Materials

Breaking New Ground: Recent Progress in Clayey Materials

edited by

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submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 391 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural clay; synthetic clay; layered material; synthesis; characterization; catalysis; environmental remediation; biomedical applications; energy storage; PXRD and NMR

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

Combined Fatigue and Multi-Scale Simulation

edited by

Hong Zhang

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

Keywords: combined fatigue; creep fatigue; low– high-cycle fatigue; very-high-cycle fatigue; crack initiation and propagation; microstructure; multi-scale simulation

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

Research Progress of Halide Perovskite Materials for Photovoltaic Applications

edited by Ariadni Boziki and Jérémy Hieulle

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 368 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Innovations in Nanoparticle-Enhanced Liquid Crystal Materials

edited by

Jiatong Sun

and Jingxin Sang

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 350 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; liquid crystal physics; liquid crystal chemistry; liquid crystal photonics; liquid crystal optics; liquid crystal materials and devices; photo-aligning techniques for liquid crystals; flexible display

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

Spin and Orbital Transport in Magnetic Materials

edited by Weiwei Lin

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 305 | Submission Open

Keywords: spin (magnon) current; spin-charge conversion; orbital current; orbital-charge conversion; spin swapping; spin-orbit torque; spin Seebeck effect; spin pumping; antiferromagnet; altermagnet

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Laser Techniques for Surface and Interface Engineering: Protocols and Applications in Materials Science

edited by Aziz Ul Hassan Mohsan,

Peirong Zhang

,

Xuedao Shu

and

Aqib Mashood Khan

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 288 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser surface engineering; laser materials processing; laser additive manufacturing; surface functionalization; laser cladding and alloying; micro/nano-structuring; interface engineering; laser-induced surface modification; advanced materials characterization

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

The Science and Technology of Ionic Liquids: Their Contribution to Society

edited by

Takaya Sato

and Katsuhiko Tsunashima

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

Keywords: new ionic liquids; task-specific ionic liquids; solvents; electrolytes; ion conductors; polymer gels; energy storage materials; catalysts; extractants; absorbents; surfactants; lubricants; bio-related materials; antibacterial agents; pharmaceuticals; antistatic agents; polymer additives

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Advanced Luminescent Materials and Devices: Modeling, Fabrication, Physical Mechanisms and Light-Emitting and Energy Applications

edited by Chen Xie, Ting Xu and

Baiquan Liu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 258 | Submission Open

Keywords: luminescent nanostructures and devices (QDS; nanosheets); modeling and simulation (first-principles; machine learning); perovskite luminescent materials; OLEDs/PeLEDs/QD-LEDs; display and solid-state lighting; photovoltaics– luminescence integration; sustainable optoelectronic materials

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

Advances in Irradiation Effects of Materials for Current and Future Reactors

edited by

Ferenc Gillemot

and

Murthy Kolluri

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open

Keywords: irradiation; transmutation; ageing; steel corrosion; fusion power plant

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

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

edited by

Stefan-Andrei Irimiciuc

and

Jan Lancok

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 214 | 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)

Advances in Microstructure and Properties of Welded–Brazed Joints

edited by

Javier de Prado

and

María Sánchez

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open

Keywords: joint microstructure; welding– brazing; mechanical properties; filler material

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

Organic-Inorganic Composite Materials: From Synthesis and Properties to Applications and Recycling Processes

edited by

Mihaela Baibarac

and

Daniela Berger

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

Keywords: organic– inorganic composites; synthesis; properties; energy storage; sensors; drug delivery; wastewater treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Multifunctionalization of Polymer Composites for Improved Thermal Performance

edited by

Marta Worzakowska

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; multifunctionalization; reinforcements; thermal performance; properties; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Innovations in Sustainable Construction and Road Engineering Materials

edited by Yanping Sheng and

Zhanping You

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced construction materials; road engineering materials; sustainable composites; green building technologies; smart materials; carbon emission reduction; solid waste utilization; low-carbon cementitious materials; recycled construction materials; eco-friendly infrastructure

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

Heat and Mass Transfer in Advanced Materials

edited by

Haochun Zhang

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 152 | 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)

Optical Fiber Design and Devices in Materials Science

edited by Zaijin Fang

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

Keywords: optical fiber design; optical communications; fluoride glass; erbium-doped fibers; photonic crystal fibers; transmission performance

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

New Processes and Technologies in Alloy Materials: Focus on Additive Manufacturing, HEAs, and Welding

edited by Waris Nawaz Khan and

Nitin Saini

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing (AM); high-entropy alloys (HEAs); advanced welding technologies; microstructure– property relationships; phase transformation; machine learning in alloy design; alloy repair and remanufacturing; in situ process monitoring; post-processing and heat treatment; multi-material joining

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

Optoelectronic Properties and Performance of Advanced Photocatalytic Nanomaterials

edited by

Michalis K. Arfanis

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced oxidation processes; optoelectronic properties; nanomaterials; nanostructured materials; nanocomposites; photocatalytic applications

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

Advances in Novel Luminescent Materials

edited by Mihaela Avadanei

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: photoluminescence; phosphorescence; supramolecular materials; photophysics; materials chemistry; molecular recognition; chemosensors; host-guest complexes; hybrid materials; optical materials

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

Nanomaterials in Hydrogen Sustainable Energy

edited by

Rui Filipe dos Reis Marmont Lobo

and

César Augusto Correia de Sequeira

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable hydrogen; hydrogen storage; water electrolysis; nanoelectrocatalysts; plasma electrolysis; electrolyser engineering; fuel cells; hydrogen sensors; hydrogen and synfuels; renewable energy limits

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

Recent Research in Restorative Dental Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Leszek Szalewski

and

Ingrid K. Różyło-Kalinowska

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite resins; glass ionomer cement; porcelain; ceramic; resin-based luting agents; ceramic; restorative dentistry; prosthetic; mechanical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Masonry and Concrete Members Strengthened with Fibre-Reinforced Composite Materials: Research Advances (2nd Edition)

edited by

Annalisa Napoli

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP); fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM); sustainable materials; concrete structures; masonry structures; repairing; external strengthening; seismic retrofitting; material characterization; experimental investigation; modeling

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

Application of Electrocatalytic and Electrochemical Materials in Energy

edited by Pablo Arévalo-Cid and

Rui Silva Sampaio

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

Keywords: electrocatalysis; electrochemical materials; energy storage; fuel cells; water splitting; metal– air batteries; CO2 reduction; nanomaterials; supercapacitors; sustainable energy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Preparation, Properties and Applications of Emerging Polymer Composite Materials

edited by

Ana Pilipović

and

Hristo Penchev

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

Keywords: metal; ceramic and polymer composites; manufacturing; properties; application; functional graded composites; natural and synthetic particle-reinforced fibers; inorganic and carbon (nano) fillers; fiber spinning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Advances in Two Dimensional Materials: From Properties to Applications

edited by

Lin Jing

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open

Keywords: two-dimensional materials; heterostructures; electronics; quantum effects; semiconductors

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

Development and Applications of Laser-Based Additive Manufacturing (Second Edition)

edited by

Changjun Chen

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open

Keywords: lasers; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; materials processing; selective laser melting; selective laser sintering; direct metal deposition; microstructure

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

Advanced Surface Technology and Coating Materials

edited by

Qiang Wei

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

Keywords: multiscale manufacturing (nano to macro); surface engineering; functional coatings; atomic layer deposition; extreme-environment performance evaluation; AI-driven performance prediction; accelerated life testing; in situ characterization; smart functional coatings; corrosion/oxidation resistance; bio-compatible films; tribology

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

Advanced Welding Technologies and Additive Manufacturing of Alloys and Metals (3rd Edition)

edited by Ting Wang and Ke Han

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open

Keywords: welding; additive manufacturing; microstructure; mechanical properties

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

Electrochemical Innovations for Advanced Materials and Sustainable Applications

edited by Henrikas Cesiulis and

Natalia Tsyntsaru

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemical synthesis: electroreduction; electrooxidation; corrosion; electrowinning; electrocatalysis; electrochemical and photoelectrochemical characteristics; electrochemical energy storage and conversion; kinetics of electrode processes; electrochemical thermodynamics; electrochemical techniques; electrochemical engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Advanced 3D Printing Polymeric Materials: Design, Fabrication and Applications

edited by

Geoffrey R. Mitchell

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; new technologies; modeling; design; in situ measurements; applications

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

Microstructure–Property Relationships in Alloys: Simulation and Experimental Insights

edited by

Wangzhong Mu

and

Jianglin Liu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnesium alloys; titanium alloys; aluminium alloys; superalloys; high-entropy alloys; microstructure evolution; numerical simulation; characterisation; mechanical property

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

Piezoelectric, Ferroelectric and Dielectric Materials: Characterization, Properties and Emerging Applications

edited by

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and

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

Keywords: piezoelectrics; ferroelectrics; dielectrics; relaxor; electrostrain; electromechanical; energy storage; electrocaloric; electronic; ceramics; crystals; films; composites; functional materials; fundamentals; processing; theory; characterization; application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Research Progress in the Structure and Properties of Novel Functional Glasses

edited by Bogdan Alexandru Sava

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional glass; structure of glass; SEM; TEM; FTIR; Raman; special properties

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

Quality, Microstructure and Properties of Metal Alloys (Third Edition)

edited by

Tomasz Lipiński

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal alloys; crystallization; modification of metal alloys; tensile strength; heat treatment; quality of metal and metal alloys; welding; plastic working; corrosion; nonmetallic inclusions

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

Laser Welding and Surface Treatment of Advanced Materials

edited by Yayun Liu, Kedong Zhang and Ning Jiang

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser welding; materials processing; surface treatment; surface textures

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

3D & 4D Printing—Metrological Problems

edited by

Tomasz Kozior

and

Jerzy Bochnia

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

Keywords: 3D/4D printing; thin-walled models; cellular structures; metrology; unconventional manufacturing; Industry 4.0; process control; tribology; composites materials; polymers in 3D printing; simulation

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

Advances in Modelling and Simulation of Materials in Applied Sciences (2nd Edition)

edited by

Evaggelos Kaselouris

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 68 | 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)

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 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 65 | 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)

Protective Coatings for Metallic Materials

edited by

Krzysztof Szymkiewicz

and

Marek Goral

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic materials; surface treatment; coating materials; corrosion; wear

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

Multifunctional Fiber Materials and Composites: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Remigijus Ivanauskas

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional fibrous materials; smart materials; polymer-based materials; composites; smart manufacturing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Ferroelectric Materials and Thin Films: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives

edited by

Yuhang Ren

and

Jun Ouyang

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: ferroelectric thin films; dielectric materials; 2D ferroelectrics; domain engineering; structural evolution; piezoelectrics; polymorphic phase boundaries

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Corrosion and Corrosion Protection of Metals/Alloys

edited by

Zbigniew Brytan

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion mechanisms; corrosion protection; metallic alloys; surface engineering; protective coatings; corrosion inhibitors; stress corrosion cracking; localized corrosion; electrochemical methods; service life extension

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

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

edited by Mi Zhao and

Yong Deng

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 61 | 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)

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

edited by

Steven L. Suib

,

Jie He

and

Jing Zhao

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 60 | 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 Mechanical Materials: Damage Identification and Fatigue Life Prediction

edited by Junzhou Huo, Bowen Yang, Zhange Zhang and Ye Zhu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open

Keywords: major equipment; mechanical performance; fatigue damage; life prediction; machine vision; digital twin; composite materials; intelligent operation and maintenance; health monitoring; interdisciplinary research

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

Piezoelectric Materials for Photocatalysis and Electrocatalysis

edited by

Qi Zhang

and

Hugo Salazar

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 54 | 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)

Wide- and Ultra-Wide-Bandgap Semiconductors: Properties, Synthesis and Devices

edited by

Qiliang Li

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open

Keywords: wide-bandgap semiconductors (WBG); ultra-wide-bandgap semiconductors (UWBG); power electronics gallium nitride (GAN); silicon carbide (SiC); aluminum nitride (AlN); novel transistor

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advanced Characterization of Solid Material Surfaces at the Nanoscale

edited by

Dekhtyar Yuri

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

Keywords: nano– micro devices and structures; characterisation; surface

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

Atomistic Insights into Grain Boundaries and Dislocations in Metals and Alloys

edited by Fengxian Liu,

Zhida Liang

,

Xufei Lu

and Xiangru Guo

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

Keywords: dislocations; grain boundaries; dislocation– grain boundary interactions; plastic deformation; defect engineering; crystalline materials; multiscale modelling; advanced characterization

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

Advanced Biomaterials and Biomedical Applications

edited by Damber Thapa

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 50 | 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)

Advances in Computation and Modeling of Materials Mechanics (2nd Edition)

edited by

Hai Huang

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced alloys; nanocomposites and nanomaterials; nanostructured structure-property correlations; mechanical properties; microstructure evolution; modeling and simulations; machine learning in materials science

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

Advanced Coatings Through Magnetron Sputtering: Innovations and Applications

edited by

Susana Sério

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetron sputtering; advanced coatings; thin films; nanostructured coatings; surface engineering; functional coatings; industrial applications

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

Advanced Electrochromic Materials and Devices

edited by

Leipeng Zhang

and

Dongqi Liu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 42 | 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)

Advances in Synthesis and Multiscale Characterization of Functional Polymeric Materials

edited by

Alexandra-Ileana Portoaca

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional polymers; polymer synthesis; multiscale characterization; stimuli-responsive materials; conductive and semiconductive polymers; biocompatible and biodegradable polymers; polymer composites and hybrids; sustainable polymer processing; structure– property relationships; advanced imaging and spectroscopy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

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

edited by

Leisha M. A. Martin

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 39 | 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)

ECM-Mimetic Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering

edited by

Yazhou Chen

and

Linawati Sutrisno

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open

Keywords: extracellular matrix; nanofibers; tissue engineering; dynamic; microenvironment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Preparation and Characterization of Magnetic Nanomaterials

edited by

Junyoung Kwon

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 32 | 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)

Advanced Restorative and Implant Materials for Bioengineering

edited by

Gaetano Marenzi

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open

Keywords: restorative materials; dental implants; oral implantology; titanium; zirconia; biomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advanced Research in Energy Storage Materials and Devices

edited by

Koko Kwok-Ho Lam

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open

Keywords: cathode; anode; electrolyte; nanostructures; batteries; supercapacitor; solid-state devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

New Polymer Recycling Technologies

edited by

Marc Marín-Genescà

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 23 | 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)

Aluminum Alloys and Heat Treatment

edited by Xiangjie Wang

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open

Keywords: aluminum alloys; heat treatment; material preparation technology; smelting and casting quality; microstructure-property relationship; preparation equipment and processes; sustainable application

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

Welding and Joining Technologies for Advanced Structural Alloys and Multifunctional Materials

edited by

Eun−Joon Chun

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced welding and related additive manufacturing processes; advanced structural alloys and composite materials; hot cracking phenomena and its testing procedures; modeling and simulations techniques

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

Materials Under Extreme Conditions: Design, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Haidong Wang

submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open

Keywords: in situ characterization; extreme conditions; computational design methods; energy engineering; functional materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Recent Advances in Ultrafast Laser Precise Manufacturing

edited by Jiecai Feng

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1330 | 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)

High-Entropy Materials: From Principles to Applications

edited by Martina Fracchia and

Umberto Anselmi-Tamburini

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1306 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-entropy ceramics; high-entropy alloys; synthesis; design and stability prediction; characterization; structure and morphology; properties; applications

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

Emerging Materials for Photonic and Solar-Driven Applications

edited by

Tongming Su

and

Xingwang Zhu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1014 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental remediation; solar energy conversion; photovoltaics; photocatalysis; light-harvesting materials; charge separation; green catalysis; energy storage; heterojunctions; nanomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advanced Laser and Material Technologies for Applications in Nuclear Energy

edited by

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, Zhenjun Li and Songbai Cheng

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 990 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser technology; material behaviors; laser material processing; material surface decontamination; laser-assisted inspection; laser-induced material phenomena; nuclear energy; nuclear materials; nuclear safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Functional Materials for Energy Storage, Conversion and Environmental Sustainability

edited by

Jianglong Yu

, Sankar Bhattacharya and

Chung-Hwan Jeon

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced carbon materials; biomass to fine chemicals; carbon neutrality technology; carbon-free energy technology; critical minerals; catalyst; electrochemical conversion of CO2; energy storage technology; metallurgical coke production; pyrolysis; gasification; and combustion of solid fuels; waste processing and pollution control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Bio-Promotive Materials for Environmental Restoration and Carbon Sequestration in Marine Environments

edited by

Junyu He

, Qiang Xu, Xi Xiao and

Dongdong Zhang

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open

Keywords: bio-promotive materials; marine environmental protection; marine material; surface roughness; bio-diversity; promotive effect; function evaluation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

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

edited by

Juntao Zhu

and

Ke Li

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 58 | 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)

Laser Processing of Biomaterials: Innovations and Applications

edited by

Irina Paun

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 31 | 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)

Functional Nanomaterials for Drug Delivery

edited by

Zhenbao Liu

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 4 | 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)

Theoretical Insights and Practical Developments in Biobased and Biodegradable Materials for Food Packaging

edited by Ana Elizabeth Cavalcante Fai and Julia Rabelo Vaz Matheus

submission deadline 1 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 32 | Submission Open

Keywords: biobased materials; biodegradable food packaging; film; coating; foams; active and intelligent food packaging; smart tags; sustainable material; circular economy; life cycle analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Functional Photoelectric Materials: Design, Synthesis and Application

edited by

Zhou Yang

and Xia Yang

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1476 | Submission Open

Keywords: design and synthesis of the photoelectric materials; perovskite solar cell; LED; flexible electronics; organic host/guest room temperature phosphorescence materials; flexible sensors; displays; biomedical detection; Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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

3D Printing Technology Using Metal Materials and Its Applications

edited by

Piotr Kurylo

and

Radovan Hudák

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open

Keywords: 3D printing; construction materials; prototyping for 3D printing; printing technology; powder metallic materials; printing parameters; properties of printing materials; mechanical; technological; and chemical properties of printed details; standardization in 3D printing; hazards of 3D metal printing; additive manufacturing; in-orbit additive manufacturing; additive manufacturing challenges in space; space industry; factory in space; gravity and microgravity; in situ material utilization

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

Functional Surfaces and Interfaces for Flexible Electronics

edited by

Ziyi Dai

,

Ming Lei

and Feng Xia

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

Keywords: stretchable conductors; wearable sensors; interfacial adhesion; scalable surface; flexible optoelectronics; surface-structure design and patterning; energy harvesting; on-site energy-storage interfaces

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Design and Development of Polymeric Matrix Composites for Dentistry

edited by

Carlos Enrique Cuevas Suárez

and Ana M. Herrera-González

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open

Keywords: synthesis; biomaterials; dental resin; polymers; photopolymerization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Next-Generation Hybrid Fiber-Reinforced Polymers for Demanding Environments

edited by Kangmin Niu and Kui Lin

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open

Keywords: fiber-reinforced polymers; harsh environments; durability performance; degradation mechanisms; material characterization; multi-scale modeling; interface properties; mechanical properties; smart monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Materials in Cultural Heritage: Analysis, Testing and Preservation (Second Edition)

edited by

Žiga Šmit

and

Eva Menart

submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open

Keywords: cultural heritage; analytical methods; scientific dating; artifact preservation

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

Research on Metal Cutting, Casting, Forming, and Heat Treatment

edited by

Hongchao Ji

,

Xuefeng Tang

and Zhen Jia

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11222 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal cutting; non-traditional cutting; composite cutting; metal forming; micro-forming; casting; molding technology; heat treatment; surface characterization; microstructure; innovative forming technology; molding technique; mechanical peening; pressure peening

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

Structural, Mechanical and/or Magnetic Properties of Metallic Materials

edited by

Joan-Josep Suñol

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 7671 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic alloys; metallic compounds; microstructure; structure; metallurgy; thermal analysis; mechanical properties; magnetic behavior

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

Concretes and Cement-Based Composites: Additives/Admixtures, Hydration Process and Durability Research (3rd Edition)

edited by

Jurgita Malaiškienė

and

Carlos Leiva

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 7206 | Submission Open

Keywords: concretes; cement-based composites; nano-additives; micro-fillers and pozzolans; fibres; various natural and by-product aggregates; hydration process; physical– mechanical properties; durability; microscale analysis; statistical data analysis

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

Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Concrete: Progress and Prospects

edited by

Seongho Han

,

Ruben P. Borg

and

Jun Feng

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5259 | Submission Open

Keywords: low-carbon building materials; geopolymer; high-performance concrete; ultra-high-performance concrete; CO2 capture and utilization for building materials; durability of building materials and structures; recycled building materials; waste management

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

Smart Materials and Devices in Heat and Mass Transfer

edited by

Tadeusz Bohdal

and

Marcin Kruzel

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4395 | Submission Open

Keywords: TPMS; LFTF; thermal storage; heat exchangers; microencapsulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

New Insights into Additive Manufacturing for Materials and Structures

edited by Miao Zhao,

Xinwei Li

and Guang Fu

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4302 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; laser powder bed fusion; multiphysics simulation; lattice structures; porous structures; metamaterials; topology optimization; multiscale optimization

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

Study on Electrochemical Behavior and Corrosion of Materials

edited by

Raul Figueroa

, Gloria Pena and David Álvarez

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4292 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion protection; coating; electrochemical behavior; corrosion inhibitors; passivation; EIS; surface modification; corrosion control; surface pretreatments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Advances in Plasma Treatment of Materials

edited by

Mirosław Dors

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4282 | Submission Open

Keywords: plasma deposition; plasma etching; plasma treatment of materials; surface activation; surface functionalization; plasma for material fabrication; waste decomposition

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

Recent Advances in Magnetic and Electronic Materials and Their Applications

edited by Xianmin Zhang, Junwei Tong and Liuxia Ruan

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4240 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic materials; electronic materials; 2D materials; antiferromagnetic; spintronics; topological materials; Curie temperature; magnetoresistance; phase transition; electronic transition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advances in Surface Engineering Technologies and Their Impact on Surface Integrity and Functional Performance of Additively Manufactured Parts

edited by

Mohammad Uddin

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3635 | Submission Open

Keywords: surface engineering; surface integrity; additive manufacturing; functional performance

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

Recycling and the Development of New Building Materials and Products—Third Edition

edited by

Yuri Ribakov

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3609 | Submission Open

Keywords: waste products; construction materials; design methodology; structural elements; sustainability

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

Mechanical Properties and Strengthening Mechanism of New Superalloys

edited by

Rui Zhang

, Weihong Zhang and Yubi Gao

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3532 | Submission Open

Keywords: Ni-based wrought superalloy; twin boundary; twinning strengthening; stacking fault; microstructure; mechanical property

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

Properties and Applications of Oral Implant Biomaterials

edited by

Luca Lamazza

,

Alberto De Biase

and

Marco Lollobrigida

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3408 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental implants; biocompatibility; surface modification; bioactivity; smart biomaterials; bone substitutes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advances in Wood-Based Composites from Alternative Lignocellulosic Raw Materials

edited by

Petar Antov

and Valentina Lo Giudice

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3256 | Submission Open

Keywords: wood-waste-based composites; lignocellulosic composites; recycling; recovered wood; post-consumer wood; cascading use of wood; circular economy; life cycle assessment; biopolymer composites; binderless wood composites; reinforced composite structures; mechanical properties; nanotechnology and nanomaterials in wood composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Development of Sustainable Asphalt Materials

edited by Bo Li,

Huanan Yu

, Fujiao Tang, Haopeng Zhang and Enhui Yang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2878 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-icing materials; reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP); recycled asphalt shingle (RAS); crumb rubber; waste plastic; sustainable pavement

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

Advanced Bioactive Materials and Bulk-Fill Composite Resins in Dental Restorations

edited by

Carlos Enrique Cuevas Suárez

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2637 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive materials; bulk-fill composite resins; dental restoratives; polymerization shrinkage; mechanical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advances in Flexible Electronics and Electronic Devices

edited by Zuqing Yuan, Junlu Sun and Wenqiang Wu

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2622 | 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)

Advanced Materials, Structures, and Technologies for Thin-Film Light-Emitting Diodes

edited by

Carmela Tania Prontera

and

Marco Pugliese

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2466 | Submission Open

Keywords: thin-film LEDs; LEDs; quantum dots; perovskites; organic materials; interfaces; semiconductors; OLEDs

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

Corrosion, Fatigue and Corrosion Protection of Metals and Their Alloys in Various Environments (2nd Edition)

edited by

Florina Branzoi

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 2455 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion processes; electrochemical methods; corrosion protection; organic coatings; inorganic coatings; nanocomposite film; corrosion inhibitor; surface analysis; mechanical properties; microstructure; fatigue; metallic materials; computer modeling

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Effects of Adding Cement Admixtures on the Microstructure and Properties of Cement Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by Hongwei Wang and Ying Shi

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2360 | Submission Open

Keywords: cement admixtures; microstructure; hydration process; mechanical properties; durability; compressive strength; tensile strength; chemical admixtures; supplementary cementitious materials (SCMS); cement paste; concrete performance; permeability; shrinkage; cracking resistance; sustainable construction materials; high-performance concrete; carbon emissions reduction; durability enhancement

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

Advanced Leather and By-Product Processing for Sustainable Industry

edited by

Carmen Gaidău

and

Anna Bacardit Dalmases

submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2175 | Submission Open

Keywords: leather; protein by-products; collagen; keratin; ecological leather; ecological processes for leather; smart leather; by-product recirculation; LCA

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

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