Key Engineering Materials

Description: The aim of this special issue is to present recent developments and technological capabilities of additive manufacturing. Pre-processing, in-situ processing, and post-processing are important stages that impact the final properties of the produced parts. Experimental results, numerical modelling methods, data analytics, and optimisation of additive manufacturing processes are considered in this edition. The book will be helpful to researchers and practitioners in additive technologies.

Description: This special edition presents a modern perspective on the development, performance, processing technologies, and applications of modern engineering materials within the context of sustainability in machinery and civil engineering. We hope this issue will provide valuable insights for researchers, engineers, and practitioners, encouraging the development of next-generation materials and structures that meet today's both technical and environmental challenges.

Description: The special edition presents a focused collection of research results on applied materials and technologies that address environmental, energy, biomedical, and construction challenges. They reflect the importance of innovative solutions that combine performance, affordability, and environmental responsibility.

Description: Advances in materials science and engineering redefine the boundaries of performance, durability, and functionality across practically all sectors of human activity. This special edition presents five carefully selected thematic areas that collectively reflect both the foundational and emerging innovations in modern materials research. It is our hope that it will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and graduate students seeking both a fundamental understanding and practical insights into the evolving landscape of materials science.

Description: The special edition presents contemporary research results and engineering advances in steel and alloy science, with particular emphasis on the interplay among metallurgy, structural and mechanical performance and processing technologies. It is our hope that this edition will serve researchers, engineers, and industry professionals as both a reference and a source of inspiration, fostering innovation in the development and application of steels and advanced alloys in demanding structural environments.

Description: This special edition presents a multidisciplinary collection of research results addressing key challenges and innovations in bioenergy technologies, materials processing and construction engineering, and is intended to serve as a valuable reference for researchers, engineers, and students, supporting further innovation across the mentioned fields.

Description: This special edition presents a focused selection of research results addressing key aspects of materials engineering and sustainability. The contributions reflect current efforts to enhance material performance while minimising environmental impact across the industrial and construction sectors.

Description: This special edition is devoted to joining technologies and weld metallurgy, with a primary emphasis on steel and advanced alloys. The articles examine conventional and emerging welding processes — including friction stir welding, electron beam welding, and soldering — applied to materials ranging from pipe welds to aluminium foam structures and electronic components. The edition will be useful for specialists whose activity is related to welding and soldering processes.

Description: The special edition focuses on investigations of functional materials and systems that enable advanced solutions for energy supply and conversion devices, sensing, and mechatronic applications.