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This first part of the proceedings of ESAFORM 2023 presents 74 peer reviewed papers on Additive Manufacturing, Composites Forming Processes, Extrusion and Drawing, and Forging and Rolling. The conference took place in Kraków, Poland, April 19-21, 2023.

The book presents recent advances in the following areas: High speed cutting and forming of sheet metals, Incremental forming, Joining by forming, Material characterization, Modelling, Presses and press tools, Processes, Quality and reliability, Sustainability.

The book focuses on the causes of failures of oil producing pumps as a result of the aggressive action of the oil-producing environment. To ensure a good durability of the pumps, the application of laser spraying technology is investigated.Keywords: Oil Pumping Complexes, Oil Fluids, Gas Dynamic Analysis, Downhole Pumps, Calculation of Cutting Modes, Causes of Failures, Wear Mechanisms, Gas-Dynamic Calculation, Simulation Flow Software, Laser Spraying, Internal Surfaces, Electric Centrifugal Pumping, Rod Depth Pump, Non-Standard Pumps, Causes of Malfunctions, Restoring Pump Operability, Salt Deposition Inhibitors, Laser Source, Boring Head, Small-Diameter Structures.

Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) have many applications in the biomedical field because of their non-toxicity, high chemical stability, and biocompatibility. They are used in DNA or protein separation, hyperthermia, tissue engineering, magnetic resonance imaging, cancer therapy, drug delivery, bone and dental repair, biosensors, etc. The book focuses on magnetic nanoparticles and coated nanoparticles (ferrites nanoparticles, bimetallic-magnetic nanoparticles, magnetic fluid); their synthesis, characterization, and in vivo or in vitro biomedical applications.Keywords: Iron Oxide Magnetic Nanomaterials, Magnetic Spinel Ferrite Nanoparticles, Magnetic Oxide Nanoparticles, Ferromagnetic Nickel Nanostructures, Cobalt Ferrite with Niobium Pentoxide, Hyperthermia, Oncologic Magnetic Thermotherapy, Cancer Therapy, Cancer Diagnosis, Drug Delivery. Immune System Related Diseases.

Due to their excellent magnetic characteristics, hard ferrites have many high-tech applications in such areas as permanent magnets, storage devices, HF Antenna and Spin Transmission. The present book reviews the present knowledge of these materials; their processing, characterization and potential applications. The book is also useful as an introductory text for students at the postgraduate research level.Keywords: Hard Ferrites, Synthesis, BaFe12O19, SrFe12O19, Magnetization, Miniaturization, EMI Shielding, Ferrofluids, Nanomaterials, Nano-Floating Gate, Permanent Magnets, Recording Media, High-Frequency Antenna, Radar Applications, Memory Devices. Spin Transmission, Spinel Model, Synthesis Methods.

This book reviews new advances in the field of nanomaterials; their synthesis, characterization, and applications. Specific topics include nanomaterials as catalysts, photodegradation of organic pollutants, multifunctional textiles, self-healing hydrogels, nanosensors for the detection of pathogens, machine learning based prosthesis, and various applications in the sports industry, the automobile sector, the area of defence and security, pharmaceuticals, energy storage and food packaging.Keywords: Nanomaterials, Catalysts, Photodegradation, Organic Pollutants, Multifunctional Textiles, Self-Healing Hydrogels, Nanosensors, Detection of Pathogens, Prosthesis, Pharmaceuticals, Energy Storage, Food Packaging.

The magnetoelectric properties of multiferroic materials have a high potential for applications in the fields of data storage, spin valves, spintronics, memories, sensors and microelectronic devices. The book presents both a detailed literature review of the field, and the experimental results obtained from various characterization and analytical techniques performed on four series of lanthanum orthoferrite type multiferroics. These materials have been used in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC), magneto-hydrodynamic power generation (MHD), capacitors and energy storage devices in microelectronics, non-volatile magnetic memory devices and ferroelectric random access memories (Fe-RAM).Keywords: Multiferroics, Lanthanum Orthoferrites, Ferromagnetism, Ferroelectricity, Electrical Conductivity, Thermal Stability, Dielectric Constant, Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC), Magneto-Hydrodynamic Power Generation (MHD), Capacitors, Energy Storage Devices, Magnetic Memory Devices, Ferroelectric Random Access Memories (Fe-RAM), Charge Density Measurements.

The book presents new research on the synthesis and characterization of various oxide based dilute magnetic spintronics materials (ODMS). The characterization techniques included powder X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, vibrating sample magnetometry and UV visible spectrometry. The morphological, magnetic and optical properties are reported. Electron density distribution studies are presented in the form of three, two and one dimensional electron density maps.Keywords: Spintronics Materials, Zn1-xTixO, Zn1-xFexO, Zn1-xVxO, Zn1-xNix/2Vx/2O, Synthesis, X-ray Diffraction. Rietveld Analysis, Surface Morphological Properties, Optical Properties, Magnetic Properties, Charge Density Analysis, Electron Density Distribution.

Boron Arsenide offers very interesting electronic properties, as well as a high thermal conductivity; nearly 10 times higher than that of silicon. It has been hailed as 'the best semiconductor material ever found'. The present book presents a detailed review of this material and its potential applications. The materials covered include Icosahedral Boron Arsenide, Hexagonal Boron Arsenide, Amorphous Boron Arsenide and Cubic Boron Arsenide. The book references 166 original resources with their direct web links for in-depth reading.Keywords: Boron Arsenides, Electron Mobility, Hole Mobility, Band-gap, Monolayers, Defects, Mechanical Properties, Photo-electrodes, Thermal Conductivity, Heat-spreading.

The book focuses on the applications of ion exchange resins in processes such as the separation and purification of proteins and vitamins, the selective separation of toxic metals and the separation and purification of bioactive molecules. Specific topics include drug delivery, clinical applications, water softening and sustained drug delivery.Keyword: Ion Exchange Resins, Protein Separation and Purification, Partition and Purgation of Vitamins, Toxic Heavy Metal Ions, Bioactive Molecules, Sustained Drug Release, Ion-Exchange Chromatography, Clinical Applications, Electrodialysis, Ultrasound, Water Softening.

The book presents the current status of superconductor science and technology. Keywords: Superconductors, Large-Scale Applications, Bulk Superconductors, Soft Superconductors, Oxide Superconductors, Lanthanide-based Superconductors, High Temperature Superconductors, Superconducting Metamaterials, Medical Applications, Magnetic Imaging Resonance Applications.

The book reviews our current knowledge of piezoelectric materials, including their history, developments, properties, process design, and technical applications. Keywords: Piezoelectric Materials, Piezo-crystals, Nanogenerators, Phototronics, Piezoelectric Composites, Biomedical Applications, Energy Harvesting, Piezoelectric Thin Films, Piezoelectric Perovskites, Sensor Applications, Piezoelectric Ceramics, Piezoelectric Semiconductors, Piezoelectric Polymers.

The book focuses on clay-based micro and nanocomposites with different synthetic polymers and presents their synthesis, characterization and testing. Keywords: Synthetic Polymer Composites, Nanoclay-based Polymer Nanocomposites, Hectorite, Nontronite-Starch, Reinforcement of Thermoplastics, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Sonochemical Synthesis, Drug Delivery, Electromagnetic Interference Shielding, Flame Retardancy, Water Treatment.

The book presents recent advances in the field of nanoenzymes and the immobilization of enzymes in nanomaterials Keywords: Nanoenzymes, Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles, Carbon Nanotubes, Graphene, Activated Carbon, Enzyme Immobilization, Catalytic Activity, Leaching of the Enzyme, Enzyme Mimicking, Biosensors, Biosensing Mechanisms, Therapeutic Applications, Vdeg)NNine PrduNtin deg)nd Immunizdeg)tin. Drug Delivery, Delivery of Vaccine Antigens, Antigen Resistance, Immunogenicity, Disease Diagnosis.

Due to their characteristic properties, biodegradable nature and non-toxicity, clay-biopolymer based composites have many applications in such advanced fields as drug release, antimicrobial activities, etc. Keywords: Clay-Polymer Composites, Nano Clay, Polysaccharide, Fibrous Clays, Halloysite-Chitosan, Montmorillonite-Chitosan, Kaolinite-Chitosan, Vermiculite Starch, Halloysite-Starch, Montmorillonite-Starch, Kaolinite-Starch, Cellulose. HNT-Cellulose, Kaolinite-Cellulose, Drug Release, Wound Healing, Tissue Engineering, Wastewater Treatment, Food Packaging, Flame Retardant Materials.

The book covers the synthesis, classification, characterization, applications and historical background of nanomaterials in various sectors, such as nanosensors, healthcare, solar cells, energy storage, hydrogels, nanocatalysts, sport industry, automobile sector, construction industry, lubricant industry, defense and security, textiles, food sciences, agriculture and biomedical applications.Keywords: Carbon Nanomaterials , Functionalized Carbon Nanomaterials, Smart Nanomaterials, Hybrid Nanomaterials, Biomedical Applications, Drug Delivery, Soy Protein Isolate, Healthcare, Perovskite Solar Cells, Nanoemulsions, Lubricant Industry, Binding Materials, Construction Industry, Toxicological Effects, Aquatic Biota, Safety Concerns.

Magneto-electric ceramic composites are important materials for designing new microwave sensors (e.g. field probes) and devices such as filters, attenuators, capacitive resonators, gyrators and devices for medical applications. The book presents new research results for the following composite systems: (1-x) BaTiO3 + x NiFe2O4 II (1-x); BaTiO3 + x ZnFe2O4; (1-x) BaTiO3 + x CoFe2O4 and (1-x) BaTiO3 + x MgFe2O4.Keywords: Magneto-Electric Composites, Powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS), UV-Visible Spectrophotometry (UV-Vis), Electrical (Dielectric and P-E) Characterization, Magnetic Characterization (M-H), Structural Parameters, Morphological Studies, Elementary Analysis, Optical Studies, Electrical Studies, Magnetic Studies, Charge Density Analysis.

There is much interest in polymers as biomaterials for medical applications. The aim is to develop polymers with tailor made mechanical properties that exhibit good durability and biodegradation properties. Keywords: Biopolymer Materials, Surgery Devices, Diagnostics, Therapeutic Applications, Tissue Engineering, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Guided Tissue Regeneration, Membranes for Dental Applications, Denture Lining Materials, Guided Bone Regeneration.

The book presents the current status of corrosion inhibitor technology. A special focus is placed on various types of green corrosion inhibitors and their applications. Keywords: Green Corrosion Inhibitors, Sustainable Corrosion Inhibitors, Green Organic Inhibitors, Inhibitors from Biomass and Natural Sources, Polysaccharide, Applications for Concrete, Coatings, Copper and Copper Alloys, Corrosion Control in Conventional and Monolithic Metals.

For environmental concerns, it is highly desirable to replace gas-based refrigeration by magnetic refrigeration. Magnetic refrigeration has significant advantages such as small volume, chemical stability, low cost, non-toxicity and not causing sound pollution. Keywords: Magnetic Refrigeration, Magnetocaloric Effect, Perovskite Manganites, Perovskite Structure, Magnetic Entropy, Magnetic Hysteresis, Thermal Hysteresis, Chemical Stability, Curie Temperature, Saturation Magnetization, Lanthanides.

The book reviews the fundamental concepts and recent advances in the areas of anodes, cathodes, electrolytes, separators, binders, fabrication of device assemblies and electrochemical performance. Keywords: Lithium-ion Batteries (LIBs), Fabrication of TiO2 for LIBs, Nanomaterials, Conducting Polymers, 2D Transition Metal Dichalcogenides, Metal Sulphides, Magnetic Nanomaterials, Silicon Materials, Anodes, Cathodes, Electrolytes, Separators, Binders, Fabrication of Device Assemblies, and Electrochemical Performance of LIBs.