This collection includes the analysis, development, and operation of high-temperature processes that involve the extraction and processing of material resources, production, and treatment of metals, alloys, and ceramic materials. Contributions describe innovative methods for achieving property enhancement, impurity segregation and removal, byproduct recovery, waste minimization, energy efficiency, and utilization of complex ores. Also included are various technical, economic, and environmental issues associated with commercial-scale high-temperature processing methods.

Zhiwei Peng, Central South University; Jiann-Yang Hwang, Michigan Technological University; Jesse F. White, Elkem Carbon Solutions; Jerome P. Downey, Montana Technological University; Dean Gregurek, RHI Magnesita; Baojun Zhao, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology; Onuralp Yücel Istanbul Technical University; Ender Keskinkilic, Atilim University; Tao Jiang, Central South University; and Morsi Mohamed Mahmoud, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals.