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Faculty of Transport and Aviation Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland
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Advances in Non-Destructive Testing Methods, 3rd Edition

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Dear Colleagues,

The Topic Editors would like to invite submissions for a Topic entitled “Advances in Non-Destructive Testing Methods—3rd Edition”, a continuation of the two successful previous editions of the Topic.

Non-destructive testing refers to a group of surface and volumetric diagnostic tests which provide information about the functional properties of a tested object. They allow for the determination of the condition of its micro- and macrostructure without any interference in the structure itself. This basic feature means that the main purpose of non-destructive testing is the detection of material defects and evaluation of tested objects for discontinuity and lack of uniformity. Thanks to NDT, it is possible, for example, to detect defects or cracks from corrosion and erosion. Non-destructive testing can be carried out at various stages of production, operation, or repair. It is used to perform quality control for production and to determine the technical condition of an object. All this means that non-destructive testing finds a wide range of applications in various branches of industry.

The purpose of this Topic is to present both the development of various non-destructive testing methods, as well as examples of applications of this group of tests in various branches of industry. The editors do not limit the scope of the subject to strictly defined methods; rather, the idea is to present the widest possible spectrum of tests and methods used—featuring visual, penetration, endoscopic, magnetic-powder, eddy current, ultrasonic, radiographic, leakage, acoustic emission, infrared thermographic, or strain gauge tests. We invite all scientists and researchers to contribute to this Topic.

Prof. Dr. Grzegorz Peruń
Prof. Dr. Bogusław Łazarz
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Keywords

  • non-destructive testing
  • diagnostic
  • defectoscope
  • visual tests
  • eddy current testing
  • fault diagnosis
  • intelligent prediction

Participating Journals

Journal Name Impact Factor CiteScore Launched Year First Decision (median) APC
Applied Sciences
applsci 		2.5 5.3 2011 18.4 Days CHF 2400 Submit
Designs
designs 		- 3.9 2017 21.7 Days CHF 1600 Submit
Energies
energies 		3.0 6.2 2008 16.8 Days CHF 2600 Submit
Materials
materials 		3.1 5.8 2008 13.9 Days CHF 2600 Submit
Sensors
sensors 		3.4 7.3 2001 18.6 Days CHF 2600 Submit
NDT
ndt 		- - 2023 15.0 days * CHF 1000 Submit

* Median value for all MDPI journals in the second half of 2024.


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A Novel Grouting Diffusion Monitoring System Based on ZigBee Wireless Sensor Network
by Xiangpeng Wang, Tingkai Wang, Jinyu Gao, Meng Yang, Fanqiang Lin and Yong Jia
Sensors 2025, 25(9), 2693; https://doi.org/10.3390/s25092693 - 24 Apr 2025
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Grouting technology is widely used in construction and civil engineering, where evaluating grouting effectiveness is crucial due to the uncertainty of subsurface conditions. Existing methods face drawbacks such as destructiveness, high cost, poor durability, and limited data collection. To address these issues, this [...] Read more.
Grouting technology is widely used in construction and civil engineering, where evaluating grouting effectiveness is crucial due to the uncertainty of subsurface conditions. Existing methods face drawbacks such as destructiveness, high cost, poor durability, and limited data collection. To address these issues, this paper proposes a novel wireless real-time monitoring system based on a ZigBee sensor network framework. The sensor system integrates a direct current method in geophysics with apparent resistivity measurement to assess grouting effectiveness in real time. It consists of multichannel data acquisition units with electrodes for sensing underground currents and a user control unit for centralized management and data processing. A system acquisition performance test confirmed that the differential input channel’s equivalent input noise of the ADC was only 175 μV and 188 μV, and the average error of the captured sine wave data was 4.51 mV and 4.19 mV, ensuring the voltage measurement accuracy of the data acquisition units. Stability testing of the equipment in road and construction environments showed an average RSD of 2.86% and 2.92%, respectively, indicating good stability of the measurements. ZigBee network performance tests in three simulated environments and a field test showed that the packet loss rate (PLR) was less than 2% from 0 to 50 m, ensuring network communication in grouting project scenarios. On-site experiments demonstrate that the system can simultaneously monitor multiple profiles and perform inversions in the grouting area, which can be assembled into 3D inversion images for evaluating grout diffusion, offering valuable insights for optimizing construction operations, and enhancing grouting efficiency. Full article
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Non-Contact Laser Ultrasound Detection of Internal Gas Defects in Lithium-Ion Batteries
by Dongxia Tang, Chenguang Xu, Guidong Xu, Sen Cui and Sai Zhang
Sensors 2025, 25(7), 2033; https://doi.org/10.3390/s25072033 - 25 Mar 2025
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Non-contact laser ultrasonic detection technology provides an innovative solution for evaluating the internal conditions of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), offering significant advantages in gas defect assessment and structural defect identification. This study proposes a method for evaluating internal gas defects in LIBs based on [...] Read more.
Non-contact laser ultrasonic detection technology provides an innovative solution for evaluating the internal conditions of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), offering significant advantages in gas defect assessment and structural defect identification. This study proposes a method for evaluating internal gas defects in LIBs based on a non-contact laser ultrasonic system. The system uses a pulsed laser to generate ultrasonic waves, with a full-optical probe receiving the signals, enabling high-resolution imaging of the internal features of the battery. The study analyzes key ultrasonic characteristics under different laser parameters (energy, pulse width, and focal length) and their correlation with defective regions. Through both time-domain and frequency-domain analysis of the ultrasonic features, the results demonstrate that the signal amplitude attenuation characteristics of ultrasound in media with acoustic impedance mismatches can be used for precise detection and quantitative characterization of gas defect regions within the battery. This non-contact technology offers a promising method for real-time, non-destructive monitoring of the internal condition of lithium-ion batteries, significantly enhancing battery safety and reliability. Full article
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