Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Processing
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 69
Special Issue Editor
Interests: polymer physics; oxide materials physics; nuclear magnetic resonance in low magnetic fields; IR, UV and visible spectroscopy, recycling of various types of waste, especially construction and demolition waste
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As the global manufacturing landscape evolves, the imperative to integrate sustainability into advanced materials processing and production systems becomes increasingly urgent. This Special Issue, Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Processing, seeks to highlight innovations that minimize environmental impacts while enhancing material performance, energy efficiency, and product life cycles.
We invite contributions that explore sustainable practices in materials synthesis, nanostructuring, surface engineering, and clean fabrication technologies. Research addressing resource-efficient processing, green chemistry approaches, waste reduction, and circular material use is especially welcome. Both experimental and theoretical studies—including life cycle assessment (LCA), eco-design strategies, and renewable-material integration—are encouraged.
This issue aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue between materials science, environmental engineering, and industrial sustainability. By focusing on the intersection of technological advancement and sustainable development, the Special Issue supports Sustainability’s commitment to publishing impactful research that advances environmental, economic, and social well-being across industries.
Dr. Ramona Ioana Chelcea
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sustainable manufacturing
- green materials processing
- eco-design
- nanomaterials and sustainability
- life cycle assessment (LCA)
- resource efficiency
- circular economy in manufacturing
- energy-efficient technologies
- clean production
- surface engineering for sustainability
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