Special Issues
Metals publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process.
The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.
Rare-Earth Alloying Effects in Advanced Metallic Materials
Deadline: 31 March 2027
Energy Storage and Electrochemical Performance of Metals
Deadline: 31 March 2027
Innovations in Light Alloys and Composites: From Development to Forming
Deadline: 31 March 2027
Feature Papers on Crystalline Metallic Materials Structure and Applications
Deadline: 25 March 2027
High Performance Machining of Metallic Materials
Deadline: 28 February 2027
Controlled Irradiation of Metallic Materials: Damage Mechanisms and Fabrication Techniques
Deadline: 28 February 2027
Effect of Plastic Deformation on Microstructure and Properties of Metal Materials
Deadline: 28 February 2027
Advances in Artificial Intelligence for Fatigue and Fracture of Metallic Materials
Deadline: 28 February 2027
Precision Machining of High-Performance Metal Materials (HPMs)
Deadline: 25 February 2027
Research on Microstructure and Performance Mechanisms of Advanced Steels and Alloys (2nd Edition)
Deadline: 15 February 2027
Laser Processing Technology for Metals
Deadline: 10 February 2027
Properties and Residual Stresses of Welded Alloys
Deadline: 10 February 2027
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