Advances in Metallurgy Technologies: Materials Preparation and Metal Recycling
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Metals and Alloys".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 33
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
With the continuous advancement of global industrialization, the demand for metallic materials has been steadily increasing. However, the extraction of high-quality mineral resources is becoming increasingly difficult and costly, while the environmental pressures caused by mining activities are growing more severe. Against this backdrop, innovations in metallurgy have become particularly important. On the one hand, advanced material preparation technologies can enhance the performance of and optimize the microstructure of metals, thereby meeting the stringent requirements of high-end sectors such as aerospace, renewable energy, and electronics manufacturing. On the other hand, efficient metal recycling and reuse technologies can not only reduce dependence on primary mineral resources but also significantly lower energy consumption and carbon emissions, contributing to sustainable development goals. Therefore, exploring and promoting advancements in metallurgy—specifically in material preparation and metal recycling—is necessary to addressing multiple challenges, including resource depletion, environmental pollution, and industrial upgrading.
Dr. Wenhua Xu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- advanced materials
- metallurgical new technologies
- high-efficiency recovery of valuable metals
- high-value utilization of secondary materials
- sustainable development
- circular economy
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