Materials

Future Trends in High-Entropy Alloys (2nd Edition)

edited by

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submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2179 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy alloys (HEAs); medium-entropy alloys (MEAs); high-entropy alloy thin films and coatings; computational alloy design; phase diagram; microstructure characterization; mechanical properties; thermomechanical treatment; hetero-structural microstructure; functional application

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

The Microstructures and Advanced Functional Properties of Thin Films

edited by

Yue Liu

,

Jian Wang

and Jiamiao Ni

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1759 | Submission Open

Keywords: deposition; microstructure; electrical properties; thermal properties; optical properties; thin film growth; functional thin film applications

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

Plastic Deformation, Strengthening and Toughening of Advanced Metallic Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Fulin Jiang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1659 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic materials; plastic deformation; mechanical properties; microstructure; advance processing; modelling; simulation

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

Technology and Applications of Shape Memory Materials

edited by Xiaobin Shi, Yang Shao, Jiang Jiang and Qingkun Meng

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1511 | Submission Open

Keywords: shape memory alloys; martensitic transformation; nanocrystalline alloys; pseudoelasticity; microstructures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Advances in Metasurface Optics and Devices

edited by Ting Hu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1374 | Submission Open

Keywords: metasurface; subwavelength; wavefront engineering; flat optics

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

Advanced Plasma Technology in Material Synthesis, Processing and Analysis

edited by Nepal Chandra Roy, Cédric Pattyn and Mamumur Rashid Talukder

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1305 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma material processing; plasma polymers; plasma-assisted carbon materials; plasma nanomaterials; surface treatment; biomaterials; energy materials

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

Development and Modification of New or Recycled Materials and Technological Processes toward Sustainable Development (Second Edition)

edited by

Pavol Liptai

and Jaroslav Briančin

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1218 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable development; advanced materials; material innovations; circular economy; technological innovations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Advances of Indentation Technology in Materials

edited by Ming Liu,

Xu Long

, Lixun Cai and Yan Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1212 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoindentation; mechanical properties; deformation and fracture mechanisms; extreme conditions; probe materials; characterization techniques; material systems; modeling and simulation; standardization; calibration

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

Advances in Low Carbon Concrete and Structures

edited by Wenyu Liao,

Jihui Qin

and

Hongyan Ma

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1170 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-carbon structure; low-carbon concrete; supplementary cementitious material (SCM); alternative cementitious material; carbon capture; utilization; and storage (CCUS); carbon footprint; embodied carbon; thermal energy storage (TES); life cycle assessment (LCA).

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Flexible Electrode for Energy Harvesting and Storage Applications

edited by

Manesh Yewale

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1151 | Submission Open

Keywords: energy storage; triboelectric or piezoelectric materials; energy-generating materials; nanostructured materials; energy materials synthesis and characterization; supercapacitors; battery; energy devices; thin films

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

High-Efficient Electrocatalytic Materials

edited by Wenjie Jiang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1133 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrocatalysis; material science; energy conversion; clear energy; environmental remediation; green chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Towards Sustainable Low-Carbon Concrete

edited by Jiaxiang Lin and

Prabir K. Sarker

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1040 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable concrete; low-carbon cement; alternative binders; carbon capture in concrete; concrete recycling; eco-friendly construction materials; lifecycle assessment of concrete; green building technologies; concrete durability and performance; innovative concrete mix designs

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

Advances in Solid-State Welding Processes

edited by

Peng Li

and Feng Jin

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1020 | 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)

Microstructures and Properties of Corrosion-Resistant Alloys

edited by Yu Cao,

Rui Luo

and

Chi Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1016 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion-resistant alloy; microstructure characterization; mechanical property; thermo-mechanical processing; heat treatment; modelling and simulation

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

Microstructure, Mechanical Properties and Additive Manufacturing of Steels

edited by

Robert Bidulský

and

Jana Bidulská

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1005 | Submission Open

Keywords: metals; alloys; microstructure; mechanical properties; additive manufacturing; joining; simulation; metal forming

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

Advances in Modelling and Simulation of Materials in Applied Sciences

edited by

Evaggelos Kaselouris

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 947 | Submission Open

Keywords: numerical modelling and simulation; multiphysics problems; experimental measurements; macroscale; microscale; nanoscale

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

Modern Wood-Based Materials for Sustainable Building

edited by

Dorota Dukarska

and

Jakub Kawalerczyk

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 944 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood and wood-based materials as a sustainable building resource; construction and insulating wood-based materials; composite materials in modern wood construction; green composites; biomass in the manufacture of insulation materials; the role of wood and wood-based materials in reducing carbon emissions; joining techniques for wood and wood-based materials; eco-friendly adhesives; the environmental engineering of eco-friendly materials; the protection of wood and wood-based materials from biotic and abiotic factors; energy-efficient construction solutions based on wood and wood-based materials; a healthy indoor environment in wooden buildings; innovative technologies for the prefabrication of building construction elements; evaluation criteria for sustainable building materials; fire safety in wooden buildings; the durability of wooden buildings in the long term.

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Advances in Carbon Fiber/Resin Matrix Polymer Composites

edited by

Rajab Abousnina

and

Wensu Chen

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 907 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon fiber properties; multifunctional composites and automated manufacturing; nanotechnology integration; smart composites; thermoplastic composites; industrial applications; state-of-the-art reviews on carbon fiber materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Design and Development of Metal-Based Biomaterials

edited by

Ligang Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 861 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic biomaterials; titanium alloys; zirconium alloys; biometals; biocompatibility; biodegradable; implants; tissue engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Innovations in Modelling and Simulations: Bridging Microstructures to Macroscopic Properties in Advanced Materials

edited by

Lin Zhang

and

Zhitong Bai

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 860 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiscale simulation; microstructures; mechanical behavior analysis; thermophysical properties; atomic scale modeling; data-driven simulation; image-based modeling; advanced structural materials; composite materials; advanced manufacturing and processing

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

Alkali-Activated Binders: Properties and Applications in Construction

edited by Shaoyun Pu,

Wei Duan

, Mingzhi Guo and

Zhihai He

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 849 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-carbon materials; alkali-activated binders; preparation technology; characterization; solid-waste utilization; engineering applications

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

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties Relationship for Metallic Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Jan Džugan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 788 | Submission Open

Keywords: microstructure; mechanical properties; thermo-physical properties; fracture; plasticity; metals; anisotropy; functionally graded materials; SPD; additive manufacturing

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

Advances in Photocatalyst Materials and Green Chemistry

edited by

Marta Prześniak-Welenc

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 773 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable energy; green catalysts; environmental remediation; solar-driven catalysis; eco-friendly materials; carbon-neutral processes; clean energy production; catalyst design; sustainable synthesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Advanced Materials Joining and Manufacturing Techniques

edited by Michael Benoit and

Xiaoye Zhao

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 773 | Submission Open

Keywords: fusion welding; brazing; solid-state welding; additive manufacturing; dissimilar materials joining; micro joining

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

Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion of Metallic and Non-metallic Materials: Mechanisms and Protection

edited by

Ruiyong Zhang

, Chao Liu and Yimeng Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 648 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic corrosion; non-metallic corrosion; microbiologically corrosion; coatings; corrosion protection; surface treatments; biodegradation and biodeterioration; corrosive environments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Evaluation of Fatigue and Creep-Fatigue Damage of Steel

edited by

Bin Yang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 581 | Submission Open

Keywords: creep; fatigue; corrosion fatigue; creep-fatigue; steels

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

Theoretical and Computational Modeling of Material Surfaces and Interfaces

edited by Gaojian Lin

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 539 | Submission Open

Keywords: material surface; material interface; theoretical modeling; computational modeling; numerical simulation

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

Advances in Materials Corrosion: Mechanisms, Protection and Prediction

edited by

María Jesús Jiménez-Come

and Leonardo Bertolucci Coelho

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 517 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion mechanisms; corrosion-resistant materials; computational simulations; protective coatings; materials degradation; electrochemical processes; corrosion prediction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Preparation, Electromagnetic Absorption and Shielding Properties of Electromagnetic Functional Materials

edited by Xu Zhang and Jianzhi Yang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 497 | Submission Open

Keywords: ferrite material; amorphous nanocrystalline material; ferromagnetic material; electromagnetic absorbing material; magnetic shielding material; electromagnetic shielding design; magnetic shielding structure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advanced Nanotechnology for Sustainable Energy

edited by

Rui Filipe dos Reis Marmont Lobo

and

César Augusto Correia de Sequeira

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 464 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructures; nanoparticles; catalyst; plasma; carbon; microscopy; spectroscopy; hydrogen; electricity

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

Advances in 3D-Printed Metamaterials

edited by

Xinwei Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 307 | Submission Open

Keywords: metamaterial; lattice structure; 3D printing; finite element analysis; lightweight; mechanical properties; acoustics; thermal; electromagnetic; chemical; implants; multifunctional; topological optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics of Materials

edited by Mark F. Horstemeyer and Heechen E. Cho

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 298 | Submission Open

Keywords: fatigue; fracture; damage; constitutive model; multiscale modeling; microstructure

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

Development and Application of Novel Membranes (2nd Edition)

edited by

Asuncion Maria Hidalgo

,

Maria Dolores Murcia

and

María Gómez

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 289 | Submission Open

Keywords: modified membranes; physical membrane modification process; chemical membrane modification process

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

Investigation of Structure and Properties of Porous Materials

edited by Xingtao Xu, Yunqing Kang and Mohua Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 284 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous nanomaterials; capacitive deionization; heterogeneous catalysis; advanced oxidation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Laser and Plasma Processing of Advanced Ceramics for Magnetic, Electrotechnical and Electrochemical Applications

edited by

Catalin-Daniel Constantinescu

and

Lucian Petrescu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 255 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramic materials; non-oxide ceramics; laser and plasma processing; magnetism and electrical engineering; thin films and multilayers; planar transformers; modeling and simulation

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

Latest Research in Joining and Welding Processes

edited by

Qingke Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 222 | Submission Open

Keywords: welding; brazing; soldering; diffusion bonding; microjoining; metallurgical reaction; service reliability

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

Advanced Anode Materials for Alkali-Ion Batteries

edited by Maria Jose Piernas Muñoz, Maider Zarrabeitia and Linghong Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 201 | Submission Open

Keywords: batteries; alkali-ion; lithium-ion; sodium-ion; potassium-ion; anodes; materials; sustainable

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Improvements and Advanced Characterizations of Silicon-Based Anode Materials

edited by Tiziana Musso

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open

Keywords: anode materials; lithium-ion batteries; rechargeable batteries; lithiation; commercial battery anodes; silicon nanostructures; solid– electrolyte interface; silicon– carbon composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Rare Earth Materials: Advances in Synthesis, Studies and Applications

edited by

Aivaras Kareiva

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open

Keywords: lanthanide elements; rare earth materials; synthesis; physical properties; application

Synthesis, Sintering, and Characterization of Composites

edited by Xiaonan Mu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramics; alloys and their composites; sintering; mechanical properties; interface structure; strengthening mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Recent Advances in Damage Mechanics of Composite Materials

edited by

Dionysios T.G. Katerelos

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open

Keywords: damage mechanics; composites; damage initiation and growth; modelling; damage sensing; experimental techniques; self-healing; damage tolerance; environmental effects; machine learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Advanced Characterization of Advanced High-Strength Steels for Automotive Applications

edited by Joseph McDermid and Bita Pourbahari

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced high-strength steel; transmission electron microscopy; atom probe tomography; electron backscatter diffraction; X-ray computed tomography

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

Advanced Materials & Methods for Heritage & Archaeology (Second Edition)

edited by

Angela Calia

and

Mariateresa Lettieri

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open

Keywords: archeology and heritage buildings; material characterization; non-destructive or micro-destructive analysis of cultural heritage stone; marbles; plasters; ceramics; potteries and glasses; non-destructive techniques for surface characterization; residue analysis; investigation of raw materials and production methods of ancient technologies; investigation of weathering effects; material conservation technologies; heritage building protection; monitoring technologies

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

Microstructure Design of Materials via Machine Learning: Advantage, Challenges, Applications, and Perspectives

edited by

Sugrib K. Shaha

and

Dyuti Sarker

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open

Keywords: microstructure design of materials; machine learning; data-driven approaches; optimization; enhanced properties

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

Advanced Materials for Organic Semiconductors and Their Applications

edited by

Abderrahim Yassar

and

Shiwei Ren

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open

Keywords: π -conjugated materials; structure− property relationships; optical properties; electronic properties; organic optoelectronic devices; transistors; gas sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advanced Functional Materials for Hydrometallurgical and Environmental Applications

edited by Bo Chen and

Shenxu Bao

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open

Keywords: solvent-impregnated resins; supported ionic liquid; ion-imprinted polymers; composite electrode materials; solid wastes based adsorption materials; the separation of enrichment of metals; the adsorption and separation of harmful gases; the removal of organic pollutants; the preparation and characterization of functional materials; adsorption mechanisms based on quantum chemistry simulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Energy Storage Applications

edited by Kaipeng Liu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemical energy storage; nanoenergy; energy materials; solid-state battery; nanomaterials; 3D printed battery; thermoelectric materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advances in Additive Manufacturing: Characteristics and Innovation, 2nd Edition

edited by

Xiaohui Zhao

and

Chao Chen

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; microstructure; mechanical properties; fatigue; wear

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

Construction and Applications in Functional Polymers

edited by Zhu Long and Pengxiang Si

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced functional polymeric materials; construction of functional polymers; self-healing polymers; stimuli-responsive materials; biomedical polymers; electrically conductive polymers; optical polymers; sustainable polymers; high-strength and tough polymers; superhydrophobic or superhydrophilic polymers.

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Organic Nanoparticles for Imaging and Cancer Therapy

edited by Xiaozhen Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: near-infrared; phototheranostics; conjugated small molecular nanoparticles; organic nanoparticles; polymers; oligomers; small molecular dyes; imaging; therapy

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

Advances in Nanophotonic Materials, Devices, and Applications

edited by

Zhengji Xu

and

Lu Zhu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open

Keywords: metasurface; nanophotonics; nanomaterials; micro/nanostructures; nanofabrication; optoelectronics; silicon photonics

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

Advanced Hydrometallurgy and Recycling/Utilization of Metallic Resources

edited by Zhihui Yu, Xiaoxian Zhao and Jingkui Qu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: extractive metallurgy; hydrometallurgy; metal recovery and recycling; green chemistry; mechanism; selective separation; kinetics

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

Advances in 3D Printing for Biomaterials

edited by

Valentina Bertana

and Désirée Baruffaldi

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomedicine; biomaterials; LoC; 3D printing; 3D cell culture; tissue engineering; OoC

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Fatigue of Polymers and Composite Materials: From the LCF to the VHCF Life Ranges

edited by

Andrea Tridello

,

Davide S. Paolino

and

Carlo Boursier Niutta

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite; polymers; fatigue; ultrasonic fatigue; low-cycle fatigue; high-cycle fatigue; very-high-cycle fatigue

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Microstructure, Mechanical Properties and Behaviour of Advanced Alloys and Materials for Nuclear Applications

edited by

Alexis Rusinek

and Paul Wood

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open

Keywords: nuclear materials; extreme loading conditions; corrosion resistance; failure mechanisms; phase transformations; radiation effects; materials degradation; advanced materials design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Recent Progress of Surface Engineering in Corrosion Protection

edited by

Paul C. Okonkwo

and Ahmed Bahgat Radwan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; corrosion prevention; coating techniques; electrochemistry; corrosion monitoring; sustainable solutions; alloy development; surface modification; corrosion resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

High Stability Perovskite Solar Cell: Progress and Prospects

edited by Esidor Ntsoenzok, Anne Migan-Dubois and Hicham Labrim

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open

Keywords: perovskite solar cell; stability; interface engineering; machine learning; defects; efficiency; additives engineering; charge transport materials; fabrication process; 2D/3D perovskites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Surface Modifications and Coatings for Metallic Materials

edited by

Eri Miura-Fujiwara

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; coating; heat resistance; wear resistance; wettability; cytotoxicity; adhesiveness; optical properties; electrical properties; bonding mechanism

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

Advances in Corrosion and Protection of Passivating Metals and Alloys

edited by

Tomasz Borowski

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion; passivation; protection; alloys; stainless steels; surface engineering; coating; layer; microstructure; chemical and phase composition; topography; biological properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Hydrogel Composites and Applications

edited by Weizheng Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrogels; hydrogel composites; synthesis; characterization; application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Soft Matter)

Advanced Plasma Process for Nanoscale Semiconductor Devices

edited by

Hee Chul Lee

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open

Keywords: storage class memory; nanoscale devices; plasma processing; atomic layer deposition (ALD); atomic layer etching (ALE); area-selective deposition (ASD); remote plasma system

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

Advances in Machining and Joining Technologies for Metallic Materials

edited by Huihuan Ma

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open

Keywords: machining technology; joining technology; mechanical properties; casting treatment; processing methodology; joint performance

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

Flexible Piezoelectric Transducers and Materials for Energy Harvesting and Sensing Applications

edited by

Lin Dong

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open

Keywords: piezoelectric materials; energy harvesting; sensing; flexible electronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Neutron Scattering in Materials

edited by Jisue Moon

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open

Keywords: neutron scattering; biomaterial; nuclear material; catalyst; crystal structure; nanomaterials; instrumentation; data analysis; dynamics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Advanced Materials With Strong Electron Correlations

edited by

Monika Gamża

and Jiasheng Chen

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

Keywords: correlated electrons; crystal and electronic structures; crystal growth; magnetic materials; electronic band structure of solids; material characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advances in Structure-Based Design of Functional Inorganic Materials

edited by

Yuta Matsushima

submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open

Keywords: inorganic materials; preparation techniques; characterization; application; optical properties; optoelectronic properties; electric properties; mechanical properties; magnetic properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Nanosized and Nanostructured Magnetic Materials: Experimental, Theoretical, and Computational Investigations

edited by

Tibor-Adrian Óvári

and

Nicoleta Lupu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2672 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic nanoparticles; magnetic nanostrips; magnetic nanotubes; magnetic nanowires; magnetic phenomena; magnetic properties; magnetic sensors; nanocrystalline magnets; nanosized magnetic materials; nanostructured magnetic materials

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

Advances in Materials: Modelling Challenges and Technological Progress for Green Engineering and Sustainable Development

edited by

Agnieszka Kijo-Kleczkowska

,

Wojciech Nowak

,

Jaroslaw Krzywanski

and

Marcio L. De Souza-Santos

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2315 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermomechanical research of materials; net-zero emission; waste-to-energy; sustainability; energy efficiency; oxygen carriers; fuels; waste; adsorbents; absorbents; adsorption cooling and desalination systems; adsorption and absorption chillers; furnaces and boilers; combustion and co-combustions; fluidization; artificial intelligence; machine learning; artificial neural networks; deep learning; genetic and evolutionary algorithms; artificial immune systems; fuzzy logic; expert systems; bio-inspired methods; CFD; modelling; simulation; optimization; complex systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Metal Oxide Semiconductors: Synthesis, Structure, and Applications

edited by

Stephane Kenmoe

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1336 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal oxides; synthesis; characterization; structure; spectroscopy; operando; electronics; optics; catalysis; energy conversion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advanced Low-Carbon and Green Materials in Transportation Infrastructure

edited by Zhong Zhou and Hao Yang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 416 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-carbon materials; green and sustainable materials; solid waste utilization; physical; mechanical; durability; and functional properties; construction and transportation infrastructure

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

Carbonaceous Materials: Fabrication, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Iwona Zawierucha

and

Grzegorz Malina

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open

Keywords: biochar; carbon nanotubes; graphene; fullerene; activated carbon; cyclodextrin polymers; composites and hybrids; water and wastewater treatment; various applications of carbonaceous materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)

Development, Characterization and Applications of Plasmonic Structures

edited by Antti J. Moilanen

submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasmonics; nanophotonics; nanostructures; plasmons; surface plasmon resonances; surface plasmon polaritons; surface lattice resonances

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

Application and Modification of Clay Minerals

edited by

Gang Yang

submission deadline 1 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1610 | Submission Open

Keywords: adsorption; catalysis; characterization; modeling; modification; synthesis

Latest Technologies in the Additive Manufacturing of Flexible and Printable Electronics

edited by Martin Bolduc

submission deadline 1 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1265 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexible and printed electronics; additive manufacturing; printable materials and devices; disposable and functional materials; flexible hybrid electronics; flexible and printable sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Sustainable Dielectric, Piezoelectric and Ferroelectric Materials: Synthesis, Characterization and Modelling

edited by Alicia Manjón-Sanz and Abhijit Pramanick

submission deadline 1 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open

Keywords: piezoelectrics; ferroelectrics; lead-free; synthesis; processing; structure– property relationships; powder diffraction; modelling techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Metallurgical Process Simulation and Optimization—2nd Volume

edited by

Qing Liu

and

Jiangshan Zhang

submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 17 articles | Viewed by 24150 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermodynamics and kinetics; primary steelmaking and secondary metallurgy; solidification and casting process; microstructure and property; metallurgical process engineering; artificial intelligence; big data and cloud computation

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

Waste-to-Resource in the Ecological Transition: Opportunities and Challenges

edited by

Francesco Todaro

,

Andrea Petrella

and

Michele Notarnicola

submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6083 | Submission Open

Keywords: recycled materials; waste management; sustainability; civil engineering; environmental engineering; life cycle assessment; green materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

The 15th Anniversary of Materials—Recent Advances in Soft Matter

edited by

Ingo Dierking

submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4875 | Submission Open

Keywords: soft polymers; colloidal solids; liquid crystals (thermotropic or lyotropic); gels; foams; surfactants; soft interfaces; suspensions and complex fluids; biological materials; granular matter; self-assembly and self-organisation; active matter; soft (tuneable) photonic and metamaterials; stimuli responsive soft materials (thermal; electric; magnetic; mechanical and optic); new experimental techniques for soft matter (mechanical; rheological; scattering; imaging and microscopic); theory and simulation of soft matter; phase transitions and glass transition; application of machine learning to soft matter

(This special issue belongs to the Section Soft Matter)

Advances in Multimaterial Fibers and Devices

edited by

Min Sun

and

Minghui Du

submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4734 | Submission Open

Keywords: multimaterial fiber; glass fiber; glass– ceramic fiber; single-crystal fiber; semiconductor fiber; polymer fiber; interface engineering; nanostructure engineering; crystal growth; size effect; fiber-based device

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Latest Research on Photovoltaic Materials and Solar Cells

edited by

Marek Lipiński

submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4254 | Submission Open

Keywords: dye solar cells; perovskite solar cells; organic solar cells; quantum dots solar cells; third-generation solar cells; emerging PV technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Recycling Waste Materials into Geopolymer Concrete and Environmental Functional Materials

edited by Jirong Lan and Yiqie Dong

submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3542 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid waste; waste materials; geopolymer concrete; environmental functional materials; civil structure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Electromagnetic Metallurgy: Metallurgical Process, Materials Processing and Resource Utilization

edited by Guifang Zhang, Kongzhai Li and Peng Yan

submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2877 | Submission Open

Keywords: electromagnetic metallurgy; numerical modeling; electromagnetic stirring; electromagnetic levitation; electromagnetic elimination; electromagnetic induction heating; electromagnetic processing of materials; electromagnetic separation

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

Advanced Welding in Alloys and Composites

edited by

Yang Li

and

Sansan Ao

submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 2539 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced welding technologies; metals; polymers; composites; modelling and simulation; microstructure and properties

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

Materials for Additive Manufacturing Processes

edited by

Alberta Aversa

submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2118 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; materials; metals; polymer; ceramic; composites

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

Development of Advanced Materials and Technology for Green and Sustainable Environmental Remediation

edited by

Hao Qiu

,

Erkai He

and Xing Li

submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1560 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable environmental remediation; heavy metal; emerging pollutants; bioavailability; toxic effect; ecological health; numerical model; risk assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Achievements in Foundry Materials and Technologies

edited by

Marcin Stawarz

,

Krzysztof Janerka

and

Jan Jezierski

submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1431 | Submission Open

Keywords: modern castings production process; environmental protection in foundry; reverse engineering in foundry; quality of castings; 3D printing process; molding materials; crystallization process; corrosion of metal alloys; casting alloys; continuous casting

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

Concrete Structures with Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious and Composite Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Chang-Geun Cho

submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1361 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-tech concrete structures; fiber-reinforced composites; fiber cementitious materials; metal and synthetic fibers in concrete; nonlinear model and analysis of fiber composite concrete structures; seismic performance innovations of concrete structures; crack control of concrete; modular/precast fiber concrete in building structures; fiber composite concrete beams and columns; high-ductility characteristics of fiber concrete and mortar

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

Design and Development of Flame-Retardant Polymer Materials

edited by

Yong Pan

and Yuling Xiao

submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1246 | Submission Open

Keywords: flame retardants; intrinsic structure design; synthesis; polymer; composites; thermal stability; mechanical properties; mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Applied Research on Microstructure of Casting Alloys

edited by

Giuliano Angella

and

Marcin Górny

submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1018 | Submission Open

Keywords: casting alloys; microstructure analysis; material properties; solidification process; casting defects; alloy composition

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

Advanced Piezoelectric Nanomaterials: Fundamentals and Applications

edited by Zhuomin Zhang, Xuemu Li and Xiaote Xu

submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open

Keywords: piezoelectric; advanced manufacturing; energy harvesting; nanogenerators; transducers; MEMS; sensors; actuation; biomedical applications.

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

Advanced Nanostructured Materials in Biomedical Applications: Synthesis and Characterization

edited by

Alexandru Grumezescu

and Dan Eduard Mihəiescu

submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanostructured materials; biomedical applications; synthesis techniques; material characterization; drug delivery systems; regenerative medicine; medical imaging; nano-biointeractions; safety and efficacy; scalable production

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

Advanced Additive Manufacturing Processing of Ceramic Materials

edited by

Cong Chen

and

Wei Zhu

submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramic; additive manufacturing; welding; casting; monitoring; numerical simulation; solidification; crystallization; composition distribution; defects

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

Manufacturing and Recycling of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composites

edited by

Antonio Formisano

submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite materials; natural fibers; thermomechanical properties; process parameters; recycling; end-of-life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Design, Control and Applications of Permanent Magnet Materials

edited by

Haiou Wang

and Kunpeng Su

submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open

Keywords: permanent magnet; magnetizing properties; magnetic science; magnetic properties; energy transition; production process technology; technological innovation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

New Advances in Superhydrophobic Materials: Fabrication, Characteristics and Applications

edited by

Xu Zhang

submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open

Keywords: superhydrophobic coating; superhydrophobic fabric; superhydrophobic materials; self-cleaning; anti-ice; anti-microbial; anti-corrosion; drag reduction; evaporation enhancement; oil-water separation; robust

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

Bio-Based Natural Fiber Composite Materials

edited by

Sheldon Shi

submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioproducts; natural fiber; functional composites; wood; bio-based carbon; life cycle assessment (LCA)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Synthetic and Biologic Materials for Prosthetic and Reconstructive Applications for Musculoskeletal Tissue

edited by

Dante Dallari

and

Marco Govoni

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 25756 | Submission Open

Keywords: autografts; allografts; xenografts; biomaterials; prosthetics; multi-phase scaffolds; musculoskeletal tissue engineering; bone tissue reconstruction and/or regeneration; cartilage tissue reconstruction and/or regeneration; tendon and/or ligament tissue reconstruction and/or regeneration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Lightweight and High-Strength Sandwich Panel

edited by

Yifeng Zhong

and

Liming Chen

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 21984 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiscale modeling; damage and failure; design and application; experiments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Advances in Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious Composites for Concrete and Masonry Structures

edited by

Marco Bonopera

,

Daniele Baraldi

,

Claudia Brito De Carvalho Bello

and

Wisena Perceka

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 16415 | Submission Open

Keywords: concrete; design; durability; earthquake; fiber-cementitious composite; masonry; material characterization; numerical modeling; strengthening; structural performance

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

Advanced Biomaterials for Bone and Soft Tissue Regeneration, Perimplantitis Treatment, Implant Prosthetics

edited by

Tiziano Testori

and

Massimo Del Fabbro

submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 16219 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; tissue regeneration; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; implant surfaces; bone regeneration; osseointegration; wound healing; periimplantitis; soft tissue management; implant prosthetic solutions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

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