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The Optical, Ferroelectric and Dielectric Properties of Thin Films
edited by , Armando Reyes Reyes-Rojas and
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5487 | Submission Open
Keywords: optical systems; ferroelectrics; semiconductors; dielectrics; piezoelectric; thin films
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Driven Full Lifecycle Management of Infrastructures: From Advanced Cementitious Materials to Durable Structures
edited by Peng Wang, Zhangliang Hu, , Chenguang Wang, Dongliang Meng, Bo Wu, and Shangtao Hu
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5471 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI-driven management; intelligent analysis; machine learning; digital twin; low-carbon cement materials; low-carbon; sustainable; and durable concrete structures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advances in Thin-Film Composites: Mechanisms, Recent Developments and Applications submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4873 | Submission Open
Keywords: thin-film composites (TFCs); coatings; mechanical properties; synthesis and characterization; functional properties; high-tech applications; advanced applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Emerging Technologies and Materials for Smart, Durable and Sustainable Construction submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4801 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart construction; self-healing materials; durability; alternative binders; waste reuse and recycling; sustainability; 3D printing in construction; nanotechnology; self-sensing materials; alternative reinforcement for concrete
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Novel Dental Materials Design and Application
edited by Walter Dukić
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4589 | Submission Open
Keywords: dental materials; composite materials; nanotechnology; ceramics; operative dentistry; biocompatible materials; treatment outcome; clinical relevance; biomaterials; clinical relevance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Halide Perovskite Crystal Materials and Optoelectronic Devices
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4366 | Submission Open
Keywords: perovskite crystals; growth strategy; halide perovskite crystals; perovskite crystals devices; halide perovskite materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
Alloys and Composites: Structural and Functional Applications, Third Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4328 | Submission Open
Keywords: alloys and composites; mechanical properties; functional properties; phase constituent; design and tailoring; amorphous alloys; high-entropy alloys; lightweight alloys; metal matrix composites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Cracking Risks in Blended Cement-Based Concrete: Mechanisms, Evaluation and Control
edited by Yingda Zhang, and Zihao Liu
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4302 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydration heat control and temperature stress evolution in mass concrete and composite sections; autogenous shrinkage; drying shrinkage; and their coupling with mechanical constraints; creep– shrinkage interaction and its influence on long-term crack risk; cracking behavior in uhpc; ecc; geopolymer concrete; recycled aggregate concrete (rac); and other sustainable materials; crack control techniques using internal curing agents; shrinkage-reducing admixtures (sras); expansive agents; and advanced chemical admixtures; effect of fiber reinforcement (steel; synthetic; basalt; etc.) on cracking resistance; numerical and analytical modeling of crack initiation; propagation; and stress development; testing methods for restrained cracking; fracture toughness; and durability under multi-physical loading; case studies and field applications in structural; tunnel; and underground engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Ceramics and Related Composites for Biomedical Applications: Materials, Advanced Manufacturing, and Biomedical Performance
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4270 | 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 Green Building Materials: Synthesis, Characterization and Sustainable Development Technologies submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4024 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable building materials; green construction; low-carbon cement; energy-efficient building technologies; renewable construction materials; recycling in construction; carbon footprint reduction; eco-friendly insulation; circular economy in construction; low-emission construction materials; sustainable building technologies; indoor air quality improvement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advances in Luminescent Materials: Fabrication and Technological Applications submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3903 | Submission Open
Keywords: luminescence; photonics; optoelectronics; lasers; sensors; optical properties; upconversion; color display; rare-earth ions; optical devices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
Modeling and Simulations of the Dynamic Mechanical Performance of Materials and Structures
edited by Fang Wang, Meizhen Xiang and Xin Yang
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3676 | Submission Open
Keywords: materials and structures; intensive loading; dynamic damage and failure; shock response; physical mechanism; plastic deformation; spallation; microjetting; shear localization; numerical simulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Cutting Processes for Materials in Manufacturing—Second Edition
edited by , Jian Weng, , , Gang Wang and Benkai Li
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3608 | Submission Open
Keywords: cutting processes; material removal mechanisms; cutting mechanics; surface integrity; chip formation; tool performance; functional surface
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of Metal Alloys
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3418 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal alloys; mechanical properties; plastic consolidation; composites; microstructure; sintering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advanced Thin Films and 2D Materials: Mechanism, Fabrication, Characterization and Application (2nd Edition) submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3145 | Submission Open
Keywords: thin films; 2D materials; mechanisms and synthesis; thin film characterization; 2D materials characterization; energy application; biomedical application; miscellaneous application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Effect of Additives/Admixtures on the Properties of Concretes and Cementitious Composites—Second Edition
edited by Mengjun Chen and Jiwen Bai
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2897 | Submission Open
Keywords: concrete admixtures; chemical admixture; cement hydration; cementitious materials; solid waste utilization; property modulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Mechanical Behavior and Functional Applications of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials and Structures
edited by Xin Zhang, , , and
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2792 | Submission Open
Keywords: structural design; mechanics; function; finite element analysis; multiscale analysis; optimization; energy absorption; mechanical protection; extreme environments; repair
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Modification and Interfacial Adsorption of Porous Composites
edited by and Ewa Wisła-Walsh
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2774 | Submission Open
Keywords: porous materials; interfacial sorption; textural properties; adsorption; sorption gas; sorption temperature
(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)
Innovative Restorative Dental Materials and Fabrication Techniques submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2329 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiology; preventive dentistry; adhesive dentistry; dentin regeneration materials; biomaterials; periodontology; restorative materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Advanced Metallic and Ceramics Composites: Preparation, Properties and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2247 | Submission Open
Keywords: 2D materials; MXenes; graphene; MAX phases; ceramic and metallic matrix composites; mechanical properties; microstructure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
Advancements in Friction Stir-Based Solid-State Additive Manufacturing: Mechanisms, Microstructures, and Properties
edited by Ruishan Xie and Runsheng Li
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2161 | Submission Open
Keywords: friction stir-based additive manufacturing; process mechanisms; microstructure; properties; numercial simulation; process control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Advances in Rock and Mineral Materials—Second Edition
edited by , and Lea Žibret
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2006 | Submission Open
Keywords: primary and secondary mineral raw materials; engineered materials; life cycle analysis; construction; disposal; recycling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advanced Composite Materials: Forming, Processing, Assembly and Maintenance
edited by Zhenchao Qi, , Tengzhou Xu, Chong Zhang and
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2001 | Submission Open
Keywords: composite materials; forming; processing; assembly; maintenance; aerospace applications; engineering structures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Design, Optimization, and Mechanical Applications of Smart Materials and Structures
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1988 | Submission Open
Keywords: structure optimization; mechanical performance; multi-field coupling; multi-functionality; design and application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)
Two-Dimensional Semiconductors—Advancements in Material Growth and Characterization
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1854 | Submission Open
Keywords: nano-semiconductors; 2D materials; 2D/3D heterostructures; CVD growth; epitaxial growth; nanosheets
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Advanced Asphalt Materials and Characterization/Simulation Technologies
edited by Wei Cao and
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1674 | Submission Open
Keywords: alternative asphalt binders and aggregates; asphalt oxidation and rejuvenation; multiscale characterizations; numerical simulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
High-Performance Concrete: Synergies Between Material Innovation and Structural Health Monitoring
edited by , , , Tao Jin and
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1599 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-performance concrete; fiber reinforcement; ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC); sustainable construction materials; engineered cementitious composites (ECCs); nanomaterials in concrete; structural health monitoring; non-destructive testing; smart sensors; machine learning applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
New Functional Materials for Biomedical Applications
edited by and Justyna Smialek-Bartyzel
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1557 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart functional materials; regenerative medicine; biomaterials; 3D scaffolds; drug carriers; bioprinting; antibacterial agents; tissue engineering; bioactivity; cancer therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Advances in Metallic Alloys, Materials and High-Performance Additive Manufacturing: Challenges and Opportunities
edited by , and Leopoldo Ruiz-Huerta
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1477 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; emerging metallic alloys; novel strategies; material characterization; advanced metallic materials; microstructure engineering; multi-material and multi-functional additive manufacturing; intelligent process control and digital manufacturing; post-processing strategies and technologies; performance optimization and applications; advanced characterization and non-destructive evaluation (NDE); sustainability and circular economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Polymer Electrolytes: Fundamentals, Approaches and Applications
edited by Yunsong Li and
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1365 | Submission Open
Keywords: polymer electrolytes; multi-scale simulations; characterization; batteries; fuel cells; supercapacitors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine: Synthesis, Characterization and Application submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1362 | Submission Open
Keywords: ceramics; scaffolds; implants; polymers; metals; surface modification; electrospinnig; 3D printing; biomaterial characterization; regenerative medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Advanced Materials and Numerical Approaches for Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanics and Safety Applications submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1287 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; mechanical properties; tissue engineering; biodegradable materials; modeling; implants; numerical methods; biomedical engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Advances in Machine Learning for the Prediction of Construction Materials Properties submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1276 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; deep learning; and hybrid models; construction materials; material properties prediction; data-driven modeling; soils and unbound aggregates; cementitious composites; asphalt binders and mixtures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)
Nanostructured Materials for Environmental Friendly and Related Energy Applications submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1254 | Submission Open
Keywords: synthesis of porous materials; energy storage applications; gas purification and storage; advanced characterization; environmental friendly
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Advances in Electrodeposition of Thin Films and Alloys submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1073 | Submission Open
Keywords: thin films; electrodeposition; morphology; mechanical properties; MEMS; optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
High-Entropy Alloys and Composite Materials: Preparation, Processing, and Performance
edited by , Zhenfei Jiang and
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1019 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-entropy alloys; high-entropy composite; preparation; processing; performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
The Application of Bioactive Glasses to Dental Restorative Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 979 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive glass; dental materials; remineralization of enamel; remineralization of dentin
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
Research on Vibration of Composite Structures
edited by Rui Zhong, Qingshan Wang and Zhengxiong Chen
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 964 | Submission Open
Keywords: composite structures; vibration modeling and analysis; analytical and numerical methods; experimental characterization; vibration control and optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Emerging Trends in Welding Technologies submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 936 | Submission Open
Keywords: fusion welding; solid-state welding; arc welding; laser welding; welding; joining; characterization; mechanical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Advances in Two-Dimensional Materials: Design, Properties, and Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 910 | Submission Open
Keywords: two-dimensional materials; van der Waals heterostructures; electronic and optical properties; strain and defect engineering; doping and functionalization; first-principles calculations; transport properties; energy storage and conversion; sensors and catalysis; nanoelectronics and optoelectronics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Recent Advances in Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 901 | Submission Open
Keywords: reclaimed asphalt pavement; RAP recycling; pavement performance; sustainability; material characterization; recycling techniques; innovative RAP technologies; environmental impact; economic analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advances in Textile Materials for Biomedical Applications submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 762 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural textile materials; synthetic textile materials; smart textile materials; biomedical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Radiation Damage and Microstructural Evolution in Materials for Nuclear Energy
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 700 | Submission Open
Keywords: nuclear; irradiation; characterization; simulation; defects; properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)
Innovative Techniques in Non-Destructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring of Materials and Structures submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 581 | Submission Open
Keywords: non-destructive evaluation (NDE); structural health monitoring (SHM); damage detection; smart structures; machine learning in NDE; structural integrity; resilience of structures; advanced materials; material engineering; structural safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Materials Characterization)
Structure and Mechanical Properties of Composite Materials
edited by and Wu Xu
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 564 | Submission Open
Keywords: composite materials; mechanical properties; failure analysis; fatigue; impact resistance; buckling; lightweight structures; multiscale modeling; optimization design; AI-driven design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Carbon Nanomaterials for Diverse Applications—Second Edition
edited by Ying Wu
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 559 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon nanomaterials; graphene; carbon nanotubes; fullerenes; multifunctional materials; nanoelectronics; energy conversion; sensors; environmental applications; characterization techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)
Advances in Renewable Energy Materials and Integrated Solutions
edited by Ahmed Ennaoui, Charaf Hajjaj and Abdeltif Bouaichi
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 437 | Submission Open
Keywords: renewable energy systems; photovoltaic technology; concentrated solar power (CSP); energy storage solutions; smart grids; green hydrogen; electric mobility; water– energy– food nexus; energy transition; sustainable energy integration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Nanomaterials in Environmental Remediation: Innovative Applications and Solutions
edited by , Carmen Cîmpeanu and
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 389 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; environmental remediation; adsorption; nano-bioremediation; nanotoxicity; removal efficiency
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Semiconductor Materials for Nanoelectronic and Optoelectronic Quantum Devices
edited by Ikai Lo
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 388 | Submission Open
Keywords: semiconductor nanomaterials; molecular beam epitaxy (MBE); metal– organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD); nanotechnology; GaN micro-LEDs; nano-electronics; extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Advanced Nanomaterials in Bio- and Chemical Sensing
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 385 | Submission Open
Keywords: bio- and chemical sensing; nanomaterials; carbon nanostructures; metal nanoparticles; quantum dots; metal oxides; nanocomposites; sensitivity; selectivity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
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