Focus and Scope

Journal of Metallurgical Engineering and Processing Technology is a scientific journal that focuses on research, development, innovation, and applications in the fields of metallurgical engineering, materials processing, mineral processing, extractive metallurgy, physical metallurgy, and related technologies. The journal provides a platform for researchers, academics, engineers, and practitioners to publish scientific findings and technological developments related to metals, minerals, materials, and their processing.

The journal welcomes original research articles, review articles, technical studies, and case studies covering theoretical, experimental, computational, and industrial aspects of metallurgical engineering and processing technology.

Scope

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  1. Extractive Metallurgy
    • Pyrometallurgy
    • Hydrometallurgy
    • Electrometallurgy
    • Metal extraction and refining
    • Recycling and recovery of metals
  2. Physical and Process Metallurgy
    • Solidification and casting
    • Heat treatment
    • Phase transformations
    • Microstructure and mechanical properties
    • Alloy development and processing
  3. Mineral Processing
    • Crushing and grinding
    • Flotation
    • Gravity and magnetic separation
    • Mineral beneficiation
    • Ore characterization and processing
  4. Metal Processing Technology
    • Metal forming
    • Welding and joining
    • Powder metallurgy
    • Machining and manufacturing processes
    • Surface treatment and coating technologies
  5. Materials Engineering
    • Ferrous and non-ferrous materials
    • Advanced materials
    • Composite materials
    • Ceramic and metallic materials
    • Nanostructured materials
  6. Corrosion and Surface Engineering
    • Corrosion mechanisms
    • Corrosion protection
    • Surface modification
    • Protective coatings
    • Wear and tribology
  7. Metallurgical Characterization
    • Microstructural analysis
    • Mechanical testing
    • Chemical and elemental analysis
    • X-ray diffraction and spectroscopy
    • Materials failure analysis
  8. Sustainable Metallurgy and Processing
    • Metal recycling
    • Waste utilization
    • Energy-efficient processing
    • Environmental impact reduction
    • Green metallurgy and circular economy
  9. Computational and Digital Metallurgy
    • Computational materials science
    • Process modeling and simulation
    • Artificial intelligence and machine learning in metallurgy
    • Digitalization of metallurgical processes
    • Process optimization
  10. Industrial Metallurgy and Processing Technology
    • Industrial process development
    • Process control and optimization
    • Quality improvement
    • Production efficiency
    • Application of metallurgical technologies in industry