanced materials and structures; fatigue and fracture; thermal barriers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Enhancement Strategies for High External Quantum Efficiency of Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) and the Analyses
edited by Taiju Tsuboi
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1822 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic light emitting diodes (OLED); organic semiconductor material; optical material; polymer light-emitting diodes; luminous polymer; sensitizing material; OLED physics; exciton formation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
Synthesis and Application of Polymer-Based Membranes
edited by and José Manuel Sousa
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1801 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer-based membranes; carbon molecular sieve membranes; gas separation and purification; liquid separation and purification; packaging films; protective coatings
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
High Temperature-Resistant Ceramics and Composites
edited by , Heng Chen and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1800 | Submission Open
Keywords: ceramics and composites for extreme environmental applications; porosity ceramics/composites; fiber-reinforced ceramic-based composites; high-temperature-resistant adhesives; thermal radiation-resistant coating; flame retardant coating; foam glasses; nano/micro phases in situ growth for reinforcement; the connection between ceramics and superalloys
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
Physics and Application of Superconductivity (2nd Edition)
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1754 | Submission Open
Keywords: superconductivity; superconducting materials; transport measurements; structural analysis; magnetic measurements; thin films; tunneling spectroscopy; multilayers; theoretical models
(This special issue belongs to the Section Quantum Materials)
Modeling and Optimization of Material Properties and Characteristics submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1735 | Submission Open
Keywords: material properties; material characteristics; composite materials; nano-materials; smart materials; regression models; response surface methodology (RSM); artificial neural networks (ANN); optimization algorithms; multi‐objective optimization (MOO)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Advances in Friction Stir Processing and Surfacing
edited by Ebrahim Seidi and Scott F. Miller
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1721 | Submission Open
Keywords: solid-state deposition; material and metallurgical characterization; lateral friction surfacing; metal coating; numerical simulation; experimental analysis; mechanism of friction stir processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Bio-Based Natural Fiber Composite Materials
edited by and Xuan Wang
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1701 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioproducts; natural fiber; functional composites; wood; bio-based carbon; life cycle assessment (LCA)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Neutron Scattering in Materials
edited by Jisue Moon
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1699 | Submission Open
Keywords: neutron scattering; biomaterial; nuclear material; catalyst; crystal structure; nanomaterials; instrumentation; data analysis; dynamics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Materials Characterization)
Design, Control and Applications of Permanent Magnet Materials
edited by and Kunpeng Su
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1698 | Submission Open
Keywords: permanent magnet; magnetizing properties; magnetic science; magnetic properties; energy transition; production process technology; technological innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)
Advances in Process Metallurgy and Metal Recycling
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1513 | Submission Open
Keywords: pyrometallurgy; hydrometallurgy; electrometallurgy; metal refining; metal recycling; nanotechnology; green hydrogen; reduction processes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Featured Reviews on Quantum Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1502 | Submission Open
Keywords: superconductivity; topological insulators; quantum magnetism; spintronics; quantum phase transitions; two-dimensional materials; quantum Hall effect; strongly correlated systems; nanoelectronics; quantum entanglement; majorana fermions; dirac materials and Weyl semimetals; mott insulators; quantum spin liquids; charge density waves; photonic crystals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Quantum Materials)
Preparation, Properties and Applications of Ferroelectric Materials
edited by Dawei Zhang, Zhipeng Wang, Ying Pan, Ran Su and Linglong Li
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1498 | Submission Open
Keywords: ferroelectrics and piezoelectrics; energy storage; nanoelectronics; catalysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Advanced Piezoelectric Nanomaterials: Fundamentals and Applications
edited by Zhuomin Zhang, Xuemu Li and Xiaote Xu
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1460 | Submission Open
Keywords: piezoelectric; advanced manufacturing; energy harvesting; nanogenerators; transducers; MEMS; sensors; actuation; biomedical applications.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Advances in π-Conjugated Organic Materials for Energy, Biomedical and Environmental Devices
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1432 | Submission Open
Keywords: π -conjugated polymers/oligomers; amorphous molecular materials; energy devices; biomedical applications; environmental technologies; solar cells; thermoelectric devices; graphene; carbon nanotubes; biosensors; water treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Exploring Novel Biomaterials and Digital Techniques for Restorative and Adhesive Dentistry submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1356 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital dentistry; dental techniques; restorative dentistry; adhesive dentistry; biomaterials; endodontics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Advances in Functional Polymer Materials: Design, Synthesis, and Performance
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1325 | 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)
Advances in Wear Behaviour and Tribological Properties of Materials
edited by , Abul Fazal M. Arif and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1201 | Submission Open
Keywords: tribological properties; wear resistance; wear mechanisms; surface topography; frictional behavior; material surface engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Advances in Efficient Utilization of Metallurgical Solid Waste
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1201 | Submission Open
Keywords: metallurgical solid waste; recovery of valuable components; environmental geochemistry of toxics in waste; efficient utilization; high-value conversion; novel utilization concept
(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)
Emerging Trends and Innovations in Engineered Nanomaterials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1136 | Submission Open
Keywords: engineered nanomaterials (ENMs); nanotechnology applications; sustainable nanomaterials; advanced material synthesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Hydroxyapatite and Hydroxyapatite-Based Materials
edited by Manuel Herrera-Zaldivar
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 1133 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydroxyapatite; biomaterials; bone regeneration; tissue engineering; drug delivery; luminescent properties; magnetic properties; piezoelectric properties; synthesis techniques; biological applications; nanotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Recycled Materials in Concrete: Towards a Circular Economy in Construction
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1108 | Submission Open
Keywords: recycled materials; waste materials; concrete; circular economy; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Manufacturing and Recycling of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composites
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1057 | Submission Open
Keywords: composite materials; natural fibers; thermomechanical properties; process parameters; recycling; end-of-life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Microstructure Evolution, Mechanical Behavior and Performance of Metallic Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1036 | Submission Open
Keywords: microstructure evolution; mechanical properties; strengthening mechanisms; numerical modeling; failure mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
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