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Elastomer materials are characterized by their high elongation and (entropy) elasticity, which makes them indispensable for widespread applications in various engineering and medical areas as well as consumer goods. This book focuses on the state-of-the-art of elastomers covering all aspects from their properties to applications. The development and testing of advanced elastomers is of particular interest. Attention is given to various aspects of elastomers, such as ever-increasing environmental concepts dealing with recyclability and reusability, incorporation of functional groups or additives to obtain novel functionality or bioelastomers, analytical description of mechanisms and structure relations of the fracture behavior of elastomers, and their external stimuli-responsive character. The scope of the book encompasses contributions at the frontier of science in polymer network synthesis, experimental and theoretical physics of polymer networks, and new structures and functionalities incorporated into elastomers leading to enhanced properties of crosslinked elastomeric materials, among others.

magnetorheological elastomer --- filler --- hetero-aggregation --- nanosized Ni-Mg cobalt ferrites --- electrical resistance --- resistivity --- rheological properties --- elastomers --- in-situ silica --- friction --- abrasion --- tear fatigue test --- buffing dust collagen (BDC) --- styrene–butadiene rubber (SBR) --- polymer composites --- biodegradation --- bio-oil --- bio-based plasticizer --- eco-friendly plasticizer --- acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber --- NBR --- mechanical testing --- thermo-oxidative aging --- vulcanized rubber --- rubber compounds --- carbon black --- vibration damping --- viscoelasticity --- magnetorheological --- elastomer --- magnetic particle --- viscoelastic --- rheological --- smart materials --- coating --- particle coating --- n/a --- styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR)

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Semi-solid metal (SSM) processing, as a viable alternative manufacturing route to those of conventional casting and forging, has not yet been fully exploited despite nearly half a century since its introduction to the metal industry. The slow pace of adopting SSM routes may be due to various reasons, including capital costs, profit margins, and, most importantly, the lack of detailed analysis of various SSM processes in open literature to confidently establish their advantages over more conventional routes. Therefore, the SSM community must disseminate their findings more effectively to generate increased confidence in SSM processes in the eyes of our industrial leaders. As such, we have embarked on the task to invite the leaders in SSM research to share their findings in a Special Issue dedicated to semi-solid processing of metals and composites. SSM processing takes advantage of both forming and shaping characteristics usually employed for liquid and solid materials. In the absence of shear forces, the semi-solid metal has similar characteristics to solids, i.e., easily transferred and shaped; by applying a defined force, the viscosity is reduced and the material flows like a liquid. These unique dual characteristics have made SSM routes attractive alternatives to conventional casting on an industrial scale. With the intention of taking full advantage of SSM characteristics, it is crucial to understand SSM processing, including topics such as solidification and structural evolution, flow behavior through modelling and rheology, new processes and process control, alloy development, and properties in general. This Special Issue focuses on the recent research and findings in the field with the aim of filling the gap between industry and academia, and to shed light on some of the fundamentals of science and technology of semi-solid processing.

7075 aluminum alloy --- thixoforming --- post-welding-heat treatment --- electron beam welding (EBW) --- nano-sized SiC particle --- wear rate --- friction coefficient --- rheoformed --- thixoformed --- semi-solid --- microstructure --- mechanical properties --- wear --- corrosion --- Al–Si alloys --- rheocasting --- HPDC --- electrochemical evaluation --- rheological model --- semi-solid state --- Mg alloys --- high-temperature rheology --- rheological properties --- rheology --- semi-solid alloys --- thixotropy --- rheometer --- compression test --- viscosity --- semi-solid material --- A356 alloy --- electromagnetic stirring --- compression --- primary α-Al particle --- enclosed cooling slope channel --- ZCuSn10P1 --- microstructure refinement --- properties --- thixowelding --- thixojoining --- semisolid joining --- cold-work tool steel --- semisolid processing --- thixoformability --- Fe-rich Al-Si-Cu alloy --- 2024 aluminum matrix composites --- Al2O3 nanoparticles --- polarized light microscopy --- anodic etching --- EBSD --- grain --- globule --- Al-Si alloy --- semi-solid metal processing --- EMS --- thixocasting --- n/a --- Al-Si alloys

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The first edition of this book quickly established itself as the standard reference in its field, and the second edition consolidates this reputation. Keeping up with the rapid change in this area, there are 16 new contributors and 8 completely new chapters, as well as major revisions to existing chapters, making this second edition a substantially longer book.Instrumentation and sensors for the food industry 2nd edition begins with two introductory chapters to set the scene, part one covers in-line measurement of food processing operations, including colour measurement, the measuremen

Food industry and trade --- Food --- 664 --- Voedingsindustrie : kwaliteitscontrole --- 681.586 --- 664 Production and preservation of solid foodstuffs --- Production and preservation of solid foodstuffs --- 681.586 Transducers. Sensors --- Transducers. Sensors --- Analysis of food --- Chemistry of food --- Food, Chemistry of --- Food chemistry --- Chemistry, Technical --- Sanitary chemistry --- Equipment and supplies --- Quality control --- Analysis --- Chemistry --- Composition --- Engineering --- Food Science and Technology --- Chemical & Materials Engineering --- Engineering & Applied Sciences --- Chemical Engineering --- foods --- Quality --- Organoleptic properties --- Rheological properties --- Optical properties --- biological properties --- Measurement --- Measuring instruments --- Sensors

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Following a previous topic (Scientific advances in STEM: from professors to students; https://www.mdpi.com/topics/advances_stem), this new topic aims to highlight the importance of establishing collaborations among research groups from different disciplines, combining the scientific knowledge from basic to applied research as well as taking advantage of different research facilities. Fundamental science helps us to understand phenomenological basics, while applied science focuses on products and technology developments, highlighting the need to perform a transference of knowledge to society and the industrial sector.

Technology: general issues --- History of engineering & technology --- porous dental implant --- fatigue resistance --- cellular behavior --- surface roughness --- chemicaletching --- bioglass coating --- porous titanium --- femtosecond laser --- surface modification --- instrumented micro-indentation --- scratch test --- wettability --- cell culture --- electrical impedance --- osseointegration --- bimodal microstructure --- hot-pressing --- powder metallurgy --- mechanicalmilling --- mechanical behavior --- biofilms --- gelatin --- nanoparticles --- iron oxide --- antioxidant activity --- antibacterial activity --- electrospinning --- cellulose acetate --- ethylcellulose --- nanostructures --- rheological properties --- thermal properties --- microstructure --- bioplastics --- rice bran --- rice bran oil --- valorization --- starch --- injection molding --- Rugulopteryx okamurae --- DMA --- seaweed --- : cost function --- controlled release --- Arrabidae chica Verlot --- chitosan/alginate membranes

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The Special Issue reprint presents the latest developments in the food industry field, with a specific focus on the biotechnological processes that take place in various branches of the food industry, which have major implications in determining the overall quality of food products. This Special Issue capitalizes the experience of the authors in the latest advancements and future trends in biotechnologies from the food industry, applied engineering sciences, food product quality, food safety, environment protection, and equipment for the food industry.

common wheat --- vinification by-product --- texture --- dough rheology --- physico-chemical properties --- sorghum flour --- roasting --- proximate composition --- functional properties --- particle size --- FT-IR spectra --- amaranth flour --- bread characteristics --- wheat flour --- trans-resveratrol --- post-pruning storage --- total phenolic content --- antioxidant activity --- plant growth regulators --- plant properties --- biochemical compounds --- mineral compounds --- crop quality --- bakery margarine --- fatty acids --- fracturability --- color --- PCA --- vegetable ice cream --- dietary fibers --- sensorial properties --- rheological properties --- baby water --- potentially toxic elements --- health risk assessment --- water quality --- amaranth seed --- extraction --- polyphenols --- amino acids --- apple chips --- drying --- physico-chemical characteristics --- sensory analysis --- corn --- deoxynivalenol --- food --- fumonisins --- mycotoxins --- zearalenone --- hempseed oil --- bread --- dough --- textural properties --- n/a --- Research. --- Biology.