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Sustainable Manufacturing for a Better Future

A special issue of Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing (ISSN 2504-4494).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2024 | Viewed by 8462

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Jingchao Jiang

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Department of Engineering, Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy, The University of Exeter, Exeter EX4 4RJ, UK
Interests: 3D/4D printing; additive manufacturing; smart manufacturing
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Many countries, including major economies like the European Union, the United Kingdom, Japan, and South Korea, have committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier. In recent years, manufacturing has rapidly developed with the continued advancement of artificial intelligence and big data techniques. By integrating these emerging technologies, manufacturing can become even smarter, resulting in numerous opportunities for enhancing sustainability and efficiency. In this Special Issue, the aim is to bring together diverse researchers into a common forum, exploring how big data, machine learning, digital twin or other new techniques could contribute to the advancement of sustainable manufacturing, thus creating a better future.

This Special Issue welcomes papers on the following themes:

  • Big data, machine learning and/or digital twin-aided sustainable traditional manufacturing, additive manufacturing, hybrid manufacturing or other novel manufacturing processes.
  • Sustainable additive manufacturing, hybrid manufacturing or other novel manufacturing process developments.

All types of papers are welcome.

Dr. Jingchao Jiang
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • big data
  • machine learning
  • digital twin
  • sustainable manufacturing
  • novel manufacturing processes

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Theoretical Assessment of the Environmental Impact of the Preheating Stage in Thermoplastic Composite Processing: A Step toward Sustainable Manufacturing
by Abbas Hosseini
J. Manuf. Mater. Process. 2024, 8(3), 120; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmmp8030120 - 7 Jun 2024
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Manufacturing processes have always played a pivotal role in the life cycle assessment of products, necessitating focused efforts to minimize their impact on the environment. Thermoplastic composite manufacturing is no exception to this concern. Within thermoplastic composite manufacturing, the preheating process stands out [...] Read more.
Manufacturing processes have always played a pivotal role in the life cycle assessment of products, necessitating focused efforts to minimize their impact on the environment. Thermoplastic composite manufacturing is no exception to this concern. Within thermoplastic composite manufacturing, the preheating process stands out as one of the most energy-intensive stages, significantly affecting the environment. In this study, a theoretical analysis is conducted to compare three modes of preheating: conductive, radiative, and convective modes, considering their energy consumption and environmental impact. The analysis reveals the potential for substantial energy savings and emissions reduction through the selection of a proper preheating mode. Since the analysis used in this study is theoretical, it facilitates a parametric study of different modes of preheating to assess how process parameters impact the environment. Moreover, this study includes a comparison between emissions from material production and the preheating process, highlighting the substantial contribution of the preheating process to the overall product life cycle assessment. Full article
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Machine Learning Algorithm to Predict CO2 Using a Cement Manufacturing Historic Production Variables Dataset: A Case Study at Union Bridge Plant, Heidelberg Materials, Maryland
by Kwaku Boakye, Kevin Fenton and Steve Simske
J. Manuf. Mater. Process. 2023, 7(6), 199; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmmp7060199 - 8 Nov 2023
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This study uses machine learning methods to model different stages of the calcination process in cement, with the goal of improving knowledge of the generation of CO2 during cement manufacturing. Calcination is necessary to determine the clinker quality, energy needs, and CO [...] Read more.
This study uses machine learning methods to model different stages of the calcination process in cement, with the goal of improving knowledge of the generation of CO2 during cement manufacturing. Calcination is necessary to determine the clinker quality, energy needs, and CO2 emissions in a cement-producing facility. Due to the intricacy of the calcination process, it has historically been challenging to precisely anticipate the CO2 produced. The purpose of this study is to determine a direct association between CO2 generation from the manufacture of raw materials and the process factors. In this paper, six machine learning techniques are investigated to explore two output variables: (1) the apparent degree of oxidation, and (2) the apparent degree of calcination. CO2 molecular composition (dry basis) sensitivity analysis uses over 6000 historical manufacturing health data points as input variables, and the results are used to train the algorithms. The Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) of various regression models is examined, and the models are then run to ascertain which independent variables in cement manufacturing had the largest impact on the dependent variables. To establish which independent variable has the biggest impact on CO2 emissions, the significance of the other factors is also assessed. Full article
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Application of Microwave Energy to Biomass: A Comprehensive Review of Microwave-Assisted Technologies, Optimization Parameters, and the Strengths and Weaknesses
by Alejandra Sophia Lozano Pérez, Juan José Lozada Castro and Carlos Alberto Guerrero Fajardo
J. Manuf. Mater. Process. 2024, 8(3), 121; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmmp8030121 - 7 Jun 2024
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This review article focuses on the application of microwave-assisted techniques in various processes, including microwave-assisted extraction, microwave-assisted pyrolysis, microwave-assisted acid hydrolysis, microwave-assisted organosolv, and microwave-assisted hydrothermal pretreatment. This article discusses the mechanisms behind these techniques and their potential for increasing yield, producing more [...] Read more.
This review article focuses on the application of microwave-assisted techniques in various processes, including microwave-assisted extraction, microwave-assisted pyrolysis, microwave-assisted acid hydrolysis, microwave-assisted organosolv, and microwave-assisted hydrothermal pretreatment. This article discusses the mechanisms behind these techniques and their potential for increasing yield, producing more selectivity, and lowering reaction times while reducing energy usage. It also highlights the advantages and disadvantages of each process and emphasizes the need for further research to scale the processes and optimize conditions for industrial applications. A specific case study is presented on the pretreatment of coffee waste, demonstrating how the choice of microwave-assisted processes can lead to different by-products depending on the initial composition of the biomass. Full article
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