Advances in Sustainable Materials and Products

Dear Colleagues,

The development of new materials and the research on their applications are interdisciplinary. This is due to the need to study and make decisions for various relationships between the structure, properties, and functions of various types of materials. In addition, analyses and research on materials, including the processes of their creation, are concerned with the stabilization of the quality of materials, as well as taking actions in accordance with the principles of production activities and sustainable development. They are explored in the areas of production engineering science, mechanical engineering, and materials engineering, as well as the aforementioned area of sustainable development. There is a need to adapt materials and processes in accordance with the factories of the future, working with the idea of sustainable development, i.e., developing towards Industry 5.0. This includes investigating trends in advanced materials activities related to the environment, society, and economy in many fields of engineering science. This is in line with the so-called greening of production, i.e., making decisions supporting the reduction of natural resources, pollution, and waste, as well as the reuse of materials and reducing emissions in processes. Modern practices of sustainable production in the area of materials are in great demand as they contribute to the increase in the competitiveness of enterprises. However, dynamic market changes make simultaneous research and development of materials in terms of quality and environment difficult. Therefore, it is crucial to make decisions that will ensure the development and improvement of materials and processes in a way that is safe for the environment and at the same time meets the expectations of the market. Articles on improvements, including, but not limited to, material decision-making and their use in mechanical, energy, and environmental solutions, and novel manufacturing techniques, are particularly welcome.

Prof. Dr. Andrzej Pacana
Dr. Dominika Siwiec
Topic Editors