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Advanced Nanocomposites Materials Based on Graphene Oxide/Reduced Graphene Oxide: Potential Applications and Perspectives (Second Edition)

edited by

Angela Longo

and

Mariano Palomba

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 471 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis of GO/r-GO nanocomposites; structural and morphological properties; optical and electrical properties; functional properties; electrical; optoelectronic; catalytic; biomedical; and H-storage applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)

Biopolymers and Their Bioengineering Applications

edited by Glória Maria Vinhas and

Eduardo Padrón Hernández

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 417 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable polymers; natural polymers; renewable polymers; bio-composite films; biodegradable polymers; biodegradable blends; bioactive films; biotechnological polymers; biopolymers; sustainable materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Tribological Analysis and Predictive Modeling of Advanced Materials

edited by

Sung-Jun Lee

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 411 | Submission Open

Keywords: tribological modeling; contact mechanics; advanced surface coatings; wear resistance mechanisms; finite element analysis; mechanical durability assessment; durability prediction; multi-scale analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)

Advances in Surface Engineering: Functional Films and Coatings

edited by Payank Patel, Navid Sharifi and

Akash Vyas

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 404 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; functional films; advanced coatings; wear resistance; corrosion protection; thermal stability; multifunctional surfaces; thin films; deposition techniques; material performance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)

Nanocellulose Containing Biodegradable Products: From Synthesis to Applications

edited by

Katarina Dimić-Mišić

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 384 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocellulose; hydrogels; nanocellulose rheology; dewatering; composites; films; My research is focused on lignocellulose materials and their production with reduced amount of energy; water; and chemicals whilst improving gelation; focusing on fluid flow; dewatering; and flow behavior in dynamic processing conditions. I design novel printing inks and coating methods for cellulose-based substrates and textiles; with altering colloidal interactions between coat and substrate during printing and coating. My knowledge extends to the rheological behavior of biobased hydrogels and mechanical testing for packaging materials; electronics; and medical composites.

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)

Compressive Behaviour and Micro-Structures of Low-Carbon/Recycled Concrete

edited by Binglin Guo, Lei Liu and Guangfeng Ou

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 326 | Submission Open

Keywords: concrete; carbonation; low carbon; mechanical properties; microstructure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)

Additive Manufacturing for Advanced Thermal Management Systems

edited by

Beata Anwajler

and

Jacek Kasperski

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 312 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing 3D printing; materials; heat transfer; sustainability; optimization of heat transfer; advanced thermal management systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)

Low-Carbon Cementitious Composites

edited by Yuan Gao,

Junlin Lin

and Weiqiang Chen

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 311 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-carbon cement; sustainable construction; building materials; construction waste recycling; recycled concrete; environmentally friendly cementitious materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)

Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Porous Components in Electrochemical Systems

edited by

Pablo A. García Salaberri

and Julia Ureña Alcázar

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 309 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; electrochemical devices; metals; porous media; performance; durability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)

Sustainable and Functional Wood Coatings and Adhesive

edited by

Tomasz Krystofiak

and

Barbara Lis

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 292 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood-based materials; wood finishing; wood gluing; coatings; interlayer adhesion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Advancements in the Nanotribology of Two-Dimensional Layered Materials

edited by

Renato Buzio

and

Enrico Gnecco

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 282 | Submission Open

Keywords: atomic force microscopy; friction force microscopy; 2D materials and flakes; layered materials; nanotribology; superlubricity; friction control; manipulation; liquid dispersions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)

Forming and Manufacturing Technology of High-Performance Gears

edited by

Wei Feng

and Xinghui Han

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 274 | Submission Open

Keywords: gear materials; gear forging; performance improvement of gears; precision control of gears; heat treatment technology of gears; microstructure evolution; numerical simulation for gear forging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)

Progress, Applications and Modern Solutions in Thermal Spraying, Hardfacing and Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Pawel Sokolowski

and

Leszek Łatka

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 259 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; thermal spraying; hardfacing; surfacing; coatings; powders; additive manufacturing; modern manufacturing; diagnostics; modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)

Materials Physics in Thermoelectric Materials, Second Edition

edited by

Bao-Tian Wang

and Zhibin Gao

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 236 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermoelectrics; electronic transport; thermal transport; thermoelectric transport; band engineering; Seebeck effect; power factor; lattice thermal conductivity; lattice dynamics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advanced High-Performance Metals and Alloys: Microstructural Evolution, Mechanical Properties, and Strengthening Mechanisms

edited by

Guobing Wei

and Xi Zhang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 235 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced metals; high-performance alloys; microstructural evolution; mechanical properties; strengthening mechanisms; alloy design; phase transformation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)

Maxillofacial Prosthetic and Reconstructive Materials (Second Edition)

edited by

Mark W. Beatty

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open

Keywords: facial prosthetic materials; maxillofacial prosthetic materials; maxillofacial reconstructive materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advanced Materials: Process, Properties, and Applications—Second Edition

edited by

Pradeep Menezes

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open

Keywords: cermet; high-entropy alloys; functional-grade materials; advanced high-strength steels; nanomaterials and nanocomposites; self-lubricating materials; MAX phase materials— MXenes; additive manufacturing; microstructural characterization; mechanical properties; computational modeling and simulations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)

Interfaces and Thin Layers in Ceramic Composites

edited by

Eligiusz Postek

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 212 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite; ceramics; metal matrix composites; interface; statics; dynamics; impact; constitutive models; molecular dynamics; meshless methods; finite element method

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Reinforced Concrete: Mechanical Properties and Materials Design

edited by Zhi Ge and

Feng Zhang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open

Keywords: reinforced concrete; structural mechanics; seismic design; durability; sustainable materials; fiber-reinforced concrete; computational modelling; structural optimization; non-destructive testing; life-cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)

Advances in Atomic Layer Deposition Process, Applications and Modeling

edited by Xiaopeng Cheng

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open

Keywords: atomic layer deposition; functional materials; metals; next-generation batteries; electron microscopy characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)

Advances in Polymer Blends and Composites—Second Edition

edited by

Eduard-Marius Lungulescu

and

Radu Setnescu

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer blends and composites; renewable sources of polymers; biocomposites; processing; characterization and testing; waste management; lifetime cycle

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

3D-Printed Oxide Ceramics: Design, Mechanism and Applications

edited by He Li

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 189 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-material collaboration; regenerative printing technique; machine learning; adaptive ceramic paste development; multi-scale pore structure design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)

Advanced Materials and Their Sensing Applications in Intelligent Transportation Infrastructure

edited by Xinxiang Zhang,

Feng Guo

, Honglei Chang and Chen Wei

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable materials; advanced materials; non-destructive evaluation; structural health monitoring; life-cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Oral Tissue Engineering, Tissue Modelization, and Materials Thereof

edited by

Stéphane Durual

and

Laurine Marger

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 164 | Submission Open

Keywords: bone and soft tissue engineering; biomaterials and scaffolds; organoids; 3D-cultures; modelization; stem cells

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Emerging Lightweight Metallic and Non-Metallic Materials: From Properties to Applications

edited by

Radoslaw Jasiński

Krzysztof Stebel

, Slavka Harabinova,

Iwona Galman

and

Krzysztof Grzyb

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open

Keywords: lightweight materials; material engineering; emerging materials; sustainable materials; structural reinforcements; nanomaterials; aviation industry; automotive industry; steel reinforcement; FRP reinforcement; GFRP mesh; plastic fiber

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)

Metals and Alloys Manufactured by Powder Metallurgy Methods

edited by Alireza Jam

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open

Keywords: powder metallurgy (PM); material properties; complex geometries; high-density components; additive manufacturing; alloy systems; particle size distribution; porosity control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)

Alloy Strengthening Mechanisms, Microstructure Control and Performance Optimization (Second Edition)

edited by Keqin Feng and

Hongling Zhou

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open

Keywords: metals and alloys; metal matrix composites; powder metallurgy; additive manufacturing; forming; surface treatment; heat treatment; materials characterization; microstructure evaluation; properties; phase transformation; corrosion; numerical simulations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)

Advances in Metasurface Materials: Design and Applications

edited by Zhe Shi and Dan Wang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open

Keywords: metasurfaces; flat optics; nanophotonics; electromagnetic wave control; tunable materials; computational design; quantum optics; topological photonics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)

Advancements in Polymer Functionalization Methods Toward Smart, Sustainable and High-Performance Materials

edited by

Hanna Lewandowska

and

Nelson Rotich

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer functionalization; smart materials; radiation-induced processes; sustainable polymers; nanocomposites; biomedical polymers; graft copolymerization; oxidative stress resistance; post-synthetic modification; environmental applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Extraction and Recycling of Critical Metals

edited by

Jianxun Song

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open

Keywords: extraction; separation; refining; recycling; critical metals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)

Next-Generation Sustainable Materials for Green Manufacturing and Circular Economy

edited by Xiao Sun and

Hao Lu

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-carbon ecological materials; sustainable materials; environmental impact assessment; CCUS technologies; life-cycle assessment; eco-innovative material development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Micro-Drive and Active Control Based on Smart Materials

edited by

Xinjie Wang

, Hua Li and Yujuan Tang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart materials; smart structure; micro-drive; vibration control; active vibration control; base isolation systems; structural design; material synthesis; finite element analysis; bio-inspired design; soft actuating materials; soft actuators; optical drive; energy harvesting and control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Research on Performance Improvement of Advanced Alloys (2nd Edition)

edited by

Guozheng Quan

and

Chuntang Yu

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open

Keywords: microstructure; property; alloy; metal; heat treatment; forming; surface treatment; performance; simulation; microstructural characterization; design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)

Surface Engineering Technology and Tribological/Fatigue Behaviors for Advanced Materials

edited by

Fuqiang Lai

and Xin Zhang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering technology; gradient fine-grained layer; surface integrity; residual stress layer; rolling contact fatigue; rotating bending fatigue; repeated bending fatigue; inhibition of crack initiation; anti-fatigue mechanism; multiscale analysis of surfaces

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)

Recent Research of Metallic Alloys for Biomedical Applications

edited by Lan Chen

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: inert metals; biodegradable metals; material design and processing; materials development; materials surfaces and interfaces; material functionality assessments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Research on Microstructure Evolution and Properties of High-Strength Steel (2nd Edition)

edited by

Guosheng Sun

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-strength steel; phase transformation; microstructure; mechanical property; plastic deformation; fracture behavior; strengthening and toughening mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)

Properties and Applications of Advanced High-Strength Steels (AHSS)

edited by

Tibor Kvačkaj

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open

Keywords: AHSS ; bulk and PM steels ; structures with dimensions at the level of micro and nano size ; mechanical properties ; plastic deformations techniques ; deep drawing ; additive manufacturing ; SPD techniques ; heat treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)

Smart Metamaterials: Modelling, Structural Mechanics and Performance Analysis

edited by

Qiduo Jin

Hongjia Zhang

, Yabin Deng and Hongyong Jiang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart metamaterials; structural mechanics; modelling; performance analysis; programmable; tunable; bio-inspired design; crashworthiness; vibration suppression

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Additive Manufacturing of Metals and Alloys: Microstructure and Mechanical Properties—Second Edition

edited by

Federico Mazzucato

and Samuel Rey-Mermet

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal additive manufacturing; high-entropy alloys; functionally graded materials; microstructure analysis; advanced functionalities; process simulation; process engineering; advanced metal alloys; mechanical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)

Advances in Dental Implants and Prosthetics Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Xiaohui Rausch-Fan

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental materials; biocompatibility; restorative dentistry; prosthetics materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Cutting Processes for Advanced Composite Materials in Manufacturing

edited by Jian Weng,

Zhenglong Fang

and

Kejia Zhuang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer matrix composite; metal matrix composite; ceramic matrix composite; cutting process; material removal mechanism; surface integrity; tool wear; functional surface

(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)

Sustainable Approaches to Corrosion Protection in Concrete Structures

edited by Muhammad Umar and Aneel Manan

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion protection; sustainable concrete structures; corrosion inhibitors; self-healing systems; nanomaterials in concrete; smart coatings; supplementary cementitious materials; durability-based design; life cycle assessment; predictive modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Advances in Numerical Modeling of Heat Storage Materials

edited by

Weilin Li

, Xin Wang and

Yabin Guo

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: numerical modeling; heat storage; phase change materials (PCMs); thermochemical storage; sensible heat storage; multi-physics simulation; heat and mass transfer; thermal energy systems; computational optimization; digital twin

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Simulation and Design)

Functional 2D Materials in Sensing Applications

edited by Zhongjun Li

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: two-dimensional materials; graphene; indium selenide; MXenes; biosensors; gas sensing; functionalization; optoelectronic sensors; flexible electronics; sensing mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Mechanics of Thin-Walled Structures and Other Lightweight Constructions (Second Edition)

edited by

Haim Abramovich

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin-walled structures; lightweight construction; sandwich panels; fiber-reinforced polymer composite; beams; plates; panels; numerical analysis; experiments; displacements; stresses; boundary conditions; linear behavior; non-linear behavior

(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)

Current and Future Trends in Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy (2nd Edition)

edited by

Katarzyna Nowinska

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open

Keywords: mineral processing; extractive metallurgy; hydro-metallurgy; pyro-metallurgy; utilization; mineral properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)

Advances in Perovskite Solar Cells: Design, Performance and Applications

edited by

Tianshu Ma

and

Jingwei Zhu

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: perovskite solar cells; material engineering; device stability; tandem architectures; defect passivation; lead-free perovskites; operational reliability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Next-Generation Materials for Energy Storage

edited by Jipeng Fei, Roberto Lopez and Antonio Coyopol

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: optics; thermal regulation; meta-material; passive (radiative) cooling; phase change material; dynamic optical design; smart materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advanced Materials for Circularity: Recycling of Polymer Blends and Composites

edited by Susana Filipe and Vitor C. Barroso

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer blends and composites; recyclates; circular economy; polymer waste; recycling; transdisciplinarity; co-creation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Advanced Functional Materials for Water Treatment: Challenges and Opportunities

edited by Xiaoyuan Zhang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional materials; water treatment; wastewater reuse; desalination; advanced oxidation processes; membrane technology; water quality monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

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