AI-Driven Smart Sensing and Non-Destructive Testing for Sustainable Innovation: Enhancing Environmental Sustainability and Technological Progress
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Sustainability and Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 374
Special Issue Editors
Interests: antennas; artificial intelligence; electromagnetic fields; sensory
Interests: electronic systems; sensor systems; biopotential signals; image classification
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue invites contributions from scholars working at the forefront of sustainable innovation, focusing on the development of methodologies, models, and systems that harness artificial intelligence (AI), non-destructive testing (NDT), and advanced sensing technologies. Our goal is to drive environmental sustainability through intelligent monitoring, predictive diagnostics, and resource-efficient solutions. We aim to collect pioneering research that demonstrates how AI-powered sensors and NDT techniques can enable early fault detection, optimize maintenance, extend the life cycle of infrastructures, and reduce environmental impact. By promoting smart, non-invasive, and energy-conscious technologies, this Special Issue seeks solutions that adhere to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and offer scalable strategies for preserving natural resources while fostering technological progress. This Special Issue will enrich the existing literature by bridging the gap between environmental sustainability and technological innovation, showcasing integrated approaches that are essential for building a greener and smarter future.
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Dr. Domenico De Carlo
Dr. Filippo Laganà
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- environmental sustainability
- artificial intelligence for green technologies
- non-destructive testing (NDT) and sustainability
- smart sensors for environmental monitoring
- sustainable infrastructure assessment
- predictive maintenance and resource optimization
- intelligent sensing systems for sustainability
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