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Artificial Intelligence in Materials Science and Engineering

edited by

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submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | 11 articles | Viewed by 12359 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; artificial neural network; fuzzy system; population-based algorithm; genetic algorithms; bioengineering; metal forming; civil engineering; composite structures; friction stir welding; numerical simulation

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

Mechanical Behavior of Composite Materials (3rd Edition)

edited by

Jaime Viña

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 8086 | Submission Open

Keywords: fracture; fatigue: creep; tensile; compression; adhesives joints; 3D composites; mechanical tests; mechanical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

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

edited by

Fulin Jiang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5542 | Submission Open

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

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

Advanced Superconducting Materials and Technology

edited by

Tomasz Czujko

and

Daniel Gajda

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

Keywords: superconducting materials; MgB2; iron-based superconductors; high Tc Superconductors; synthesis and characterization; application of superconductors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Chemistry and Technology of Materials Based on Silicon Compounds (2nd Edition)

edited by

Karol Szubert

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

Keywords: silicon-based materials; silanes; polysiloxanes; silicates; polymeric materials; ceramic materials; protective coatings; coatings— surface chemistry and properties; materials characterization; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Methodology of the Design and Testing of Composite Structures (2nd Edition)

edited by

Grzegorz Mieczkowski

Dariusz Szpica

and

Andrzej Borawski

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1353 | Submission Open

Keywords: composites; composite design; identification and prediction of effective physical and mechanical properties of composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Advanced Materials with Strong Electron Correlations

edited by

Monika Gamża

and Jiasheng Chen

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1196 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Advances in Mechanical Properties and Structure of Metal and Metal Composites (2nd Edition)

edited by Shucai Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1165 | Submission Open

Keywords: metal; metal composites; mechanical properties; structure; tensile; impact; compressive; fatigue; creep; tribological

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

Micro/Nano-Structured Material Surface and Its Functional Coatings

edited by

Michael A. Morris

Feiran Li

, Dayong Li and Liming Liu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 714 | Submission Open

Keywords: micro/nano structure; functional surfaces and interfaces; surface materials; micro/nano characterization

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

Functionally Graded Graphene Nanocomposite Materials and Structures

edited by Shaoyu Zhao, Jiajia Mao and Yihe Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 703 | Submission Open

Keywords: functionally graded materials; graphene nanocomposites; composite structures; mechanical analysis; graphene metamaterials; smart materials and structures

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

New Materials for Neutron Sources and Instruments

edited by

Valery V. Nesvizhevsky

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced neutron reflectors; advanced neutron moderators; new materials and methods for neutron sources and instruments; sources of very cold neutrons

(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 2025 | Viewed by 68 | 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)

Advanced Steel Materials: 3D Printing, Phase Transformation, and Mechanical Properties

edited by

Wojciech Sitek

and

Mariusz Król

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

Keywords: advanced steels; 3D printing; high-strength steels; stainless steels; high-performance steels; microstructure; phase transformations; mechanical properties; hybrid technologies

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

AI-Driven Modeling and Monitoring Towards Advanced Additive Manufacturing

edited by Zijue Tang and

Shitong Peng

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 66 | 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)

Advanced Nanomaterials for Antibacterial Applications

edited by Sihan Ma, Xue Bai and Jianglong Kong

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open

Keywords: anti-infection nanomaterials; theranostic nanosystems; antiviral function; biomedical imaging agents; toxicology of nanomaterials; therapeutic mechanism

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

Integrating Sustainable Innovations in Pavement Materials and Engineering

edited by Yanhui Niu and

Jiangmiao Yu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 24 | 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)

Road and Rail Construction Materials: Development and Prospects

edited by Yang Gao, Taotao Fan and Zhen Zhang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open

Keywords: modified asphalt; solid waste utilization; polymer modification; subgrade materials; recycled materials; rail materials; emulsified asphalt; mixture; composite materials

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

Catalysis: Where We Are and Where We Go

edited by

Diana Sannino

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1845 | Submission Open

Keywords: heterogeneous catalysis; nanostructured catalysts; nanoporous catalysts; catalyst nanoengineering; combined catalytic technologies; electro catalysis; plasma catalysis; photocatalysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Recovered or Recycled Materials for Composites and Other Materials

edited by

Malgorzata Ulewicz

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 633 | Submission Open

Keywords: recycled materials; waste; industrial by-products; and recovered materials; synthesis of composites and other materials; physicochemical and mechanical properties of composites; materials modified with waste in a circular economy; sustainable building and other materials; new ecological materials

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

Sustainable Cementitious Materials for Civil and Transportation Engineering—2nd Edition

edited by

Junjie Wang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open

Keywords: low carbon emissions; carbon fixation; sustainable materials; recycled materials; cement; concrete

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

Materials for Drug Delivery and Medical Engineering

edited by

Keisuke Nakano

and

Kiyofumi Takabatake

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open

Keywords: multifunctional materials; polymers; ceramics; metallic materials; nanomaterials; drug delivery; drug release; tissue engineering; biocompatibility; medical; implants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Microstructure, Properties and Application of Innovative Metallic Materials

edited by

Madalina Simona Baltatu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open

Keywords: metallic materials; properties; new applications; microstructure; structural characterization; thermal properties; obtaining; processing

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

Functional Cement-Based Composites for Civil Engineering (3rd Edition)

edited by

Jonathan Oti

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 500 | Submission Open

Keywords: building materials; durability; recycled materials; cement; concrete; stabilization; life cycle assessment; bricks; block; mortar; geo-polymer; steel; timber; green building materials; eco-friendly materials; nano- and fiber composites; ceramics; limes; PFA; GGBS

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

Development and Research of New Dental Materials

edited by

Barbara Lapinska

Jorge N. R. Martins

and

Abayomi Omokeji Baruwa

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open

Keywords: clinics; dental materials; dentistry; materials; research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advances in the Design and Properties of New Ecoconcrete Formulations (2nd Edition)

edited by

Francisco Agrela

Julia Rosales

and

Manuel Cabrera Montenegro

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open

Keywords: recycled concrete; recycled aggregates; recycled construction materials; life cycle; characterization

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

Advanced Materials Machining: Theory and Experiment

edited by

Łukasz Żyłka

Krzysztof Żak

and

Sergej Hloch

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 48 | 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)

Magnetic Shape Memory Alloys: Fundamentals and Applications

edited by Zhenzhuang Li and Ziqi Guan

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open

Keywords: magnetic shape memory alloys; martensitic transformation; magnetic property; solid-state refrigeration; thermal energy storage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Smart Materials)

Multiscale Characterization and Computational Modeling/Simulation of Metallic Materials

edited by

and

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 14651 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Functional Materials for Memristors, Metal-Insulator-Metal (MIM) Tunneling Diodes and Field Effect Transistors (FET)

edited by

Mustafa Yavuz

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4863 | Submission Open

Keywords: tunneling MIM diodes; memristors; FET; emerging materials; neuromorphic chips; volatile memory and information processing; 3D imaging via neuromorphic chips

(This special issue belongs to the Section Electronic Materials)

Testing of Materials and Elements in Civil Engineering (4th Edition)

edited by

Krzysztof Schabowicz

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4318 | Submission Open

Keywords: testing; diagnostics; building materials; elements; civil engineering

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

Sustainability in Asphalt, Concrete and Pavement Materials: Design, Performance, and Characterization

edited by

Wentao Wang

and

Linbing Wang

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4289 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainability; asphalt materials; concrete materials; pavement materials; construction; mixed design; performance evaluation; damage mechanism; features characterization; durability

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

Leather, Textiles and Bio-Based Materials

edited by

Valeika Virgilijus

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3167 | Submission Open

Keywords: leather processing; collagen changes; tanning; application of enzymes; wool; textile functions; natural fibres’ biocompatibility; composites containing bio-based materials; biodegradability of biomaterials; hydrolysis of biomaterials; life cycle assessment.

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Advanced Luminescent Materials and Applications

edited by

Luís Pinto Da Silva

Joaquim Esteves Da Silva

and

Carla M. Magalhães

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2344 | 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 Optical and Photonic Materials)

Assessment of the Strength of Materials and Structure Elements

edited by

Ihor Dzioba

and

Sebastian Lipiec

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2086 | Submission Open

Keywords: in-service degradation; microstructure; strength; fracture toughness; FEA simulations

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

Biomedical Alloys: Corrosion Protection and New Coatings

edited by

Patrycja Osak

and

Bożena Łosiewicz

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1079 | Submission Open

Keywords: corrosion resistance; biomaterials; new coatings; property of materials; corrosion protection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomaterials)

Structure, Properties and Applications of Nanocomposites and Polymer Based Materials

edited by

Jiangbo Bai

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 521 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanocomposites; polymer-based materials; structure; properties; applications; composites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Advanced Composites)

Modeling and Analysis of Composite Materials and Structures in Civil Engineering (Second Edition)

edited by

Yiming Zhang

, Linlong Mu and Jiale Li

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 444 | Submission Open

Keywords: composite structures; construction materials; mechanical behavior; modeling and simulations; cement-based materials strength; damage; fatigue; structural performance; machine learning

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

Phase Change Materials and Thermal Energy Storage for Buildings

edited by Marie Duquesne and Alexandre Godin

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 304 | Submission Open

Keywords: phase change materials; thermal energy storage; buildings; civil engineering; building materials; thermal energy management; thermal comfort; modeling

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

Novel Materials for Additive Manufacturing

edited by

Joan-Josep Suñol

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open

Keywords: additive manufacturing; fabrication additive; 3D printing; rapid prototyping; fused deposition modeling; stereolithography; selective laser sintering/melting; direct injection writing

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

Intelligent Precision in Additive Manufacturing and Post-Processing

edited by

Brijesh Patel

and

Sagar Nikam

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open

Keywords: hybrid AM; AI for process improvement; post-processing methods; surface finish and dimension accuracy; digital technology

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

Advanced Research of Organic Molecules and Materials for Modern Chemical and Biological Applications

edited by

Jacek Ścianowski

and

Marek Krzeminski

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open

Keywords: organic compounds and materials; biological activity; antioxidants; anticancer activity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Chemistry)

Preparation, Properties and Manufacturing of Advanced Ceramics

edited by Andrzej Kruk

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open

Keywords: arc plasma melted; accuracy; wet chemistry methods; phase composition; microstructure

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

Oxide Semiconductor Materials and Devices

edited by

Jiyoung Kim

Si Joon Kim

and Jae Won Na

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 144 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxide semiconductors; nitride semiconductor; LTPO; ferroelectrics; antiferroelectrics; atomic layer deposition; thin films; transistors; memory; sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials Physics)

Advances in Renewable Energy Materials and Integrated Solutions

edited by Ahmed Ennaoui, Charaf Hajjaj and Abdeltif Bouaichi

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open

Keywords: renewable energy systems; photovoltaic technology; concentrated solar power (CSP); energy storage solutions; smart grids; green hydrogen; electric mobility; water– energy– food nexus; energy transition; sustainable energy integration

(This special issue belongs to the Section Energy Materials)

Recent Advances and Future Perspectives in Natural and Synthetic Porous Materials for Various Applications

edited by

Oana Cadar

and

Beata Kaczmarek-Szczepańska

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open

Keywords: porous materials; porous ceramics; porous metals; porous polymers; metal– organic materials; zeolites; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Porous Materials)

Advances in Catalytic Materials and Processes for the Energy and Environmental Applications in a Carbon-Neutral Society

edited by Muhammad Asif Nawaz and Waqas Qamar Zaman

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open

Keywords: catalysis; CO₂ reduction; sustainable energy; electrocatalysis; advanced oxidation processes; graphene-based composites; MXenes; environmental nanotechnology; microbial fuel cells; reactor engineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Catalytic Materials)

Polymer Electrolytes: Fundamentals, Approaches and Applications

edited by Yunsong Li and

Yuxiao Lin

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open

Keywords: polymer electrolytes; multi-scale simulations; characterization; batteries; fuel cells; supercapacitors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Polymeric Materials)

Advances in Synthesis, Characterization, Structure and Properties of Ceramics

edited by

Changchun Ge

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

Keywords: functionally graded materials; laminar graded materials; metal– ceramic graded materials; organic– inorganic graded materials; advanced graded materials; high-performance materials

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

Advancements in Solid-State Additive Manufacturing: Friction Stir Techniques, Aluminum Alloys and Metallic Composite Materials

edited by

Yuqing Mao

Long Wan

and

Yu Chen

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open

Keywords: friction stir welding; friction stir processing; deformation-driven metallurgy; material fabrication; mechanical or functional assessments; numerical simulation; welding tools; intermetallic control

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

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

edited by Ruishan Xie and Runsheng Li

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 72 | 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)

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