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Micro/Nano Manufacturing Processes: Theories and Optimization Techniques (2nd Edition)
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Micro/Nano Manufacturing Processes: Theories and Optimization Techniques (2nd Edition)

A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Manufacturing Processes and Systems".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 3973

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Wai Sze Yip

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Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
Interests: ultra-precision machining technology; ultra-precision machining of difficult-to-cut materials; sustainable precision machining; sustainability development of precision manufacturing
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Dr. Zejia Zhao

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College of Mechatronics and Control Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
Interests: ultra-precision machining; micro or nano scale machining; cutting of difficult-to-cut materials; electropusling treatment; numerical modeling; material science
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Prof. Dr. Guoqing Zhang

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School of Mechanical Engineering, Shenzhen University, Lihu Campus, Shenzhen 518060, China
Interests: ultra-precision machining process and technology; diamond tool; smart machining; machining equipment; advanced cutting technology; design of instruments and equipment for in extreme environments
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue is the second volume of "Micro/Nano Manufacturing Processes: Theories and Optimization Techniques” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/processes/special_issues/LN028R4O8S).

Manufacturing at the micro/nano scale offers many opportunities regarding the fabrication of micro and nano structures or the manufacture of high-precision components, and it has therefore attracted considerable attention in fields such as optics, electronics, precision instruments, semiconductors and biomedical engineering. Over the years, researchers have endeavored to investigate micro/nano manufacturing processes, but fully understanding these micro/nano manufacturing processes remains challenging; this is because the deformation mechanism of materials at the micro/nano scale is different to the deformation mechanisms present at the macro scale. Therefore, this Special Issue, entitled “Micro/nano Manufacturing Processes: Theories and Optimization Techniques (2nd Edition)”, is dedicated to the theories and optimization techniques that can be applied to micro/nano manufacturing processes, and welcomes the submission of original research or review articles. Meanwhile, we invite you to promote the journal among your colleagues, and invite them to publish in this Special Issue.

This Special Issue aims to address some of the challenges related to the application of theories and optimization techniques in micro/nano manufacturing processes. Original research articles and reviews are welcome. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:

  • Micro/nano manufacturing technologies, such as ultraprecision machining, photolithography, etching, ion beam machining, microforming, micromolding, etc.
  • Theories and simulation analyses of micro/nano manufacturing;
  • Molecular dynamic simulation of nano manufacturing;
  • Methods for the optimization of micro/nano manufacturing processes;
  • Size effects in micro/nano manufacturing;
  • Micro/nano additive manufacturing;
  • Non-conventional micro machining processes;
  • Fabrication technologies and applications of nanomaterials;
  • The application of micro/nano components or systems.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Wai Sze Yip
Dr. Zejia Zhao
Prof. Dr. Guoqing Zhang
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • micro/nano manufacturing
  • theories
  • molecular dynamic
  • optimization methods
  • size effects
  • micro/nano additive manufacturing
  • non-conventional micro machining
  • nanomaterials
  • applications

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Research on the Impact Resistance of Sandwich-Structured Battery Pack Protective Plates
by Jun Zhou, Changjie Luo, Ruilin Shen, Fengqiang Zhang, Wenze Yu, Mingming Zhang and Weiliang Liao
Processes 2025, 13(6), 1639; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr13061639 - 23 May 2025
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With the continuous development of the new energy vehicle industry, in order to further improve the safety and range of electric vehicles, vehicle lightweighting has been a key focus of major car companies. However, research on lightweighting and the impact protection effect of [...] Read more.
With the continuous development of the new energy vehicle industry, in order to further improve the safety and range of electric vehicles, vehicle lightweighting has been a key focus of major car companies. However, research on lightweighting and the impact protection effect of battery pack protective plates is lacking. The bottom protective plate of the battery pack in this study has a sandwich-type multi-layer structure, which is mainly composed of upper and lower glass-fiber-reinforced resin protective layers, steel plate impact resistant layers, and honeycomb buffer layers. In order to study the relationship between the impact damage response and material characteristics of the multi-material battery pack protective plate, a matrix experimental design was adopted in this study to obtain the energy absorption ratio of different material properties when the protective plate is subjected to impact damage. This work innovatively used a low-cost equivalent model method. During the drop hammer impact test, a 6061-T6 aluminum plate in direct contact with the lower part of the bottom guard plate test piece was used to simulate the deformation of the water-cooled plate in practical applications. High-strength aluminum honeycomb was arranged below the aluminum plate to simulate the deformation of the battery cell. This method provides a scientific quantitative standard for evaluating the impact resistance performance of the protective plate. The most preferred specimen in this work had a surface depression deformation of only 8.44 mm after being subjected to a 400 J high-energy impact, while the simulated water-cooled plate had a depression deformation of 4.07 mm. Among them, the high-strength steel plate played the main role in absorbing energy during the impact process, absorbing energy. It can account for about 34.3%, providing reference for further characterizing the impact resistance performance of the protective plate under different working conditions. At the same time, an equivalence analysis of the damage mode between the quasi-static indentation test and the dynamic drop hammer impact test was also conducted. Under the same conditions, the protective effect of the protective plate on impact damage was better than that of static pressure marks. From the perspective of energy absorption, the ratio coefficient of the two was about 1.2~1.3. Full article
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A Comparative Study of the Performance of Orbitally Shaken Bioreactors (OSRs) and Stirred Tank Bioreactors (STRs)
by Likuan Zhu, Yinyu Liao, Xiaoyin Chang, Mingwu Su, Yixian Ou, Shiyun Wu, Zhaozhi Wu, Haolin Yang, Junyan Li and Haijun Huang
Processes 2024, 12(12), 2849; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr12122849 - 12 Dec 2024
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Bioreactors are crucial for biopharmaceutical engineering, and their properties have an important impact on cell cultivation. Orbitally shaken bioreactors (OSRs) are gradually gaining more and more attention because of their special operational advantages and suitability for disposable cultivation. In this paper, the performance [...] Read more.
Bioreactors are crucial for biopharmaceutical engineering, and their properties have an important impact on cell cultivation. Orbitally shaken bioreactors (OSRs) are gradually gaining more and more attention because of their special operational advantages and suitability for disposable cultivation. In this paper, the performance of OSRs is analyzed in comparison to stirred tank bioreactors (STRs). CFD models were established to investigate the difference in fluid dynamics between OSRs and STRs at the same power input levels. The CFD and experiment data showed that mixing and oxygen transfer needed less energy in OSRs than in STRs. Moreover, the shear stress was still at a low level for agitation behaviors in both OSRs and STRs. Full article
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A Review of Intelligentization System and Architecture for Ultra-Precision Machining Process
by Minghua Pan, Guoqing Zhang, Wenqi Zhang, Jiabao Zhang, Zejiang Xu and Jianjun Du
Processes 2024, 12(12), 2754; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr12122754 - 4 Dec 2024
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The intelligence of ultra-precision machining processes has become a research focus in the field of precision and ultra-precision manufacturing. Scholars have conducted some fragmented studies on the intelligence of ultra-precision machining processes; however, a systematic review and summary of the intelligent systems and [...] Read more.
The intelligence of ultra-precision machining processes has become a research focus in the field of precision and ultra-precision manufacturing. Scholars have conducted some fragmented studies on the intelligence of ultra-precision machining processes; however, a systematic review and summary of the intelligent systems and architectures for such processes are still lacking. Therefore, this paper is devoted to reviewing the intelligent systems and architectures for ultra-precision machining processes, focusing on three aspects: machining environment monitoring, cutting process analysis, and intelligent machining system frameworks. The paper first provides an overview of environmental intelligence monitoring from the perspective of the machining environment and then discusses and summarizes monitoring processes, such as tool errors, tool wear, tool setting, and surface measurement, from the perspective of machining process analysis. The intelligent machining system framework is then analyzed and summarized from the perspective of process control. Finally, the paper outlines the overall framework of the intelligent system for ultra-precision machining processes and analyzes its components. This paper provides guidance for the development of intelligent systems in ultra-precision machining processes. Full article
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