Materials

Advances in Ferroelectric/Ferromagnetic Materials: Modeling and Simulations

edited by

, Yajun Zhang and Takahiro Shimada

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 566 | Submission Open

Keywords: ferroelectric materials; ferromagnetic materials; multiferroics; magnetoelectric coupling; phase-field method; first principles; machine learning; multi-field coupling; multiphysics coupling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Spintronics in Magnetic Materials and Devices

edited by

Wei Liu

,

Xiaotian Zhao

and

Long Liu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 543 | Submission Open

Keywords: spin– orbit torque; spin Hall effect; orbital Hall effect; ferrimagnet; antiferromagnet; spintronic Terahertz; spin oscillator; topological effect; magnetic interaction; nanomagnetism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

High Performance Materials and Devices in Nanophotonics

edited by

Yuxia Luo

and

Guochen Bao

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 541 | Submission Open

Keywords: lanthanide materials; photon upconversion; luminescence; energy transfer; lanthanide-doped nanocrystals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)

Innovative Future-Proof Construction Materials: Advancements in Cementitious Systems and Built Environment Sustainability

edited by

Filip Chyliński

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 529 | Submission Open

Keywords: concrete durability and microstructure analysis; cement; fiber-reinforced concrete; cement composites

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

Laser Technology for Materials Processing—Second Edition

edited by

Nuno Ferreira

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 526 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser processing; bulk melting; laser sintering; surface modifications; laser ablation; nanoparticles; atmospheres; improvements in surface adhesion

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

Friction, Wear and Lubrication of Advanced Materials

edited by

Wiesław A. Graboń

,

Thomas G. Mathia

and

Gilmar Ferreira Batalha

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 493 | Submission Open

Keywords: friction; wear; lubrication; advanced materials; surface engineering; surface topography; quantitative wear assessment; statistical surface characterization; environmentally friendly lubricants; data-driven tribology

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

“Stubborn” Metals and Metal Oxides: From Synthesis to Application

edited by

Steven L. Suib

,

Jie He

and

Jing Zhao

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 418 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinspired materials; nanotechnology; drug delivery; tissue engineering; biosensors; regenerative medicine; smart materials; micro/nanorobots

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

Advanced Biomaterials and Biomedical Applications

edited by Damber Thapa

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 387 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; tissue engineering; drug delivery systems; bioprinting; synthetic tissues; biocompatibility; biomedical devices; nanomaterials; biomaterial– tissue interface; regenerative medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Recent Research of Metallic Alloys for Biomedical Applications

edited by Lan Chen

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 361 | 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)

Extraction and Recycling of Critical Metals

edited by

Jianxun Song

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 337 | Submission Open

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

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

Advances in Structural Engineering and Materials: Numerical Simulations and Experimental Testing

edited by

Damian Pietrusiak

and

Piotr Odyjas

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 334 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural analysis; finite element analysis (FEA); computational fluid dynamics (CFD); discrete element method (DEM); testing and measurements; novel materials; extraterrestrial materials; engineering application; modeling and simulations

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

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

edited by

Xiaohui Rausch-Fan

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 331 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Simulation and Analysis of Mass and Heat Transfer Processes in Materials

edited by

Saleem Nasir

and

Abdallah Berrouk

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 325 | Submission Open

Keywords: heat transfer; mass transfer; CFD; nanofluids; porous media; MHD; numerical modeling; ANN; multiphysics; thermal analysis

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

Laser Processing of Biomaterials: Innovations and Applications

edited by

Irina Paun

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 324 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterial; laser processing; ultrafast laser machining; laser irradiation; matrix-assisted pulsed laser evaporation; laser direct writing via two-photon polymerization; laser-induced forward transfer; tissue engineering; personalized healthcare; precision-targeted treatments

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

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

edited by

Tibor Kvačkaj

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 298 | 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)

Scaffold Materials for Bone Tissue Engineering

edited by Anayancy Osorio-Madrazo

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 284 | Submission Open

Keywords: tissue engineering; polymer engineering; nanoparticles; hydrogels; fibers; ceramics; biopolymers; scaffolds; 3D (bio)printing; drug delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

3D Printing of Multi-Functional Polymeric Composites

edited by

Brian Ree

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 275 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; multi-functional materials; polymer composites; hybrid materials; material synthesis; material processing; material characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Piezoelectric Materials for Photocatalysis and Electrocatalysis

edited by

Qi Zhang

and

Hugo Salazar

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 270 | Submission Open

Keywords: piezoelectric materials; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; charge separation; polarization effects; functional oxides; water splitting; CO2 reduction; environmental remediation; energy conversion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

From Fragment to Fallout: Innovative Approaches to Analysis and Removal of Microplastics and Nanoplastics

edited by

Leisha M. A. Martin

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 269 | Submission Open

Keywords: microplastics; nanoplastics; plastic additives; depolymerization; photocatalysis; membrane filtration; sorbent materials; advanced analytical methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Modeling and Performance Analysis of Asphalt and Concrete in Pavement

edited by

Marek Iwański

and Piotr Radziszewski

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 267 | Submission Open

Keywords: experimental research; modeling; asphalt binder; concrete; pavement construction; performance analysis; asphalt and concrete pavement

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

Advances in High-Temperature Materials: Fabrication, Characterization, and Protection

edited by Mi Zhao and

Yong Deng

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 263 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-temperature materials; high-temperature coatings; thermal protective material; ceramic matrix composites; alloy design; microstructure; mechanical properties; corrosion; fabrication process

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advanced Electrochromic Materials and Devices

edited by

Leipeng Zhang

and

Dongqi Liu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 260 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochromic material and device; infrared thermal radiation modulation; electrolyte; transparent conductive electrodes; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)

Multiscale Characterization and Computational Modeling/Simulation of Metallic Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Jiaqing Li

,

Liang Zhang

, Xiangkai Zhang and

Che Zhang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical property; microstructural analysis; multiscale characterization; nano and atomistic approach; metals and alloys; plastic deformation and fracture; advanced manufacturing; modeling and simulation; hydrogen-related property and mechanism; cold spray

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

Advanced Functional Materials for Water Treatment: Challenges and Opportunities

edited by

Xiaoyuan Zhang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 244 | 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)

Novel Hydrogen Storage Materials and Their Applications

edited by

Sofoklis Makridis

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 240 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogen storage; solid-state hydrogen storage; hydrogen energy; energy materials; clean energy technologies; decarbonization; energy transition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Nanoscale Heterojunction Catalytic Materials via Interface Engineering: Synthesis, Mechanisms and Activity Optimization

edited by

Chunning Zhao

, Weichao Wang, Lijing Wang, Shaohua Chen and Xiang Wan

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open

Keywords: interface engineering; heterojunction; nanomaterials; catalytic mechanisms; structure– activity relationship; charge transfer; synergistic effects; active sites; reaction kinetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Corrosion and Protection of Biomaterials

edited by

Halina Krawiec

and

Vincent Vignal

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

Keywords: corrosion; biomaterials; metallic glasses; titanium alloys; biodegradable alloys; stainless steel; microstructure; coatings; antibacterial properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Properties and Applications of Functional Textile Polymers

edited by

Francois Rault

and

Elham Mohsenzadeh

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 233 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional textile polymers; sustainable/bio-based polymers; electrospinning; electrospun micro/nanofibers; smart textiles; wearable sensors/wearable electronics; surface functionalization/coating technologies; advanced spinning technologies (melt; solution; bicomponent)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advancing Semiconductor Technologies: From Materials to Systems

edited by

Jianguo Lu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open

Keywords: semiconductors; chip; package; system; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advances in Conjugated Polymers for Electro-Optical Applications

edited by Hyeongjin Hwang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open

Keywords: conjugated polymers; polymer semiconductors; organic photovoltaics; perovskite– polymer hybrids; organic field-effect transistors (OFETs); photodetectors; gas/chemical sensors; thin-film morphology and alignment; doping and interfacial engineering; stability; degradation; and reliability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advances in Nanomaterials and Thin Films: Microstructure, Optical Properties and Applications

edited by Chuen-Lin Tien

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials and nanocomposites; metal oxides; multilayer thin films; phase-change materials; composite and hybrid materials; advanced manufacturing processes; optical coatings; microstructure characterization; thin-film devices; optoelectronics applications

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

Sustainable Quantum Dots: Green Synthesis, Low-Toxicity Materials and Circular Applications

edited by

Venkateswara Rao Kode

and

Soubantika Palchoudhury

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable quantum dots; green synthesis; carbon quantum dots; low-toxicity nanomaterials; environmental sustainability; photocatalysis; quantum dot photovoltaics; water purification; lifecycle assessment; safe-by-design materials; renewable energy applications; eco-friendly nanotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Next-Generation Materials for Sustainable Nuclear Reprocessing

edited by Pavle Mocilac and Masahiko Nakase

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

Keywords: nuclear reprocessing; advanced materials; nuclear separation; actinides; lanthanides; high-level waste; fission products; transuranics; radiation-resistant materials; solvent extractions; pyroprocessing; resistant alloys; heat-resistant ceramics; nuclear waste forms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Design and Control of Microstructure and Mechanics in Additively Manufactured Metallic Materials

edited by

Lunyong Zhang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; metallic materials; microstructural evolution; mechanical properties; rapid solidification; dislocation dynamics; phase transformation; defect control; grain structure; structure– property relationship; multi-scale modeling; advanced characterization; laser powder bed fusion; directed energy deposition; electron beam powder bed fusion

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

Advanced Aqueous Energy Storages: Batteries and Supercapacitors

edited by

Apurba Ray

and

Atanu Roy

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open

Keywords: aqueous electrolyte; supercapacitor; advanced characterization; aqueous battery; Zn-ion battery; Na-ion battery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advances in Perovskites for Optoelectronic Applications

edited by

Mehrdad Faraji

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 205 | Submission Open

Keywords: light– matter interaction; low-dimensional perovskites; single crystal perovskites; metal halide perovskites; lead-free perovskites; double perovskites; perovskite oxides; optoelectronics; solar cells; light-emitting diodes; integrated photonics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)

Advances in Auxetic Materials

edited by

Hubert Jopek

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 199 | Submission Open

Keywords: auxetics; auxetic composites; homogenization; smart materials; metamaterials; dynamic and nonlinear behavior; topology optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advances in Mechanical Behavior of Multi-Principal Element Alloys

edited by Cheng Huang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open

Keywords: multi-principal element alloys; mechanical behavior; multi-scale heterogeneous structures; experiments; simulations and modelling

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

4D Printing and Mechanical Metamaterials

edited by

Wei Zhao

and Chengjun Zeng

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open

Keywords: design and performance characterization of mechanical metamaterials; smart materials and fundamentals of 4D printing; advanced additive manufacturing and multi-material printing processes; flexible electronics and programmable structures; soft robotics and biomedical applications; smart manufacturing of composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Mechanical Behavior of Advanced Engineering Materials (Third Edition)

edited by

Zhubin He

and Kelin Chen

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

Keywords: mechanical properties; structure– property relationships in engineering material constitutive models; 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)

Piezo/Triboelectric Nanogenerators: From Materials and Devices to Applications

edited by

Navneet Soin

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open

Keywords: piezoelectric nanogenerators; triboelectric nanogenerators; energy harvesting; lead-free materials; self-powered sensors; low-power devices; interface and surface engineering; multi-source harvesting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Preparation and Characterization of Magnetic Nanomaterials

edited by

Junyoung Kwon

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic nanomaterials; nanoparticle synthesis; structural and magnetic characterization; biomedical applications; spintronics and data storage; catalysis and energy applications

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

Development of Advanced Battery Materials

edited by Huibo Wang and Zhengyao Li

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

Keywords: sodium-ion battery; lithium-ion battery; metal-ion battery; solid-state battery; solid oxide fuel cell; Zn-ion battery; K-ion battery; metal– air battery; aqueous rechargeable battery; characterization of battery materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

New Polymer Recycling Technologies

edited by

Marc Marín-Genescà

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

Keywords: polymeric recycling; mechanical recycling; chemical recycling; upcycling; biobased polymers; circular economy; life-cycle assessment; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Advanced Shape Memory Alloys: From Alloy Design to Functional Performance

edited by

Chih-Hsuan Chen

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

Keywords: shape memory alloy; shape memory effect; superelasticity; elastocaloric effect; martensitic transformation; functional fatigue

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

Advanced Polymer Materials for Clean and Renewable Energy Applications

edited by Wenhao Liang,

Noel Díez

and Hedong Chen

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

Keywords: polymer materials; rechargeable batteries; solar cells; material design; mechanism study

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Numerical and Experimental Insights into Thermal, Mechanical and Electrical Behavior of Carbon-Based Nanocomposites

edited by

Giovanni Spinelli

and

Vittorio Romano

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon-based nanocomposites; multifunctional materials; numerical modeling and simulation; structure-property relationships; electrical percolation and conductivity; thermal stability and management; mechanical characterization and fracture mechanics; piezoresistive behavior and self-sensing; interface and interphase engineering; advanced manufacturing and processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)

Synthesis of Transition Metal Oxide/MXene, MOF and MWCNTs for Supercapacitor and Li-Ion Battery

edited by

Jai Bhagwan

and Luxmi Rani

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open

Keywords: transition metal oxides; MXene; electrospun nanofiber; transition metal oxide/MXene; MWCNTs; MOF-derived transition metal oxides; supercapacitor; Li-ion battery; energy and power densities; electrochemical impedance spectroscope

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Materials for Bone Tissue Engineering: Preparation Methods, Property Optimization, and Applications

edited by

Jakub Szabelski

and

Arish Dasan

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; bone tissue engineering; bone cements; preparation techniques; properties and performance; surface modification; material degradation; biocompatibility; mechanical strength; porosity; antibiotics; controlled release

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Sustainable Materials and Methodologies Applied to the Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage

edited by

Rosario Blanc

, Ana María López-Montes and

Ana Isabel Calero-Castillo

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open

Keywords: heritage materials; sustainable conservation materials; conservation treatments performance; materials characterization techniques; non-invasive analytical methods; advanced imaging for materials analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Materials Characterization)

Modelling of Deformation Characteristics of Materials or Structures—Second Edition

edited by

Tomasz Strek

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open

Keywords: computational materials; auxetic cellular materials; smart materials; negative materials; porous materials; material strain-rate dependency; porous materials; mechanics of materials; heat transfer; thermal stresses; dynamics; biomechanics

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

Next-Generation Polymers and Elastomers: Synthesis, Properties and Emerging Applications

edited by Zebin Su and

Jianbo Yin

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 184 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced polymers; smart elastomers; sustainable synthesis; structure– property relationships; emerging applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Preparation and Applications of Diamond Composites

edited by

He Li

and Hui Song

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open

Keywords: diamond composites; advanced preparation technologies; precision machining and processing technologies; performance characterization and mechanism; emerging applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)

Advancements in Thin Film Deposition Technologies—Second Edition

edited by

Nicola Calisi

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 180 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical vapor deposition (PVD)/sputtering; chemical vapor deposition (CVD)/ALD; epitaxial growth; thin film characterization; interface engineering; nanostructured films; coating technologies

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

Advanced Fiber Materials for Wearable Electronics

edited by

Javad Foroughi

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced fiber materials; wearable electronics; smart textiles; artificial muscles; carbon nanotube fibers; graphene fibers; piezoelectric fibers; energy harvesting; fiber-based sensors; soft robotics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Biobased and/or Biodegradable Films, Coatings, and Packaging Materials

edited by

Marina Silva Matos

, Susana Cristina Pinto and

Sandra Magina

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open

Keywords: biobased materials; biodegradable polymers; sustainable packaging; polymeric films; functional coatings; renewable resources; circular economy; compostability; life cycle assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Research in Nanotechnology and Interface Engineering of Nanomaterials

edited by

Seyed Mohammad Mahdi Dadfar

and

Catalin Zaharia

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; nanomaterials; synthesis and characterization; structure– property relationships; functional nanostructures; catalysis and energy applications; biomedical nanotechnology; environmental nanomaterials; surface modification and functionalization; advanced materials design

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

Inorganic Polyphosphate Materials: Synthesis and Biomedical Applications

edited by Wei Wei

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open

Keywords: inorganic polyphosphate; polyP; polyP-based materials; synthesis; nano particles; nano sheets; microstructure; biomedical applications; biological functions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Light–Material Interactions: Functional Properties and Applications

edited by

Gang Shi

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open

Keywords: light-material interactions; Raman scattering; fluorescence; photoelectric conversion; photothermal conversion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)

Exploring the Glass Transition in Polymer-Based Materials: Properties, Applications, and Future Perspectives

edited by Baicheng Mei

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open

Keywords: glass transition; glass-forming liquids; deep glasses; crosslinked networks; vitrimers and associative polymers; activation relaxation of segments; relationship between structures; thermodynamics; and dynamics in polymers; activated transports of small particles in anomalous polymeric membranes; polyelectrolyte glasses; topological glasses of macromolecules

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Synthesis and Characterization of Nanostructured Metal Catalytic Materials

edited by Jun Zhou and

Zongbin Li

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 160 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocatalysts; synthesis approaches; characterization methods; catalytic mechanisms; applications in energy and environment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Recent Advances in Optoelectronic Materials and Devices

edited by Lokanath Patra

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open

Keywords: optoelectronic materials; optoelectronic devices; perovskite; 2D materials; quantum dots; photodetectors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)

Electrochemical Applications of Carbon Materials

edited by Bunshi Fugetsu and Feiyu Kang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon materials; electrochemical materials; materials design; energy storage materials; batteries; supercapacitors; electrocatalysis; structure– property relationships; sustainable materials; electrochemical sensors; environmental electrochemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)

Current Developments in Glassy Polymer Physics

edited by

Didier R. Long

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open

Keywords: glassy polymer physics; mechanical and ultimate properties; Tg in confinement; theory and numerical simulations; dynamical studies; calorimetry; relaxation mechanisms; damaging mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advanced Molecular Electronics: From Fundamental Properties to Practical Applications

edited by

Dong Xiang

, Li Yang and

Takhee Lee

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

Keywords: molecular-scale electronics; molecular electronic materials; molecular devices; functional molecular materials; molecular-level materials; molecular manipulation; molecular synthesis; single-molecule charge transport; single-molecule reaction dynamics and detection; AI driven molecular electronics; theories and models of molecular science

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advances in Elastomers and Functional Soft Composites

edited by Haoming Pang

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

Keywords: electrorheological elastomers; magnetorheological elastomers; shape memory polymers; dielectric elastomers; self-healing polymers; liquid crystal elastomers; soft actuators; biosensors; soft robotics; wearable devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Advances in Solid-State Welding Processes (Second Edition)

edited by Feng Jin and

Peng Li

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid-state welding process; friction-based welding processes; diffusion bonding; resistance welding; rotary friction welding; friction stir welding; linear friction welding; welding of dissimilar metals; microstructure evolution and joint performance

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

Advanced Carbon-Based Materials for Sodium-Ion and Potassium-Ion Batteries and Hybrid Capacitors

edited by

Noel Díez

and

Raúl Gimeno Ferrero

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon materials; electrochemistry; energy storage; Na-ion battery; potassium-ion; hybrid capacitor

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Emerging Trends in Antimicrobial Polymeric Materials

edited by

Izabela Barszczewska-Rybarek

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; biopolymers; antimicrobial properties; bioactivity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advanced Material for Magnetocaloric Effect

edited by

Piotr Gębara

,

Karol Synoradzki

and Karolina Kutynia

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open

Keywords: X-ray diffraction; differential scanning calorimetry; materials processing; magnetocaloric effect

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Innovations in Porous Materials for Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery

edited by

Wei Wu

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous materials; metal– organic frameworks (MOFs); adsorption; photocatalysis; light-driven degradation; wastewater treatment; water purification; heavy metal removal; resource recovery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Computational Simulation and Experimental Validation of Metallurgical Processes

edited by

Haiyan Tang

and Kaimin Wang

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 132 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallurgical processes; molten metal flow; numerical simulation; experimental validation; multiphysics coupled phenomena; foundational metals; engineering practicability

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

Characterization of Bioactive Glasses by Computational and Experimental Methods

edited by

Diana Dudea

and

Bernadette Kerekes-Mathe

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; bioactive glass ; bioactivity; dental applications; dental tissue regeneration

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

Integrated Experimental–Numerical Approaches to Design and Optimization of Metal Forming and Surface Engineering Processes

edited by

Leon Kukiełka

and

Radosław Patyk

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal forming; surface engineering; finite element modeling; constitutive models; inverse methods; surface integrity; process optimization; multiscale analysis; data-driven approaches

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

Functional Polymer Materials: From Materials Design to Performance Modulation

edited by

Marialuigia Raimondo

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; multiscale composites with synergistic properties; multifunctional nanocomposites; carbonaceous nanofillers; smart functions of nanocomposites; stimuli-responsive behavior; self-healing polymers; advanced characterization tools; processing as a modulation tool; device integration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Dynamics of Phase Transformations in Materials with Perovskite Structure

edited by Wasikur Rahman

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

Keywords: perovskite structure; phase transformation dynamics; ferroelectric– paraelectric transition; energy harvesting; energy storage; nanotechnology; solid-state chemistry; biosensors; smart materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Multiscale Design and Optimisation for Metal Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Bartłomiej Wysocki

,

Joseph Buhagiar

and Jian Chen

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2019 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal additive manufacturing; multiscale modelling; atomistic simulation; process simulation; microstructure evolution; process optimisation; artificial intelligence; machine learning; physics-based modelling; data-driven optimisation; post-processing; heat treatment; surface engineering; in situ monitoring; µ -CT; advanced AM systems

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

Advanced Sustainable Cementitious Materials: Design, Mechanisms and Performance

edited by

Jiabin Li

and Dongsheng Zhang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 580 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable cementitious materials; low-carbon binders; alkali-activated materials; 3D-printed concrete; recycled materials; microstructure; rheology; durability

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

Novel Functional Materials for Electronics and Biomedicine—Second Edition

edited by

Plamen Petkov

and Ruzha Harizanova

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 402 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxides; chalcogenides; metals; azopolymers; graphene; glasses; glass– ceramic composites; crystallization; energy conversion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advanced Materials for Hydrogen Purification and Storage

edited by Vitalie Stavila and Brandon C. Wood

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 301 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogen storage; hydrogen separation; membranes; metal alloys; sorbents; artificial intelligence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advances in Metasurface Materials: Design and Applications

edited by Zhe Shi and Dan Wang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 301 | 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)

Micro-Structural and Corrosion Resistance of Stainless Steels

edited by

Luca Pezzato

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 286 | Submission Open

Keywords: stainless steel; austenitic; ferritic; martensitic; duplex; microstructure; corrosion; electrochemistry; passive film

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

Thermal Stability and Applications of Sustainable Polyurethanes

edited by Artur Bukowczan and

Tomasz Mariusz Majka

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 279 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainability; renewable raw materials; thermal degradation and stability; bio-based components; polyurethanes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advances in Flexible Electronics and Electronic Devices

edited by Zuqing Yuan, Junlu Sun and Wenqiang Wu

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8236 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexible electronics; stretchable materials; printed electronics; bioelectronics; e-skin; soft robotics; biodegradable electronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Material Characterization, Design and Modeling of Asphalt Pavements

edited by Weidong Cao,

Jizhe Zhang

,

Dedong Guo

and

Wengang Zhang

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 5872 | Submission Open

Keywords: asphalt; asphalt mix; asphalt pavement; pavement structure; material characterization; mix design; pavement design; modeling; simulation analysis

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

Selected Papers from the 26th International Conference on Computer Methods in Mechanics (CMM2025)

edited by

Marcin Kamiński

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5091 | Submission Open

Keywords: finite element method; boundary element method; meshless approaches; probabilistic computational mechanics; artificial intelligence

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

Additive Manufacturing of Metals, Alloys, and Ceramics: Processes, Microstructures, and Properties

edited by

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submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3285 | Submission Open

Keywords: powder bed fusion; direct metal deposition; arc additive manufacturing; microstructural characterisation; mechanical properties; fatigue properties; corrosion resistance; titanium alloys; steels; aluminium alloys; high-entropy alloys

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

Synthesis, Characterization and Applications of Ionic Liquids (ILs)

edited by Jan Blahut

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1736 | Submission Open

Keywords: ionic liquids; materials science; synthesis; characterization; physical properties; chemical properties; advanced applications; sustainable technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Soft Matter)

Advances in Luminescent Materials: Characterization and Device Applications

edited by Kai Li and Baojiu Chen

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1629 | Submission Open

Keywords: phosphors; LEDs; bioimaging; thermometer; anti-counterfeiting; luminescent materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Optical and Photonic Materials)

Advances in Functional Polymers and Nanocomposites (Second Edition)

edited by

Przemysław Pączkowski

and

Barbara Gawdzik

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1103 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; nanocomposites; advanced polymers; functional polymers; properties and structure of functional polymer composites; degradation and stability of polymer composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Advanced Materials for Dentistry and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics: From Biocompatibility to Biomimetic Design and Implant Surface Bioengineering

edited by Corina Marilena Cristache and Fabrizio Di Francesco

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1100 | Submission Open

Keywords: PEEK; PEKK; silicone elastomers; maxillofacial prosthodontics; dental implants; titanium; zirconia; surface modification; biofunctionalization; antibiofilm coatings; osseointegration; soft-tissue integration; tribocorrosion; adhesion; primers/coupling agents; color stability; resin composites; ceramics; fiber-reinforced composites; 3D printing; subtractive manufacturing; CAD/CAM; biomimetic materials; biocompatibility; mechanical properties; optical properties; porous/lattice structures; photofunctionalization; AI-assisted modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Numerical Modeling and Mechanical Properties of Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Composites (2nd Edition)

edited by

Juntao Zhu

and

Ke Li

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 988 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced cementitious composites; numerical methods; mechanical properties; multiscale modeling; experimental analysis; material modification

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

Advanced Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites in Automotive Applications

edited by

Rajesh Mishra

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 943 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer-based composites; automotive components; nanoscale fillers; lightweight materials; mechanical strength; thermal stability; barrier properties; electrical conductivity; flame retardancy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Synthesis and Applications in Magnetic Nanostructures

edited by Ningning Song and Jialong Liu

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 671 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic nanoparticles; ferrite nanoparticles; magnetic alloy; nanobiotechnology; intelligent nanomaterials

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

Property Enhancement of Laser Powder Bed Fused Alloy

edited by

Cuiling Zhao

, Baixin Dong and

Ran Cui

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 579 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser powder bed fusion; field-assisted additive manufacturing; microstructure control; process monitoring; property improvement; process optimization; material– laser interaction; surface finish enhancement; hybrid manufacturing; in situ monitoring

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

Functional Nanomaterials for Drug Delivery

edited by

Zhenbao Liu

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional nucleic acids; nanomaterials; biomaterials; drug delivery systems; molecular diagnostics; theranostics; targeted drug delivery; nanotechnology; functional nanomaterials; responsive nanocarriers

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

Photolytic and Photocatalytic Activity of Advanced Nanocomposites

edited by

Zhen Liu

and

Shuaijun Pan

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 197 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced nanocomposites; photolytic processes; photocatalysis; photothermal catalysis; solar-driven catalysis; energy conversion; environmental remediation; interface engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Emerging Nanomaterials for Sensing Applications

edited by

Syeda Sitwat Batool

submission deadline 10 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; MOFs; COFs; MXene; gas sensing; surface functionalization; interface engineering; charge transfer; low-temperature sensing; environmental monitoring

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

Advanced Electrocatalytic Materials for Energy and Environmental Applications (Second Edition)

edited by

Jiayuan Yu

,

Junfeng Chen

and

Jingyun Jiang

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12030 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy conversion and storage; hydrogen evolution reaction; nitrate reduction; upgrading of pollutants; carbon dioxide reduction; electrochemical water treatment; microbial fuel cell; environmental functional nanomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Corrosion Resistance and Protection of Metal Alloys

edited by

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and

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10005 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion resistance; corrosion processes; surface technology; protection; electrochemical behavior; organic coatings; silver alloy films; composite coating; alloys; ceramics; oxidation protective coating

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

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