Materials

Multiscale Models and Numerical Algorithms for Heterogeneous Materials and Structures

edited by Zhiqiang Yang and Yuhang Jing

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 217 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiscale methods; nonlinear multiscale problems; homogenization methods; data driven multiscale methods; coupling methods of multiscale and other methods; molecular simulation coupled with continuum simulation; macro properties; composite material and structure

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

Design and Development of Polymer-Based Drug Carriers for Biomedical Applications, Second Edition

edited by

Katarzyna Winnicka

and Katarzyna Olechno

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 207 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymeric materials; polymer-based drug delivery systems; pharmaceutical technologies; multifunctional polymers; drug–polymer complexation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advances in Microstructural Characterization and Spray Technology of High-Entropy Alloys

edited by Roghayeh Nikbakht

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open

Keywords: high‑entropy alloy (HEA) processing; HEA design for multiple sectors; atomization of HEAs; thermal spray coatings; cold spray deposition; advanced multiscale microstructure analysis (EBSD, TEM, APT); oxidation‑resistant microstructures; multiscale-strengthened HEAs; composite reinforced HEAs

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

Advanced Materials and Interfacial Engineering for Next-Generation Energy Storage and Conversion

edited by

Zhiqiang Su

and

Xiaoyuan Zhang

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 203 | Submission Open

Keywords: next-generation rechargeable batteries; interfacial engineering and stabilization; solid-state electrolytes; nanostructured energy materials; electrocatalysis and conversion systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Low-Dimensional Semiconductor Materials and Their Heterojunction Devices

edited by Ruixia Wu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 201 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-dimensional semiconductor materials; 2D layered materials; heterojunction devices; nanowires; interface engineering; device fabrication; field-effect transistors; optoelectronics; photodetectors; quantum confinement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advances in Waste Materials’ Valorization (2nd Edition)

edited by

Natalia Howaniec

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open

Keywords: waste; valorization; utilization; reuse; recycling; circular economy; functional materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Cutting-Edge Developments in Materials and Devices for Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)

edited by

Kun Zhu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced materials; devices; micro-nano manufacturing; MEMS; ferroelectricity; piezoelectricity; bio-integration; sensing; micro energy harvesting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Optical, Thermal, Elastic, and Spectral Properties of Crystals

edited by Jacek Zakrzewski and Mirosław Maliński

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open

Keywords: crystal properties; optoelectronics; nanotechnology; signal detection; optics; crystalline materials; microelectronics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advanced Epoxy Resins and Epoxy-Based Composites

edited by

Anna Rudawska

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

Keywords: epoxy resins; epoxy adhesives; epoxy–based composites; curing agents; additives; fillers; modification; properties; application; testing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Advanced Materials for Sustainable Electrocatalysis and Energy Storage

edited by

Abdelhakim Elmouwahidi

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

Keywords: electrocatalysis; energy; fuel cells; batteries; supercapacitors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advances in Functionalized Nanomaterials and Sustainable Recycling Processes for Solar Photovoltaic Technology

edited by

Daniel Horatiu Ursu

and

Melinda Vajda

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar photovoltaics; hybrid nanomaterials; functionalized nanomaterials; photovoltaic waste recycling; recycling technologies; circular economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

From Quantum Control to Functional Materials: Superconductivity, Strong Correlations and New Phases

edited by Wei Wu

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

Keywords: quantum materials; superconductors; strongly correlated electron systems; strange metals; non-centrosymmetric structure; single crystal; functional materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Quantum Materials)

Dynamic Mechanics and Vibration Analysis of High-Performance Smart Composite Materials

edited by

Yunfei Liu

,

Jun Wang

and

Qiyi Dai

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

Keywords: mechanics of materials; dynamic analysis; smart structures; composite materials; mechanical metamaterials; bio-inspired structures; multi-physical coupling; structural health monitoring

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

Thermal Methods for Fatigue and Fracture Behaviour of Composite Materials

edited by

Davide Palumbo

and

Rosa De Finis

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 178 | Submission Open

Keywords: fatigue; thermal methods; composites; fracture; damage; fatigue limit

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Structure–Property Relationships in Advanced Glass Materials: From Synthesis to Functional Performance

edited by

Andrzej Kruk

and Justyna Sułowska

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open

Keywords: doped glass; rare earth elements; magnetooptics; dielectrics

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

Sustainable Mortars and Concrete Produced with Recycled Binders, Aggregates or Water (2nd Edition)

edited by

Miguel Bravo

and

Bruna A. Silva

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable construction; recycled aggregate concrete; sustainable alternative binders; supplementary cementitious materials; construction and demolition waste; carbon dioxide; alkali-activated materials; low environmental impact

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

Design, Fabrication and Performance of Lattice Structures and Cellular Materials

edited by

Girolamo Costanza

and

Maria Elisa Tata

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open

Keywords: lattice structures; cellular materials; additive manufacturing; mechanical properties; energy absorption; topology optimization; architected materials; lightweight structures; finite element analysis

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

Advanced Flame-Retardant and Thermal Insulation Materials

edited by

Lulu Xu

and

Xian-Wei Cheng

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

Keywords: flame retardancy; thermal insulation; fire safety materials; polymer composites; multifunctional coatings; bio-based materials; nanocomposites; energy-efficient materials

Microstructure Evolution, Mechanical Performance and Durability of Concrete and Cementitious Composites

edited by

Sufen Dong

and Zhen Li

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: concrete; cementitious materials; microstructure evolution; mechanical performance; durability; multiscale char-acterization and modeling

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

Advanced Polymeric Materials for Drug and Gene Delivery

edited by

Dezhong Zhou

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

Keywords: polymeric drug delivery; gene delivery; stimuli-responsive polymers; polymeric nanoparticles; controlled release; nanocarriers; biomedical polymers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advancements in Ultrasonic Testing for Metallurgical Materials (Second Edition)

edited by Kai Li and Xianshi Jia

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 159 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultrasonic testing (UT); non-destructive evaluation (NDE); metallurgical materials; microstructural analysis; signal processing; flaw detection; intelligent detection

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

Modification and Applications of Polymers

edited by

Sandra Paszkiewicz

and

Bartlomiej Przybyszewski

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

Keywords: polymer technology ; polymer modification ; polymer composites ; advanced polymer materials ; structure–property relationships ; polymer processing ; nanocomposites ; durability and aging ; smart materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Artificial Intelligence Applied to Metal Forming and Manufacturing

edited by

Xiaoliang Wang

, Qiang Zhu and Minjie Huang

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; metal forming; machine learning; smart manufacturing; deformation modeling; process optimization; digital twins; quality inspection

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

Advances in Design, Mechanical Behavior Study and Applications of Bioactive Nanomaterials

edited by

Al-Humairi Safaa Najah Saud

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

Keywords: bioactive nanomaterials; nanocomposites; mechanical behavior; biomaterials design; surface functionalization; biocompatibility; tissue engineering; drug delivery; nanocoatings; biomedical applications

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

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

edited by Keqin Feng and

Hongling Zhou

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open

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

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

Advanced Electrodes, Electrolytes and Interfacial Materials for High-Performance Metal-Ion Batteries

edited by Zouina Karkar, Hilal Al-Salih and

Yaser Abu-Lebdeh

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal-ion batteries; beyond-lithium energy storage; electrode materials; interfacial engineering; surface modification; protective coatings; charge-transfer kinetics; degradation mechanisms; advanced characterization; scalable processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advances in Surface Protective Coating Materials

edited by

Feifei Zhou

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface protection; coatings materials; interface engineering; micro/nanostructure

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

Quantum Transport in Novel 2D Materials and Structures (2nd Edition)

edited by

Adam Rycerz

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open

Keywords: graphene; silicene; germanene; transition metal dichalcogenides; phosphorene; 2D materials; spintronics; valleytronics; nanotubes; quantum transport; Landauer–Buttiker formalism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Quantum Materials)

Advanced Materials in Photoelectrics and Photonics—Second Edition

edited by

Fu-Der Lai

,

Mu-Chun Wang

,

Wen-Ching Hsieh

and Yilin Yang

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open

Keywords: photoelectrics; photonics; semiconductors; manufacture; simulation; analysis; solar material

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

Advanced Materials, Interfaces, and Devices for Quantum and Integrated Photonics

edited by

Dana Georgeta Popescu

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

Keywords: quantum photonics; photonic integrated circuits; advanced materials; light–matter interaction; single-photon sources; nonlinear optics; hybrid photonic systems; nanophotonic devices

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

Design, Mechanical Properties, and Fatigue Behavior of Materials, Welding Joints and Structures (Second Edition)

edited by

Xianjun Pei

,

Pasqualino Corigliano

,

Haibo Yang

and

Zhihao Chen

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open

Keywords: modeling; test and theoretical analysis; lifetime prediction; welding process; residual stress; fatigue crack propagation; civil engineering materials; fatigue behavior analysis; welding joint characteristics; material fatigue resistance; welding process optimization; welded structure durability; structural mechanics; welding joint reliability; material fatigue testing

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

Corrosion and Mechanical Behavior of Metal Materials (Fourth Edition)

edited by

Ming Liu

and Ziyuan Zhao

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open

Keywords: stress corrosion cracking; hydrogen-induced cracking; corrosion fatigue; erosion corrosion; wear corrosion

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

Future Trends and Perspectives of Lithium-Ion Batteries

edited by Junling Wang, Zhizuan Zhou and

Chaoling Han

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

Keywords: lithium-ion batteries; battery materials; battery safety; thermal runaway; degradation mechanisms; battery modeling; recycling; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advancing Polymeric and Hybrid Materials: From Synthesis and Application to End of Life

edited by Baoming Zhao

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-based Polymers; green Chemistry; biocatalysis; renewable Feedstocks; 3D printing; coatings; adhesives; natural fiber-reinforced composites; plastic recycling; biodegradation and composting

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Plasma and Nanomaterials: Fabrication, Processing, Synergy and Applications

edited by Stephen Daniels

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; non-thermal; plasma; bioplasma; plasma medicine; semiconductor fabrication; plasma liquid interactions; plasma modelling; plasma diagnostics; nanoparticles; biofilm eradication; thin film

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

Advances in the Processing, Mechanical Properties and Numerical Simulation of Steel

edited by

Jana Bidulská

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; stainless steel; simulation; additive manufacturing; joining; casting

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

New Advances in Smart Windows—Materials, Technologies, and Applications

edited by

Cheng Zou

and

Meina Yu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart windows; liquid crystal; hydrogel; electrochromism; radiative cooling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Processing and Joining of Green Polymer Composites

edited by Haiyu Qiao

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

Keywords: polymer; polymer composites; green polymer composites; manufacturing techniques; joining techniques; interface; morphological characterization; mechanical properties; environmental evaluation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Advanced Synthesis, Forming, and Computational Design of Composite Materials

edited by Xiaonan Mu

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite materials; advanced synthesis; advanced forming; computational design; multiscale modeling; microstructural evolution

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Advances in Dielectric Ceramics for Energy-Storage Applications

edited by Ruirui Kang

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

Keywords: ferroelectric ceramic; dielectric capacitor; energy storage; energy density; temperature stability; polar nanoregions; local structure

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

Progress and Challenges of Advanced Metallic Materials and Composites

edited by

Prashanth Konda Gokuldoss

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 15768 | Submission Open

Keywords: metals and composites; alloy design; structure–property correlations; materials modeling; simulation; artificial intelligence; machine learning; sustainable materials; recycling

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

Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) and Composites for Structural Engineering

edited by

Tiejiong Lou

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10036 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP); fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC); fiber-reinforced polymer bar (FRPB); geopolymers; structural concrete; structure; confinement; bond; flexure; shear; durability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Multiphase Systems with Polymeric Matrices: Polymer Blends and Composites (3rd Edition)

edited by

Hamed Peidayesh

and

Ivan Chodák

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 6513 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer blends; polymer composites and nanocomposites; synthesis; processing; multiple applications; theory, simulation, and modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Synthesis, Mechanism, and Applications of Nanofunctional Materials for Energy Storage

edited by Shiva Kumar Arumugasamy

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 713 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanofunctional materials; synthesis strategies; reaction mechanisms; electrocatalysis and Photocatalysis; energy storage and conversion devices; sustainable/green synthesis; water splitting (HER/OER); fuel cells; batteries & supercapacitors; in situ/operando characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

New Advances in Soft Magnetic Materials

edited by

Lluïsa Escoda

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 212 | Submission Open

Keywords: soft magnetic; machine learning; magnetic properties; additive manufacturing; composites; sensors; transformers; generators; coercivity; permeability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Soft Matter)

Advances in Additive Manufacturing: Materials, Processes, and Applications

edited by

Swee Leong Sing

, Ali Ghasemi and Jinlong Su

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8203 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; 3D printing; metals and alloys; ceramics; polymers; composites; novel materials; industrial applications; process optimization; characterization techniques; simulations

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

High-Temperature Inorganic Oxygen/Hydrogen Permeable Membranes: From Material Design to Industrial Applications

edited by

Guangru Zhang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 703 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramic oxygen-permeable membrane; hydrogen separation membrane; high-temperature stability; perovskite materials; hollow fiber membranes; membrane catalytic reactor; plasma catalysis; electrocatalysis; industrial oxygen production; syngas conversion

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

Advanced Materials and Chromatographic Techniques for Analysis, Isolation, Valorization of Natural Products

edited by

Duxin Li

and Fan Liu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 268 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced materials for natural product extraction; novel chromatographic stationary phases; high-sensitivity analytical techniques for complex matrices; green extraction and purification methods; valorization of agricultural by-products; bioactive materials from natural sources; nanomaterials in sample preparation; sustainable separation technologies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Advanced Materials in Acoustics and Vibration

edited by

Qibai Huang

, Chongrui Liu,

Zhifu Zhang

and

Yizhe Huang

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3856 | Submission Open

Keywords: metamaterials; composite materials; smart materials; biomaterials; porous materials; viscoelastic material; functional gradient materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Development and Engineering Application of Green and Low-Carbon Infrastructure Construction Materials

edited by

Lulu Liu

and

Yaohui Liu

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3215 | Submission Open

Keywords: fundamental mechanisms and modification technologies; green low-carbon construction materials; material science; carbon-negative; multi-field coupling effects; engineering application

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

Characterization, Properties, and Applications of New Metallic Alloys (2nd Edition)

edited by

Weimin Wang

,

Ki Buem Kim

and

Shuai Liu

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2895 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic glasses; medium/high-entropy alloys; nano metallic alloys; nano metallic alloys; mechanical properties; corrosion; function

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

Enhanced Properties of Advanced Materials via Surface Modification and Composite Coatings

edited by

Shuhao Liu

and Jun Kyun Oh

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2357 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface modification; composite coatings; multifunctional properties; polymers; nanomaterials

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

Advanced Ceramics and Composites: Preparation, Characterization and Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by

Mingchao Wang

, Heng Chen and

Xiqing Xu

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 1801 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramics and composites for extreme environmental applications; porosity ceramics/composites; fiber-reinforced ceramic-based composites; high-temperature-resistant adhesives; thermal radiation-resistant coating; flame retardant coating, foam glasses; nano/micro phases in situ growth for reinforcement; the connection between ceramics and superalloys

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

Laser-Based Surface Processing: Techniques, Mechanisms, and Advanced Applications

edited by Yuhua Huang,

Fulong Zhu

and Yunlong Fu

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1791 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser surface processing; laser surface modification; laser texturing; laser–material interaction; additive manufacturing; laser processing monitors

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

Advances in Atomic Layer Deposition Process, Applications and Modeling

edited by Xiaopeng Cheng

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1425 | Submission Open

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

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

Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing of Advanced Material: Modeling and Surface Integrity

edited by Minghui Yang

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1114 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive–subtractive manufacturing; advanced composite materials; process modeling; in situ monitoring; numerical modeling; surface and subsurface integrity; formation mechanism

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

Advanced Adsorbent Materials: Preparation, Performance, Applications

edited by

Narcis Mihai Duţeanu

and

Nicoleta Sorina Nemeş

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1082 | Submission Open

Keywords: adsorbent materials; green synthesis; MOFs; selectivity; regenerability; modeling; material characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Mechanical Performance and Durability of Concrete and Composite Construction Materials

edited by

Kun Wang

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 871 | Submission Open

Keywords: concrete; composite construction materials; mechanical performance; durability; civil engineering

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

Machine Learning in Infrastructure Material: Advances and Applications

edited by Jian Liu, Fangyu Liu and

Ali Behnood

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 729 | Submission Open

Keywords: construction materials; machine learning; data-driven; mix design optimization; performance prediction; damage detection

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

Multiscale Behavior of Materials and Structures: Analytical, Computational, and Experimental Approaches

edited by

Ali Khalfallah

and

Zohra Benzarti

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 698 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiphysics modeling; high-performance computing (HPC) in materials science; microstructure–property relationships; in situ characterization; digital image correlation (DIC); machine learning in materials science; damage and fracture mechanics; homogenization techniques crystal plasticity wear and tribology additive manufacturing; digital twins; materials informatics

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

Recent Research in Advanced Materials: Multi-Scale Simulation, Physical and Mechanical Properties

edited by Jili Liu and Tara Schiller

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 667 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced materials; multi-scale modeling; multifield coupling; physico-mechanical properties; cross-scale correlation; high-performance computing; machine learning; advanced characterization techniques

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

Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Porous Components in Electrochemical Systems

edited by

Pablo A. García Salaberri

and Julia Ureña Alcázar

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 522 | Submission Open

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

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

Interfaces and Thin Layers in Ceramic Composites

edited by

Eligiusz Postek

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 382 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Heat and Mass Transfer in Advanced Materials

edited by

Haochun Zhang

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 374 | Submission Open

Keywords: heat transfer; mass transfer; advanced materials; thermal management; energy storage; nanomaterials; computational modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Recent Advances in Materials for Articular Cartilage Replacement

edited by

Celio G. Figueiredo-Pina

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 293 | Submission Open

Keywords: cartilage; scaffold; additive manufacturing; hydrogels; tissue engineering; functional materials; biomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Latest Novelties in Smart Materials for Environmental Remediation and Wastewater Management

edited by

Yuan Jiao

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 260 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart materials; nanocomposites; pollutant removal; catalytic degradation; sustainable technologies; resource recovery; water purification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Terahertz Metamaterials and Metasurfaces: Advances in Functional Materials and Devices

edited by

Lin Wang

, Kaixuan Zhang and

Li Han

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: THz metamaterials; THz metasurfaces; programmable/reconfigurable metasurfaces; topological materials; near-field imaging and spectroscopy; subwavelength structures; optical properties; multi-layer integrated manufacturing; device application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

High-Performance Materials for Energy Conversion

edited by Guanshui Ma and Hang Zhao

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12984 | Submission Open

Keywords: solar cells; fuel cells; batteries; catalysis; thermoelectric devices; supercapacitors; lithium–sulfur batteries; energy storage material

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advanced Composite Materials for Multifunctional Applications: Design, Fabrication, and Performance Optimization

edited by

Pradeep Menezes

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11486 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced composite materials; manufacturing techniques; smart composites; green composite materials; computational nodeling and AI-driven design

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Recent Advances in the Environmental Remediation Using Zeolites and Other Adsorbent Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Marin Senila

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9930 | Submission Open

Keywords: zeolites and porous adsorbents; environmental protection and remediation; physicochemical characterization of porous adsorbents; modification of natural zeolites; synthesis of zeolites; wastewater treatment; soil remediation by in situ stabilization; gas separation/purification using zeolites and other porous adsorbents

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Sustainable Cement Materials: Preparation, Experimental Analysis and Engineering Applications

edited by Huanyu Li,

Chao Zhang

and Junyi Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9372 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable cement; workability; rheology; hydration; mechanical properties; durability; microstructure; life cycle assessment

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

Microstructure Evolution, Mechanical Behavior and Performance of Metallic Materials

edited by

Guobing Wei

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7028 | Submission Open

Keywords: microstructure evolution; mechanical properties; strengthening mechanisms; numerical modeling; failure mechanisms

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

Advanced Applications of Electrochemical Materials for Sensors and Catalysts

edited by

Mingzhi Jiao

, Jianxin Yi and

Tao Wang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6693 | Submission Open

Keywords: gas sensors; photocatalysis; electrocatalysis; semiconductor; 2D materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advancements in Friction Stir-Based Solid-State Additive Manufacturing: Mechanisms, Microstructures, and Properties

edited by Ruishan Xie and Runsheng Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6398 | Submission Open

Keywords: friction stir-based additive manufacturing; process mechanisms; microstructure; properties; numercial simulation; process control

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

Non-Destructive Testing of Materials and Parts: Techniques, Case Studies and Practical Applications—2nd Edition

edited by

Luís Miguel Pereira Durão

and

Nuno Calçada Loureiro

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6378 | Submission Open

Keywords: NDT techniques; image processing; damage assessment; damage modelling; reliability; safety; mechanical strength; standardization

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

Laser and Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing of Metal Alloys

edited by Eric J. Faierson and Peter C. Collins

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6142 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser powder bed fusion; electron beam powder bed fusion; metal alloys; additive manufacturing; selective laser melting; numerical modeling; mechanical performance; microstructure evolution

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

Precious and Rare Metal Materials: Synthesis, Application and Characterization

edited by Shaohong Liu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6066 | Submission Open

Keywords: gold-group metals, such as copper, silver, gold, palladium, etc.; silver-group metals, such as zinc, cadmium, mercury, etc.; platinum-group metals, nickel, palladium, platinum, rhodium, iridium, osmium, ruthenium, etc.; rare light metals, such as beryllium, lithium, rubidium, cesium, etc.; rare precious metals, such as platinum, iridium, osmium, etc.; rare dispersed metals, such as gallium, germanium, indium, thallium, etc.; rare earth metals, such as scandium, yttrium, lanthanum, cerium, neodymium, etc.; refractory rare metals, such as titanium, zirconium, tantalum, vanadium, niobium, etc.; radioactive rare metals, such as polonium, radium, actinium, uranium, plutonium, etc.

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

Advanced Materials Machining: Theory and Experiment

edited by

Łukasz Żyłka

,

Krzysztof Żak

and

Sergej Hloch

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6025 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision machining; machining and machinability; difficult-to-cut materials; metals and alloys; cutting process modelling and optimization; machining simulation; tool wear and durability; surface topography; diagnostics and process monitoring; cooling conditions

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

Mechanical Property Research of Advanced Asphalt-Based Materials—Second Edition

edited by Xunhao Ding,

Pan Pan

,

Zhuangzhuang Liu

and Bo Li

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 5875 | Submission Open

Keywords: asphalt binder and mixture; performance evaluation; modeling and simulating; multi-scale mechanics; green and sustainable material; intelligent material

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

Latest Developments in Advanced Machining Technologies for Materials

edited by

Jiaming Zhan

and

Yuchao Bai

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5323 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced machining; hybrid machining; micro/nano machining; digital manufacturing; process optimization; sustainable manufacturing

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

Advances in Modern Cement-Based Materials for Composite Structures

edited by

Faxing Ding

and

Fei Lyu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5200 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC); composite structures; fiber-reinforced concrete; lightweight aggregate concrete (LWAC); concrete-filled steel tubes (CFST)

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

AI-Driven Modeling and Monitoring Towards Advanced Additive Manufacturing

edited by Zijue Tang and

Shitong Peng

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5146 | Submission Open

Keywords: process monitoring; additive manufacturing; AI-based modeling; microstructure simulation; in-situ sensing; quality control and defect detection; real-time and adaptive control; numerical modeling; data-driven modeling; material property prediction/optimization; mechanical property prediction/optimization; thermal/stress/strain analysis

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

Next-Generation Nanomaterials for High-Performance Supercapacitors

edited by Péter Baumli and Máté Czagány

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4857 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanomaterials; supercapacitor; energy storage; smart energy; battery; hydrogen storage; hybrid system; catalytic system; nanostructures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Integrating Sustainable Innovations in Pavement Materials and Engineering

edited by Yanhui Niu and

Jiangmiao Yu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4825 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable pavement; asphalt binder modification; low-emission materials; green infrastructure; recycling; environmental impact; intelligent construction; life cycle assessment; green pavement maintenance

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

Fabrication, Properties and Applications of Fiber‐Reinforced Biocomposites

edited by

Sabir Khan

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4233 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable materials; bio-based composites; renewable composites; fiber-reinforced biocomposites (FRBCs); natural fibers; biodegradable polymers; compression molding; extrusion techniques; eco-friendly materials; automotive applications; consumer products; biomedical applications; hybrid composites; fiber surface modification; manufacturing advancements; environmental sustainability; sustainable innovation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Fatigue Crack Growth in Metallic Materials (3rd Edition)

edited by

Fernando Ventura Antunes

,

Francisco A. Díaz

and

Diogo Neto

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4121 | Submission Open

Keywords: fatigue crack growth; fatigue mechanisms; crack tip parameters; digital image correlation; metallic materials; aluminum alloys; additive manufacturing

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

Advances in Wear Behaviour and Tribological Properties of Materials

edited by

Qianxi He

, Abul Fazal M. Arif and

Ricardo D. Torres

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3869 | Submission Open

Keywords: tribological properties; wear resistance; wear mechanisms; surface topography; frictional behavior; material surface engineering

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

Advanced Metal Oxide and Its Composites for Electro/Photo-Catalytic Hydrogen Generation and Supercapacitors

edited by

Akbar I. Inamdar

and

Supriya A. Patil

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3757 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrocatalysis; water splitting; supercapacitor; photocatalysis; electrochemistry; inorganic materials; nanomaterials; structural and morphological properties; energy storage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Advanced Materials in Cultural Heritage Conservation

edited by

Qixing Xia

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3682 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced materials; gels; microemulsions; nanoparticles; functional materials; composites; cultural heritage preservation; cleaning; consolidation; protection

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

Recent Advances in Porous Materials: Simulation, Design, Synthesis, Properties, Applications

edited by Anna Deryło-Marczewska,

Małgorzata Zienkiewicz-Strzałka

and Magdalena Błachnio

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3143 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous materials; structural, textural, morphological characteristics; structure–properties relationships; interphase phenomena; theoretical and experimental analysis; porous carriers; catalysts; environmental; medicinal; technological applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Metal Additive Manufacturing: Design, Process Development, and Characterization

edited by Sen Liu and

Avik Samanta

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3066 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal additive manufacturing; process development; in situ monitoring; microstructures; physical property; post-processing; surface treatment

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

Advanced Materials for Chemical Sensors

edited by

Sonia Freddi

and

Monica Bollani

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3006 | Submission Open

Keywords: gas sensors; electronic noses; graphene; 2D materials; MOFs; MOXs; flexible sensors; artificial intelligence; nanomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Manufacturing, Characterization and Modeling of Advanced Materials (Second Edition)

edited by

Madhav Baral

and Charles Lu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2910 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis and fabrication; additive manufacturing; material characterization; finite element modeling

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

Development of Electrode Materials for Sodium Ion Batteries

edited by

Guo-Ming Weng

and Yuanming Gao

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2780 | Submission Open

Keywords: sodium-ion battery; high-voltage cathode material; high-capacity anode material; cathode-electrolyte interphase; solid-electrolyte interphase; aqueous sodium-ion battery; solid-state sodium-ion battery; anode-less sodium-ion battery; large-scale manufacturing; lifecycle modeling and prediction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

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

edited by

Federico Mazzucato

and Samuel Rey-Mermet

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2456 | Submission Open

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

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

Advances in Asphalt Materials: Preparation, Properties and Characterization

edited by Meizhu Chen and

Qi Jiang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2417 | Submission Open

Keywords: asphalt binder; modified asphalt; pavement performance; sustainable materials; recycled asphalt pavement; nanomaterials; asphalt aging and durability; functional pavements; green technologies; pavement engineering

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

Packaging and Polymer-Based Materials

edited by

Jesús-María García-Martínez

and

Emilia P. Collar

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2387 | Submission Open

Keywords: packaging; polymers; recyclability; additives; labeling; novel designs; end-use

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Engineering the Future: Advances in 3D Printing Formulations for Biomedical Solutions

edited by

Mariana Ionita

, Elena Alina Chiticaru and

George Mihail Vlǎsceanu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2301 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; 3D printing; biodegradable polymers; bioceramics for tissue engineering; nanocomposites; multi-material printing; rheological optimization; hydrogelation; biomedical scaffolds

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

Recent Advances in Ultrafast Laser Precise Manufacturing

edited by

Jiecai Feng

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2148 | Submission Open

Keywords: brittle and hard materials; ultrafast laser processing; model; artificial intelligence; precise manufacturing

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

Preparation and Application of Pulsed Laser Deposition High-Performance Thin Films

edited by

Stefan-Andrei Irimiciuc

and

Jan Lancok

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2126 | Submission Open

Keywords: pulsed laser deposition; oxides; nitrides; oxynitrides; chalcogenide; metals; sensors; laser-matter interaction; high-entropy coatings; nanostructured materials; surface engineering; functional coatings; epitaxy

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

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