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Advanced Materials Machining—Recent Advances, Applications and Challenges

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science and Engineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 604

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Jin Wang

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School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
Interests: electrical discharge machining; electrochemical machining; laser processing
Dr. Valentino Paolo Berardi

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Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Salerno, 84084 Fisciano, Italy
Interests: industrial engineering; civil engineering; aerospace engineering; materials science; structural mechanics; fracture mechanics; applied computational mathematics; composite materials and structures; structural junctions; retrofitting of existing structures; thin-walled beams; rheology of materials
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Prof. Dr. Paulo J. Bártolo

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School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
Interests: materials science and engineering; mechanical and manufacturing engineering; interface of biology and engineering
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

With the continuous improvement in technological level, advanced material processing technology has become one of the key factors in promoting social and economic development. Advanced material processing technology involves traditional processing methods such as grinding, casting, forging, welding, and surface treatment, as well as non-traditional processing methods such as laser processing, electrical discharge machining, electron beam processing, and ion beam processing for metals, non-metals, and composite materials. This journal will be dedicated to exploring efficient, precise, intelligent, and green processing technologies for advanced materials, promoting the development of advanced material processing technology and industrial progress.

Dr. Jin Wang
Dr. Valentino Paolo Berardi
Prof. Dr. Paulo J. Bártolo
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • grinding
  • forging
  • welding
  • surface treatment
  • laser processing
  • electrical discharge machining
  • electron beam processing
  • metal
  • non-metal
  • composite material

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Electrodeposition of Nickel onto Polymers: A Short Review of Plating Processes and Structural Properties
by George W. Thompson and Mohammad J. Mahtabi
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(15), 8500; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15158500 - 31 Jul 2025
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This paper reviews the fundamental principles and techniques of nickel electrodeposition, with a particular focus on metallizing polymeric substrates. It outlines the electrochemical mechanisms involved in depositing nickel from an acidic Watts bath, detailing the roles of key electrolyte components—i.e., nickel sulfate, nickel [...] Read more.
This paper reviews the fundamental principles and techniques of nickel electrodeposition, with a particular focus on metallizing polymeric substrates. It outlines the electrochemical mechanisms involved in depositing nickel from an acidic Watts bath, detailing the roles of key electrolyte components—i.e., nickel sulfate, nickel chloride, and boric acid—and the influence of process parameters, such as current density, temperature, and pH, on deposit quality (density and surface condition) and mechanical properties. In addressing the unique challenges posed by non-conductive polymers, this review compares emerging methods like silver conductive paint, highlighting differences in deposition time, surface resistivity, and environmental impact. Additionally, this paper examines how process parameters affect the as-deposited microstructure, adhesion, and overall mechanical properties (such as hardness, ductility, and tensile strength), while identifying critical issues such as low deposition density and substrate degradation. These insights provide a structured background for optimizing electroplating processes for applications in electronics, automotive, aerospace, and biomedical sectors, and suggest future research directions to enhance deposition uniformity, sustainability, and process control. Full article
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