Applications of Multifunctional Materials and Novel Engineering Techniques
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Manufacturing Processes and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 2328
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Interests: semiconductor devices; nanomaterials; energy materials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Multifunctional materials, which exhibit a combination of structural, mechanical, electrical, thermal, and chemical properties, have emerged as critical elements in modern scientific and industrial advancements. The development and integration of these materials have accelerated progress across diverse fields, including energy systems, aerospace, electronics, biomedicine, and environmental engineering. Simultaneously, novel engineering techniques—ranging from advanced manufacturing processes, computational simulations, and hybrid fabrication methods—are enabling the realization of cutting-edge applications and improved material performance.
This Special Issue aims to bring together innovative research and developments focused on the design, characterization, and application of multifunctional materials in conjunction with state-of-the-art engineering techniques. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Applications of nanostructured and multifunctional materials in energy storage, sensing, and electronics.
- Advanced manufacturing processes such as additive manufacturing, self-assembly, and precision engineering.
- Hybrid material systems for multidisciplinary applications.
- Novel engineering techniques for material synthesis, integration, and functional enhancement.
- Computational simulations and modeling to optimize material properties and processes.
- Environmental and biomedical applications of multifunctional materials.
- New approaches for scaling material production while maintaining performance.
We invite original research articles, reviews, and case studies that explore cutting-edge solutions and transformative applications for multifunctional materials and engineering methodologies. Contributions that bridge theory and practice, or present novel experimental and computational findings, are particularly welcome.
Dr. Jih-Hsin Liu
Dr. Chia-Hao Chen
Dr. Ching-Ho Tien
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- multifunctional materials
- advanced manufacturing
- hybrid systems
- computational modeling
- energy applications
- nanotechnology
- biomedical engineering
- environmental applications
- process optimization
- novel fabrication techniques
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