Mechanical Alloying: Processing and Materials

Mechanical alloying is a technique involving the production of alloys and compounds, which permits the development of metastable materials (with amorphous or nanocrystalline microstructure) or the obtention of solid solutions with extended solubility [...]

Phase transitions and superexchange mechanism in transition metal compounds. The case of KMnF3 perovskite

Many space groups are proposed in the literature (see for example Knight et al., J. of Alloys and Compounds, 2020) for the KMnF3 perovskite, ranging from cubic (C) (Pm-3m) to...

An overview on potential hydrometallurgical processes for separation and recovery of manganese

With rapid economic progress worldwide, the search for new resources for materials has become a priority due to mineral resource depletion. Enhanced requirements for manganese alloys and compounds for several commercial applications created a desperate demand for manganese recovery technologies from primary as well as secondary resources. The future demand for manganese alloys and compounds is expected to increase. The growing need of electrolytic manganese dioxide (EMD) for different battery usage in automobile and energy sectors could create a gap in the supply and demand of manganese. There is an urgent necessity for eco-friendly and efficient technologies to boost the production of manganese from low-grade ores as well as post-consumer products. The framework of effective leaching processes and proper solvent extraction techniques for the recovery of manganese could be a novel pathway to get a clean, green and healthy environment for a sustainable future in the automotive and energy segment where this metal has a significant contribution.

Special Issue: Mechanical Properties in Progressive Mechanically Processed Metallic Materials

The research and development of modern metallic materials imparts not only the introduction of innovative alloys and compounds, but also the increasing lifetime of existing materials via optimized deformation processing. Among the essential features of progressive metallic materials used for modern applications are enhanced mechanical properties, but also other high-level functional characteristics, such as thermal–physical parameters, corrosion rate, and electric resistance. The properties of materials and alloys ensue from their structures, which can primarily be affected by the preparation/production process. The Special Issue “Mechanical Properties in Progressive Mechanically Processed Metallic Materials” was established to present recent developments and innovations particularly in the engineering field. The Special Issue comprises papers dealing with modern materials, such as metallic composites and pseudoalloys, as well as developments in various processing technologies.