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Special Issues

Processes 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.

Open for Submission

Materials for a Sustainable World: Gas Sorption, Energy Storage, and Green Chemical Transformations

Guest Editors: Ivana Mitar, Zhejian Cao
Viewed by 8

Deadline: 31 January 2027

Open for Submission

Lifecycle Assessment of Building Materials, Components, and Techniques: Tools for Sustainability

Guest Editors: Alberto Quintana Gallardo, Vanesa Celina Sáez
Viewed by 231

Deadline: 31 December 2026

Open for Submission

Sustainable Materials for Building Envelopes

Guest Editors: Francesca Merli, Chiara Chiatti
Viewed by 160

Deadline: 30 November 2026

Open for Submission

Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials for Sustainable Future

Guest Editors: Ileana Nicoleta Popescu, Badriyah Alhalaili
Viewed by 171

Deadline: 31 October 2026

Open for Submission

Natural Fibers for Sustainable Products and Systems: Applications, Properties, and Circularity

Guest Editors: Guillermo Guerrero-Vacas, Óscar Rodríguez-Alabanda
Viewed by 20

Deadline: 31 October 2026

Open for Submission

Application of Sustainable Materials in the Construction Industry

Guest Editor: Katarzyna Gabryś
Viewed by 55

Deadline: 15 October 2026

Open for Submission

Advancements in Eco-Friendly Concrete and Sustainable Construction Materials

Guest Editors: Mohammad R. Irshidat, Muni Raj Maurya
Viewed by 86

Deadline: 30 September 2026

Open for Submission

Sustainable Design, Evaluation and Optimization of Eco-Friendly Construction Materials

Guest Editors: Shaopeng Wu, Chuanming Sun, Hanqi Liu, Anqi Chen
7 articles | Viewed by 17,009

Deadline: 31 August 2026

Open for Submission

Advances in Composite Structures: Material Innovations and Sustainable Manufacturing Practices

Guest Editor: Hamid Daghigh
1 article | Viewed by 2,402

Deadline: 31 August 2026

Open for Submission

Advanced Materials and Technologies for Environmental Sustainability

Guest Editors: Andrzej Biessikirski, Łukasz Kuterasiński
6 articles | Viewed by 10,398

Deadline: 31 August 2026

Open for Submission

Sustainable Development in Functional Biomaterials: Coating Methods and Optimization

Guest Editors: Samuel Fagbemi, Julia L. Shamshina, Anuja Tripathi
Viewed by 409

Deadline: 31 August 2026

Open for Submission

Waste Valorization and Management to Increase the Resources Sustainability

Guest Editors: Lisandro Simão, Marcelo Tramontin Souza
13 articles | Viewed by 32,935

Deadline: 31 July 2026

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Sustainability - ISSN 2071-1050