Scientific Advances in STEM: Synergies to Achieve Success (Volume 3)
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Departamento de Ingeniería y Ciencia de los Materiales y del Transporte, Escuela Politécnica Superior, Universidad de Sevilla (US), 41011 Seville, Spain
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Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Escuela Politécnica Superior, Universidad de Sevilla (US), 41011 Seville, Spain
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Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(6), 3030; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15063030
Submission received: 13 February 2025
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Accepted: 16 February 2025
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Published: 11 March 2025
(This article belongs to the Topic Scientific Advances in STEM: Synergies to Achieve Success, 3rd Volume)
1. Introduction
“Scientific Advances in STEM: Synergies to Achieve Success, Volume 3” emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) for driving innovation and societal benefits. It explores advanced materials, technologies, and their transformative impact on industries, medicine, agriculture, and sustainability. This volume addresses challenges like climate change and resource management with innovative solutions, emphasizing the integration of diverse knowledge to tackle global issues. By addressing collaborative efforts in computing, artificial intelligence, and environmental science, it highlights the interconnections of STEM disciplines, inspiring readers to value research for novel discoveries and practical applications.
2. Overview of the Published Articles
This collection demonstrates critical advancements in various STEM fields, including a machine learning framework to monitor machining processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing industrial costs [1]. In relation to research about heat transfer improvements through nanofluids, subsequently showcasing significant advancements in cooling systems and energy technologies [2]. Innovations in material science are also highlighted, analyzing the mechanical properties of advanced structural materials for aerospace and civil engineering applications [3]. Biocompatibility and biomedical innovations are also addressed [4], emphasizing 3D-printed nanocomposites for medical implants, tissue engineering and formability in medical-grade polymers [5], and polymer curing in dental applications [6]. Environmental sustainability is explored [7], focusing on biodegradable polymers derived from invasive seaweed species; the evaluation of food preservation techniques using cassava-based edible films is also analyzed [8]. Advances in structural engineering are addressed [9], analyzing the mechanical performance of injection-molded carbon fiber composites.
Industrial applications are also covered [10,11], where chloride permeability in alkali-activated slag concretes under high temperatures and the recovery of antimony from industrial waste are investigated. Hardware and sensor implementation are also addressed in this collection [12,13]. Thus, hyperspectral imaging for agricultural monitoring, Field Programable Gate Array (FPGA)-based cryptohardware protection, advancing cybersecurity, and advances in wearable sensor technologies for health monitoring are reported.
These works illustrate the integration of research across disciplines to address global challenges and drive innovation.
Author Contributions
The authors equally contributed to the paper. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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APA StyleTorres, Y., Beltrán, A. M., & Felix, M. (2025). Scientific Advances in STEM: Synergies to Achieve Success (Volume 3). Applied Sciences, 15(6), 3030. https://doi.org/10.3390/app15063030
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