Sustainable Marine Structures

Guest Editors: 

Prof. Dr. Mostapha TARFAOUI    Website

ENSTA Bretagne, France

Dr. Mourad Nachtane   Website

Laboratory of Inorganic Materials for Sustainable Energy Technology (LIMSET), UM6P, Benguerir 43150, Morocco

Special Issue Information

Dear Esteemed Researchers and Experts:

We are delighted to announce the upcoming Special Issue on "Trends in Additive Manufacturing for Marine Engineering" in the esteemed journal "Sustainable Marine Structures". We cordially invite you to contribute your valuable research and expertise to this exciting and groundbreaking issue. This Special Issue is edited exclusively by me and Prof. Mostapha Tarfaoui from ENSTA Bretagne.

Description:

Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, has revolutionized various industries, and its potential for marine engineering is rapidly gaining recognition. This Special Issue aims to explore the latest trends, advancements, and applications of additive manufacturing in the field of marine engineering, with a focus on sustainability and environmental considerations.

Scope of the Special Issue:

The "Trends in Additive Manufacturing for Marine Engineering" Special Issue aims to cover a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

• Novel additive manufacturing techniques for marine applications
• Design and optimization of marine structures using additive manufacturing
• Materials selection and development for additive manufacturing in marine engineering
• Structural integrity and reliability of additively manufactured marine components
• Performance evaluation and testing of additively manufactured marine structures
• Sustainable and eco-friendly approaches in additive manufacturing for marine applications
• Cost-effectiveness and feasibility studies of additive manufacturing in marine engineering
• Case studies and practical applications of additive manufacturing in the marine industry
• Challenges, limitations, and prospects of additive manufacturing for marine engineering

Join us in shaping the future of marine engineering by contributing to this Special Issue on "Trends in Additive Manufacturing for Marine Engineering ". We believe this issue will serve as a valuable platform for sharing knowledge, fostering collaborations, and driving innovation in the maritime industry.

If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us and the SMS Office. We look forward to your esteemed participation.

Prof. Mostapha TARFAOUI  and Dr. Mourad Nachtane 

Guest Editors

Submission Guidelines

• Register or log in: https://journals.nasspublishing.com/index.php/sms
• For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office, Email: nass-sms@nassg.org
• The paper format can refer to:https://ojs.bilpublishing.com/index.php/jaeser/about/submissions#authorGuidelines
• All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the highest scientific standards.

Important Dates:

• Submission Deadline: 20 June 2024
• Expected Publication: 30 July 2024