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This Special Issue is result of a call for papers of the Section Industrial Crystallization of MDPI’s scientific journal Crystals. It addresses scientists and engineers active in research and process & product development in life-science industries (e.g. pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals and biotechnology products) and bulk chemical applications (e.g. desalination) as well. The contributions comprise several fundamental and application-oriented facets of crystallization providing an overview of industrially relevant subjects in the field. Main issues cover phase equilibria and solid-state behavior of crystalline compounds, crystal shape and size and related measurement techniques. Melt and solution crystallization are considered specifically addressing contemporary aspects of continuous crystallization and process intensification.

Technology: general issues --- K-MER zeolite --- synthesis parameter --- morphology --- cyanoethylation of methanol --- catalyst --- multi-dendrite motion --- CA-LBM model --- dendritic growth --- natural convection --- numerical simulation --- melt crystallization --- freeze crystallization (FC) --- recycling --- ionic liquid (IL) --- solid–liquid equilibrium --- cellulose --- nanocrystals --- modification --- poly(butylene succinate) --- crystallization --- kinetics --- chirality --- deracemization --- preferential crystallization --- racemic conglomerate --- phase behavior --- polymorphism --- aryl glycerol ethers --- spherical BaTiO3 nanoparticle --- hydrothermal synthesis --- nanoscale TiO2 seed --- crystal growth --- dielectric property --- curcumin --- purification --- ternary mixture of curcuminoids --- reverse osmosis --- membrane fouling --- gypsum scaling --- fluorescent-tagged polyacrylate --- fluorescence --- scale inhibition mechanisms --- solvent effect --- crystal habit --- aspect ratio --- molecular dynamics (MD) --- surface structure --- amine --- biocatalysis --- enzyme --- process intensification --- enantioselective --- fluidized bed --- continuous --- chiral separation --- racemate resolution --- enantiomer --- asparagine monohydrate --- fine chemicals --- continuous crystallization --- crystal shape --- process design --- DTB crystallizer --- scale up --- L-serine --- L-alanine --- enantiomers --- isomorphic miscibility --- thermal expansion --- PXRD --- TRPXRD --- optical measurement techniques --- crystal size measurement --- inline probe --- crystal needles --- microcrystals --- microplate --- grid scanning --- in situ data collection --- n/a --- solid-liquid equilibrium

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This Special Issue titled “Soil Erosion and Sustainable Land Management” presents 13 chapters organized into four main parts. The first part deals with assessment of soil erosion that covers historical sediment dating to understand past environmental impacts due to tillage; laboratory simulation to clarify the effect of soil surface microtopography; integrated field observation and the random forest machine learning algorithm to assess watershed-scale soil erosion assessment; and developing the sediment delivery distributed (SEDD) model for sub-watershed erosion risk prioritization. In Part II, the factors controlling soil erosion and vegetation degradation as influenced by topographic positions and climatic regions; long-term land use change; and improper implementation of land management measures are well dealt with. Part III presents different land management technologies that could reduce soil erosion at various spatial scales; improve land productivity of marginal lands with soil microbes; and reclaim degraded farmland using dredged reservoir sediments. The final part relates livelihood diversification to climate vulnerability as well as the coping strategy to the adverse impacts of soil erosion through sustainable land management implementation which opens prospects for policy formulation. The studies cover regions of Africa, Europe, North America and Asia, being dominantly conducted under the framework of international scientific collaborations through employing a range techniques and scales, from the laboratory to watershed scales. We believe those unique features of the book could attract the interest of the wider scientific community worldwide.

Herfindahl–Simpson diversity index --- multivariate probit --- drought prone --- ordered probit --- livelihood diversification --- sustainable land management --- sediment --- land use --- erosion crises --- environmental impact --- climate change --- drought --- livelihood vulnerability --- Shannon-entropy index --- splash erosion --- rainfall simulator --- splash cup --- soil loss --- soil detachment --- disdrometer --- rainfall kinetic energy --- polyacrylamide --- gypsum --- lime --- runoff --- dryland --- Erosion rate --- ANFIS --- ANN --- SVM --- Shihmen Reservoir watershed --- Acacia decurrens --- Eucalyptus --- drought-prone --- highland --- midland --- lowland --- marginal soil --- land degradation --- endemic plant species --- soil microbes --- arid regions --- bacteria --- degraded land --- fungi --- ITS --- microbial community --- restoration --- 16S rRNA --- Gully Land Consolidation --- backfilled loess --- physical-mechanical property --- microstructural characteristic --- pore size distribution --- sediment transport --- soil erosion --- RUSLE (Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation model) --- human activities --- sediment delivery distributed model --- sediment yield --- SEDD --- sediment delivery ratio --- β coefficient --- micro-dam --- sedimentation --- reclaimed farmland --- constructability --- Ethiopian highlands --- soil organic carbon --- structure stability --- soil type

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This Special Issue is result of a call for papers of the Section Industrial Crystallization of MDPI’s scientific journal Crystals. It addresses scientists and engineers active in research and process & product development in life-science industries (e.g. pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals and biotechnology products) and bulk chemical applications (e.g. desalination) as well. The contributions comprise several fundamental and application-oriented facets of crystallization providing an overview of industrially relevant subjects in the field. Main issues cover phase equilibria and solid-state behavior of crystalline compounds, crystal shape and size and related measurement techniques. Melt and solution crystallization are considered specifically addressing contemporary aspects of continuous crystallization and process intensification.

Technology: general issues --- K-MER zeolite --- synthesis parameter --- morphology --- cyanoethylation of methanol --- catalyst --- multi-dendrite motion --- CA-LBM model --- dendritic growth --- natural convection --- numerical simulation --- melt crystallization --- freeze crystallization (FC) --- recycling --- ionic liquid (IL) --- solid-liquid equilibrium --- cellulose --- nanocrystals --- modification --- poly(butylene succinate) --- crystallization --- kinetics --- chirality --- deracemization --- preferential crystallization --- racemic conglomerate --- phase behavior --- polymorphism --- aryl glycerol ethers --- spherical BaTiO3 nanoparticle --- hydrothermal synthesis --- nanoscale TiO2 seed --- crystal growth --- dielectric property --- curcumin --- purification --- ternary mixture of curcuminoids --- reverse osmosis --- membrane fouling --- gypsum scaling --- fluorescent-tagged polyacrylate --- fluorescence --- scale inhibition mechanisms --- solvent effect --- crystal habit --- aspect ratio --- molecular dynamics (MD) --- surface structure --- amine --- biocatalysis --- enzyme --- process intensification --- enantioselective --- fluidized bed --- continuous --- chiral separation --- racemate resolution --- enantiomer --- asparagine monohydrate --- fine chemicals --- continuous crystallization --- crystal shape --- process design --- DTB crystallizer --- scale up --- L-serine --- L-alanine --- enantiomers --- isomorphic miscibility --- thermal expansion --- PXRD --- TRPXRD --- optical measurement techniques --- crystal size measurement --- inline probe --- crystal needles --- microcrystals --- microplate --- grid scanning --- in situ data collection

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Most of the typical materials employed in today’s constructions present limitations, especially concerning their durability, in either common or severe environmental conditions, and their impact on the environment. In response to these issues, academic and industrial efforts around the world have been devoted to developing new smart materials that can provide efficient alternatives, improve the energy efficiency of buildings, or can upgrade, repair, or protect existing infrastructures. Different and wide technological innovations are, therefore, quickly fostering advancements in the field of construction materials. A new generation of materials (bricks, cement, coatings, concrete, FRP, glass, masonry, mortars, nano-materials, PCM, polymers, steel, wood, etc.) is gaining a prominent position in modern building technology, since they can overcome various limits and flaws of conventional materials employed in constructions, without neglecting the smart applications of pioneering materials in ancient constructions and historic buildings. Even though the adoption of innovative materials in the construction field has been a successful route in achieving enhanced performance, or even new and unexpected characteristics, some issues have not been completely solved. On top of them, the cost/performance ratio of novel solutions, since their introduction must be convenient, without compromising quality. Other concerns are related to their sustainability, with eco-friendly options, possibly exploiting recycled materials or by-products from other productions, being the most desirable solution. Finally, the use of materials or systems that are unconventional in this field raises the need to update or develop new specifications and standards. This special issue aims at providing a platform for discussing open issues, challenges, and achievements related to innovative materials proposed for the construction industry.

Research & information: general --- Technology: general issues --- isogrid --- aircraft load-bearing structures --- finite elements method --- nonlinear numerical analyses --- stability --- equilibrium path --- cement --- gypsum --- hydraulic lime --- mechanical properties --- mortars --- phase-change materials (PCM) --- sustainable materials for buildings --- thermal energy storage --- glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) rebar --- ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) --- concrete headed GFRP rebar --- bond strength --- development length --- flexural strength --- precast concrete deck --- material selection --- project performance --- material property --- analytic hierarchy process (AHP) --- building construction --- concrete system form --- phase change material (PCM) --- thermal energy storage (TES) --- thermal properties --- Ca7ZrAl6O18 --- 27Al MAS NMR --- Sr-rich (Sr,C)3AH6 --- cement hydration --- refractories --- immobilization of radioactive Sr --- shrinkage-reducing agent --- compressive strength --- splitting tensile strength --- freezing and thawing --- spacing factor --- cultural heritage --- durability --- mechanical characterization --- retrofitting --- strengthening --- quasi-brittle material --- three-point bending test --- energy fracture --- NHL --- composite material --- jute --- MICP --- ureolytic bacteria --- biocement --- natural plant fiber --- ladle furnace slag --- reclaimed asphalt pavements --- cold in-place recycling --- simple compressive strength --- bitumen emulsion --- waste --- circular economy --- bacteria --- biocementation --- construction --- microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation --- n/a

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Most of the typical materials employed in today’s constructions present limitations, especially concerning their durability, in either common or severe environmental conditions, and their impact on the environment. In response to these issues, academic and industrial efforts around the world have been devoted to developing new smart materials that can provide efficient alternatives, improve the energy efficiency of buildings, or can upgrade, repair, or protect existing infrastructures. Different and wide technological innovations are, therefore, quickly fostering advancements in the field of construction materials. A new generation of materials (bricks, cement, coatings, concrete, FRP, glass, masonry, mortars, nano-materials, PCM, polymers, steel, wood, etc.) is gaining a prominent position in modern building technology, since they can overcome various limits and flaws of conventional materials employed in constructions, without neglecting the smart applications of pioneering materials in ancient constructions and historic buildings. Even though the adoption of innovative materials in the construction field has been a successful route in achieving enhanced performance, or even new and unexpected characteristics, some issues have not been completely solved. On top of them, the cost/performance ratio of novel solutions, since their introduction must be convenient, without compromising quality. Other concerns are related to their sustainability, with eco-friendly options, possibly exploiting recycled materials or by-products from other productions, being the most desirable solution. Finally, the use of materials or systems that are unconventional in this field raises the need to update or develop new specifications and standards. This special issue aims at providing a platform for discussing open issues, challenges, and achievements related to innovative materials proposed for the construction industry.

Research & information: general --- Technology: general issues --- isogrid --- aircraft load-bearing structures --- finite elements method --- nonlinear numerical analyses --- stability --- equilibrium path --- cement --- gypsum --- hydraulic lime --- mechanical properties --- mortars --- phase-change materials (PCM) --- sustainable materials for buildings --- thermal energy storage --- glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) rebar --- ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) --- concrete headed GFRP rebar --- bond strength --- development length --- flexural strength --- precast concrete deck --- material selection --- project performance --- material property --- analytic hierarchy process (AHP) --- building construction --- concrete system form --- phase change material (PCM) --- thermal energy storage (TES) --- thermal properties --- Ca7ZrAl6O18 --- 27Al MAS NMR --- Sr-rich (Sr,C)3AH6 --- cement hydration --- refractories --- immobilization of radioactive Sr --- shrinkage-reducing agent --- compressive strength --- splitting tensile strength --- freezing and thawing --- spacing factor --- cultural heritage --- durability --- mechanical characterization --- retrofitting --- strengthening --- quasi-brittle material --- three-point bending test --- energy fracture --- NHL --- composite material --- jute --- MICP --- ureolytic bacteria --- biocement --- natural plant fiber --- ladle furnace slag --- reclaimed asphalt pavements --- cold in-place recycling --- simple compressive strength --- bitumen emulsion --- waste --- circular economy --- bacteria --- biocementation --- construction --- microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation