Technology & Engineering - General

Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) is a key solution for current and future safety, reliability and sustainability. This reprint contains key studies and systematic reviews highlighting the latest advancements in SHM specially in the domain of civil and mechanical infrastructures in terms of advanced sensing,...

Probability theory and stochastic processes are fundamental mathematical tools that play a critical role in understanding and modeling randomness and uncertainty in various fields, including communications, systems engineering, and network design. These concepts provide the foundation for analyzing and designing systems that operate in...

The Special Issue "Innovative Solutions for Concrete Applications" presents recent developments in the field of concrete technology and its applications. The articles and state-of-the-art reviews highlight the key themes such as sustainability, performance, durability, cost, environmental impact, recycling, and construction waste management. It also...

Microporous and mesoporous materials are applied in refinery processes for the production of fuel components, petro-chemicals, and fine and speciality chemicals. Furthermore, these catalytic materials are utilized in exhaust gas emission control, water purification, drug delivery, and solutions for environment-related problems. Microporous and mesoporous...

This reprint is dedicated to works related to casting alloy design and characterization, especially novel techniques; experimental and theoretical solidification studies; numerical and analytical simulations; heat and mass transfer; processing structure-property relations; and industrial applications.Author: Carlos Alexandre Dos SantosISBN-10: 3725835268ISBN-13: 9783725835263Publisher: Mdpi AGLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

This Reprint presents a comprehensive collection of research papers focused on advanced communication technologies and optimization techniques for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)-assisted systems and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The Reprint covers a broad spectrum of topics, including intelligent resource allocation, secure transmission protocols,...

This volume "Industrial CFD and Fluid Modelling in Engineering" explores advanced computational methods for fluid dynamics, offering insights into simulations, turbulence modeling, and real-world engineering applications.Author: Ernesto BeniniISBN-10: 3725835764ISBN-13: 9783725835768Publisher: Mdpi AGLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/27/2025Pages: 254Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.68lbsSize: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.81d

This Special Issue, Biomedical Applications of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, explores the transformative role of AI and big data in biomedical research and healthcare. This volume features 14 rigorously reviewed studies covering topics such as disease diagnosis, medical image processing, survival prediction, cognitive...

Wearable electronic systems allow for the monitoring of vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, and activity levels. These real-time data help individuals understand their personal health trends and make informed decisions to improve their well-being. The eleven papers included in this Special...

Water has become a scarce resource globally. The main objective of municipal wastewater treatment is to remove pollutants before effluent is discharged back to the environment. Treated effluent can be utilized for various types of water reuse and resource recovery. This reprint, including 21...

The XXXII JIEE-2024 conference provided a space for collaboration between the academic community and the energy, telecommunications, and automation sectors, in which the EPN showcased the technological advances and challenges that the scientific community has addressed in a number of research and final degree...

Combined with the rapid development of new fields in science and technology, there is also a requirement for the necessary materials to have excellent mechanical properties, wear resistance, high-temperature features, corrosion resistance, etc., particularly in the fields of aerospace, marine science, and automobiles. Such...

Water scarcity is a global issue. Municipal wastewater treatment aims to remove contaminants before releasing the effluent back into the environment. The treated effluent can be repurposed for water reuse and resource recovery initiatives. This reprint explores various aspects of wastewater treatment. Studies address...

This reprint deals with the latest developments regarding water and wastewater treatment using recent biotechnological processes. This reprint includes 11 papers and an editorial. Two papers focus on biomass management through thermal degradation and sludge separation, including pyrolysis and gasification technologies and microbial strategies...

The rapid growth in global energy demand and the pressing environmental challenges have driven the development of advanced solar energy technologies. This reprint presents cutting-edge innovations, novel design concepts, and technological advancements in solar energy systems. Topics of interest include material and device optimization,...

With the rapid development of analytical techniques, especially the in situ Lu-Hf, Rb-Sr, U-Pb, fission-track, and (U-Th)/He dating of garnet, zircon, apatite, and other accessory minerals, several important geological issues have been successfully resolved or re-determined in the past decade. Among these, the precise...

Oil and gas still account for more than half of energy consumption globally. The development of more oil and gas sources remains challenging. This reprint mainly focuses on the high-efficiency development of oil and gas in both marine and lacustrine environments. The main contents...

This reprint offers a comprehensive collection of cutting-edge research in the dynamics, control, and actuation of aerospace systems, addressing critical challenges and innovative solutions within aerospace engineering. By integrating novel methodologies and practical applications, this reprint showcases advancements in distributed control for space manipulators,...

Soil provides the essential nutrients, water, and root support that food-producing plants need to grow and thrive. Soil quality can be affected by climatic conditions, time, the impact of living organisms, and especially human management. The condition of the soil determines the effectiveness of...

The field of optical design has seen significant advancements in recent years, driven by the increasing demand for high-performance optical systems in various applications. New materials, fabrication techniques, and computational tools are enabling researchers to explore novel approaches to optical design that have the...

Power electronics-interfaced devices have brought significant advantages in terms of flexibility, efficiency, and sustainability to modern power systems. However, PEDs have also profoundly changed the dynamics of power systems and introduced complex challenges, particularly in the areas of stability, control, and fault management. Modern...

This Special Issue, titled "Innovative Material Design and Nondestructive Testing Applications for Infrastructure Materials", showcases cutting-edge research and technological advancements in the field of infrastructure materials. Featuring ten high-quality research articles developed over the course of nearly a year, this collection spans a diverse...

The aim of this Special Issue is to showcase research works on the latest modern solutions in radar signal detection, recognition, and identification. Many topics are touched on throughout this collection, including the following: measurement and signature intelligence; the extraction of distinctive features from...

With the increasing integration of renewable energy resources (RERs), energy storage resources (ESRs), and electric vehicles (EVs), power system operation has become more complex. Demand response mechanisms, enabling end-users to manage electricity usage during peak hours, add another layer of sophistication to energy management....

Microelectromechanical systems (MEMSs) and acoustics have become inseparable disciplines. MEMS microphones have become one of the most successful commercial products in the history of microsystem technology. In recent years, MEMS speakers have garnered significant interest from both research and industry.This Special Issue is dedicated...

Bionic technology and wearable robotics are transforming the landscape of assistive devices, offering new possibilities for rehabilitation and mobility enhancement. This Reprint brings together pioneering research on robotic exoskeletons and prostheses, showcasing advancements in design, control, and user interaction. With contributions from experts in...

The fundamentals of welding and joining and using the layer-by-layer deposition process consist of the most state-of-the-art technology in the current manufacturing industry. The collection of experimental and analytical procedures, the characterization of microstructures, measurement techniques, critical issues, results, and ideas show future prospects...

A thorough understanding of the damage and failure mechanisms of composites is fundamental to improving the performance of composite structures and achieving optimized designs. In this Special Issue, we present the latest research findings on damage and failure analysis of polymer-based composites, covering a...

The introduction of machine learning and deep learning technology to wireless sensor networks to improve perception has become a global trend in research on mobile sensing technology. This reprint focuses on the studies related to mobile sensing systems and applications based on intelligent technology....

The rising global population requires more food to satiate the growing dietary needs. Meanwhile, the aging population and declining agricultural labor have caused agricultural production costs to increase. Robots and automated machinery improved management and efficiency, increased productivity, and the sustainable development of the...

Today, the need to reduce both greenhouse gas and pollutant emissions is a challenge for the entire energy sector. Efforts to address this challenge have led to both the introduction of new technologies and improvements to the most widely used traditional ones. Among the...

Asphalt pavement has been subjected to the alternating and coupling effects of traffic load, water, light, heat, ice, and snow for a long time. The viscoelastic-plastic properties of bitumen make it susceptible to load changes and humid and hot environments, seriously affecting its service...

The continual increase in demand for electricity and the increasing environmental concerns require a large increase in electricity generation from renewable sources. This paradigm change in the operation of conventional power systems offers several technical and operational challenges to the conventional power systems that...

In the last decade, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, have been used for different purposes, including applications such as search and rescue, highway patrol, and infrastructure inspections for power lines, bridges, and factories. These applications require UAVs that can operate under...

In the field of ocean engineering, a thorough understanding of the geotechnical characteristics of marine soils and the engineering characteristics of foundation systems and offshore structures is crucial for guiding design, construction, and maintenance operations. In order to enable colleagues to better understand the...

With the need for farming to become more efficient and environmentally sustainable to meet the demands of a growing global population, the application of artificial neural networks (ANNs) to inform and enhance agricultural practice and production is gathering momentum and interest.This Reprint titled "Application...

The mechanical and structural performances of constructions are essential for ensuring the safety and well-being of society. Throughout their service lives, materials and structures are subjected to various demands, including dynamic loads such as earthquakes, wind, water, and soil pressure, as well as exposure...

Modern design techniques and construction technologies are based on effective materials and structures that allow for the efficient use of natural resources and the reuse of waste products. Extensive research has been carried out in order to develop effective and sustainable approaches that yield...

Glaucoma is a progressive, multifactorial optic neurodegenerative disease that affects over 80 million patients worldwide. The disease's insidious onset, combined with our reliance on subjective diagnostic tools, hinders early detection and timely intervention. Current treatments, while beneficial, often fail to provide consistent intraocular pressure...

This Special Issue presents a collection of research focused on path planning, trajectory tracking, and guidance systems for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), pivotal for enhancing their autonomous operations. The articles explore methodologies for determining optimal flight paths, executing planned trajectories, and making real-time adjustments...

"Machines, Mechanisms and Robots: Theory and Applications (MMR-T&A)" is an interdisciplinary collection, published in MDPI's journal Machines, that is focused on Mechanical Systems analyzed from both the theoretical and the applicative points of view. It aims to report scientific advancements in all fields concerning...

The evolution of 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies is leading to ubiquitous connections between humans and their environment, such as autopilot transportation, mobile e-commerce, unmanned vehicles, and healthcare applications, bringing revolutionary changes to our daily lives. Moreover, the computing environment results in...

The aim of this reprint is to immerse the reader in the structural design and operation control of permanent magnet motors, which can be better applied in the drive unit of electric vehicles. Firstly, based on the structural optimal design, permanent magnet motors' temperature...

This reprint, titled "Convergence of Science and Engineering: A Promising Window toward Improving Public Health, " explores the transformative potential of interdisciplinary research in addressing modern health challenges. This reprint highlights cutting-edge studies and reviews, showcasing how the integration of bioengineering, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence,...

Metals and alloys continue to play a paramount role in the design and construction of load-bearing structures and mechanical components. Ferrous and nonferrous alloys find countless applications in various industrial areas, including automotive, aerospace, marine, construction, and manufacturing fields. When it comes to guaranteeing...

This collection of cutting-edge research articles addresses critical challenges in waste management and the circular economy, offering innovative solutions for recycling and upcycling diverse materials. The studies explore advanced methods, such as solar-assisted waste processing, electrospinning for recycled PET fibers, and chemical recycling techniques...

This reprint comprises the papers published in the Special Issue "CFD Applications in Ship and Offshore Hydrodynamics", featuring sixteen articles published in 2023 and 2024. It provides a comprehensive overview of the successful applications of CFD in the field of ship and offshore hydrodynamics,...

This reprint, titled "Sustainability of Transport Infrastructures", presents a curated collection of research articles addressing the critical challenges and innovative solutions shaping sustainable transportation systems. Reflecting the field's multidisciplinary nature, the reprint explores strategies to minimize environmental impacts, optimize resource use, and promote social...

Remote sensing technology and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have made significant advancements in the field of urban health, playing crucial roles in monitoring and analyzing urban expansion, land cover changes, urban heat island effects, and flood simulation. These developments indicate that the application of...

This reprint focuses on the applied research on remote sensing technologies for road monitoring and extraction. Innovative and multidisciplinary approaches on road distress assessment using spaceborne, aerial, and terrestrial platforms, in different experimental surroundings, have garnered interest and need to be included more in...