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Thermal Reliability of Advanced Materials and Structures
edited by , Keqiang Hu and Wenzhi Yang
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open
Keywords: heat conduction; thermal impact; thermal stress analysis; advanced materials and structures; fatigue and fracture; thermal barriers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Chemical Additives and Alternative Admixtures for Sustainable Construction Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open
Keywords: chemical additives; alternative admixtures; construction composites; experimental assessment; durability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Physico-Chemical Modification of Materials for Biomedical Application submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open
Keywords: chemical modification; surface coating; functionalization with biomolecules and drugs; plasma treatment; exposure to SXR/EUV/UV radiation; laser processing; grafting with nanoparticles; polymers; carbon materials; nanoparticles (metal; lipid; polymer)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Mechanical Behavior of Advanced Engineering Materials (2nd Edition)
edited by and Kelin Chen
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechanical property; structure– property relationship in engineering material constitutive model; formability; damage and fracture; microstructure and characterization; plasticity and anisotropy; multiscale modeling; strengthening mechanisms; multiscale mechanics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Advanced Methods for Estimating Mechanical Properties, Constructional and Performance of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Materials
edited by Farzin Kazemi
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning method; data science; data-driven techniques; mechanical properties; concrete materials; fiber-reinforced concrete; fiber-reinforced concrete beam; optimization algorithms; construction and building materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Additive Manufacturing Technologies in Materials Science
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing technology; additive manufacturing equipment; additive manufacturing materials; additive manufacturing materials characterization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Featured Reviews on Carbon Materials submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon-based nanomaterials; nanofabrication; physico-chemical characterization; functional devices; technological applications of carbon-based nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)
Advanced Coating Research for Metal Surface Protection
edited by Nadia Ucciardello and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: coating; surface protection; FEA; LCA; processing; manufacturing; filler; abrasive resistance; corrosion resistance; graphene
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Advances in Physical Metallurgy of Additively Manufactured Alloys
edited by Andrew Breen and Vitor Rielli
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open
Keywords: superalloys; titanium alloys; steels; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; microstructure; mechanical properties; electron microscopy; atom probe
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Applied Stimuli-Responsive Polymer Based Materials
edited by Trzebicka Barbara, and Daria Lipowska-Kur
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open
Keywords: stimuli-responsive polymer materials: nano- and microparticles; gels; networks; surfaces; films; composites; synthetic and natural polymers; thermo-; light-; force-; redox-; pH-; electric/magnetic field-; and molecule-responsive materials; synthesis and functionalization; physico-chemical properties; polymer processing; biomedicine; (bio)sensors and actuators; agriculture; robotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Study on Mechanical Properties of Concrete Structures and RC Beams
edited by Pengru Deng and Takashi Matsumoto
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechanical properties; durability; condition assessment; non-destructive test; computational modeling; artificial intelligence; digital twin
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Tribology in Advanced Materials
edited by Kuniaki Dohda, Steven Schmid, and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open
Keywords: tribology; manufacturing; joining; lubrication; material; surface engineering; friction; wear; contact mechanics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Functional Nanocomposites: Preparation, Characterization and Applications submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional nanocomposites; synthesis of nanocomposites; desired properties; material engineering; applications of nanocomposites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)
Advanced Luminescent Materials and Applications submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open
Keywords: chemiluminescence; bioluminescence; engineered nanomaterials; luminescence; material chemistry; upconversion; optical properties; carbon-based nanomaterials; metal oxide nanomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)
3D Printing of Polymeric Materials submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open
Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; flexible electronics; biomaterials; scaffolds; novel sensors; flame retardancy; simulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
From Conventional to Modern Biomaterials in Dentistry—2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open
Keywords: dentistry; dental treatments; dental evaluations; implants and implantable materials; polymers; ceramics; metals and alloys; biocompatibility; CAD/CAM/CAE technologies; 3D printing technologies; material characterization; imagistic investigations; numerical simulation; cytotoxicity; biofilms; new and innovative dental materials and dental technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Recent Eco-Trends in Chemistry and Technology of Polyurethane Materials submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: polyurethane materials; polyurethane composites; bio-based raw materials; recycling-based raw materials; non-isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU); sustainable materials; sustainable development; green chemistry; circular economy; life cycle assessment (LCA)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)
Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites for Energy Conversion
edited by Xiong Zheng and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanomaterials; nanocomposites; energy storage; energy conversion; renewable energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology)
Advancements in Thermoelectric Materials for Energy Conversion
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermoelectric materials; phase change materials; seebeck effect; materials for energy conversion; heat; electricity; experimental; computational
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
The Development of Sustainable Concrete with Solid Waste and By-Products
edited by and Jolanta Pranckevičienė
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: cement based materials; alkali-activated materials; organic and inorganic waste; ceramic materials; admixture; nanomaterials; durability; material characterization.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Leather, Textiles and Bio-Based Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: leather processing; collagen changes; tanning; application of enzymes; wool; textile functions; natural fibres’ biocompatibility; composites containing bio-based materials; biodegradability of biomaterials; hydrolysis of biomaterials; life cycle assessment.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Design and Electrochemical Synthesis of Multifunctional Surfaces submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrodeposited materials; electrochemical machining; advanced properties; electrodeposition parameters; microstructural characteristics; process optimization; photoelectrochemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Phase Change Materials and Thermal Energy Storage for Buildings
edited by Marie Duquesne and Alexandre Godin
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open
Keywords: phase change materials; thermal energy storage; buildings; civil engineering; building materials; thermal energy management; thermal comfort; modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Low-Dimensional Materials: Design and Optoelectronic Properties
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantum dots; carbon nanotubes; 2D materials; van der Waals heterostructures; excitons; light-emitting diodes (LEDs); photodetectors; bio-imaging; fourth-generation photovoltaic devices; single-photon sources
(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)
Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Green and Sustainable Materials in the Construction Industry
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open
Keywords: construction industry; green materials; sustainable materials; industrial by-products; phase change materials; recycled tire rubber; asphalt; recycled plastic; pavement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Construction and Building Materials)
Advanced Functional Materials for Energy Harvesting and Storage Applications
edited by and Chunchun Li
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional materials; including ceramics and composites; energy harvesting; energy storage  ; nanomaterials  ; renewable energy technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Novel High-Entropy Alloys Synthesized by Mechanical Alloying: Microstructure and Mechanical Properties
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechanical alloying; oxide dispersion strengthened alloys; high-entropy alloys; in situ formation; sequential alloying; nanocomposites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Materials for Heavy Metals Removal from Waters (2nd Edition) submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open
Keywords: wastewater; heavy metal; advanced materials; physical– chemical methods; organic and inorganic agents; sorbents; wastes  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)
High-Performance Alloys and Steels
edited by Haitao Liu and Huihu Lu
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: alloys; steels; material processing; mechanical properties; physical and chemical properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Metals and Alloys)
Advancements in Thin Film Deposition Technologies submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: thin film; deposition; coating; finishing; surface; 2D material
(This special issue belongs to the Section Thin Films and Interfaces)
Mechanical Behavior of Interconnection Materials in Power Device Packaging under Harsh Applications
edited by , Jing Han and Zhen Wang
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechanical behavior; characterization; interconnection materials; harsh service environments; power device packaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Biomedical Alloys: Corrosion Protection and New Coatings submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: corrosion resistance; biomaterials; new coatings; property of materials; corrosion protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Laser Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing: Experimental, Simulation, and Machine Learning
edited by , Wangwang Xu and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open
Keywords: laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing experimental study simulation machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Advances in π-Conjugated Organic Materials for Energy, Biomedical and Environmental Devices
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open
Keywords: π -conjugated polymers/oligomers; amorphous molecular materials; energy devices; biomedical applications; environmental technologies; solar cells; thermoelectric devices; graphene; carbon nanotubes; biosensors; water treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Fatigue Performance and Modeling of Advanced Metal Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open
Keywords: failure; fatigue; creep; component fracture; cracks; modeling and simulation; constitutive modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Advanced Materials for Electrocatalytic Applications in Energy Storage (Flow Batteries and Metal– Air Batteries)
edited by Eduardo Martínez-González, Yazhou Zhou and Chanez Maouche
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrochemistry; flow batteries; metal– air batteries; carbon materials; inorganic compounds; organic compounds; oxygen reduction reaction; electron transfer mechanism; redox couples
(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)
Surface Properties and Surface Characterization of Dental Materials
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: metals; ceramics; polymers; composites; surface composition; morphology; roughness; hydrophilic/hydrophobic properties; SEM; AFM; ESCA; contact angle
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Superconductivity and Novel Superconducting Materials
edited by Michał Babij, and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open
Keywords: superconductivity; superconducting materials; superconducting current; superconducting cables; tapes and coils; technologies and applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
Soft Matter Device and Nanoarchitectonics submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoarchitectonics; soft-matter device; self-assembly; thin layer; nanoscale; biomedical
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)
Mechanical and Modeling of Composite Materials, 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open
Keywords: composite materials; mechanical properties; strength properties; solid waste resource utilization; cementing agent; numerical simulation; dynamic mechanical properties; damage mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanics of Materials)
Non-conventional Machining: Materials and Processes submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open
Keywords: machining; high-speed machining; CNC machining; additive manufacturing; non-conventional manufacturing; engineering materials; CAD/CAM; machinability indicators; cutting tools; coordinate metrology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Quantum Transport in Novel 2D Materials and Structures
edited by Adam Rycerz
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open
Keywords: graphene; silicene; germanene; transition metal dichalcogenides; 2D materials; spintronics; valleytronics; nanotubes; quantum transport; Landauer– Buttiker formalism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Quantum Materials)
Future Trend of Marine Corrosion and Protection
edited by Lihui Yang
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine corrosion; anti-corrosion coatings; corrosion monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)
High Pressure Materials: Synthesis, Characterization and Properties submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open
Keywords: high pressure; solid phase; fluid phase; phase transition; in situ characterization; consolidation; sintering; densification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Advanced Carbon Materials with Biological Applications
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon materials; graphene; biomaterials; drug delivery; biomedical; biological applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)
Structural, Thermal, Electrical, and Electrochemical Properties of Novel Ceramics
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: ceramics; nanocomposites; structure– property correlation; characterization methods; electrical properties; electrochemical properties; application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
Ultrasound for Material Characterization and Processing III
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2262 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultrasonic wave propagation; non-destructive inspection; guided waves; material characterization; viscolastic properties; ultrasonic welding; ultrasonic sonochemistry; numerical modeling; heat and mass transport phenomena; food processing; environmental protection; industrial processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Manufacturing Processes and Systems)
Functionalized Ceramics and Their Composites: Preparation, Properties and Applications
edited by Ranran Su and Hongliang Zhang
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2114 | Submission Open
Keywords: functionalized ceramics; composites; processing; composition tailoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced and Functional Ceramics and Glasses)
Computer Methods and Experimental Testing for Advanced Structural Materials
edited by , Vladimir Buljak and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1830 | Submission Open
Keywords: numerical methods; finite element method; meshless methods; boundary element method; reduced order models; artificial intelligence; artificial neural networks; evolutionary algorithms; inverse problems; structural optimization; parameter identification; material modelling; material characterisation; experimental material testing; non‑destructive testing; advanced materials; engineered materials; eco‑materials; metamaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Materials Characterization)
Recent Advances in Thermoelectric Materials and Devices/Modules
edited by , and Qihao Zhang
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 779 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermoelectric materials; thermoelectric devices; energy harvesting; thermoelectric efficiency; thermoelectric generators; waste heat recovery; thermoelectric cooling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)
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