Applied Sciences | Invitation to Read the Updated Editor’s Choice Articles Published in 2023–2024
The goal of the Editor’s Choice Articles project is to promote high-quality articles published in Applied Sciences (ISSN: 2076-3417). Please find below the list of articles carefully handpicked by the scientific editors of the journal, which we believe will be of interest to you. The full list of Editor's Choice Articles can be viewed at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/applsci/editors_choice.
1. “Ceramic Matrix Composites for Aero Engine Applications—A Review”
by George Karadimas and Konstantinos Salonitis
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(5), 3017; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13053017
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/5/3017
2. “Evaluation and Current State of Primary and Secondary Zinc Production—A Review”
by Henryk Kania and Mariola Saternus
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(3), 2003; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13032003
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/3/2003
3. “Operational Performance and Energy Efficiency of MEX 3D Printing with Polyamide 6 (PA6): Multi-Objective Optimization of Seven Control Settings Supported by L27 Robust Design”
by Constantine David, Dimitrios Sagris, Markos Petousis, Nektarios K. Nasikas, Amalia Moutsopoulou, Evangelos Sfakiotakis, Nikolaos Mountakis, Chrysa Charou and Nectarios Vidakis
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(15), 8819; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13158819
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/15/8819
4. “Implicit to Explicit Algorithm for ABAQUS Standard User-Subroutine UMAT for a 3D Hashin-Based Orthotropic Damage Model”
by M. R. T. Arruda, M. Trombini and A. Pagani
Appl. Sci 2023, 13(2), 1155; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13021155
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/2/1155
5. “Mineral Characterization Using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM): A Review of the Fundamentals, Advancements, and Research Directions”
by Asif Ali, Ning Zhang and Rafael M. Santos
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(23), 12600; https://doi.org/10.3390/app132312600
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/23/12600
6. “Green Corrosion Inhibitors Based on Plant Extracts for Metals and Alloys in Corrosive Environment: A Technological and Scientific Prospection”
by Williams Raphael de Souza Morais, Jaceguai Soares da Silva, Nathalia Marcelino Pereira Queiroz, Carmen Lúcia de Paiva e Silva Zanta, Adriana Santos Ribeiro and Josealdo Tonholo
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(13), 7482; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13137482
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/13/7482
7. “Development of Cementitious Mortars for Aerial Additive Manufacturing”
by Barrie Dams, Binling Chen, Paul Shepherd and Richard J. Ball
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(1), 641; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13010641
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/1/641
8. “Debris Management in Turkey Provinces Affected by the 6 February 2023 Earthquakes: Challenges during Recovery and Potential Health and Environmental Risks”
by Spyridon Mavroulis, Maria Mavrouli, Emmanuel Vassilakis, Ioannis Argyropoulos, Panayotis Carydis and Efthymis Lekkas
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(15), 8823; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13158823
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/15/8823
9. “Hydrological Drought Frequency Analysis in Water Management Using Univariate Distributions”
by Cristian Gabriel Anghel and Cornel Ilinca
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(5), 3055; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13053055
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/5/3055
10. “Spatial Assessment of Soil Erosion Risk Using RUSLE Embedded in GIS Environment: A Case Study of Jhelum River Watershed”
by Muhammad Waseem, Fahad Iqbal, Muhammad Humayun, Muhammad Umais Latif, Tayyaba Javed and Megersa Kebede Leta
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(6), 3775; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13063775
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/6/3775
11. “Incorporating Foreshocks in an Epidemic-like Description of Seismic Occurrence in Italy”
by Giuseppe Petrillo and Eugenio Lippiello
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(8), 4891; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13084891
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/8/4891
12. “How Does the Metaverse Shape Education? A Systematic Literature Review”
by Fabio De Felice, Antonella Petrillo, Gianfranco Iovine, Cinzia Salzano and Ilaria Baffo
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(9), 5682; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13095682
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/9/5682
13. “A Perspective on Ethernet in Automotive Communications—Current Status and Future Trends”
by Lucia Lo Bello, Gaetano Patti and Luca Leonardi
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(3), 1278; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13031278
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/3/1278
14. “Effects of Heat Treatment and Diamond Burnishing on Fatigue Behaviour and Corrosion Resistance of AISI 304 Austenitic Stainless Steel”
by Jordan Maximov, Galya Duncheva, Angel Anchev, Vladimir Dunchev, Yaroslav Argirov and Maria Nikolova
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(4), 2570; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13042570
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/4/2570
15. “Effectiveness of Machine-Learning and Deep-Learning Strategies for the Classification of Heat Treatments Applied to Low-Carbon Steels Based on Microstructural Analysis”
by Jorge Muñoz-Rodenas, Francisco García-Sevilla, Juana Coello-Sobrino, Alberto Martínez-Martínez and Valentín Miguel-Eguía
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(6), 3479; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13063479
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/6/3479
16. “Human-Focused Digital Twin Applications for Occupational Safety and Health in Workplaces: A Brief Survey and Research Directions”
by Jin-Sung Park, Dong-Gu Lee, Jesus A. Jimenez, Sung-Jin Lee and Jun-Woo Kim
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(7), 4598; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13074598
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/7/4598
17. “A Vision Detection Scheme Based on Deep Learning in a Waste Plastics Sorting System”
by Shengping Wen, Yue Yuan and Jingfu Chen
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(7), 4634; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13074634
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/7/4634
18. “Simulating a Digital Factory and Improving Production Efficiency by Using Virtual Reality Technology”
by Michal Hovanec, Peter Korba, Martin Vencel and Samer Al-Rabeei
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(8), 5118; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13085118
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/8/5118
19. “Improvement of Electrical and Mechanical Properties of PLA/PBAT Composites Using Coconut Shell Biochar for Antistatic Applications”
by Justin George, Daeseung Jung and Debes Bhattacharyya
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(2), 902; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13020902
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/2/902
20. “Review of Flexible Supercapacitors Using Carbon Nanotube-Based Electrodes”
by Yurim Han, Heebo Ha, Chunghyeon Choi, Hyungsub Yoon, Paolo Matteini, Jun Young Cheong and Byungil Hwang
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(5), 3290; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13053290
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/5/3290
21. “An Updated Review: Opuntia ficus indica (OFI) Chemistry and Its Diverse Applications”
by Rizwan Shoukat, Marta Cappai, Giorgio Pia and Luca Pilia
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(13), 7724; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13137724
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/13/7724
22. “Noble Metal-Based Heterogeneous Catalysts for Electrochemical Hydrogen Evolution Reaction”
by Huajie Niu, Qingyan Wang, Chuanxue Huang, Mengyang Zhang, Yu Yan, Tong Liu and Wei Zhou
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(4), 2177; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13042177
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/4/2177
23. “Mitigation of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory and Antiretroviral Drugs as Environmental Pollutants by Adsorption Using Nanomaterials as Viable Solution—A Critical Review”
by Sisonke Sigonya, Thabang Hendrica Mokhothu, Teboho Clement Mokhena and Talent Raymond Makhanya
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(2), 772; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13020772
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/2/772
24. “The Use of Coagulation–Flocculation for Industrial Colored Wastewater Treatment—(I) The Application of Hybrid Materials”
by Carmen Zaharia, Corina-Petronela Musteret and Marius-Alexandru Afrasinei
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(5), 2184; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14052184
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/5/2184
We would like to thank all of the research groups that authored these exceptional papers for their contribution. We sincerely hope you find these articles of Applied Sciences as useful and as insightful as we have found them.