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Sustainable Materials for Engineering Applications

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Green Materials".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2024 | Viewed by 3849

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Abdul Aabid

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Department of Engineering Management, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Interests: aerospace structures repair and control; structural dynamics; composite materials; smart materials; finite element modelling and analysis; design of experiments; machine learning approach; fluid dynamics and control
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Dr. Muneer Baig

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Department of Engineering Management, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Interests: material science and engineering; experimental methods; manufacturing process; structural dynamics; composite materials; finite element modelling and analysis; design of experiments; machine learning approach; fluid dynamics and control
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, there has been an increasing global focus on sustainability and the urgent need to transition towards environmentally friendly practices in various industries. Engineering, as a key sector driving innovation and development, plays a crucial role in shaping a sustainable future. This Special Issue aims to explore the latest advancements and challenges in the field of sustainable materials for engineering applications.

Sustainable materials encompass a wide range of materials and technologies that minimize environmental impact while maintaining or even improving performance. This Special Issue welcomes original research, review articles, case studies, and perspectives that shed light on sustainable materials' applications across different engineering disciplines. The objective is to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers, scientists, engineers, and practitioners to share their insights, exchange knowledge, and present cutting-edge solutions to address sustainability challenges.

Potential topics of interest for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to:

Novel sustainable materials: Exploration and development of new materials with reduced environmental footprint, including bio-based materials, recycled materials, and materials with improved end-of-life management.

Life cycle assessment and environmental impact: Studies focusing on the assessment of sustainable materials' life cycle, including methodologies, tools, and case studies evaluating environmental impacts and resource consumption.

Sustainable material processing and manufacturing: Innovative techniques and technologies for sustainable material processing, including energy-efficient manufacturing processes, waste reduction, and pollution prevention.

Structural materials for sustainability: Advancements in sustainable materials for structural applications, such as high-performance concrete, sustainable metals, composites, and polymers.

Renewable energy materials: Materials for renewable energy technologies, including solar panels, wind turbines, energy storage systems, and fuel cells.

Sustainable materials for transportation: Materials and technologies for sustainable transportation, such as lightweight materials, electric vehicle components, and alternative fuel systems.

Sustainable materials for water and wastewater treatment: Development of sustainable materials for efficient and eco-friendly water treatment and wastewater management systems.

Case studies and real-world applications: Successful implementation of sustainable materials in engineering projects, showcasing their benefits, challenges, and lessons learned.

By bringing together diverse perspectives, this Special Issue seeks to foster interdisciplinary collaborations and promote the adoption of sustainable materials in engineering applications. It will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, policymakers, and stakeholders committed to driving sustainable development and creating a more environmentally conscious future.

Dr. Abdul Aabid
Dr. Muneer Baig
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Materials is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

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

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Sustainable Materials for Engineering Applications
by Abdul Aabid and Muneer Baig
Materials 2023, 16(18), 6085; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16186085 - 6 Sep 2023
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This newly added Special Issue (SI) of the Materials journal, titled “Sustainable Materials for Engineering Applications”, focuses on the foundations, characterizations, and applications of several sustainable materials [...] Full article
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Effective Carbon Dioxide Mitigation and Improvement of Compost Nutrients with the Use of Composts’ Biochar
by Sylwia Stegenta-Dąbrowska, Ewa Syguła, Magdalena Bednik and Joanna Rosik
Materials 2024, 17(3), 563; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17030563 - 25 Jan 2024
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Composting is a process that emits environmentally harmful gases: CO2, CO, H2S, and NH3, negatively affecting the quality of mature compost. The addition of biochar to the compost can significantly reduce emissions. For effective CO2 removal, [...] Read more.
Composting is a process that emits environmentally harmful gases: CO2, CO, H2S, and NH3, negatively affecting the quality of mature compost. The addition of biochar to the compost can significantly reduce emissions. For effective CO2 removal, high doses of biochar (up to 20%) are often recommended. Nevertheless, as the production efficiency of biochar is low—up to 90% mass loss—there is a need for research into the effectiveness of lower doses. In this study, laboratory experiments were conducted to observe the gaseous emissions during the first 10 days of composting with biochars obtained from mature composts. Biochars were produced at 550, 600, and 650 °C, and tested with different doses of 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, and 15% per dry matter (d.m.) in composting mixtures, at three incubation temperatures (50, 60, and 70 °C). CO2, CO, H2S, and NH3 emissions were measured daily. The results showed that the biochars effectively mitigate CO2 emissions during the intensive phase of composting. Even 3–6% d.m. of compost biochars can reduce up to 50% of the total measured gas emissions (the best treatment was B650 at 60 °C) and significantly increase the content of macronutrients. This study confirmed that even low doses of compost biochars have the potential for enhancing the composting process and improving the quality of the material quality. Full article
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Investigation of the Pozzolanic Activity Improvement of Yellow Phosphorus Slag with Thermal Activation
by Xinyue Liu, Xiaoming Liu, Zengqi Zhang, Chao Wei, Qingsen Zeng, Yantian Li and Shanliang Ma
Materials 2023, 16(17), 6047; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16176047 - 3 Sep 2023
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Yellow phosphorus slag (YPS) is a byproduct from the production of yellow phosphorus. It has potential pozzolanic activity and can be used as a supplementary cementitious material. However, the early strength of cement mortar decreases significantly with increasing YPS dosage, which restricts the [...] Read more.
Yellow phosphorus slag (YPS) is a byproduct from the production of yellow phosphorus. It has potential pozzolanic activity and can be used as a supplementary cementitious material. However, the early strength of cement mortar decreases significantly with increasing YPS dosage, which restricts the utilization of YPS in cement and concrete. This study aimed to increase the pozzolanic activity of YPS ash by thermal activation. The strength method, alkali dissolution method and polymerization degree method were used to evaluate the effect of thermal activation at different temperatures on the pozzolanic activity of YPS ash. The results showed that YPS ash calcined at 800 °C helps to enhance the early strength because the fluorine in cuspidine (Ca4Si2O7F2) is insoluble, reducing the retarding effect on the mortar. The higher late strength of YPS ash calcined at 100 °C was due to the low polymerization degree of [SiO4]. The pozzolanic activity of YPS ash is positively correlated with the dissolution concentration of (Si + Al) and the compressive strength and negatively associated with the polymerization degree. This paper shows a possibility for the large-scale utilization of YPS. Full article
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