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Increased industrial activities combined with new economic, environmental and societal constraints means that energy consumption, raw materials depletion and environmental impact are also receiving increased attention by modern society. Therefore, the old and the new industries need to achieve balance between the negative impacts from their activity and the positive benefits (due to the products they provide) to the society. Circular economy, which is concerned with the application of regenerative approach to natural resource management as opposed to a linear method that is hugely unsustainable because of the finite availability of raw resources for production and the associated environmental degradation, could be a promising strategy.

Halide perovskite solar cells have shown tremendous potential and rapid development over the past decades, placing them on the cusp of commercialization. Despite this progress, significant challenges remain in successfully deploying PSC technology on a large scale. This collection addresses the key challenges and innovations needed to transition PSCs from the laboratory to large-scale production and market deployment.

Molecular electronics spring up as future ultimately electronic devices and have aroused multidisciplinary interests in scientific community. Over the past four decades, various techniques for fabricating nano- gapped electrodes have been developed, promoting rapid development in the field of single- molecule electronics. It is found that the molecule backbones is one of the most important factors that determine the electrical properties of molecular junctions and realize various functionalities, such as rectifiers, switches, and transistors. Therefore, important materials science aspects motivate the incorporation of multiple types of molecules into the design of molecular electronic components, providing a tremendous impetus to advance the field of molecular electronics.

We welcome submissions including, original research, clinical experiences, and reviews on the intricate interplay between the microbiome, urinary tract infections (UTIs), and bladder pain. Share your latest research and findings to deepen our understanding of these complex relationships and advance treatments in this critical area of urogynecology.

Metal forming and processing is one of the oldest technologies used by humans to manufacture products. Today, it is difficult to imagine the civilized development of parts produced without metal forming processes. Despite accumulating rich knowledge and experience over the centuries, we are still striving to develop technology, mechanical equipment, and research methods, and understand the phenomena that accompany metal deformation. Since entering the new era, driven by major national demands in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and equipment manufacturing. The metal plastic forming industry has achieved rapid development. This topical collection aims to showcase the latest achievements in this field, and we encourage you to submit original articles on the widely understood topic of metal plastic processing theory and technology.

The special issue will bring together Marie Sklodowska-Curie fellows from around the world in the area of sustainable and green construction materials to summarize the latest advances in low-carbon green building materials. The topics of our special issue include but are not only limited to: 1. Construction and demolition wastes; 2. New green building materials; 3. CO2 utilization in the construction industry; 4. 3D printed concrete materials and structures; 5. Sustainable cementitious materials based on waste materials; 6. Low-carbon cement and concrete structures; 7. Use of mining residues in the production of construction materials; 8. Life cycle assessment of construction materials and buildings.

The Internet of things (IoT) has exhibited tremendous growth in the past decade and there are now approximately 31 billions of devices connected through emerging communication technologies. The number of such devises is expected to reach to 35 billions by 2021. IoT has become the integral component of many aspect of life: smart cities, security, traffic and transport, disaster management, healthcare and agriculture. This Topical Collection aims to to attract submissions that cover intelligent solutions and their applications using the IoT framework for future smart cities.

The purpose of structural design is to minimize cost or improve structural performance while conforming to specific standards. Due to the increasing demand for sustainable, efficient, and high-quality buildings, there is an urgent necessity to develop more advanced structural design methods and to come up with innovative design concepts. The use of optimization techniques and computer simulation can increase the creativity of designers and improve productivity throughout the design process. It is clear that the use of optimization techniques has triggered a dramatic change in traditional structural design. In addition, the application of additive manufacturing technology in the construction industry has received more and more attention and has advantages that traditional construction methods do not have, such as faster construction, less energy consumption, and reduced labor costs. Structural designs that incorporate additive manufacturing construction constraints are also receiving more and more attention.