Materials

Latest Advances in Functional Polymeric Materials for Environmental and Biomedical Applications

edited by

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submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 943 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced functional polymeric materials; special applications; environmental and medical applications; electroactuation; drug delivery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Recent Research into Catalysts for CO₂ Utilization

edited by

Guowu Zhan

and

Ning Wang

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 921 | Submission Open

Keywords: CO2 utilization; bifunctional catalysts; nanomaterials; integrated processes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Research Progress in Nanomaterials for Environmental Remediation

edited by

Daniela Caschera

,

Roberta G. Toro

and

Maria Rosaria Plutino

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 915 | Submission Open

Keywords: smart nanomaterials; nanohybrids; nanocomposites; green chemistry; sustainable technologies; water remediation; circular economy

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

Alloy Strengthening Mechanisms, Microstructural Control, and Performance Optimization

edited by Hongling Zhou and Keqin Feng

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 854 | Submission Open

Keywords: alloys; metal matrix composites; sintering; heat treatment; microstructure– property evaluation; materials characterization; mechanical properties; numerical simulations; strengthening mechanisms; microstructural control

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

Recent Advances in Precision Manufacturing Technology

edited by Chenglei Fan, Yunqiang Zhao, Li Zhou and Hong Wu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 845 | Submission Open

Keywords: extreme conditions/precision manufacturing technology; aerospace equipment; construction machinery; and transport equipment; nonferrous metal; light alloy; polymer; and metal matrix composite; micro/nano structure and materials; welding & additive manufacturing technology

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

Recent Advances in Advanced Laser Processing Technologies

edited by

Dermot Brabazon

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 820 | Submission Open

Keywords: laser material processing; laser welding; laser additive manufacturing; process simulation; process monitoring and/or control; metallurgical and mechanical behavior; quality control

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

Synergy in Polyphase Materials: Harnessing the Power of Glass and Ceramics

edited by

Michael I Ojovan

,

Georgiy Shakhgildyan

and Kai Xu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 782 | Submission Open

Keywords: vitreous materials; glass– ceramics; polyphase materials; nanoscale polyphase structures; sintering techniques; crystallization processes; laser micromachining; functional materials; composite material interfaces

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

Advances in Catalytic Materials and Their Applications

edited by

Ying Yang

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 761 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass conversion; ethylene glycol; 1; 2-propanediol; isosorbide; catalysts; reaction pathways; selective regulation; sustainable processes; renewable resources; direct seawater electrolysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

High-Performance Semiconductor Materials for Efficient Photoelectric Devices

edited by Qian Li, Feiliang Chen, Feng Xie and Yudan Gou

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 673 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal– organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD); semiconductor nanomaterials; semiconductor optoelectronic materials; III-V semiconductor material; wide-band semiconductor materials and devices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Preparation and Optimization of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Electrode and Electrolyte Materials

edited by Yexin Zhou

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 632 | Submission Open

Keywords: solid oxide fuel cell (SOFCs) SOFC preparation method; SOFC structure optimization; SOFC material optimization; solid-state electrolyte; nano-structured electrode; life cycle analysis (LCA)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advances in Electrochemical Technologies for Environmental Applications

edited by Benjamin Olawale Orimolade

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 606 | Submission Open

Keywords: electrochemical technologies; environmental chemistry; electrochemical sensors; electrodeposition; electrochemical wastewater treatment; air pollution; sustainable environment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Novel Materials for Sound-Absorbing Applications

edited by Eulalia Gliścińska

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 536 | Submission Open

Keywords: sound-absorbing material; sound frequency; impedance tube; technology; material composition; structure; surface; modification; additives; functional properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Smart Materials and Devices in Heat and Mass Transfer

edited by

Tadeusz Bohdal

and

Marcin Kruzel

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 507 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Dynamic Behavior of Advanced Materials and Structures (Second Edition)

edited by

Weidong Song

, Lijun Xiao and Xianfeng Yang

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 426 | Submission Open

Keywords: impact dynamics; analytical methods; dynamic tests; numerical simulation; molecular dynamics; additive manufacturing

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

Reaction Mechanism and Properties of Cement-Based Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by

Weiting Xu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 321 | Submission Open

Keywords: cement-based materials; cement-based composite materials; kinetics of hydration evolution; strengthening; toughening; and durability enhancement effect and mechanism; multi-phase and multi-scale structures of cement-based materials; macro-properties and micro-structure; numerical simulation study of cement-based materials; macro-properties and micro-structure of cement or concrete; utilization of waste in the production of sustainable cement-based materials; reaction mechanism of admixtures and their effects on the properties of cement or concrete; mechanism and properties of 3D-printing cement materials; cement-based functional materials; portland cement; aluminate cement; sulfate aluminum cement; ferroaluminate cement; and phosphate cement

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

The Advanced Development in Concrete Materials: Properties and Construction Techniques

edited by Mustafa Batikha,

Adil Tamimi

and

Samer Al Martini

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 282 | Submission Open

Keywords: concrete; geopolymer concrete; waste in concrete; mechanical properties; durability; 3D concrete printing; carbon footprint analysis; cost analysis; statistical data analysis

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

Advanced and Smart Materials in Photoelectric Applications

edited by

Cheng Zou

,

Yanzi Gao

, Qian Wang and

Meina Yu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 247 | Submission Open

Keywords: photoelectric applications; flexible electronic devices; semiconducting materials; functional materials; patterning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Fabrication, Characteristics and Applications of Multifunctional Polymer Nanocomposites

edited by

Jianhua Zhang

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 227 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; nanofiller; manufacturing processes; characterization; mechanical properties; physicochemical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Properties and Applications of Oral Implant Biomaterials

edited by

Luca Lamazza

,

Alberto De Biase

and

Marco Lollobrigida

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 216 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advanced Materials and Processing Technologies

edited by

Lidija Ćurković

,

Sonja Jozić

and

Irena Žmak

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced materials; characterization; computer simulations of production processes; corrosion; energy engineering; industrial engineering; production management; production processes; environmental approach or environmental issues; wear and tribology

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

Recycling and New Technologies in Metallurgy and Foundry

edited by

Grzegorz Tęcza

,

Edyta Proniewicz

and

Renata Zapała

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 199 | Submission Open

Keywords: recycling; metallurgy; special alloys; modification of molten steel; microstructure; heat treatment; strengthening; molding materials

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

Advances in Manufacturing of Ceramic Matrix Composites

edited by Abhendra Singh

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 184 | Submission Open

Keywords: ceramic matrix composites; additive manufacturing; process modeling; coatings; fabrication; cost

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

Advanced Materials, Machinability and Intelligent Manufacturing Systems

edited by

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,

, Suthep Butdee,

and Kamil Krot

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; aerospace materials; high-entropy alloys; hydrogen storage; cutting tools; machinability; production management; intelligent manufacturing

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

Sustainable Use of Recycled, Anthropogenic and Alternative Materials in Construction

edited by

Justyna Dzięcioł

and

Wojciech Sas

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable materials management; recycled materials; anthropogenic materials; alternative materials; sustainable materials; circular economy; sustainable management of the construction process; sustainable management of the construction process using machine learning algorithms; sustainable materials management using machine learning algorithms; sustainable design in construction using alternative materials; sustainable design in construction using alternative materials and modern computer techniques.

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

Materials Challenges for Advanced Nuclear Energy

edited by

Edgar León Gutiérrez

and Rebeca Hernández

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open

Keywords: nuclear materials; materials for energy; structural materials for nuclear applications; functional materials for nuclear applications; materials characterization; nuclear fission; nuclear fusion; mechanical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Research Progress of Halide Perovskite Materials for Photovoltaic Applications

edited by Ariadni Boziki and Jérémy Hieulle

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Geopolymers and Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Composites (Second Edition)

edited by

Mohamed K. Ismail

,

Ahmed A. Elansary

and

Eslam Gomaa

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open

Keywords: alkali-activated materials; concrete; fibers; geopolymers; green construction materials; strength and durability; structural capabilities; sustainability

(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 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 134 | 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)

Advancements in Ultrasonic Testing for Metallurgical Materials

edited by Li Kai and Xianshi Jia

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 122 | 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)

Advances in Polymer Thermal Degradation: From Modelling Through Controlled Decomposition to Circular Economy Development

edited by Artur Bukowczan and

Tomasz M. Majka

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open

Keywords: thermal stability; pyrolysis; degradation kinetics; recycling; biopolymers; sustainability; circular economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advanced Manufacturing, Design, and Function of Biomaterials

edited by Luxin Liang,

Dapeng Zhao

,

Cuie Wen

and Hong Wu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomaterials; advanced manufacturing; design; function; characterization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advanced Composites: From Material Characterization to Structural Application (Third Edition)

edited by

Viktor Gribniak

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; fibres; nanoparticles; manufacturing technology; material characterization; materials structure; structural application; tests

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Selected Papers from the 2024 International Symposium on Clean Energy and Advanced Materials (CEAM2024)

edited by

Jianglong Yu

and

Chung-Hwan Jeon

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: pyrolysis; gasification and combustion of solid fuels; coal and biomass to fine chemicals; carbon-free energy technology (hydrogen and ammonia); metallurgical coke production; advanced carbon materials; carbon neutrality technology; energy storage technology; waste treatment and pollution control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)

Advances in Friction, Wear-Resistant and Solid-Lubricating Properties of Materials

edited by Xiangli Wen, Bin Wang and

Yanfei Liu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: tribology; wear; lubrication; solid lubrication; wear rate

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

New Insights into Additive Manufacturing for Materials and Structures

edited by Miao Zhao,

Xinwei Li

and Guang Fu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 106 | 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)

Geopolymers and Alkali-Activated Materials: Preparation and Properties

edited by

Antonio D’Angelo

and

Michelina Catauro

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open

Keywords: geopolymers; alkali-activated materials; geopolymer composites; sustainability; physico-chemical properties; compressive strength; alternative precursors; waste recycling

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

Biomechanical and Metallurgical Behavior of Endodontic and Restorative Materials

edited by

Rodolfo Reda

,

Alessio Zanza

and

Dario Di Nardo

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open

Keywords: endodontics; restorative dentistry; conservative dentistry; mechanical properties; composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Materials for Harsh Environments

edited by

Shiladitya Paul

and Deepak Sharma

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open

Keywords: nuclear fission; nuclear fusion; irradiation; advanced alloys; corrosion; oxidation; refractory materials; coatings; material degradation; extreme environments

(This special issue belongs to the Section Corrosion)

Modeling and Experimental Analysis of Metal Forming and Cutting: 2nd Edition

edited by

Leon Kukiełka

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal forming; cutting; constitutive models; contact mechanics; FEM; SPH; plasticity; deformation mechanics; modeling and testing of material properties; process and system modeling

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

Intelligent Damage Detection of Materials and Structural Health Monitoring Technology

edited by

Nizar Faisal Alkayem

,

Wei Xu

and

Panagiotis G. Asteris

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open

Keywords: structural health monitoring; damage detection; structural materials; material characterization; defect identification; concrete crack detection; deep learning; material property prediction; failure prognostics; condition assessment

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

Preparation, Properties and Application of Multifunctional Carbon Nanomaterials

edited by

Marianna V. Kharlamova

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon nanomaterial; carbon nanotube; functionalization; electronic properties; doping; spectroscopy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Carbon Materials)

Machine Learning for Materials Design

edited by Wencong Lu and Minjie Li

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; algorithms; materials design; deep learning; materials predication; materials optimization

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

Sustainable Mortars and Concrete Produced with Recycled Binders, Aggregates or Water

edited by

Miguel Bravo

and

Bruna A. Silva

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 88 | 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)

Advances in Mechanical Behavior of Laminated Materials

edited by

Zejun Chen

,

Qudong Wang

and

Tao Wang

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open

Keywords: laminated metal composite; layered structure; microstructure; mechanical properties; dynamic response of laminated composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Performance-Related Material Properties of Asphalt Mixture Components (3rd Edition)

edited by

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,

and

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open

Keywords: asphalt binder; asphalt mixtures; asphalt pavement; aggregate; recycled materials; distress; material properties; numerical modelling

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

Advances in Al/Mg/Cu Alloys and Their Composites: Welding, Additive Manufacturing, Heterogeneous Microstructures, and Mechanical Properties

edited by Shuncun Luo

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open

Keywords: Al/Mg/Cu alloys; welding; additive manufacturing; microstructures; mechanical properties

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

Development of Corrosion-Resistant Alloys Using Additive Manufacturing Technologies

edited by Hailong Dai and Xiaolei Guo

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; corrosion; oxidation; pitting corrosion; intergranular corrosion; stress corrosion cracking; hydrogen embrittlement; corrosion fatigue; tribo-corrosion

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

Advanced Electronic Packaging Technology: From Hard to Soft (Second Edition)

edited by

Yue Gu

and

Yongjun Huo

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: electronic packing technology; soft electronic and photonic devices; power electronics; ceramic substrates; thermal interface materials; solder alloys; thermal management; intrinsically soft materials; flexible and stretchable structures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advanced Cement-Based Composite Materials and Composite Intelligent Design

edited by Wei Wang, Weichen Tian, Mingzhi Wang, Kunyang Yu and Yanqin Zeng

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced cement-based composite materials; concrete in harsh environment; fibers; phase-change materials; artificial intelligence; infrastructure construction; low-carbon fabrication; composition design and performance prediction; additive manufacturing

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

Feature Papers in Refractories and Ceramics: Microstructure, Properties and Applications (3rd Edition)

edited by

Zhong Huang

and

Bin Li

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open

Keywords: refractory; ceramics; non-oxide ceramics; castable; green refractory; raw material; microstructure; high-temperature processes and behaviors

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

Advances in Implant Materials and Biocompatibility

edited by Maree L. Gould

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open

Keywords: biocompatibility; microscopy; bioceramics; biometals; biopolymers; hybrid materials; drug-releasing implants; cell impregnation in vitro and in vivo; three-dimensional scaffolds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Mesoscale Modelling of Materials Processing and Performance

edited by

Rongshan Qin

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open

Keywords: mesoscale computing; materials; phase-field model; cellular automata; smoothed particle hydrodynamics; lattice Boltzmann equation

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

Innovative Utilization of Biomass for Sustainable Energy Production

edited by Tomasz K. Suchocki

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass; sustainable energy; biomass conversion; biofuel; biomass energy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Research on Perovskite Solar Cells: From Design to Applications

edited by

Feng Yan

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

Keywords: perovskite solar cells; high efficiency; low-cost manufacturing; flexibility; renewable energy; sustainability; stability; scalability; material degradation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Materials and Techniques in Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Orthodontics (Second Edition)

edited by

Maria Francesca Sfondrini

and

Andrea Scribante

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: adhesives; aesthetic dentistry; aligners; archwires; behavioral science; biomimetic materials; bond strength; bonding interfaces; brackets; CAD/CAM; caries prevention; composites; dental hygiene; dental materials; dermatology; digital impressions; digital workflow; elastodontics; endodontics; fiber-reinforced composites; fixed appliances; fixed prosthodontics; fluoride; gnathology; implantology; lingual appliances; maxillofacial surgery; miniscrews; multi-disciplinary treatment; oral microbiology; orthodontics; otolaryngology; patient compliance; pediatric dentistry; periodontology; prosthodontics; radiography; remineralization; removable prosthodontics; restorative dentistry; retention; skeletal anchorage; titanium

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advanced Catalytic Materials for Carbon Dioxide Reduction

edited by

Meng-Nan Zhu

and

Meng Li

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: carbon dioxide reduction reactions; energy storage and conversion; advanced catalysts; catalyst design and characterization; electrocatalysis; CO2 reduction mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Concrete in Structural Engineering: Fabrication and Mechanical Behavior (Volume III)

edited by

Jong Wan Hu

and

Seong Tae Yi

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: nano concrete; FRP concrete; self-healing concrete; multi-functional concrete; reinforced concrete; pre-stressed concrete; composite materials; cementitious materials; concrete fabrication; mechanical behavior; concrete design; concrete test; fracture mechanics; concrete frame (building)

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

Functional UV-Curable Polymers and Their Composites: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

edited by

Agnieszka Kowalczyk

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional monomers; functional polymers; functional resins; functional materials; coatings; adhesives; UV curing; photopolymerization; controlled polymerizations techniques; composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Research on Alkali-activated Materials (Second Edition)

edited by Feng Rao and

Hui Liu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open

Keywords: alkali-activated materials; alkali activators; mixing proportion design; mechanical performance and durability; reaction mechanism; modification; additives; carbon analysis

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

Advances toward the Development of “Green” Pyrotechnics: Materials Selection and Design

edited by Magdalena Rusan

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open

Keywords: pyrotechnic materials; green chemistry; sparklers; high-energetic materials; environmentally friendly; sustainable materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Materials for Prosthodontics, Implantology, and Digital Dentistry

edited by

Josephine F. Esquivel-Upshaw

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: dental implants; ceramics; CAD/CAM; 3D printing; biocompatibility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

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

edited by

Hongchao Ji

,

Xuefeng Tang

and Zhen Jia

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 54 | 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)

New Technique for Preparing Thin Film: Characteristic and Further Development

edited by

Peng Xiao

and

Baiquan Liu

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: printed electronics; flexible electronics; photoelectric detection; thin-film transistors; organic light-emitting diodes; quantum light-emitting diodes

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

Spin and Orbital Transport in Magnetic Materials

edited by Weiwei Lin

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 40 | 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)

Advanced Multifunctional Polymer Materials for Aerospace, Biomedicine and Electronics

edited by

Minsoo Kim

and Ahn Heseong

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional polymers; advanced synthesis techniques; polymer flexibility; high-strength polymers; lightweight materials; aerospace applications; biomedical polymers; electronic materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

New Insight into Design and Properties of Nanomaterials (Third Edition)

edited by

Sergei A. Kulinich

and

Neli Mintcheva

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel nanomaterials; molecular nanostructures; physical; chemical; and biological methods for nanomaterial preparation; optical; photovoltaic; catalytic; sensing; antibacterial properties; structure-properties relationship

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

Advances in Perovskite Oxide Optoelectronic Functional Materials

edited by

Yongqiang Ji

, Luyang Tong, Kai An and

Zhigang Zang

submission deadline 20 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open

Keywords: LEDs; solar cells; nanocrystals; perovskite material; II-IV and III-V compound; advanced characterizations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advanced Polymers and Composites for Multifunctional Applications

edited by

Kinga Pielichowska

,

Katarzyna Nowicka

and

Piotr Szatkowski

submission deadline 30 Mar 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2031 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer composites; nanocomposites; advanced polymers; high-performance polymers; multifunctional systems; properties and structure of functional polymer composites; degradation and stability of polymer composites; functional polymer composites for the environment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

The Future of Road Pavement Materials: Towards the Improvement of Performances and Sustainability

edited by

Edoardo Bocci

submission deadline 30 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 805 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-performing materials; innovative additives and bio-additives; re-use of marginal materials; recycling of reclaimed asphalt (cold; half-warm; warm; and hot techniques); sustainable materials; environmental impact reduction; smart pavements; pavement asset management; life cycle assessment and cost analysis

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

Terahertz Vibrational Spectroscopy in Advanced Materials

edited by

Seiji Kojima

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2220 | Submission Open

Keywords: terahertz spectroscopy; infrared spectroscopy; Raman spectroscopy; neutron scattering; soft phonon; boson peak; polariton; plasmon; magnon; charge density wave; weak interactions; Fano resonance; polymorphism; polyamorphism; phase transition; reaction; field effects; extreme conditions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Application of Biomass Materials in the Fields of Electrochemistry and Thermochemistry

edited by Jingwei Chen

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1919 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass catalyst support; gas diffusion layer; bioamss-derived electrode; biomass catalyst; separator; current collector; carbon-assisted water electrolysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Synthesis and Modification of Transition-Metal Dichalcogenides (TMDs) for Energy and Sensing Applications

edited by Muhammad Ikram and Shahzad Afzal

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 287 | Submission Open

Keywords: 2D materials; MXene; transition-metal dichalcogenides; graphene; surface modification; photocatalysis; environmental remediation; sensing

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

Emerging Trends in Materials for Dentistry and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics

edited by

Corina Marilena Cristache

and

Sergiu Drafta

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 147 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite materials; maxillofacial prosthodontics; resin composites; ceramic materials; fiber-reinforced composites; bioactive materials; silicones; 3D printing; subtractive manufacturing; CAD/CAM technologies; biomimetic materials; esthetic dentistry; dental restoratives; biocompatibility; mechanical properties; optical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Programmable Materials: From Molecular to Extended Systems

edited by

Aleksandar Kondinski

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 120 | Submission Open

Keywords: programmable materials; molecular self-organisation; supramolecular chemistry; reticular chemistry; cluster assemblies; stimuli-responsive materials (molecular and polymeric); molecular switches and sensors; nanotechnology; metamaterials; computational material modelling; applied AI for programmable material design

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

Magnetic Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

edited by

Jung-Kul Lee

and

Sanjay Kumar Singh Patel

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 118 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic nanomaterials; chemicals; energy; sensors; immobilization; biotransformation; bioremediation; therapeutics; polymers; adsorbents

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

Ionic Liquid Electrolytes for Energy Storage Devices

edited by Dmitrii A. Rakov

submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open

Keywords: ionic liquids; electrolytes; batteries; supercapacitors; solid– electrolyte interphase; solid– liquid interface; lithium negative transference number; superionicity; ion correlations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Nanocellulose Containing Biodegradable Products: From Synthesis to Applications

edited by

Katarina Dimić-Mišić

submission deadline 1 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocellulose; hydrogels; nanocellulose rheology; dewatering; composites; films; My research is focused on lignocellulose materials and their production with reduced amount of energy; water; and chemicals whilst improving gelation; focusing on fluid flow; dewatering; and flow behavior in dynamic processing conditions. I design novel printing inks and coating methods for cellulose-based substrates and textiles; with altering colloidal interactions between coat and substrate during printing and coating. My knowledge extends to the rheological behavior of biobased hydrogels and mechanical testing for packaging materials; electronics; and medical composites.

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

Sustainable Materials for Engineering Applications

edited by

Abdul Aabid

and

Muneer Baig

submission deadline 10 Apr 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6034 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable materials; environmental impact; bio-based materials; recycled materials; material processing; manufacturing techniques; energy-efficient processes; structural materials; high-performance concrete; sustainable metals; sustainable composites; sustainable polymers; renewable energy materials; fuel cells; sustainable transportation; lightweight materials; electric vehicle components; alternative fuel systems; water treatment; sustainable development; environmental consciousness

(This special issue belongs to the Section Green Materials)

Manufacturing Technology, Materials and Methods (Second Edition)

edited by

Rafał Gołębski

and

Antun Stoić

submission deadline 10 Apr 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5958 | Submission Open

Keywords: machining of metals and alloys; cold metal processing; polymers and composites processing; welding; tools and tooling systems; surface engineering; coordinate measuring; wear and friction; reverse engineering

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

Disorder-Driven Structure-Property Functionality in Materials: From Material Discovery to Device Development

edited by

George S. Nolas

and

Lilia M. Woods

submission deadline 10 Apr 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5094 | Submission Open

Keywords: defects; disorder; functionality; transport; crystal structure; electronic structure; thermal properties; magnetic properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advanced Biomaterials for Early Detection, Drug Delivery, Treatment and Prognosis in Cancer

edited by

Tanmay Kulkarni

and

Krishnendu Pal

submission deadline 10 Apr 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4757 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer; nanomaterials; advanced microscopy techniques; biophysical attributes; drug delivery; drug resistance; combination therapy; theranostics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Modelling of Viscoelastic Materials and Mechanical Behavior (2nd Edition)

edited by Angelo Morro

submission deadline 10 Apr 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1577 | Submission Open

Keywords: constitutive relations; materials with memory; rate-type equations; thermodynamic consistency; relaxation and creep; aging; hysteresis; existence and uniqueness

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Nuclear Materials via Advanced Manufacturing

edited by Zhongxia Shang and Benjamin Stegman

submission deadline 10 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 285 | Submission Open

Keywords: nuclear materials; additively manufacturing; powder metallurgy; radiation damages; mechanical properties; in situ characterization

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

Metamaterials: A Roadmap from the Perspectives of the Fascinating Properties and Applications

edited by

Tatjana Gric

submission deadline 10 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 184 | Submission Open

Keywords: metamaterial; nanowires; metasurfaces; graphene; medicine; refractive index

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Engineering Materials: Friction, Wear and Damage

edited by

Pihua Wen

and Yan Li

submission deadline 10 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open

Keywords: wear; friction; damage; fatigue failure; experimental and numerical methods

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

Superhydrophobic Coating Materials: Preparation, Strategy and Application

edited by Wei Tong

submission deadline 10 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open

Keywords: wetting; surface engineering; micro/nanofabrication; coating; solid– liquid interface; droplet; superwetting materials; bionics; simulation

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

Advanced Materials for Oral Applications

edited by Lucia Memé

submission deadline 10 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral health; advanced materials; dentistry; bioactive ceramics; nanocomposites; hydrogels; biocompatibility; antimicrobial effects; dental restorations; implants; drug delivery systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Material Advancements and Challenges in Next-Generation Lithium-Ion Batteries

edited by

Mohamed Houache

,

Yaser Abu-Lebdeh

and Zouina Karkar

submission deadline 10 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open

Keywords: Ni-rich cathodes; anodes; solid-state electrolytes; high-entropy electrodes; high-voltage electrolytes; concentrated liquid electrolytes; Li-metal batteries

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Advances in Multifunctional Materials Obtained at High Temperature and Pressure Conditions

edited by

Lucyna Jaworska

submission deadline 10 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open

Keywords: HP-HT sintering; SPS; HP; plasma spray; metal; ceramic; composite; properties; microstructures; phase composition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advances in Density Functional Theory (DFT) Studies of Solids (Second Volume)

edited by

Aleksandr Oreshonkov

submission deadline 20 Apr 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 16024 | Submission Open

Keywords: DFT calculations; solids; electronic structure; electronic density of states; structural properties; optical properties; vibrational properties; magnetic properties; bulk materials; 2D materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advances in Metamaterials: Structure, Properties and Applications

edited by

Bin Zheng

and

Ting Zhang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12173 | Submission Open

Keywords: metamaterials; metasurface; meta-lens; reconfigurable; multifunctional; acoustics; plasmonic; machine learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advanced Characterization Techniques on Nuclear Fuels and Materials

edited by

Yaqiao Wu

and

Ching-Heng Shiau

submission deadline 20 Apr 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11001 | Submission Open

Keywords: nuclear fuels; nuclear structure materials; irradiation; post-irradiation examination; advanced microstructure characterization techniques; (scanning) transmission electron microscopy ((S)TEM); atom probe tomography; in situ/ex situ mechanical testing

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

Advances in Luminescent Materials

edited by

Luís Pinto Da Silva

submission deadline 20 Apr 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10865 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemiluminescence; bioluminescence; engineered nanomaterials; luminescence; material chemistry; upconversion; optical properties; carbon-based nanomaterials; metal oxide nanomaterials

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

Fabrication, Characterization, and Development of Hot-Deformed Magnets

edited by

Tae-Hoon Kim

and Xin Tang

submission deadline 20 Apr 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8586 | Submission Open

Keywords: permanent magnets; rare-earth based magnets; rare-earth free magnets; hot deformation; microstructure; magnetic properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Properties of Dental Restorative Materials (Volume II)

edited by

Leszek Klimek

submission deadline 20 Apr 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7834 | Submission Open

Keywords: mechanical properties; wear resistance; corrosion resistance; surface treatment of dental materials; biological properties; modeling of dental materials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Low-Dimensional Structures for Smart Materials and Composites: Preparation, Properties and Applications (2nd Edition)

edited by

Federico Cesano

submission deadline 20 Apr 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7539 | Submission Open

Keywords: 0D (nanoparticles; quantum dots; and small molecules); 1D (nanotubes; nanofibers; nanorods; and nanowires); 2D (2D organic framework systems; 2D polymers; and few-layered materials; including graphene; graphene-like systems (i.e.; graphene oxide); and graphene analogues (i.e.; transition metal dichalcogenides; carbides; nitrides; carbonitrides; silicene; germanene; stanene; and phosphorene)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Green and Sustainable Infrastructure Construction Materials (2nd Edition)

edited by

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submission deadline 20 Apr 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6844 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable infrastructure materials; rubberized concrete; fiber-reinforced concrete; asphalt and mixtures; material and structure of road engineering

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

Additive Manufacturing and Microstructure Characteristics of Metallic Material

edited by Haiyang Fan,

Junsheng Wang

, Qimin Shi, Kaihao Zhang and Wei Fan

submission deadline 20 Apr 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6090 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; metals and alloys; microstructure; heat treatments; mechanical properties

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

Biomaterials for Bone Tissue Engineering (Second Volume)

edited by

Lorenzo Fassina

and

Nora Bloise

submission deadline 20 Apr 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5955 | Submission Open

Keywords: bone regeneration; bone tissue engineering in vitro and in vivo; bone substitutes; bone marrow stem cells; adipose derived stem cells; growth factors; cell/tissue– biomaterials interaction; physical stimuli (ultrasound; laser; electric or electromagnetic field; shear stress; etc.); bioreactors; molecular mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)