Advancements in Materials Processing Technology, Volume 3: Select Proceedings of AMPT 2023

by Rina Sahu (Editor), Goutam Sutradhar (Editor), Ram Krishna (Editor)

Overview

This book encompasses peer-reviewed proceedings of the International Conference on Advancement in Materials Processing Technology (AMPT 2023). The recent developments in the domain of materials and mineral processing are briefly discussed. Keen attention has been paid towards techniques involving sustainable development incorporating green building materials aiming towards clean technology and circular economy. A range of durable, energy-efficient and advanced materials, encompassing nanomaterials, biomaterials, composite, smart, multifunctional, functionally graded, energy materials, etc., are analyzed and presented. The topics covered also include sustainable coal use, modeling and simulation, 3D-printing, and high entropy alloys. The book also discusses various properties and performance attributes of advanced materials including their durability, workability and carbon footprint. The book can serve to be a valuable platform for students, researchers and professionals interested to delve deeper into recent advancements in material science and engineering.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789819673797
Publisher:	Springer Nature Singapore
Publication date:	09/06/2025
Series:	Springer Proceedings in Materials , #79
Pages:	476
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr. Rina Sahu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at the National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur, INDIA. She has completed her B.Tech and M. Tech in Metallurgy from NIT Jamshedpur and Ph.D (Engg.) in Metallic glasses at IIEST Shibpur in 2010. Dr. Rina has over 21 years of experience in research and academia, she has made substantial contribution to the field of metallic glasses, nanostructured materials, lean grade ores, mineral beneficiation, hydrometallurgy, etc. Her research career commenced at CSIR-NML Jamshedpur (2003-2010), where she spent six years working on various metallurgical research projects. Transitioning into academia, she has accumulated over 15 years of teaching experience at BIT Ranchi, OPJIT Raighar and NIT Jamshedpur, where she has been serving since 2012. She has authored 51 research papers in SCI, Scopus and other international and national journals and has presented more than 122 conference proceedings (published) at national and international conferences. Dr. Rina has published 8 books including 6 international publications and successfully led 3 sponsored research projects. Regarding academic contribution- editorial board member of 2 reputed journals and organized 17 national and international conferences and workshops. She has supervised 10 Ph.D. scholars (2 awarded), Diploma-24, UG-122, PG-17 projects. Regarding awards & recognition 19 prestigious awards for research excellence and academia contributions. She has the membership of The Indian Institute of Metal (IIM- Life Member), The Institute of Engineers (IEI-Life Member), The Institute of Indian Foundrymen (IIF-Member), Vigyan Bharti, Jharkhand (VB-Life Member) and Hum Aur Aap Foundation.

Prof. (Dr.) Goutam Sutradhar, Director at the National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur. Before this, he served as the Director of NIT Manipur for a full term of five years. He completed his bachelor’s degree (mechanical engineering) from Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College, West Bengal, and his master’s degree (mechanical engineering) from IIT Kharagpur. He completed his Ph.D. (engineering) from Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) Mesra, Ranchi. As a mechanical engineer he had worked with Hindustan Motors Limited and Indian Railways. He had more than 33 years of teaching experience [NIFFT Ranchi, STC West Bengal, KGEC West Bengal, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, NIT Manipur and NIT Jamshedpur]. He has supervised more than 20 M.Tech thesis and 21 Ph.D. students. Research interest in the field of metal matrix composites, polymer matrix composites, development of environment-friendly materials, synthesis of forged powder metallurgy components and metal casting processes. He has supervised many research projects sponsored by AICTE, New Delhi; CSIR, New Delhi; UGC, New Delhi; DST, New Delhi. He has authored two books. He has published over 125 technical papers in referred journals of national and international importance and presented more than 50 technical papers at national and international conferences. Goggle Scholar Citations - 1736, H Index -23 and i10 – 51]. He has published 2 Indian patents and one patent grant of Germany. He is a Fellow of The Institution of Engineers (India) and a member of many professional bodies.

Dr Ram Krishna is an experienced metals researcher and academic with a background in metallurgy. He received his Bachelor of Engineering degree in metallurgical engineering and material science from the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jamshedpur, and his master’s degree in materials and metallurgical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. Dr Krishna continued his studies at the University of Leicester, UK, obtaining his PhD in 2011. He has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Manchester, UK and North Carolina State University, USA. His research interests cover a wide range of materials for high- temperature applications, including mechanical testing of their behavior and performance, as well as advanced characterization techniques, as evidenced by his H-index of 13 and designation as co-inventor of 13 patents. He has authored or co-authored more than 35 research papers in journals and conference proceedings. His current research focuses on 3Dprinting of metallic and ceramic alloys and materials for 3D printing applications.

Table of Contents

A Comprehensive Practical Review on Additive Manu-facturing of High Entropy Alloys.- Recycling Trends of Spent Lithium Ion Batteries by Using Sulphuric Acid: A critical Review on Different Routes to Extract Metals.- Computer simulations of air pollution's impact on New Delhi's quality of life and health risks.- Optimization and Tribological Behavior of Stir Cast Aluminum Mmc’s By Taguchi Method.- Characterization of Ligno-Cellulosic Fibers from the Fishtail Palm (Caryota mitis) Leaf Stalk Fiber.- X-Ray Diffraction studies on Mg- Based biodegradeable alloys.- Experimental Investigation of Diesel Engine Using Chlorella Algae -Acetylene By Dual Fuel Mode.- Experimental analysis of inclusion of fly ash on the engineering properties of Soil, with the addition of plastic waste strips.- CFD Simulation of heat transfer analysis - Thermal effect of Phase Change Materials in Buildings.- Enhancing the properties of glass fiber reinforced polymer composite by almond shell powder.- Spent Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling: An Environmental Impact Assessment and Pathways to Sustainability.- Exploring the Impact of Varied Injection Angles on the Performance of a Variable Compression Ratio (VCR) Engine Fueled by Biodiesel from Plastic Waste.- Experimental data and R600a vapour refrigerator prediction employing Al2o3/Sio2 nanolubricants adopting Adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system model.- Determination of an effective artificial neural network model to predict unconfined compressive strength of cement-treated base.- Effect of Dual biodiesel Blends with ethanol as additives in CI Engine.- Finite element analysis of hybrid helical gear models with carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composite for weight reduction.- Design and manufacturing of hydraulic fixture and water contamination control of hydraulic oil using machine learning for Gear housing on Vertical Machining Center.